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Blake Whiteheart

TE

Blake Whiteheart is an NFL TE. Now with CLE, he's in his 4th NFL season. Few match his efficiency, which grades in the 88th percentile. Across 3 NFL seasons, he has totaled 11 catches for 94 yards and 2 touchdowns.

Size

6'4", 250#

College

Wake Forest

Draft

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Seasons

2023–2026

2026 ScoutIndex Rating · TE

Methodology
55.2

74th percentile among TEs · limited sample

4 games · 4 targets

Role×0.14-0.90
Hands×0.1+0.67
Volume×0.12-0.62
Total EPA×0.22+0.24
EPA/target×0.3+0.89
Yards/target×0.12+0.56

Week 1 projection · @ JAX

Methodology
Rec1.5 (0–3)46% 1.5+
Rec1.5 (0–3)46% 1.5+
Rec1.5 (0–3)46% 1.5+
Rec1.5 (0–3)46% 1.5+
Rec1.5 (0–3)46% 1.5+
Rec1.5 (0–3)46% 1.5+
Rec yds17.6 (0–35.6)56% 15.5+
Rec yds17.6 (0–35.6)56% 15.5+
Rec yds17.6 (0–35.6)56% 15.5+
Rec yds17.6 (0–35.6)56% 15.5+
Rec yds17.6 (0–35.6)56% 15.5+
Rec yds17.6 (0–35.6)56% 15.5+
Rec TD0.1 (0–1)10% 0.5+
Rec TD0.1 (0–1)10% 0.5+
Rec TD0.1 (0–1)10% 0.5+
Rec TD0.1 (0–1)10% 0.5+
Rec TD0.1 (0–1)10% 0.5+
Rec TD0.1 (0–1)10% 0.5+

Mean (10th–90th percentile) · recent form × matchup. Informational, not wagering advice.

2026 attribute card

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AthleticismReceivingRoleImpact

group averages

Athleticism

Speed38▶

Percentile of 40-yard dash time among TEs at the NFL Combine (faster = higher), 2000–present.

Burst35▶

Percentile of vertical jump + broad jump among combine TEs.

Agilityno data▶

Percentile of 3-cone + short shuttle among combine TEs (faster = higher).

Size34▶

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

Receiving

Hands56▶

Catch rate — receptions ÷ targets.

Deep Threat41▶

Average depth of target — receiving air yards ÷ targets.

YAC Ability84▶

Yards after catch ÷ reception.

Role

Target Share21▶

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

Air-Yards Share28▶

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

Impact

Efficiency88▶

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

Volume35▶

Total targets this season.

Career (regular season)

SeasonTmSIGPass ydsPass TDRush ydsRush TDRecRec ydsRec TD
2026CLE55.243391
2025CLE30.8924
2024CLE35.576511

Career profile

Across 3 NFL seasons on file, Blake Whiteheart has played in 20 regular-season games, all with CLE.

As a receiver he has caught 11 passes for 94 yards and 2 touchdowns. His most productive receiving season was 2024 with CLE: 51 yards and 1 touchdown in 7 games.

Career highs (regular season)

2026 splits

regular season

2026 game log

WkOppLineScore
Week 1JAX1 rec, 14 yds, 0 TD51.9
Week 2TB1 rec, 17 yds, 1 TD57.9
Week 4PIT—43.7
Week 6BAL1 rec, 8 yds, 0 TD48.1

Blake Whiteheart — common questions

What position does Blake Whiteheart play?
Blake Whiteheart is listed as a TE.
Which teams has Blake Whiteheart played for?
In the seasons on file (1999 onward), Blake Whiteheart has played for CLE (2024–2026).
Where did Blake Whiteheart go to college?
Blake Whiteheart played college football at Wake Forest.
How many touchdowns has Blake Whiteheart scored?
Blake Whiteheart has 2 touchdowns in the regular-season games on file (2 receiving).
What is Blake Whiteheart's ScoutIndex Rating?
Blake Whiteheart rated 55.2 for 2026, the 74th percentile among TEs (provisional or limited sample). Ratings run 0–99; about 60 is a league-average qualified starter.

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