Drafted 145th overall in the 5th round of the 2021 draft, Luke Farrell arrived from Ohio State. Now with SF, he's in his 6th NFL season. Few match his deep threat, which grades in the 82nd percentile. Across 6 NFL seasons, he has totaled 49 catches for 422 yards and 2 touchdowns.
Size
6'5", 250#
College
Ohio State
Draft
Rd 5, 145th overall (2021)
Seasons
2021–2026
2026 ScoutIndex Rating · TE
Methodology25th percentile among TEs · limited sample
6 games · 4 targets
Week 1 projection · @ LAR
MethodologyMean (10th–90th percentile) · recent form × matchup. Informational, not wagering advice.
2026 attribute card
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Athleticism
Speed12▶
Percentile of 40-yard dash time among TEs at the NFL Combine (faster = higher), 2000–present.
Burst59▶
Percentile of vertical jump + broad jump among combine TEs.
Agility40▶
Percentile of 3-cone + short shuttle among combine TEs (faster = higher).
Size58▶
Height/weight z-score vs. the TE cohort (from official bio, not combine-dependent).
Receiving
Hands19▶
Catch rate — receptions ÷ targets.
Deep Threat82▶
Average depth of target — receiving air yards ÷ targets.
YAC Ability77▶
Yards after catch ÷ reception.
Role
Target Share5▶
Share of the team's targets while on the field, target-weighted across the season.
Air-Yards Share16▶
Share of the team's total air yards, target-weighted across the season.
Impact
Efficiency33▶
Receiving EPA ÷ target — the Rating's largest component.
Volume35▶
Total targets this season.
Career (regular season)
Career profile
Across 6 NFL seasons on file, Luke Farrell has played in 53 regular-season games, playing for 2 teams: JAX (2021–2024), SF (2025–2026).
As a receiver he has caught 49 passes for 422 yards and 2 touchdowns. His most productive receiving season was 2023 with JAX: 155 yards and 0 touchdowns in 10 games.
Career highs (regular season)
- Most receiving yards in a game55 on 3 catches vs HOU, 2023 Week 12
2026 splits
regular season2026 game log
Luke Farrell — common questions
- What position does Luke Farrell play?
- Luke Farrell is listed as a TE.
- Which teams has Luke Farrell played for?
- In the seasons on file (1999 onward), Luke Farrell has played for JAX (2021–2024), SF (2025–2026).
- Where did Luke Farrell go to college?
- Luke Farrell played college football at Ohio State.
- When was Luke Farrell drafted?
- Luke Farrell was selected in round 5, 145th overall, of the 2021 NFL Draft.
- How many touchdowns has Luke Farrell scored?
- Luke Farrell has 2 touchdowns in the regular-season games on file (2 receiving).
- What is Luke Farrell's ScoutIndex Rating?
- Luke Farrell rated 40.8 for 2026, the 25th percentile among TEs (provisional or limited sample). Ratings run 0–99; about 60 is a league-average qualified starter.
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Drafted in round 5, 2021
- Jamien SherwoodLB · pick 146
- Brevin JordanTE · pick 147
- Ta'Quon GrahamDT · pick 148
- Evan McPhersonK · pick 149
- Kenny GainwellRB · pick 150
- Larry BoromG · pick 151
- Caden SternsSAF · pick 152
- Tony Fields IILB · pick 153
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- Caleb DownsSAF · 2026–2026
- Caden CurryDE · 2026–2026
- Arvell ReeseLB · 2026–2026
- Kayden McDonaldDT · 2026–2026
- Carnell TateWR · 2026–2026
- Donovan JacksonG · 2025–2026
- TreVeyon HendersonRB · 2025–2026