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Ross Travis

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Ross Travis is an NFL TE. He last played in 2021 with DET, a career spanning 7 NFL seasons. His deep threat stands out most — the 93rd percentile at the position. Across 3 NFL seasons, he has totaled 14 catches for 142 yards and 0 touchdowns.

Size

6'7", 235#

College

Penn State

Draft

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Seasons

2015–2021

2017 ScoutIndex Rating · TE

Methodology
27.4

3th percentile among TEs · limited sample

11 games · 17 targets

Role×0.14-0.91
Hands×0.1-0.63
Volume×0.12-0.41
Total EPA×0.22-1.06
EPA/target×0.3-1.65
Yards/target×0.12-1.25

2017 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).

Size52▶

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

Receiving

Hands5▶

Catch rate — receptions ÷ targets.

Deep Threat93▶

Average depth of target — receiving air yards ÷ targets.

YAC Ability54▶

Yards after catch ÷ reception.

Role

Target Share11▶

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

Air-Yards Share49▶

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

Impact

Efficiency5▶

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

Volume47▶

Total targets this season.

Career (regular season)

SeasonTmSIGPass ydsPass TDRush ydsRush TDRecRec ydsRec TD
2019IND38.33451
2017KC27.411776
2016KC32.15315

Career profile

Across 3 NFL seasons on file, Ross Travis has played in 19 regular-season games, playing for 2 teams: KC (2016–2017), IND (2019).

As a receiver he has caught 14 passes for 142 yards and 0 touchdowns. His most productive receiving season was 2017 with KC: 76 yards and 0 touchdowns in 11 games.

Career highs (regular season)

2017 splits

regular season
SplitGRecRec ydsRec TD
Home4
2
0.5/g
33
8/g
0
Away7
5
0.7/g
43
6/g
0
In division2
1
0.5/g
3
2/g
0
Out of division9
6
0.7/g
73
8/g
0
In wins4
2
0.5/g
26
7/g
0
In losses7
5
0.7/g
50
7/g
0
On grass5
1
0.2/g
3
1/g
0
On turf6
6
1.0/g
73
12/g
0
Indoors3
5
1.7/g
62
21/g
0
Outdoors8
2
0.3/g
14
2/g
0

2017 game log

WkOppLineScore
Week 1NE—39.9
Week 2PHI—40.2
Week 5HOU2 rec, 26 yds, 0 TD53.1
Week 7LV1 rec, 3 yds, 0 TD45.4
Week 8DEN—16.5
Week 9DAL1 rec, 3 yds, 0 TD36.6
Week 11NYG1 rec, 11 yds, 0 TD38.5
Week 12BUF—42.7
Week 14BUF—41.9
Week 15DEN2 rec, 33 yds, 0 TD62.4
Week 16BAL—41.6

Ross Travis — common questions

What position does Ross Travis play?
Ross Travis is listed as a TE.
Which teams has Ross Travis played for?
In the seasons on file (1999 onward), Ross Travis has played for KC (2016–2017), IND (2019).
Where did Ross Travis go to college?
Ross Travis played college football at Penn State.
How many touchdowns has Ross Travis scored?
Ross Travis has no rushing, receiving or passing touchdowns in the regular-season games on file.
What is Ross Travis's ScoutIndex Rating?
Ross Travis rated 38.3 for 2019, the 14th percentile among TEs (provisional or limited sample). Ratings run 0–99; about 60 is a league-average qualified starter.

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