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. Agility is his calling card, grading in the 89th 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
2010 ScoutIndex Rating · TE
Methodology39th percentile among TEs · limited sample
3 games · 3 targets
2010 attribute card
click a row to see the formulagroup averages
Athleticism
Speed26▶
Percentile of 40-yard dash time among TEs at the NFL Combine (faster = higher), 2000–present.
Burst75▶
Percentile of vertical jump + broad jump among combine TEs.
Agility89▶
Percentile of 3-cone + short shuttle among combine TEs (faster = higher).
Size76▶
Height/weight z-score vs. the TE cohort (from official bio, not combine-dependent).
Receiving
Hands25▶
Catch rate — receptions ÷ targets.
Deep Threat45▶
Average depth of target — receiving air yards ÷ targets.
YAC Ability38▶
Yards after catch ÷ reception.
Role
Target Share48▶
Share of the team's targets while on the field, target-weighted across the season.
Air-Yards Share41▶
Share of the team's total air yards, target-weighted across the season.
Impact
Efficiency51▶
Receiving EPA ÷ target — the Rating's largest component.
Volume16▶
Total targets this season.
Career (regular season)
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)
- Most receiving yards in a game28 on 2 catches vs NE, 2006 Week 17
2010 splits
regular season2010 game log
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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Top teammates, last season on file
- Cam NewtonQB · 2013
- DeAngelo WilliamsRB · 2013
- Greg OlsenTE · 2013
- Steve SmithWR · 2013
- Brandon LaFellWR · 2013
- Ted GinnWR · 2013
- Mike TolbertFB · 2013
- Jonathan StewartRB · 2013
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- Darnell DockettDE · pick 64
- Nate KaedingK · pick 65
- Nick HardwickC · pick 66
- Stuart SchweigertDB · pick 67
- Gilbert GardnerLB · pick 69
- Joey ThomasDB · pick 70
- Randy StarksDE · pick 71
- Keith SmithDB · pick 73
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