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Stephen Carlson

TE

Stephen Carlson is an NFL TE. Now with CHI, he's in his 8th NFL season. Across 2 NFL seasons, he has totaled 6 catches for 62 yards and 1 touchdown.

Size

6'4", 248#

College

Princeton

Draft

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Seasons

2019–2026

2019 ScoutIndex Rating · TE

Methodology
47.4

54th percentile among TEs · limited sample

6 games · 7 targets

Role×0.14-0.99
Hands×0.1-0.09
Volume×0.12-0.72
Total EPA×0.22-0.23
EPA/target×0.3+0.47
Yards/target×0.12+0.06

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).

Size30▶

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

Receiving

Hands61▶

Catch rate — receptions ÷ targets.

Deep Threat59▶

Average depth of target — receiving air yards ÷ targets.

YAC Ability47▶

Yards after catch ÷ reception.

Role

Target Share13▶

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

Air-Yards Share19▶

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

Impact

Efficiency74▶

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

Volume26▶

Total targets this season.

Career (regular season)

SeasonTmSIGPass ydsPass TDRush ydsRush TDRecRec ydsRec TD
2020CLE41.27111
2019CLE47.465511

Career profile

Across 2 NFL seasons on file, Stephen Carlson has played in 13 regular-season games, all with CLE.

As a receiver he has caught 6 passes for 62 yards and 1 touchdown. His most productive receiving season was 2019 with CLE: 51 yards and 1 touchdown in 6 games.

Career highs (regular season)

2019 splits

regular season
SplitGRecRec ydsRec TD
Home4
3
0.8/g
23
6/g
1
Away2
2
1.0/g
28
14/g
0
In division4
4
1.0/g
43
11/g
1
Out of division2
1
0.5/g
8
4/g
0
In wins3
2
0.7/g
16
5/g
1
In losses3
3
1.0/g
35
12/g
0
On grass6
5
0.8/g
51
9/g
1
Outdoors6
5
0.8/g
51
9/g
1

2019 game log

WkOppLineScore
Week 9DEN—39.7
Week 11PIT1 rec, 8 yds, 1 TD58.9
Week 12MIA1 rec, 8 yds, 0 TD47.6
Week 13PIT2 rec, 28 yds, 0 TD57.2
Week 14CIN—33.3
Week 16BAL1 rec, 7 yds, 0 TD44.8

Stephen Carlson — common questions

What position does Stephen Carlson play?
Stephen Carlson is listed as a TE.
Which teams has Stephen Carlson played for?
In the seasons on file (1999 onward), Stephen Carlson has played for CLE (2019–2020).
Where did Stephen Carlson go to college?
Stephen Carlson played college football at Princeton.
How many touchdowns has Stephen Carlson scored?
Stephen Carlson has 1 touchdown in the regular-season games on file (1 receiving).
What is Stephen Carlson's ScoutIndex Rating?
Stephen Carlson rated 41.2 for 2020, the 26th percentile among TEs (provisional or limited sample). Ratings run 0–99; about 60 is a league-average qualified starter.

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Top teammates, last season on file

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