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Hunter Henry

TE

Hunter Henry came into the league as a 2nd-round selection (35th overall) in 2016, drafted out of Arkansas. Now with NE, he's in his 11th NFL season. By ScoutIndex Rating he was one of the top TEs in football last season, scoring a 84.3 (96th percentile). YAC Ability is his calling card, grading in the 99th percentile among his peers. Across 10 NFL seasons, he has totaled 474 catches for 5,520 yards and 49 touchdowns.

Size

6'5", 249#

College

Arkansas

Draft

Rd 2, 35th overall (2016)

Seasons

2016–2026

2026 ScoutIndex Rating · TE

Methodology
77.8

94th percentile among TEs

6 games · 24 targets

Role×0.14+0.59
Hands×0.1+2.28
Volume×0.12+0.90
Total EPA×0.22+1.55
EPA/target×0.3+1.32
Yards/target×0.12+1.99

Week 1 projection · @ SEA

Methodology
Rec3.9 (2–7)55% 3.5+
Rec3.9 (2–7)55% 3.5+
Rec3.9 (2–7)55% 3.5+
Rec3.9 (2–7)55% 3.5+
Rec3.9 (2–7)55% 3.5+
Rec3.9 (2–7)55% 3.5+
Rec yds50.1 (11.6–88.6)49% 50.5+
Rec yds50.1 (11.6–88.6)49% 50.5+
Rec yds50.1 (11.6–88.6)49% 50.5+
Rec yds50.1 (11.6–88.6)49% 50.5+
Rec yds50.1 (11.6–88.6)49% 50.5+
Rec yds50.1 (11.6–88.6)49% 50.5+
Rec TD0.3 (0–1)26% 0.5+
Rec TD0.3 (0–1)26% 0.5+
Rec TD0.3 (0–1)26% 0.5+
Rec TD0.3 (0–1)26% 0.5+
Rec TD0.3 (0–1)26% 0.5+
Rec TD0.3 (0–1)26% 0.5+

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

2026 attribute card

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AthleticismReceivingRoleImpact

group averages

Athleticism

Speed12▶

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).

Size53▶

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

Receiving

Hands91▶

Catch rate — receptions ÷ targets.

Deep Threat71▶

Average depth of target — receiving air yards ÷ targets.

YAC Ability99▶

Yards after catch ÷ reception.

Role

Target Share77▶

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

Air-Yards Share75▶

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

Impact

Efficiency92▶

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

Volume81▶

Total targets this season.

Career (regular season)

SeasonTmSIGPass ydsPass TDRush ydsRush TDRecRec ydsRec TD
2026NE77.86192252
2025NE84.317607687
2024NE68.216666742
2023NE67.213424196
2022NE64.616415092
2021NE8416506039
2020LAC60.714606134
2019LAC75.412556525
2017LAC9912455794
2016LAC86.313364788

Career profile

Across 10 NFL seasons on file, Hunter Henry has played in 135 regular-season games, playing for 2 teams: LAC (2016–2020), NE (2021–2026).

As a receiver he has caught 474 passes for 5,520 yards and 49 touchdowns. His most productive receiving season was 2025 with NE: 768 yards and 7 touchdowns in 17 games.

By the ScoutIndex Rating, his best qualified season was 2017: a 99.0, in the 98th percentile among TEs that year.

Career highs (regular season)

2026 splits

regular season
SplitGRecRec ydsRec TD
Home3
10
3.3/g
132
44/g
2
Away3
9
3.0/g
93
31/g
0
In division2
9
4.5/g
110
55/g
1
Out of division4
10
2.5/g
115
29/g
1
In wins4
15
3.8/g
194
49/g
2
In losses2
4
2.0/g
31
16/g
0
On grass2
6
3.0/g
67
34/g
0
On turf4
13
3.3/g
158
40/g
2
Outdoors6
19
3.2/g
225
38/g
2

2026 game log

WkOppLineScore
Week 1SEA3 rec, 26 yds, 0 TD48
Week 2PIT3 rec, 40 yds, 0 TD38.7
Week 3JAX1 rec, 5 yds, 0 TD37.5
Week 4BUF5 rec, 62 yds, 0 TD76.4
Week 5LV3 rec, 44 yds, 1 TD79.1
Week 6NYJ4 rec, 48 yds, 1 TD85.9

Hunter Henry — common questions

What position does Hunter Henry play?
Hunter Henry is listed as a TE.
Which teams has Hunter Henry played for?
In the seasons on file (1999 onward), Hunter Henry has played for LAC (2016–2020), NE (2021–2026).
Where did Hunter Henry go to college?
Hunter Henry played college football at Arkansas.
When was Hunter Henry drafted?
Hunter Henry was selected in round 2, 35th overall, of the 2016 NFL Draft.
How many touchdowns has Hunter Henry scored?
Hunter Henry has 49 touchdowns in the regular-season games on file (49 receiving).
What is Hunter Henry's ScoutIndex Rating?
Hunter Henry rated 77.8 for 2026, the 94th 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

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