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Kylen Granson

TE

Kylen Granson came into the league as a 4th-round selection (127th overall) in 2021, drafted out of SMU. Now with TEN, he's in his 6th NFL season. Last season's 27.7 ScoutIndex Rating landed in the 1st percentile among TEs, below average for the position. Hands is his calling card, grading in the 89th percentile among his peers. Across 6 NFL seasons, he has totaled 93 catches for 998 yards and 1 touchdown.

Size

6'3", 242#

College

SMU

Draft

Rd 4, 127th overall (2021)

Seasons

2021–2026

2022 ScoutIndex Rating · TE

Methodology
44.3

34th percentile among TEs

13 games · 40 targets

Role×0.14-0.10
Hands×0.1+0.44
Volume×0.12+0.37
Total EPA×0.22-0.53
EPA/target×0.3-0.96
Yards/target×0.12+0.29

Week 1 projection · vs NYJ

Methodology
Rec1.5 (0–3)43% 1.5+
Rec1.5 (0–3)43% 1.5+
Rec1.5 (0–3)43% 1.5+
Rec1.5 (0–3)43% 1.5+
Rec1.5 (0–3)43% 1.5+
Rec1.5 (0–3)43% 1.5+
Rec1.5 (0–3)43% 1.5+
Rec yds16 (0–33.9)51% 15.5+
Rec yds16 (0–33.9)51% 15.5+
Rec yds16 (0–33.9)51% 15.5+
Rec yds16 (0–33.9)51% 15.5+
Rec yds16 (0–33.9)51% 15.5+
Rec yds16 (0–33.9)51% 15.5+
Rec yds16 (0–33.9)51% 15.5+
Rec TD0.1 (0–1)10% 0.5+
Rec TD0.1 (0–1)10% 0.5+
Rec TD0.1 (0–1)10% 0.5+
Rec TD0.1 (0–1)10% 0.5+
Rec TD0.1 (0–1)10% 0.5+
Rec TD0.1 (0–1)10% 0.5+
Rec TD0.1 (0–1)10% 0.5+

Mean (10th–90th percentile) · recent form × matchup. Informational, not wagering advice.

2022 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).

Size14▶

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

Receiving

Hands89▶

Catch rate — receptions ÷ targets.

Deep Threat39▶

Average depth of target — receiving air yards ÷ targets.

YAC Ability17▶

Yards after catch ÷ reception.

Role

Target Share58▶

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

Air-Yards Share63▶

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

Impact

Efficiency17▶

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

Volume75▶

Total targets this season.

Career (regular season)

SeasonTmSIGPass ydsPass TDRush ydsRush TDRecRec ydsRec TD
2026TEN41.61
2025PHI39.212740
2024IND27.71614182
2023IND56152303681
2022IND44.31331302
2021IND46.51011106

Career profile

Across 6 NFL seasons on file, Kylen Granson has played in 67 regular-season games, playing for 3 teams: IND (2021–2024), PHI (2025), TEN (2026).

He has rushed for 2 yards and 0 touchdowns. As a receiver he has caught 93 passes for 998 yards and 1 touchdown. His most productive receiving season was 2023 with IND: 368 yards and 1 touchdown in 15 games.

By the ScoutIndex Rating, his best qualified season was 2023: a 56.0, in the 72nd percentile among TEs that year.

Career highs (regular season)

2022 splits

regular season
SplitGRecRec ydsRec TD
Home5
14
2.8/g
134
27/g
0
Away8
17
2.1/g
168
21/g
0
In division5
14
2.8/g
142
28/g
0
Out of division8
17
2.1/g
160
20/g
0
In wins4
11
2.8/g
118
30/g
0
In losses8
17
2.1/g
162
20/g
0
On grass4
8
2.0/g
93
23/g
0
On turf9
23
2.6/g
209
23/g
0
Indoors6
17
2.8/g
159
27/g
0
Outdoors7
14
2.0/g
143
20/g
0

2022 game log

WkOppLineScore
Week 1HOU3 rec, 22 yds, 0 TD41.4
Week 2JAX2 rec, 14 yds, 0 TD42.6
Week 3KC2 rec, 7 yds, 0 TD39.5
Week 4TEN4 rec, 62 yds, 0 TD81.9
Week 5DEN1 rec, 16 yds, 0 TD23.1
Week 6JAX4 rec, 38 yds, 0 TD65
Week 7TEN1 rec, 6 yds, 0 TD43.8
Week 8WAS3 rec, 11 yds, 0 TD38.9
Week 9NE—23.4
Week 10LV4 rec, 57 yds, 0 TD80.5
Week 11PHI1 rec, 16 yds, 0 TD55.6
Week 13DAL4 rec, 19 yds, 0 TD38
Week 15MIN2 rec, 34 yds, 0 TD54.9

Kylen Granson — common questions

What position does Kylen Granson play?
Kylen Granson is listed as a TE.
Which teams has Kylen Granson played for?
In the seasons on file (1999 onward), Kylen Granson has played for IND (2021–2024), PHI (2025), TEN (2026).
Where did Kylen Granson go to college?
Kylen Granson played college football at SMU.
When was Kylen Granson drafted?
Kylen Granson was selected in round 4, 127th overall, of the 2021 NFL Draft.
How many touchdowns has Kylen Granson scored?
Kylen Granson has 1 touchdown in the regular-season games on file (1 receiving).
What is Kylen Granson's ScoutIndex Rating?
Kylen Granson rated 41.6 for 2026, the 28th percentile among TEs (provisional or limited sample). Ratings run 0–99; about 60 is a league-average qualified starter.

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