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Aaron Hernandez

TE

A 4th-round pick (113th overall) in the 2010 NFL Draft out of Florida, Aaron Hernandez has built an NFL career since. He last played in 2012 with NE, a career spanning 3 NFL seasons. His 58.3 ScoutIndex Rating last season ranked in the 75th percentile among TEs — solidly above average. His efficiency stands out most — the 96th percentile at the position. Across 3 NFL seasons, he has totaled 175 catches for 1,956 yards and 18 touchdowns.

Size

6'1", 245#

College

Florida

Draft

Rd 4, 113th overall (2010)

Seasons

2010–2012

2010 ScoutIndex Rating · TE

Methodology
80.3

96th percentile among TEs

14 games · 64 targets

Role×0.14+1.15
Hands×0.1+1.31
Volume×0.12+0.96
Total EPA×0.22+2.08
EPA/target×0.3+1.80
Yards/target×0.12+1.59

2010 attribute card

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AthleticismReceivingRoleImpact

group averages

Athleticism

Speed73▶

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).

Size4▶

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

Receiving

Hands91▶

Catch rate — receptions ÷ targets.

Deep Threat47▶

Average depth of target — receiving air yards ÷ targets.

YAC Ability95▶

Yards after catch ÷ reception.

Role

Target Share83▶

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

Efficiency96▶

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

Volume80▶

Total targets this season.

Career (regular season)

SeasonTmSIGPass ydsPass TDRush ydsRush TDRecRec ydsRec TD
2012NE58.3105514835
2011NE78.91445799107
2010NE80.31447455636

Career profile

Across 3 NFL seasons on file, Aaron Hernandez has played in 38 regular-season games, all with NE.

He has rushed for 97 yards and 0 touchdowns. As a receiver he has caught 175 passes for 1,956 yards and 18 touchdowns. His most productive receiving season was 2011 with NE: 910 yards and 7 touchdowns in 14 games.

By the ScoutIndex Rating, his best qualified season was 2010: a 80.3, in the 96th percentile among TEs that year.

Career highs (regular season)

2010 splits

regular season
SplitGRecRec ydsRec TD
Home7
21
3.0/g
294
42/g
4
Away7
24
3.4/g
269
38/g
2
In division4
20
5.0/g
246
62/g
1
Out of division10
25
2.5/g
317
32/g
5
In wins12
34
2.8/g
414
35/g
4
In losses2
11
5.5/g
149
75/g
2
On grass5
17
3.4/g
150
30/g
2
On turf9
28
3.1/g
413
46/g
4
Indoors1
1
1.0/g
18
18/g
0
Outdoors13
44
3.4/g
545
42/g
6

2010 game log

WkOppLineScore
PostseasonNYJ1 rec, 4 yds, 0 TD—
Week 1CIN1 rec, 45 yds, 0 TD61.9
Week 2NYJ6 rec, 101 yds, 0 TD87.8
Week 3BUF13 rush yds, 0 TD · 6 rec, 65 yds, 0 TD62.3
Week 4MIA5 rec, 29 yds, 0 TD50.1
Week 6BAL18 rush yds, 0 TD · 4 rec, 61 yds, 0 TD65.6
Week 7LAC5 rec, 54 yds, 0 TD68.2
Week 8MIN2 rec, 33 yds, 0 TD50.6
Week 9CLE5 rec, 48 yds, 2 TD72.6
Week 10PIT—31
Week 11IND1 rec, 8 yds, 1 TD60.8
Week 12DET1 rec, 18 yds, 0 TD53.8
Week 13NYJ3 rec, 51 yds, 1 TD66.3
Week 14CHI2 rec, 19 yds, 0 TD39.8
Week 15GB16 rush yds, 0 TD · 4 rec, 31 yds, 2 TD77

Aaron Hernandez — common questions

What position does Aaron Hernandez play?
Aaron Hernandez is listed as a TE.
Which teams has Aaron Hernandez played for?
In the seasons on file (1999 onward), Aaron Hernandez has played for NE (2010–2012).
Where did Aaron Hernandez go to college?
Aaron Hernandez played college football at Florida.
When was Aaron Hernandez drafted?
Aaron Hernandez was selected in round 4, 113th overall, of the 2010 NFL Draft.
How many touchdowns has Aaron Hernandez scored?
Aaron Hernandez has 18 touchdowns in the regular-season games on file (18 receiving).
What is Aaron Hernandez's ScoutIndex Rating?
Aaron Hernandez rated 58.3 for 2012, the 75th percentile among TEs. Ratings run 0–99; about 60 is a league-average qualified starter.

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