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Stephen Anderson

TE

Stephen Anderson plays TE in the NFL. His most recent season came in 2023 with LAC, capping a 8-season NFL career. His 33.9 ScoutIndex Rating last season was below the TE average, in the 8th percentile. His yac ability stands out most — the 98th percentile at the position. Across 6 NFL seasons, he has totaled 63 catches for 715 yards and 3 touchdowns.

Size

6'3", 230#

College

California

Draft

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Seasons

2016–2023

2020 ScoutIndex Rating · TE

Methodology
57.1

75th percentile among TEs · limited sample

7 games · 11 targets

Role×0.14+0.33
Hands×0.1+1.14
Volume×0.12-0.55
Total EPA×0.22-0.03
EPA/target×0.3+0.57
Yards/target×0.12+0.80

2020 attribute card

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AthleticismReceivingRoleImpact

group averages

Athleticism

Speed78▶

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

Burst74▶

Percentile of vertical jump + broad jump among combine TEs.

Agilityno data▶

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

Size2▶

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

Receiving

Hands67▶

Catch rate — receptions ÷ targets.

Deep Threat12▶

Average depth of target — receiving air yards ÷ targets.

YAC Ability98▶

Yards after catch ÷ reception.

Role

Target Share73▶

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

Air-Yards Share43▶

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

Impact

Efficiency78▶

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

Volume42▶

Total targets this season.

Career (regular season)

SeasonTmSIGPass ydsPass TDRush ydsRush TDRecRec ydsRec TD
2023LAC45.41
2022ARI29.9939
2021LAC5514161651
2020LAC57.178106
2017HOU33.914253421
2016HOU49.8911931

Career profile

Stephen Anderson has appeared in 54 regular-season games across 6 NFL seasons on file, playing for 4 teams: HOU (2016–2017), LAC (2020–2021), ARI (2022), LAC (2023).

As a receiver he has caught 63 passes for 715 yards and 3 touchdowns. His most productive receiving season was 2017 with HOU: 342 yards and 1 touchdown in 14 games.

By the ScoutIndex Rating, his best qualified season was 2017: a 33.9, in the 8th percentile among TEs that year.

Career highs (regular season)

2020 splits

regular season
SplitGRecRec ydsRec TD
Home5
5
1.0/g
54
11/g
0
Away2
3
1.5/g
52
26/g
0
In division4
7
1.8/g
100
25/g
0
Out of division3
1
0.3/g
6
2/g
0
In wins3
7
2.3/g
100
33/g
0
In losses4
1
0.3/g
6
2/g
0
On turf7
8
1.1/g
106
15/g
0
Indoors5
5
1.0/g
54
11/g
0
Outdoors2
3
1.5/g
52
26/g
0

2020 game log

WkOppLineScore
Week 2KC—43.5
Week 7JAX—42.2
Week 9LV—43.2
Week 12BUF—44.1
Week 13NE1 rec, 6 yds, 0 TD43
Week 16DEN4 rec, 48 yds, 0 TD54.3
Week 17KC3 rec, 52 yds, 0 TD82.4

Stephen Anderson — common questions

What position does Stephen Anderson play?
Stephen Anderson is listed as a TE.
Which teams has Stephen Anderson played for?
In the seasons on file (1999 onward), Stephen Anderson has played for HOU (2016–2017), LAC (2020–2021), ARI (2022), LAC (2023).
Where did Stephen Anderson go to college?
Stephen Anderson played college football at California.
How many touchdowns has Stephen Anderson scored?
Stephen Anderson has 3 touchdowns in the regular-season games on file (3 receiving).
What is Stephen Anderson's ScoutIndex Rating?
Stephen Anderson rated 45.4 for 2023, the 40th percentile among TEs (provisional or limited sample). Ratings run 0–99; about 60 is a league-average qualified starter.

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