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Ben Skowronek

WR

Ben Skowronek came into the league as a 7th-round selection (249th overall) in 2021, drafted out of Notre Dame; Northwestern. Now with PIT, he's in his 6th NFL season. Last season's 31.9 ScoutIndex Rating landed in the 7th percentile among WRs, below average for the position. Size is his calling card, grading in the 92nd percentile among his peers. Across 6 NFL seasons, he has totaled 70 catches for 745 yards and 3 touchdowns.

Size

6'3", 224#

College

Notre Dame; Northwestern

Draft

Rd 7, 249th overall (2021)

Seasons

2021–2026

2026 ScoutIndex Rating · WR

Methodology
45.3

40th percentile among WRs · limited sample

3 games · 4 targets

Role×0.14-1.19
Hands×0.1-0.03
Volume×0.12-0.75
Total EPA×0.22-0.25
EPA/target×0.3+0.18
Yards/target×0.12+0.01

Week 1 projection · vs ATL

Methodology
Rec1.0 (0–2)27% 1.5+
Rec1.0 (0–2)27% 1.5+
Rec1.0 (0–2)27% 1.5+
Rec1.0 (0–2)27% 1.5+
Rec1.0 (0–2)27% 1.5+
Rec1.0 (0–2)27% 1.5+
Rec yds14.4 (0–32.3)47% 15.5+
Rec yds14.4 (0–32.3)47% 15.5+
Rec yds14.4 (0–32.3)47% 15.5+
Rec yds14.4 (0–32.3)47% 15.5+
Rec yds14.4 (0–32.3)47% 15.5+
Rec yds14.4 (0–32.3)47% 15.5+
Rec TD0.1 (0–1)14% 0.5+
Rec TD0.1 (0–1)14% 0.5+
Rec TD0.1 (0–1)14% 0.5+
Rec TD0.1 (0–1)14% 0.5+
Rec TD0.1 (0–1)14% 0.5+
Rec TD0.1 (0–1)14% 0.5+

Mean (10th–90th percentile) · recent form × matchup. Informational, not wagering advice.

2026 attribute card

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AthleticismReceivingRoleImpact

group averages

Athleticism

Speedno data▶

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

Burstno data▶

Percentile of vertical jump + broad jump among combine WRs.

Agilityno data▶

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

Size92▶

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

Receiving

Hands72▶

Catch rate — receptions ÷ targets.

Deep Threat30▶

Average depth of target — receiving air yards ÷ targets.

YAC Ability20▶

Yards after catch ÷ reception.

Role

Target Share11▶

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

Air-Yards Share9▶

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

Impact

Efficiency68▶

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

Volume31▶

Total targets this season.

Career (regular season)

SeasonTmSIGPass ydsPass TDRush ydsRush TDRecRec ydsRec TD
2026PIT45.333321
2025PIT49.7164691
2024PIT52.49569
2023LAR41.81398661
2022LAR31.91417139376
2021LAR42.21211133

Career profile

Across 6 NFL seasons on file, Ben Skowronek has played in 67 regular-season games, playing for 2 teams: LAR (2021–2023), PIT (2024–2026).

He has rushed for 26 yards and 1 touchdown. As a receiver he has caught 70 passes for 745 yards and 3 touchdowns. His most productive receiving season was 2022 with LAR: 376 yards and 0 touchdowns in 14 games.

By the ScoutIndex Rating, his best qualified season was 2022: a 31.9, in the 7th percentile among WRs that year.

Career highs (regular season)

2026 splits

regular season

2026 game log

WkOppLineScore
Week 2NE1 rec, 2 yds, 0 TD40.8
Week 3CIN1 rec, 23 yds, 1 TD57.2
Week 4CLE1 rec, 7 yds, 0 TD41.2

Ben Skowronek — common questions

What position does Ben Skowronek play?
Ben Skowronek is listed as a WR.
Which teams has Ben Skowronek played for?
In the seasons on file (1999 onward), Ben Skowronek has played for LAR (2021–2023), PIT (2024–2026).
Where did Ben Skowronek go to college?
Ben Skowronek played college football at Notre Dame; Northwestern.
When was Ben Skowronek drafted?
Ben Skowronek was selected in round 7, 249th overall, of the 2021 NFL Draft.
How many touchdowns has Ben Skowronek scored?
Ben Skowronek has 4 touchdowns in the regular-season games on file (1 rushing, 3 receiving).
What is Ben Skowronek's ScoutIndex Rating?
Ben Skowronek rated 45.3 for 2026, the 40th percentile among WRs (provisional or limited sample). Ratings run 0–99; about 60 is a league-average qualified starter.

Related players

Top teammates, last season on file

Drafted in round 7, 2021

Also from Notre Dame; Northwestern