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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. Efficiency is his calling card, grading in the 91st percentile among his peers. 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

2022 ScoutIndex Rating · TE

Methodology
57.4

77th percentile among TEs · limited sample

12 games · 11 targets

Role×0.14-1.15
Hands×0.1+0.83
Volume×0.12-0.57
Total EPA×0.22+0.34
EPA/target×0.3+1.31
Yards/target×0.12+0.33

2022 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).

Size23▶

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

Receiving

Hands82▶

Catch rate — receptions ÷ targets.

Deep Threat40▶

Average depth of target — receiving air yards ÷ targets.

YAC Ability30▶

Yards after catch ÷ reception.

Role

Target Share4▶

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

Air-Yards Share9▶

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

Impact

Efficiency91▶

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

Volume39▶

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)

2022 splits

regular season
SplitGRecRec ydsRec TD
Home5
5
1.0/g
58
12/g
0
Away7
4
0.6/g
31
4/g
0
In division6
4
0.7/g
29
5/g
0
Out of division6
5
0.8/g
60
10/g
0
In wins4
3
0.8/g
37
9/g
0
In losses8
6
0.8/g
52
7/g
0
On grass4
3
0.8/g
26
7/g
0
On turf8
6
0.8/g
63
8/g
0
Indoors6
5
0.8/g
41
7/g
0
Outdoors6
4
0.7/g
48
8/g
0

2022 game log

WkOppLineScore
Week 1NO1 rec, 5 yds, 0 TD48.6
Week 2LAR1 rec, 5 yds, 0 TD55.1
Week 3SEA—43.2
Week 4CLE1 rec, 22 yds, 0 TD58.8
Week 5TB1 rec, 9 yds, 0 TD49.1
Week 8CAR1 rec, 9 yds, 0 TD50.4
Week 10CAR—43.2
Week 12WAS1 rec, 9 yds, 0 TD44.1
Week 13PIT1 rec, 16 yds, 0 TD55.5
Week 15NO—42.5
Week 16BAL1 rec, 8 yds, 0 TD48.9
Week 18TB1 rec, 6 yds, 0 TD42.4

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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