A 5th-round pick (147th overall) in the 2001 NFL Draft out of Penn State, Tony Stewart has built an NFL career since. He last played in 2009 with LV, a career spanning 9 NFL seasons. His air-yards share stands out most — the 84th percentile at the position. Across 9 NFL seasons, he has totaled 76 catches for 623 yards and 3 touchdowns.
Size
6'5", 260#
College
Penn State
Draft
Rd 5, 147th overall (2001)
Seasons
2001–2009
2008 ScoutIndex Rating · TE
Methodology42th percentile among TEs · limited sample
12 games · 0 targets
2008 attribute card
click a row to see the formulagroup averages
Athleticism
Speed8▶
Percentile of 40-yard dash time among TEs at the NFL Combine (faster = higher), 2000–present.
Burst32▶
Percentile of vertical jump + broad jump among combine TEs.
Agility17▶
Percentile of 3-cone + short shuttle among combine TEs (faster = higher).
Size77▶
Height/weight z-score vs. the TE cohort (from official bio, not combine-dependent).
Receiving
Hands50▶
Catch rate — receptions ÷ targets.
Deep Threat52▶
Average depth of target — receiving air yards ÷ targets.
YAC Ability10▶
Yards after catch ÷ reception.
Role
Target Share50▶
Share of the team's targets while on the field, target-weighted across the season.
Air-Yards Share84▶
Share of the team's total air yards, target-weighted across the season.
Impact
Efficiency50▶
Receiving EPA ÷ target — the Rating's largest component.
Volume47▶
Total targets this season.
Career (regular season)
Career profile
Across 9 NFL seasons on file, Tony Stewart has played in 84 regular-season games, playing for 3 teams: PHI (2001), CIN (2002–2006), LV (2007–2009).
As a receiver he has caught 76 passes for 623 yards and 3 touchdowns. His most productive receiving season was 2003 with CIN: 212 yards and 0 touchdowns in 12 games.
Career highs (regular season)
- Most receiving yards in a game56 on 5 catches vs CLE, 2003 Week 4
2008 splits
regular season| Split | G | Rec | Rec yds | Rec TD |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Home | 6 | 5 0.8/g | 36 6/g | 0 |
| Away | 6 | 6 1.0/g | 45 8/g | 0 |
| In division | 6 | 2 0.3/g | 16 3/g | 0 |
| Out of division | 6 | 9 1.5/g | 65 11/g | 0 |
| In wins | 3 | 2 0.7/g | 9 3/g | 0 |
| In losses | 9 | 9 1.0/g | 72 8/g | 0 |
| On grass | 10 | 9 0.9/g | 69 7/g | 0 |
| On turf | 2 | 2 1.0/g | 12 6/g | 0 |
| Indoors | 1 | 1 1.0/g | 7 7/g | 0 |
| Outdoors | 11 | 10 0.9/g | 74 7/g | 0 |
2008 game log
| Wk | Opp | Line | Score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Week 1 | DEN | — | 40.2 |
| Week 2 | KC | — | 42.4 |
| Week 4 | LAC | — | 38.8 |
| Week 6 | NO | 1 rec, 7 yds, 0 TD | 39.4 |
| Week 7 | NYJ | 1 rec, 4 yds, 0 TD | 36.6 |
| Week 8 | BAL | 1 rec, 5 yds, 0 TD | 38.4 |
| Week 10 | CAR | 2 rec, 10 yds, 0 TD | 34.2 |
| Week 11 | MIA | 2 rec, 17 yds, 0 TD | 54.7 |
| Week 12 | DEN | 1 rec, 5 yds, 0 TD | 37.2 |
| Week 13 | KC | — | 39.2 |
| Week 14 | LAC | 1 rec, 11 yds, 0 TD | 45 |
| Week 15 | NE | 2 rec, 22 yds, 0 TD | 57.3 |
Tony Stewart — common questions
- What position does Tony Stewart play?
- Tony Stewart is listed as a TE.
- Which teams has Tony Stewart played for?
- In the seasons on file (1999 onward), Tony Stewart has played for PHI (2001), CIN (2002–2006), LV (2007–2009).
- Where did Tony Stewart go to college?
- Tony Stewart played college football at Penn State.
- When was Tony Stewart drafted?
- Tony Stewart was selected in round 5, 147th overall, of the 2001 NFL Draft.
- How many touchdowns has Tony Stewart scored?
- Tony Stewart has 3 touchdowns in the regular-season games on file (3 receiving).
- What is Tony Stewart's ScoutIndex Rating?
- Tony Stewart rated 45.6 for 2009, the 50th 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
- JaMarcus RussellQB · 2009
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- Zeke MorenoLB · pick 139
- Alex BannisterWR · pick 140
- Jarrod CooperDB · pick 143
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