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Sal Cannella

TE

Sal Cannella is an NFL TE. Now with CLE, he's in his 1st NFL season. Few match his deep threat, which grades in the 85th percentile.

Size

6'5", 242#

College

Auburn

Draft

—

Seasons

2025–2025

2025 ScoutIndex Rating · TE

Methodology
30.2

3th percentile among TEs · limited sample

2 games · 5 targets

Role×0.14+0.26
Hands×0.1-0.47
Volume×0.12-0.74
Total EPA×0.22-1.19
EPA/target×0.3-1.95
Yards/target×0.12-0.81

2025 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).

Size41▶

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

Receiving

Hands11▶

Catch rate — receptions ÷ targets.

Deep Threat85▶

Average depth of target — receiving air yards ÷ targets.

YAC Ability38▶

Yards after catch ÷ reception.

Role

Target Share72▶

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

Air-Yards Share72▶

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

Impact

Efficiency3▶

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

Volume28▶

Total targets this season.

Career (regular season)

SeasonTmSIGPass ydsPass TDRush ydsRush TDRecRec ydsRec TD
2025CLE30.22211

Career profile

Across 1 NFL season on file, Sal Cannella has played in 2 regular-season games, all with CLE.

As a receiver he has caught 2 passes for 11 yards and 0 touchdowns.

Career highs (regular season)

2025 splits

regular season

2025 game log

WkOppLineScore
Week 17PIT2 rec, 11 yds, 0 TD10.9
Week 18CIN—39.1

Sal Cannella — common questions

What position does Sal Cannella play?
Sal Cannella is listed as a TE.
Which teams has Sal Cannella played for?
In the seasons on file (1999 onward), Sal Cannella has played for CLE (2025).
Where did Sal Cannella go to college?
Sal Cannella played college football at Auburn.
How many touchdowns has Sal Cannella scored?
Sal Cannella has no rushing, receiving or passing touchdowns in the regular-season games on file.
What is Sal Cannella's ScoutIndex Rating?
Sal Cannella rated 30.2 for 2025, the 3rd percentile among TEs (provisional or limited sample). Ratings run 0–99; about 60 is a league-average qualified starter.

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