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Deon Yelder

TE

Deon Yelder plays TE in the NFL. His most recent season came in 2021 with NYG, capping a 4-season NFL career. Few match his yac ability, which grades in the 83rd percentile. Across 3 NFL seasons, he has totaled 11 catches for 86 yards and 0 touchdowns.

Size

6'4", 255#

College

Western Kentucky

Draft

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Seasons

2018–2021

2019 ScoutIndex Rating · TE

Methodology
50.1

61th percentile among TEs · limited sample

3 games · 4 targets

Role×0.14-0.65
Hands×0.1+0.28
Volume×0.12-0.82
Total EPA×0.22-0.29
EPA/target×0.3+0.45
Yards/target×0.12+0.76

2019 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).

Size49▶

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

Receiving

Hands62▶

Catch rate — receptions ÷ targets.

Deep Threat71▶

Average depth of target — receiving air yards ÷ targets.

YAC Ability83▶

Yards after catch ÷ reception.

Role

Target Share30▶

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

Air-Yards Share37▶

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

Impact

Efficiency73▶

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

Volume21▶

Total targets this season.

Career (regular season)

SeasonTmSIGPass ydsPass TDRush ydsRush TDRecRec ydsRec TD
2021TB4411
2020KC36.26736
2019KC50.13350

Career profile

Deon Yelder has appeared in 10 regular-season games across 3 NFL seasons on file, playing for 2 teams: KC (2019–2020), TB (2021).

As a receiver he has caught 11 passes for 86 yards and 0 touchdowns. His most productive receiving season was 2019 with KC: 50 yards and 0 touchdowns in 3 games.

Career highs (regular season)

2019 splits

regular season

2019 game log

WkOppLineScore
PostseasonHOU1 rec, 11 yds, 0 TD—
Week 4DET2 rec, 43 yds, 0 TD66.3
Week 10TEN1 rec, 7 yds, 0 TD43.6
Week 11LAC—38.1

Deon Yelder — common questions

What position does Deon Yelder play?
Deon Yelder is listed as a TE.
Which teams has Deon Yelder played for?
In the seasons on file (1999 onward), Deon Yelder has played for KC (2019–2020), TB (2021).
Where did Deon Yelder go to college?
Deon Yelder played college football at Western Kentucky.
How many touchdowns has Deon Yelder scored?
Deon Yelder has no rushing, receiving or passing touchdowns in the regular-season games on file.
What is Deon Yelder's ScoutIndex Rating?
Deon Yelder rated 44.0 for 2021, the 37th percentile among TEs (provisional or limited sample). Ratings run 0–99; about 60 is a league-average qualified starter.

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