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Ben Ellefson

TE

Ben Ellefson is an NFL TE. He last played in 2022 with MIN, a career spanning 3 NFL seasons. Few match his deep threat, which grades in the 82nd percentile. Across 3 NFL seasons, he has totaled 4 catches for 36 yards and 0 touchdowns.

Size

6'3", 250#

College

North Dakota State

Draft

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Seasons

2020–2022

2020 ScoutIndex Rating · TE

Methodology
39.6

21th percentile among TEs · limited sample

3 games · 4 targets

Role×0.14-0.28
Hands×0.1-0.38
Volume×0.12-0.77
Total EPA×0.22-0.61
EPA/target×0.3-0.52
Yards/target×0.12-0.60

2020 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).

Size17▶

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

Receiving

Hands13▶

Catch rate — receptions ÷ targets.

Deep Threat82▶

Average depth of target — receiving air yards ÷ targets.

YAC Ability43▶

Yards after catch ÷ reception.

Role

Target Share45▶

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

Air-Yards Share54▶

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

Impact

Efficiency26▶

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

Volume25▶

Total targets this season.

Career (regular season)

SeasonTmSIGPass ydsPass TDRush ydsRush TDRecRec ydsRec TD
2022MIN47.22326
2021MIN42.93
2020JAX39.63110

Career profile

Across 3 NFL seasons on file, Ben Ellefson has played in 8 regular-season games, playing for 2 teams: JAX (2020), MIN (2021–2022).

As a receiver he has caught 4 passes for 36 yards and 0 touchdowns. His most productive receiving season was 2022 with MIN: 26 yards and 0 touchdowns in 2 games.

Career highs (regular season)

2020 splits

regular season

2020 game log

WkOppLineScore
Week 7LAC—44.1
Week 11PIT1 rec, 10 yds, 0 TD34.8
Week 12CLE—40

Ben Ellefson — common questions

What position does Ben Ellefson play?
Ben Ellefson is listed as a TE.
Which teams has Ben Ellefson played for?
In the seasons on file (1999 onward), Ben Ellefson has played for JAX (2020), MIN (2021–2022).
Where did Ben Ellefson go to college?
Ben Ellefson played college football at North Dakota State.
How many touchdowns has Ben Ellefson scored?
Ben Ellefson has no rushing, receiving or passing touchdowns in the regular-season games on file.
What is Ben Ellefson's ScoutIndex Rating?
Ben Ellefson rated 47.2 for 2022, 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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Top teammates, last season on file

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