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Taylor Thompson

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Drafted 145th overall in the 5th round of the 2012 draft, Taylor Thompson arrived from SMU. His most recent season came in 2014 with TEN, capping a 3-season NFL career. Few match his size, which grades in the 89th percentile. Across 3 NFL seasons, he has totaled 11 catches for 83 yards and 1 touchdown.

Size

6'6", 268#

College

SMU

Draft

Rd 5, 145th overall (2012)

Seasons

2012–2014

2014 ScoutIndex Rating · TE

Methodology
43.7

32th percentile among TEs · limited sample

3 games · 4 targets

Role×0.14-0.58
Hands×0.1+0.22
Volume×0.12-0.76
Total EPA×0.22-0.47
EPA/target×0.3-0.21
Yards/target×0.12-0.12

2014 attribute card

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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).

Size89▶

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

Receiving

Hands30▶

Catch rate — receptions ÷ targets.

Deep Threat80▶

Average depth of target — receiving air yards ÷ targets.

YAC Ability67▶

Yards after catch ÷ reception.

Role

Target Share33▶

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

Air-Yards Share38▶

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

Impact

Efficiency34▶

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

Volume28▶

Total targets this season.

Career (regular season)

SeasonTmSIGPass ydsPass TDRush ydsRush TDRecRec ydsRec TD
2014TEN43.73224
2013TEN29.193131
2012TEN20.911646

Career profile

Taylor Thompson has appeared in 23 regular-season games across 3 NFL seasons on file, all with TEN.

As a receiver he has caught 11 passes for 83 yards and 1 touchdown. His most productive receiving season was 2012 with TEN: 46 yards and 0 touchdowns in 11 games.

Career highs (regular season)

2014 splits

regular season

2014 game log

WkOppLineScore
Week 1KC2 rec, 24 yds, 0 TD57.1
Week 2DAL—39.1
Week 3CIN—32.2

Taylor Thompson — common questions

What position does Taylor Thompson play?
Taylor Thompson is listed as a TE.
Which teams has Taylor Thompson played for?
In the seasons on file (1999 onward), Taylor Thompson has played for TEN (2012–2014).
Where did Taylor Thompson go to college?
Taylor Thompson played college football at SMU.
When was Taylor Thompson drafted?
Taylor Thompson was selected in round 5, 145th overall, of the 2012 NFL Draft.
How many touchdowns has Taylor Thompson scored?
Taylor Thompson has 1 touchdown in the regular-season games on file (1 receiving).
What is Taylor Thompson's ScoutIndex Rating?
Taylor Thompson rated 43.7 for 2014, the 32nd percentile among TEs (provisional or limited sample). Ratings run 0–99; about 60 is a league-average qualified starter.

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