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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 hands stands out most — the 93rd 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

2021 ScoutIndex Rating · TE

Methodology
55

75th percentile among TEs · limited sample

14 games · 19 targets

Role×0.14-1.14
Hands×0.1+0.99
Volume×0.12-0.31
Total EPA×0.22+0.15
EPA/target×0.3+0.70
Yards/target×0.12+0.89

2021 attribute card

click a row to see the formula
AthleticismReceivingRoleImpact

group averages

Athleticism

Speed78▶

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

Burst72▶

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

Hands93▶

Catch rate — receptions ÷ targets.

Deep Threat9▶

Average depth of target — receiving air yards ÷ targets.

YAC Ability91▶

Yards after catch ÷ reception.

Role

Target Share7▶

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

Air-Yards Share1▶

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

Impact

Efficiency81▶

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

Volume55▶

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)

2021 splits

regular season
SplitGRecRec ydsRec TD
Home8
6
0.8/g
74
9/g
0
Away6
10
1.7/g
91
15/g
1
In division4
5
1.3/g
72
18/g
0
Out of division10
11
1.1/g
93
9/g
1
In wins7
8
1.1/g
93
13/g
1
In losses7
8
1.1/g
72
10/g
0
On grass4
8
2.0/g
57
14/g
1
On turf10
8
0.8/g
108
11/g
0
Indoors9
8
0.9/g
108
12/g
0
Outdoors5
8
1.6/g
57
11/g
1

2021 game log

WkOppLineScore
Week 1WAS1 rec, 1 yds, 0 TD21.3
Week 2DAL2 rec, 9 yds, 0 TD39.6
Week 4LV1 rec, 34 yds, 0 TD59.8
Week 5CLE—39.2
Week 6BAL1 rec, -1 yds, 0 TD29.1
Week 8NE—43
Week 9PHI4 rec, 39 yds, 1 TD70.5
Week 10MIN—43.4
Week 12DEN2 rec, 18 yds, 0 TD51.7
Week 13CIN—43.8
Week 14NYG1 rec, 11 yds, 0 TD50.9
Week 15KC1 rec, 12 yds, 0 TD53.5
Week 16HOU2 rec, 34 yds, 0 TD62.1
Week 17DEN1 rec, 8 yds, 0 TD49

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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