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Ben Utecht

TE

Ben Utecht is an NFL TE. He last played in 2009 with CIN, a career spanning 6 NFL seasons. Few match his yac ability, which grades in the 91st percentile. Across 4 NFL seasons, he has totaled 87 catches for 923 yards and 3 touchdowns.

Size

6'6", 245#

College

Minnesota

Draft

—

Seasons

2004–2009

2007 ScoutIndex Rating · TE

Methodology
53.4

79th percentile among TEs · limited sample

13 games · 0 targets

Role×0.140.00
Hands×0.10.00
Volume×0.12-0.24
Total EPA×0.22+0.57
EPA/target×0.30.00
Yards/target×0.120.00

2007 attribute card

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AthleticismReceivingRoleImpact

group averages

Athleticism

Speed35▶

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).

Size59▶

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

Receiving

Hands50▶

Catch rate — receptions ÷ targets.

Deep Threat50▶

Average depth of target — receiving air yards ÷ targets.

YAC Ability91▶

Yards after catch ÷ reception.

Role

Target Share50▶

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

Air-Yards Share55▶

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

Impact

Efficiency50▶

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

Volume48▶

Total targets this season.

Career (regular season)

SeasonTmSIGPass ydsPass TDRush ydsRush TDRecRec ydsRec TD
2008CIN45816123
2007IND53.413313641
2006IND54.21337377
2005IND44.833592

Career profile

Across 4 NFL seasons on file, Ben Utecht has played in 37 regular-season games, playing for 2 teams: IND (2005–2007), CIN (2008).

As a receiver he has caught 87 passes for 923 yards and 3 touchdowns. His most productive receiving season was 2006 with IND: 377 yards and 0 touchdowns in 13 games.

Career highs (regular season)

2007 splits

regular season
SplitGRecRec ydsRec TD
Home5
10
2.0/g
135
27/g
0
Away8
21
2.6/g
229
29/g
1
In division5
12
2.4/g
141
28/g
0
Out of division8
19
2.4/g
223
28/g
1
In wins11
27
2.5/g
326
30/g
1
In losses2
4
2.0/g
38
19/g
0
On grass6
15
2.5/g
172
29/g
0
On turf7
16
2.3/g
192
27/g
1
Indoors7
15
2.1/g
193
28/g
1
Outdoors6
16
2.7/g
171
29/g
0

2007 game log

WkOppLineScore
PostseasonLAC1 rec, 20 yds, 0 TD—
Week 1NO1 rec, 19 yds, 0 TD49.1
Week 2TEN5 rec, 31 yds, 0 TD52
Week 3HOU1 rec, 20 yds, 0 TD47.2
Week 7JAX1 rec, 8 yds, 0 TD43
Week 8CAR2 rec, 41 yds, 0 TD36.4
Week 9NE1 rec, 8 yds, 0 TD40.5
Week 10LAC3 rec, 30 yds, 0 TD60.9
Week 11KC3 rec, 26 yds, 0 TD51.6
Week 12ATL4 rec, 38 yds, 1 TD63.1
Week 13JAX3 rec, 47 yds, 0 TD64.6
Week 14BAL2 rec, 19 yds, 0 TD51.5
Week 15LV3 rec, 42 yds, 0 TD68.9
Week 16HOU2 rec, 35 yds, 0 TD51.8

Ben Utecht — common questions

What position does Ben Utecht play?
Ben Utecht is listed as a TE.
Which teams has Ben Utecht played for?
In the seasons on file (1999 onward), Ben Utecht has played for IND (2005–2007), CIN (2008).
Where did Ben Utecht go to college?
Ben Utecht played college football at Minnesota.
How many touchdowns has Ben Utecht scored?
Ben Utecht has 3 touchdowns in the regular-season games on file (3 receiving).
What is Ben Utecht's ScoutIndex Rating?
Ben Utecht rated 45.0 for 2008, the 40th percentile among TEs (provisional or limited sample). Ratings run 0–99; about 60 is a league-average qualified starter.

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