ScoutIndex

CAR CAR

Colin Thompson

TE

Colin Thompson plays TE in the NFL. His most recent season came in 2022 with CAR, capping a 6-season NFL career. Across 2 NFL seasons, he has totaled 1 catches for 7 yards and 1 touchdown.

Size

6'4", 255#

College

Temple

Draft

—

Seasons

2017–2022

2021 ScoutIndex Rating · TE

Methodology
40.7

23th percentile among TEs · limited sample

3 games · 1 targets

Role×0.14-0.75
Hands×0.1-0.17
Volume×0.12-0.85
Total EPA×0.22-0.59
EPA/target×0.3-0.38
Yards/target×0.12-0.18

2021 attribute card

click a row to see the formula
AthleticismReceivingRoleImpact

group averages

Athleticism

Speedno data▶

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).

Size52▶

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

Receiving

Hands29▶

Catch rate — receptions ÷ targets.

Deep Threat64▶

Average depth of target — receiving air yards ÷ targets.

YAC Ability59▶

Yards after catch ÷ reception.

Role

Target Share24▶

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

Air-Yards Share30▶

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

Impact

Efficiency30▶

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

Volume7▶

Total targets this season.

Career (regular season)

SeasonTmSIGPass ydsPass TDRush ydsRush TDRecRec ydsRec TD
2021CAR40.73
2020CAR46.32171

Career profile

Colin Thompson has appeared in 5 regular-season games across 2 NFL seasons on file, all with CAR.

As a receiver he has caught 1 pass for 7 yards and 1 touchdown. His most productive receiving season was 2020 with CAR: 7 yards and 1 touchdown in 2 games.

Career highs (regular season)

2021 splits

regular season

2021 game log

WkOppLineScore
Week 4DAL—43.3
Week 7NYG—35.2
Week 9NE—41.5

Colin Thompson — common questions

What position does Colin Thompson play?
Colin Thompson is listed as a TE.
Which teams has Colin Thompson played for?
In the seasons on file (1999 onward), Colin Thompson has played for CAR (2020–2021).
Where did Colin Thompson go to college?
Colin Thompson played college football at Temple.
How many touchdowns has Colin Thompson scored?
Colin Thompson has 1 touchdown in the regular-season games on file (1 receiving).
What is Colin Thompson's ScoutIndex Rating?
Colin Thompson rated 40.7 for 2021, the 23rd percentile among TEs (provisional or limited sample). Ratings run 0–99; about 60 is a league-average qualified starter.

Related players

Top teammates, last season on file

Also from Temple