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Parker Hesse

TE

Parker Hesse is an NFL TE. He last played in 2024 with DET, a career spanning 6 NFL seasons. Across 3 NFL seasons, he has totaled 14 catches for 132 yards and 0 touchdowns.

Size

6'3", 251#

College

Iowa

Draft

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Seasons

2019–2024

2023 ScoutIndex Rating · TE

Methodology
45.4

40th percentile among TEs · limited sample

1 games · 0 targets

Role×0.14+0.14
Hands×0.1+0.01
Volume×0.12-0.91
Total EPA×0.22-0.51
EPA/target×0.3+0.03
Yards/target×0.12+0.06

2023 attribute card

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AthleticismReceivingRoleImpact

group averages

Athleticism

Speedno data▶

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).

Size24▶

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

Receiving

Hands49▶

Catch rate — receptions ÷ targets.

Deep Threat57▶

Average depth of target — receiving air yards ÷ targets.

YAC Ability51▶

Yards after catch ÷ reception.

Role

Target Share68▶

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

Air-Yards Share65▶

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

Impact

Efficiency49▶

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

Volume4▶

Total targets this season.

Career (regular season)

SeasonTmSIGPass ydsPass TDRush ydsRush TDRecRec ydsRec TD
2023ATL45.41
2022ATL57.412989
2021ATL49.14543

Career profile

Across 3 NFL seasons on file, Parker Hesse has played in 17 regular-season games, all with ATL.

As a receiver he has caught 14 passes for 132 yards and 0 touchdowns. His most productive receiving season was 2022 with ATL: 89 yards and 0 touchdowns in 12 games.

Career highs (regular season)

2023 splits

regular season

2023 game log

WkOppLineScore
Week 1CAR—42.7

Parker Hesse — common questions

What position does Parker Hesse play?
Parker Hesse is listed as a TE.
Which teams has Parker Hesse played for?
In the seasons on file (1999 onward), Parker Hesse has played for ATL (2021–2023).
Where did Parker Hesse go to college?
Parker Hesse played college football at Iowa.
How many touchdowns has Parker Hesse scored?
Parker Hesse has no rushing, receiving or passing touchdowns in the regular-season games on file.
What is Parker Hesse's ScoutIndex Rating?
Parker Hesse rated 45.4 for 2023, the 40th percentile among TEs (provisional or limited sample). Ratings run 0–99; about 60 is a league-average qualified starter.

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