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Tony Cline

TE

Tony Cline came into the league as a 4th-round selection (131st overall) in 1995, drafted out of Stanford. His most recent season came in 1999 with PIT, capping a 5-season NFL career. Hands is his calling card, grading in the 80th percentile among his peers.

Size

6'5", 260#

College

Stanford

Draft

Rd 4, 131st overall (1995)

Seasons

1995–1999

1999 ScoutIndex Rating · TE

Methodology
47.4

62th percentile among TEs · limited sample

6 games · 5 targets

Role×0.14-0.80
Hands×0.1+0.16
Volume×0.12-0.72
Total EPA×0.22-0.28
EPA/target×0.3+0.10
Yards/target×0.12+0.58

1999 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).

Size70▶

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

Receiving

Hands80▶

Catch rate — receptions ÷ targets.

Deep Threat42▶

Average depth of target — receiving air yards ÷ targets.

YAC Ability53▶

Yards after catch ÷ reception.

Role

Target Share22▶

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

Air-Yards Share31▶

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

Impact

Efficiency64▶

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

Volume29▶

Total targets this season.

Career (regular season)

SeasonTmSIGPass ydsPass TDRush ydsRush TDRecRec ydsRec TD
1999SF47.46445

Career profile

Tony Cline has appeared in 6 regular-season games across 1 NFL season on file, all with SF.

As a receiver he has caught 4 passes for 45 yards and 0 touchdowns.

Career highs (regular season)

1999 splits

regular season

1999 game log

WkOppLineScore
Week 1JAX—42.9
Week 4TEN2 rec, 39 yds, 0 TD70.3
Week 7MIN1 rec, 3 yds, 0 TD39.9
Week 9PIT1 rec, 3 yds, 0 TD38.5
Week 16CAR—42
Week 17TEN—43.2

Tony Cline — common questions

What position does Tony Cline play?
Tony Cline is listed as a TE.
Which teams has Tony Cline played for?
In the seasons on file (1999 onward), Tony Cline has played for SF (1999).
Where did Tony Cline go to college?
Tony Cline played college football at Stanford.
When was Tony Cline drafted?
Tony Cline was selected in round 4, 131st overall, of the 1995 NFL Draft.
How many touchdowns has Tony Cline scored?
Tony Cline has no rushing, receiving or passing touchdowns in the regular-season games on file.
What is Tony Cline's ScoutIndex Rating?
Tony Cline rated 47.4 for 1999, the 62nd percentile among TEs (provisional or limited sample). Ratings run 0–99; about 60 is a league-average qualified starter.

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