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Stephen Sullivan

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Drafted 251st overall in the 7th round of the 2020 draft, Stephen Sullivan arrived from LSU. His most recent season came in 2024 with CAR, capping a 5-season NFL career. Few match his deep threat, which grades in the 98th percentile. Across 5 NFL seasons, he has totaled 14 catches for 171 yards and 0 touchdowns.

Size

6'5", 245#

College

LSU

Draft

Rd 7, 251st overall (2020)

Seasons

2020–2024

2023 ScoutIndex Rating · TE

Methodology
34.3

11th percentile among TEs

10 games · 24 targets

Role×0.14-0.12
Hands×0.1-1.79
Volume×0.12-0.19
Total EPA×0.22-0.65
EPA/target×0.3-0.92
Yards/target×0.12-1.30

2023 attribute card

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AthleticismReceivingRoleImpact

group averages

Athleticism

Speed52▶

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.

Agility0▶

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

Size47▶

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

Receiving

Hands2▶

Catch rate — receptions ÷ targets.

Deep Threat98▶

Average depth of target — receiving air yards ÷ targets.

YAC Ability3▶

Yards after catch ÷ reception.

Role

Target Share60▶

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

Air-Yards Share73▶

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

Impact

Efficiency16▶

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

Volume59▶

Total targets this season.

Career (regular season)

SeasonTmSIGPass ydsPass TDRush ydsRush TDRecRec ydsRec TD
2024CAR44.21
2023CAR34.31012125
2022CAR38.48246
2021CAR44.41
2020SEA45.81

Career profile

Stephen Sullivan has appeared in 21 regular-season games across 5 NFL seasons on file, playing for 2 teams: SEA (2020), CAR (2021–2024).

As a receiver he has caught 14 passes for 171 yards and 0 touchdowns. His most productive receiving season was 2023 with CAR: 125 yards and 0 touchdowns in 10 games.

Career highs (regular season)

2023 splits

regular season
SplitGRecRec ydsRec TD
Home6
10
1.7/g
96
16/g
0
Away4
2
0.5/g
29
7/g
0
In division4
2
0.5/g
30
8/g
0
Out of division6
10
1.7/g
95
16/g
0
In wins2
2
1.0/g
27
14/g
0
In losses8
10
1.3/g
98
12/g
0
On grass9
12
1.3/g
125
14/g
0
On turf1
0
0.0/g
0
0/g
0
Indoors1
0
0.0/g
0
0/g
0
Outdoors9
12
1.3/g
125
14/g
0

2023 game log

WkOppLineScore
Week 8HOU1 rec, 13 yds, 0 TD53.9
Week 9IND4 rec, 28 yds, 0 TD40.3
Week 11DAL1 rec, 20 yds, 0 TD60.9
Week 12TEN1 rec, 13 yds, 0 TD62
Week 13TB1 rec, 16 yds, 0 TD50.8
Week 14NO—28.4
Week 15ATL1 rec, 14 yds, 0 TD53.1
Week 16GB3 rec, 21 yds, 0 TD29
Week 17JAX—21.1
Week 18TB—37.6

Stephen Sullivan — common questions

What position does Stephen Sullivan play?
Stephen Sullivan is listed as a TE.
Which teams has Stephen Sullivan played for?
In the seasons on file (1999 onward), Stephen Sullivan has played for SEA (2020), CAR (2021–2024).
Where did Stephen Sullivan go to college?
Stephen Sullivan played college football at LSU.
When was Stephen Sullivan drafted?
Stephen Sullivan was selected in round 7, 251st overall, of the 2020 NFL Draft.
How many touchdowns has Stephen Sullivan scored?
Stephen Sullivan has no rushing, receiving or passing touchdowns in the regular-season games on file.
What is Stephen Sullivan's ScoutIndex Rating?
Stephen Sullivan rated 44.2 for 2024, the 37th percentile among TEs (provisional or limited sample). Ratings run 0–99; about 60 is a league-average qualified starter.

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