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Brandon Zylstra

WR

Brandon Zylstra is an NFL WR. He last played in 2022 with DET, a career spanning 5 NFL seasons. Across 5 NFL seasons, he has totaled 30 catches for 414 yards and 1 touchdown.

Size

6'2", 215#

College

Concordia College; Augustana (SD)

Draft

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Seasons

2018–2022

2022 ScoutIndex Rating · WR

Methodology
46.3

48th percentile among WRs · limited sample

1 games · 0 targets

Role×0.14+0.12
Hands×0.1+0.12
Volume×0.12-0.96
Total EPA×0.22-0.52
EPA/target×0.3+0.11
Yards/target×0.12+0.08

2022 attribute card

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AthleticismReceivingRoleImpact

group averages

Athleticism

Speedno data▶

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

Burstno data▶

Percentile of vertical jump + broad jump among combine WRs.

Agilityno data▶

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

Size78▶

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

Receiving

Hands53▶

Catch rate — receptions ÷ targets.

Deep Threat49▶

Average depth of target — receiving air yards ÷ targets.

YAC Ability55▶

Yards after catch ÷ reception.

Role

Target Share59▶

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

Air-Yards Share59▶

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

Impact

Efficiency56▶

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

Volume3▶

Total targets this season.

Career (regular season)

SeasonTmSIGPass ydsPass TDRush ydsRush TDRecRec ydsRec TD
2022DET46.31
2021CAR52.512182501
2020CAR49.951335
2019CAR49.658106
2018MIN43.25123

Career profile

Across 5 NFL seasons on file, Brandon Zylstra has played in 28 regular-season games, playing for 3 teams: MIN (2018), CAR (2019–2021), DET (2022).

He has rushed for 1 yards and 0 touchdowns. As a receiver he has caught 30 passes for 414 yards and 1 touchdown. His most productive receiving season was 2021 with CAR: 250 yards and 1 touchdown in 12 games.

Career highs (regular season)

2022 splits

regular season

2022 game log

WkOppLineScore
Week 9GB—43.4

Brandon Zylstra — common questions

What position does Brandon Zylstra play?
Brandon Zylstra is listed as a WR.
Which teams has Brandon Zylstra played for?
In the seasons on file (1999 onward), Brandon Zylstra has played for MIN (2018), CAR (2019–2021), DET (2022).
Where did Brandon Zylstra go to college?
Brandon Zylstra played college football at Concordia College; Augustana (SD).
How many touchdowns has Brandon Zylstra scored?
Brandon Zylstra has 1 touchdown in the regular-season games on file (1 receiving).
What is Brandon Zylstra's ScoutIndex Rating?
Brandon Zylstra rated 46.3 for 2022, the 48th percentile among WRs (provisional or limited sample). Ratings run 0–99; about 60 is a league-average qualified starter.

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