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Cethan Carter

TE

Cethan Carter plays TE in the NFL. His most recent season came in 2022 with MIA, capping a 6-season NFL career. Across 4 NFL seasons, he has totaled 9 catches for 82 yards and 1 touchdown.

Size

6'3", 243#

College

Nebraska

Draft

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Seasons

2017–2022

2021 ScoutIndex Rating · TE

Methodology
43.4

34th percentile among TEs · limited sample

8 games · 2 targets

Role×0.14-1.45
Hands×0.1-0.42
Volume×0.12-0.82
Total EPA×0.22-0.37
EPA/target×0.3+0.19
Yards/target×0.12+0.17

2021 attribute card

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AthleticismReceivingRoleImpact

group averages

Athleticism

Speed53▶

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).

Size11▶

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

Receiving

Hands71▶

Catch rate — receptions ÷ targets.

Deep Threat60▶

Average depth of target — receiving air yards ÷ targets.

YAC Ability52▶

Yards after catch ÷ reception.

Role

Target Share1▶

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

Air-Yards Share5▶

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

Impact

Efficiency60▶

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

Volume14▶

Total targets this season.

Career (regular season)

SeasonTmSIGPass ydsPass TDRush ydsRush TDRecRec ydsRec TD
2021MIA43.48216
2020CIN44.513553
2019CIN48.172131
2017CIN41.26

Career profile

Cethan Carter has appeared in 34 regular-season games across 4 NFL seasons on file, playing for 2 teams: CIN (2017–2020), MIA (2021).

As a receiver he has caught 9 passes for 82 yards and 1 touchdown. His most productive receiving season was 2020 with CIN: 53 yards and 0 touchdowns in 13 games.

Career highs (regular season)

2021 splits

regular season

2021 game log

WkOppLineScore
Week 2BUF1 rec, 8 yds, 0 TD43.9
Week 4IND—43.3
Week 6JAX1 rec, 8 yds, 0 TD43
Week 7ATL—42.4
Week 8BUF—43
Week 9HOU—41.5
Week 11NYJ—43.2
Week 18NE—43.3

Cethan Carter — common questions

What position does Cethan Carter play?
Cethan Carter is listed as a TE.
Which teams has Cethan Carter played for?
In the seasons on file (1999 onward), Cethan Carter has played for CIN (2017–2020), MIA (2021).
Where did Cethan Carter go to college?
Cethan Carter played college football at Nebraska.
How many touchdowns has Cethan Carter scored?
Cethan Carter has 1 touchdown in the regular-season games on file (1 receiving).
What is Cethan Carter's ScoutIndex Rating?
Cethan Carter rated 43.4 for 2021, the 34th percentile among TEs (provisional or limited sample). Ratings run 0–99; about 60 is a league-average qualified starter.

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