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John Carlson

TE

A 2nd-round pick (38th overall) in the 2008 NFL Draft out of Notre Dame, John Carlson has built an NFL career since. His most recent season came in 2014 with ARI, capping a 7-season NFL career. His 33.4 ScoutIndex Rating last season was below the TE average, in the 11th percentile. His volume stands out most — the 83rd percentile at the position. Across 6 NFL seasons, he has totaled 210 catches for 2,256 yards and 15 touchdowns.

Size

6'5", 248#

College

Notre Dame

Draft

Rd 2, 38th overall (2008)

Seasons

2008–2014

2014 ScoutIndex Rating · TE

Methodology
33.4

11th percentile among TEs

16 games · 55 targets

Role×0.14+0.26
Hands×0.1-1.32
Volume×0.12+0.74
Total EPA×0.22-1.05
EPA/target×0.3-1.73
Yards/target×0.12-0.82

2014 attribute card

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AthleticismReceivingRoleImpact

group averages

Athleticism

Speed9▶

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

Burst24▶

Percentile of vertical jump + broad jump among combine TEs.

Agility64▶

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

Size37▶

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

Receiving

Hands20▶

Catch rate — receptions ÷ targets.

Deep Threat29▶

Average depth of target — receiving air yards ÷ targets.

YAC Ability40▶

Yards after catch ÷ reception.

Role

Target Share74▶

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

Air-Yards Share47▶

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

Impact

Efficiency5▶

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

Volume83▶

Total targets this season.

Career (regular season)

SeasonTmSIGPass ydsPass TDRush ydsRush TDRecRec ydsRec TD
2014ARI33.416333501
2013MIN53.713323441
2012MIN32.39843
2010SEA29.314313181
2009SEA65.616515747
2008SEA6515556275

Career profile

John Carlson has appeared in 83 regular-season games across 6 NFL seasons on file, playing for 3 teams: SEA (2008–2010), MIN (2012–2013), ARI (2014).

As a receiver he has caught 210 passes for 2,256 yards and 15 touchdowns. His most productive receiving season was 2008 with SEA: 627 yards and 5 touchdowns in 15 games.

By the ScoutIndex Rating, his best qualified season was 2009: a 65.6, in the 86th percentile among TEs that year.

Career highs (regular season)

2014 splits

regular season
SplitGRecRec ydsRec TD
Home8
18
2.3/g
169
21/g
0
Away8
15
1.9/g
181
23/g
1
In division6
12
2.0/g
123
21/g
0
Out of division10
21
2.1/g
227
23/g
1
In wins11
23
2.1/g
247
22/g
1
In losses5
10
2.0/g
103
21/g
0
On grass11
23
2.1/g
214
19/g
0
On turf5
10
2.0/g
136
27/g
1
Indoors11
23
2.1/g
237
22/g
1
Outdoors5
10
2.0/g
113
23/g
0

2014 game log

WkOppLineScore
PostseasonCAR3 rec, 25 yds, 0 TD—
Week 1LAC1 rec, 20 yds, 0 TD57.2
Week 2NYG2 rec, 43 yds, 0 TD53.9
Week 3SF3 rec, 33 yds, 0 TD65.1
Week 5DEN2 rec, 19 yds, 0 TD51.2
Week 6WAS4 rec, 14 yds, 0 TD26
Week 7LV2 rec, 20 yds, 0 TD25.9
Week 8PHI2 rec, 16 yds, 0 TD35.2
Week 9DAL2 rec, 19 yds, 1 TD47.4
Week 10LAR2 rec, 33 yds, 0 TD48
Week 11DET3 rec, 37 yds, 0 TD46.5
Week 12SEA3 rec, 25 yds, 0 TD55.3
Week 13ATL2 rec, 38 yds, 0 TD51.1
Week 14KC1 rec, 1 yds, 0 TD43.3
Week 15LAR1 rec, 11 yds, 0 TD47.9
Week 16SEA2 rec, 15 yds, 0 TD42.8
Week 17SF1 rec, 6 yds, 0 TD37.3

John Carlson — common questions

What position does John Carlson play?
John Carlson is listed as a TE.
Which teams has John Carlson played for?
In the seasons on file (1999 onward), John Carlson has played for SEA (2008–2010), MIN (2012–2013), ARI (2014).
Where did John Carlson go to college?
John Carlson played college football at Notre Dame.
When was John Carlson drafted?
John Carlson was selected in round 2, 38th overall, of the 2008 NFL Draft.
How many touchdowns has John Carlson scored?
John Carlson has 15 touchdowns in the regular-season games on file (15 receiving).
What is John Carlson's ScoutIndex Rating?
John Carlson rated 33.4 for 2014, the 11th percentile among TEs. Ratings run 0–99; about 60 is a league-average qualified starter.

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