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Brad Cottam

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A 3rd-round pick (76th overall) in the 2008 NFL Draft out of Tennessee, Brad Cottam has built an NFL career since. He last played in 2010 with KC, a career spanning 3 NFL seasons. His size stands out most — the 96th percentile at the position. Across 2 NFL seasons, he has totaled 16 catches for 183 yards and 0 touchdowns.

Size

6'7", 269#

College

Tennessee

Draft

Rd 3, 76th overall (2008)

Seasons

2008–2010

2009 ScoutIndex Rating · TE

Methodology
46.3

52th percentile among TEs · limited sample

6 games · 15 targets

Role×0.14-0.30
Hands×0.1+0.30
Volume×0.12-0.54
Total EPA×0.22-0.41
EPA/target×0.3-0.35
Yards/target×0.12+0.56

2009 attribute card

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AthleticismReceivingRoleImpact

group averages

Athleticism

Speed76▶

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

Burst46▶

Percentile of vertical jump + broad jump among combine TEs.

Agilityno data▶

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

Size96▶

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

Receiving

Hands46▶

Catch rate — receptions ÷ targets.

Deep Threat50▶

Average depth of target — receiving air yards ÷ targets.

YAC Ability79▶

Yards after catch ÷ reception.

Role

Target Share50▶

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

Air-Yards Share39▶

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

Impact

Efficiency37▶

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

Volume44▶

Total targets this season.

Career (regular season)

SeasonTmSIGPass ydsPass TDRush ydsRush TDRecRec ydsRec TD
2009KC46.369120
2008KC44.56763

Career profile

Across 2 NFL seasons on file, Brad Cottam has played in 12 regular-season games, all with KC.

As a receiver he has caught 16 passes for 183 yards and 0 touchdowns. His most productive receiving season was 2009 with KC: 120 yards and 0 touchdowns in 6 games.

Career highs (regular season)

2009 splits

regular season
SplitGRecRec ydsRec TD
Home3
8
2.7/g
109
36/g
0
Away3
1
0.3/g
11
4/g
0
In division3
3
1.0/g
21
7/g
0
Out of division3
6
2.0/g
99
33/g
0
In wins1
0
0.0/g
0
0/g
0
In losses5
9
1.8/g
120
24/g
0
On grass6
9
1.5/g
120
20/g
0
Outdoors6
9
1.5/g
120
20/g
0

2009 game log

WkOppLineScore
Week 3PHI1 rec, 11 yds, 0 TD51.1
Week 10LV—29.8
Week 12LAC—25.6
Week 13DEN3 rec, 21 yds, 0 TD42.2
Week 14BUF1 rec, 26 yds, 0 TD62.5
Week 15CLE4 rec, 62 yds, 0 TD69.6

Brad Cottam — common questions

What position does Brad Cottam play?
Brad Cottam is listed as a TE.
Which teams has Brad Cottam played for?
In the seasons on file (1999 onward), Brad Cottam has played for KC (2008–2009).
Where did Brad Cottam go to college?
Brad Cottam played college football at Tennessee.
When was Brad Cottam drafted?
Brad Cottam was selected in round 3, 76th overall, of the 2008 NFL Draft.
How many touchdowns has Brad Cottam scored?
Brad Cottam has no rushing, receiving or passing touchdowns in the regular-season games on file.
What is Brad Cottam's ScoutIndex Rating?
Brad Cottam rated 46.3 for 2009, the 52nd percentile among TEs (provisional or limited sample). Ratings run 0–99; about 60 is a league-average qualified starter.

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