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Jackson Hawes

TE

Drafted 173rd overall in the 5th round of the 2025 draft, Jackson Hawes arrived from Georgia Tech; Yale. Now with BUF, he's in his 2nd NFL season. Few match his deep threat, which grades in the 92nd percentile. Across 2 NFL seasons, he has totaled 16 catches for 187 yards and 3 touchdowns.

Size

6'4", 253#

College

Georgia Tech; Yale

Draft

Rd 5, 173rd overall (2025)

Seasons

2025–2026

2026 ScoutIndex Rating · TE

Methodology
39.9

22th percentile among TEs · limited sample

3 games · 1 targets

Role×0.14-0.94
Hands×0.1-0.28
Volume×0.12-0.85
Total EPA×0.22-0.58
EPA/target×0.3-0.29
Yards/target×0.12-0.34

Week 1 projection · @ HOU

Methodology
Rec1.7 (0–3)52% 1.5+
Rec1.7 (0–3)52% 1.5+
Rec1.7 (0–3)52% 1.5+
Rec1.7 (0–3)52% 1.5+
Rec1.7 (0–3)52% 1.5+
Rec1.7 (0–3)52% 1.5+
Rec yds18.7 (0.7–36.6)45% 20.5+
Rec yds18.7 (0.7–36.6)45% 20.5+
Rec yds18.7 (0.7–36.6)45% 20.5+
Rec yds18.7 (0.7–36.6)45% 20.5+
Rec yds18.7 (0.7–36.6)45% 20.5+
Rec yds18.7 (0.7–36.6)45% 20.5+
Rec TD0.3 (0–1)22% 0.5+
Rec TD0.3 (0–1)22% 0.5+
Rec TD0.3 (0–1)22% 0.5+
Rec TD0.3 (0–1)22% 0.5+
Rec TD0.3 (0–1)22% 0.5+
Rec TD0.3 (0–1)22% 0.5+

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

2026 attribute card

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AthleticismReceivingRoleImpact

group averages

Athleticism

Speed5▶

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

Burst53▶

Percentile of vertical jump + broad jump among combine TEs.

Agility28▶

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

Size42▶

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

Receiving

Hands25▶

Catch rate — receptions ÷ targets.

Deep Threat92▶

Average depth of target — receiving air yards ÷ targets.

YAC Ability53▶

Yards after catch ÷ reception.

Role

Target Share19▶

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

Air-Yards Share80▶

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

Impact

Efficiency26▶

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

Volume16▶

Total targets this season.

Career (regular season)

SeasonTmSIGPass ydsPass TDRush ydsRush TDRecRec ydsRec TD
2026BUF39.93
2025BUF67.513161873

Career profile

Across 2 NFL seasons on file, Jackson Hawes has played in 16 regular-season games, all with BUF.

As a receiver he has caught 16 passes for 187 yards and 3 touchdowns. His most productive receiving season was 2025 with BUF: 187 yards and 3 touchdowns in 13 games.

Career highs (regular season)

2026 splits

regular season

2026 game log

WkOppLineScore
Week 3LAC—39.5
Week 5LAR—43.8
Week 6LV—43.9

Jackson Hawes — common questions

What position does Jackson Hawes play?
Jackson Hawes is listed as a TE.
Which teams has Jackson Hawes played for?
In the seasons on file (1999 onward), Jackson Hawes has played for BUF (2025–2026).
Where did Jackson Hawes go to college?
Jackson Hawes played college football at Georgia Tech; Yale.
When was Jackson Hawes drafted?
Jackson Hawes was selected in round 5, 173rd overall, of the 2025 NFL Draft.
How many touchdowns has Jackson Hawes scored?
Jackson Hawes has 3 touchdowns in the regular-season games on file (3 receiving).
What is Jackson Hawes's ScoutIndex Rating?
Jackson Hawes rated 39.9 for 2026, the 22nd percentile among TEs (provisional or limited sample). Ratings run 0–99; about 60 is a league-average qualified starter.

Related players

Top teammates, last season on file

Drafted in round 5, 2025