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Jake Butt

TE

A 5th-round pick (145th overall) in the 2017 NFL Draft out of Michigan, Jake Butt has built an NFL career since. His most recent season came in 2020 with DEN, capping a 4-season NFL career. Across 2 NFL seasons, he has totaled 10 catches for 90 yards and 0 touchdowns.

Size

6'6", 250#

College

Michigan

Draft

Rd 5, 145th overall (2017)

Seasons

2017–2020

2018 ScoutIndex Rating · TE

Methodology
33.1

12th percentile among TEs · limited sample

3 games · 13 targets

Role×0.14+0.23
Hands×0.1-0.65
Volume×0.12-0.45
Total EPA×0.22-1.06
EPA/target×0.3-1.61
Yards/target×0.12-0.40

2018 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).

Size72▶

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

Receiving

Hands31▶

Catch rate — receptions ÷ targets.

Deep Threat55▶

Average depth of target — receiving air yards ÷ targets.

YAC Ability64▶

Yards after catch ÷ reception.

Role

Target Share73▶

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

Air-Yards Share62▶

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

Impact

Efficiency7▶

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

Volume48▶

Total targets this season.

Career (regular season)

SeasonTmSIGPass ydsPass TDRush ydsRush TDRecRec ydsRec TD
2020DEN32425
2018DEN33.13885

Career profile

Jake Butt has appeared in 7 regular-season games across 2 NFL seasons on file, all with DEN.

As a receiver he has caught 10 passes for 90 yards and 0 touchdowns. His most productive receiving season was 2018 with DEN: 85 yards and 0 touchdowns in 3 games.

Career highs (regular season)

2018 splits

regular season
SplitGRecRec ydsRec TD
Home2
6
3.0/g
77
39/g
0
Away1
2
2.0/g
8
8/g
0
In division1
4
4.0/g
48
48/g
0
Out of division2
4
2.0/g
37
19/g
0
In wins2
6
3.0/g
77
39/g
0
In losses1
2
2.0/g
8
8/g
0
On grass3
8
2.7/g
85
28/g
0
Outdoors3
8
2.7/g
85
28/g
0

2018 game log

WkOppLineScore
Week 1SEA2 rec, 29 yds, 0 TD51.3
Week 2LV4 rec, 48 yds, 0 TD38.5
Week 3BAL2 rec, 8 yds, 0 TD24.2

Jake Butt — common questions

What position does Jake Butt play?
Jake Butt is listed as a TE.
Which teams has Jake Butt played for?
In the seasons on file (1999 onward), Jake Butt has played for DEN (2018–2020).
Where did Jake Butt go to college?
Jake Butt played college football at Michigan.
When was Jake Butt drafted?
Jake Butt was selected in round 5, 145th overall, of the 2017 NFL Draft.
How many touchdowns has Jake Butt scored?
Jake Butt has no rushing, receiving or passing touchdowns in the regular-season games on file.
What is Jake Butt's ScoutIndex Rating?
Jake Butt rated 32.0 for 2020, the 6th percentile among TEs (provisional or limited sample). Ratings run 0–99; about 60 is a league-average qualified starter.

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