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Justin Shorter

TE

A 5th-round pick (150th overall) in the 2023 NFL Draft out of Florida; Penn State, Justin Shorter has built an NFL career since. Now with LV, he's in his 4th NFL season. His speed stands out most — the 82nd percentile at the position.

Size

6'4", 227#

College

Florida; Penn State

Draft

Rd 5, 150th overall (2023)

Seasons

2023–2026

2025 ScoutIndex Rating · TE

Methodology
46

54th percentile among TEs · limited sample

3 games · 0 targets

Role×0.14+0.13
Hands×0.1+0.05
Volume×0.12-0.89
Total EPA×0.22-0.52
EPA/target×0.3+0.07
Yards/target×0.12+0.09

2025 attribute card

click a row to see the formula
AthleticismReceivingRoleImpact

group averages

Athleticism

Speed82▶

Percentile of 40-yard dash time among TEs at the NFL Combine (faster = higher), 2000–present.

Burst81▶

Percentile of vertical jump + broad jump among combine TEs.

Agilityno data▶

Percentile of 3-cone + short shuttle among combine TEs (faster = higher).

Size5▶

Height/weight z-score vs. the TE cohort (from official bio, not combine-dependent).

Receiving

Hands52▶

Catch rate — receptions ÷ targets.

Deep Threat64▶

Average depth of target — receiving air yards ÷ targets.

YAC Ability56▶

Yards after catch ÷ reception.

Role

Target Share61▶

Share of the team's targets while on the field, target-weighted across the season.

Air-Yards Share67▶

Share of the team's total air yards, target-weighted across the season.

Impact

Efficiency60▶

Receiving EPA ÷ target — the Rating's largest component.

Volume5▶

Total targets this season.

Career (regular season)

SeasonTmSIGPass ydsPass TDRush ydsRush TDRecRec ydsRec TD
2025LV463
2024LV46.41

Career profile

Across 2 NFL seasons on file, Justin Shorter has played in 4 regular-season games, all with LV.

2025 splits

regular season

2025 game log

WkOppLineScore
Week 1NE—42.1
Week 4CHI—42.6
Week 6TEN—42.4

Justin Shorter — common questions

What position does Justin Shorter play?
Justin Shorter is listed as a TE.
Which teams has Justin Shorter played for?
In the seasons on file (1999 onward), Justin Shorter has played for LV (2024–2025).
Where did Justin Shorter go to college?
Justin Shorter played college football at Florida; Penn State.
When was Justin Shorter drafted?
Justin Shorter was selected in round 5, 150th overall, of the 2023 NFL Draft.
How many touchdowns has Justin Shorter scored?
Justin Shorter has no rushing, receiving or passing touchdowns in the regular-season games on file.
What is Justin Shorter's ScoutIndex Rating?
Justin Shorter rated 46.0 for 2025, the 54th percentile among TEs (provisional or limited sample). Ratings run 0–99; about 60 is a league-average qualified starter.

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Top teammates, last season on file

Drafted in round 5, 2023