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Matt Spaeth

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A 3rd-round pick (77th overall) in the 2007 NFL Draft out of Minnesota, Matt Spaeth has built an NFL career since. He last played in 2015 with PIT, a career spanning 9 NFL seasons. His size stands out most — the 89th percentile at the position. Across 9 NFL seasons, he has totaled 55 catches for 420 yards and 10 touchdowns.

Size

6'7", 262#

College

Minnesota

Draft

Rd 3, 77th overall (2007)

Seasons

2007–2015

2007 ScoutIndex Rating · TE

Methodology
45.4

47th percentile among TEs · limited sample

5 games · 0 targets

Role×0.140.00
Hands×0.10.00
Volume×0.12-0.24
Total EPA×0.22-0.43
EPA/target×0.30.00
Yards/target×0.120.00

2007 attribute card

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AthleticismReceivingRoleImpact

group averages

Athleticism

Speed27▶

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

Burstno data▶

Percentile of vertical jump + broad jump among combine TEs.

Agilityno data▶

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

Size89▶

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

Receiving

Hands50▶

Catch rate — receptions ÷ targets.

Deep Threat50▶

Average depth of target — receiving air yards ÷ targets.

YAC Ability49▶

Yards after catch ÷ reception.

Role

Target Share50▶

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

Air-Yards Share8▶

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

Impact

Efficiency50▶

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

Volume48▶

Total targets this season.

Career (regular season)

SeasonTmSIGPass ydsPass TDRush ydsRush TDRecRec ydsRec TD
2015PIT42.84210
2014PIT55.153461
2013PIT48.721111
2012CHI38.996281
2011CHI39.5107502
2010PIT39.9119801
2009PIT4595251
2008PIT46.8917136
2007PIT45.455343

Career profile

Across 9 NFL seasons on file, Matt Spaeth has played in 64 regular-season games, playing for 3 teams: PIT (2007–2010), CHI (2011–2012), PIT (2013–2015).

As a receiver he has caught 55 passes for 420 yards and 10 touchdowns. His most productive receiving season was 2008 with PIT: 136 yards and 0 touchdowns in 9 games.

Career highs (regular season)

2007 splits

regular season
SplitGRecRec ydsRec TD
Home2
2
1.0/g
10
5/g
1
Away3
3
1.0/g
24
8/g
2
In division2
1
0.5/g
5
3/g
1
Out of division3
4
1.3/g
29
10/g
2
In wins3
3
1.0/g
15
5/g
2
In losses2
2
1.0/g
19
10/g
1
On grass2
2
1.0/g
18
9/g
2
On turf3
3
1.0/g
16
5/g
1
Outdoors5
5
1.0/g
34
7/g
3

2007 game log

WkOppLineScore
PostseasonJAX1 rec, 7 yds, 0 TD—
Week 1CLE1 rec, 5 yds, 1 TD53.3
Week 2BUF2 rec, 10 yds, 1 TD49.2
Week 7DEN1 rec, 13 yds, 1 TD55.2
Week 11NYJ1 rec, 6 yds, 0 TD37.9
Week 13CIN—39

Matt Spaeth — common questions

What position does Matt Spaeth play?
Matt Spaeth is listed as a TE.
Which teams has Matt Spaeth played for?
In the seasons on file (1999 onward), Matt Spaeth has played for PIT (2007–2010), CHI (2011–2012), PIT (2013–2015).
Where did Matt Spaeth go to college?
Matt Spaeth played college football at Minnesota.
When was Matt Spaeth drafted?
Matt Spaeth was selected in round 3, 77th overall, of the 2007 NFL Draft.
How many touchdowns has Matt Spaeth scored?
Matt Spaeth has 10 touchdowns in the regular-season games on file (10 receiving).
What is Matt Spaeth's ScoutIndex Rating?
Matt Spaeth rated 42.8 for 2015, the 33rd 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 3, 2007

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