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Jason Vander Laan

TE

Jason Vander Laan is an NFL TE. He last played in 2020 with NO, a career spanning 5 NFL seasons.

Size

6'3", 245#

College

Ferris State

Draft

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Seasons

2016–2020

2017 ScoutIndex Rating · TE

Methodology
46

43th percentile among TEs · limited sample

2 games · 0 targets

Role×0.14+0.11
Hands×0.1+0.06
Volume×0.12-0.97
Total EPA×0.22-0.38
EPA/target×0.3+0.04
Yards/target×0.12+0.03

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).

Size13▶

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

Receiving

Hands45▶

Catch rate — receptions ÷ targets.

Deep Threat60▶

Average depth of target — receiving air yards ÷ targets.

YAC Ability47▶

Yards after catch ÷ reception.

Role

Target Share67▶

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

Air-Yards Share61▶

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

Impact

Efficiency51▶

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

Volume4▶

Total targets this season.

Career (regular season)

SeasonTmSIGPass ydsPass TDRush ydsRush TDRecRec ydsRec TD
2019NO45.91
2017IND462

Career profile

Across 2 NFL seasons on file, Jason Vander Laan has played in 3 regular-season games, playing for 2 teams: IND (2017), NO (2019).

2017 splits

regular season

2017 game log

WkOppLineScore
Week 13JAX—42.1
Week 14BUF—44.5

Jason Vander Laan — common questions

What position does Jason Vander Laan play?
Jason Vander Laan is listed as a TE.
Which teams has Jason Vander Laan played for?
In the seasons on file (1999 onward), Jason Vander Laan has played for IND (2017), NO (2019).
Where did Jason Vander Laan go to college?
Jason Vander Laan played college football at Ferris State.
How many touchdowns has Jason Vander Laan scored?
Jason Vander Laan has no rushing, receiving or passing touchdowns in the regular-season games on file.
What is Jason Vander Laan's ScoutIndex Rating?
Jason Vander Laan rated 45.9 for 2019, the 46th percentile among TEs (provisional or limited sample). Ratings run 0–99; about 60 is a league-average qualified starter.

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