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Ben Hartsock

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Ben Hartsock came into the league as a 3rd-round selection (68th overall) in 2004, drafted out of Ohio State. He last played in 2013 with CAR, a career spanning 10 NFL seasons. YAC Ability is his calling card, grading in the 90th percentile among his peers. Across 10 NFL seasons, he has totaled 31 catches for 312 yards and 1 touchdown.

Size

6'4", 265#

College

Ohio State

Draft

Rd 3, 68th overall (2004)

Seasons

2004–2013

2006 ScoutIndex Rating · TE

Methodology
44.5

44th percentile among TEs · limited sample

5 games · 0 targets

Role×0.14+0.01
Hands×0.1-0.01
Volume×0.12-0.13
Total EPA×0.22-0.49
EPA/target×0.3-0.01
Yards/target×0.12-0.01

2006 attribute card

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AthleticismReceivingRoleImpact

group averages

Athleticism

Speed34▶

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

Burst60▶

Percentile of vertical jump + broad jump among combine TEs.

Agility85▶

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

Size72▶

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

Receiving

Hands50▶

Catch rate — receptions ÷ targets.

Deep Threat51▶

Average depth of target — receiving air yards ÷ targets.

YAC Ability90▶

Yards after catch ÷ reception.

Role

Target Share66▶

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

Air-Yards Share21▶

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

Impact

Efficiency51▶

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

Volume49▶

Total targets this season.

Career (regular season)

SeasonTmSIGPass ydsPass TDRush ydsRush TDRecRec ydsRec TD
2013CAR46.43
2012CAR42.37230
2011CAR46.81
2010NYJ44.4317
2009NYJ40.18121
2008ATL43.74326
2007TEN46.81212138
2006TEN44.55668
2005IND38.8228
2004IND42.65433

Career profile

Across 10 NFL seasons on file, Ben Hartsock has played in 50 regular-season games, playing for 5 teams: IND (2004–2005), TEN (2006–2007), ATL (2008), NYJ (2009–2010), CAR (2011–2013).

As a receiver he has caught 31 passes for 312 yards and 1 touchdown. His most productive receiving season was 2007 with TEN: 138 yards and 0 touchdowns in 12 games.

Career highs (regular season)

2006 splits

regular season
SplitGRecRec ydsRec TD
Home3
3
1.0/g
44
15/g
0
Away2
3
1.5/g
24
12/g
0
In division3
2
0.7/g
25
8/g
0
Out of division2
4
2.0/g
43
22/g
0
In wins4
4
1.0/g
40
10/g
0
In losses1
2
2.0/g
28
28/g
0
On grass4
4
1.0/g
53
13/g
0
On turf1
2
2.0/g
15
15/g
0
Indoors1
1
1.0/g
9
9/g
0
Outdoors4
5
1.3/g
59
15/g
0

2006 game log

WkOppLineScore
Week 13IND1 rec, 16 yds, 0 TD46.2
Week 14HOU1 rec, 9 yds, 0 TD46.2
Week 15JAX—40.5
Week 16BUF2 rec, 15 yds, 0 TD47.7
Week 17NE2 rec, 28 yds, 0 TD49.9

Ben Hartsock — common questions

What position does Ben Hartsock play?
Ben Hartsock is listed as a TE.
Which teams has Ben Hartsock played for?
In the seasons on file (1999 onward), Ben Hartsock has played for IND (2004–2005), TEN (2006–2007), ATL (2008), NYJ (2009–2010), CAR (2011–2013).
Where did Ben Hartsock go to college?
Ben Hartsock played college football at Ohio State.
When was Ben Hartsock drafted?
Ben Hartsock was selected in round 3, 68th overall, of the 2004 NFL Draft.
How many touchdowns has Ben Hartsock scored?
Ben Hartsock has 1 touchdown in the regular-season games on file (1 receiving).
What is Ben Hartsock's ScoutIndex Rating?
Ben Hartsock rated 46.4 for 2013, the 50th percentile among TEs (provisional or limited sample). Ratings run 0–99; about 60 is a league-average qualified starter.

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