Nick Vannett

Nick Vannett

31-Year-Old Tight EndTE
 Free Agent  
Free Agent
2023 Fantasy Outlook
There was no outlook written for Nick Vannett in 2023. Check out the latest news below for more on his current fantasy value.
$Signed a one-year, $1.17 million contract with the Chargers in November of 2023.
Will play Sunday
TELos Angeles Chargers
December 31, 2023
Vannett (back) is active Sunday against the Broncos.
ANALYSIS
Vannett has been nursing a back injury the last couple of weeks, but he'll continue to play through the injury again in Week 17. With Donald Parham (coach's decision) once again inactive, the Ohio State product should be the Chargers' No. 3 option at tight end.
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How do Nick Vannett's 2023 advanced stats compare to other tight ends?
This section compares his advanced stats with players at the same position. The bar represents the player's percentile rank. For example, if the bar is halfway across, then the player falls into the 50th percentile for that metric and it would be considered average. The longer the bar, the better it is for the player.
  • Air Yards Per Game
    The number of air yards he is averaging per game. Air yards measure how far the ball was thrown downfield for both complete and incomplete passes. Air yards are recorded as a negative value when the pass is targeted behind the line of scrimmage. All air yards data is from Sports Info Solutions and does not include throwaways as targeted passes.
  • Air Yards Per Snap
    The number of air yards he is averaging per offensive snap.
  • % Team Air Yards
    The percentage of the team's total air yards he accounts for.
  • % Team Targets
    The percentage of the team's total targets he accounts for.
  • Avg Depth of Target
    Also known as aDOT, this stat measures the average distance down field he is being targeted at.
  • Catch Rate
    The number of catches made divided by the number of times he was targeted by the quarterback.
  • Drop Rate
    The number of passes he dropped divided by the number of times he was targeted by the quarterback.
  • Avg Yds After Catch
    The number of yards he gains after the catch on his receptions.
  • % Targeted On Route
    Targets divided by total routes run. Also known as TPRR.
  • Avg Yds Per Route Run
    Receiving yards divided by total routes run. Also known as YPRR.
Air Yards Per Game
0.3
 
Air Yards Per Snap
0.02
 
% Team Air Yards
0.0%
 
% Team Targets
0.2%
 
Avg Depth of Target
2.0 Yds
 
Catch Rate
100.0%
 
Drop Rate
0.0%
 
Avg Yds After Catch
1.0
 
% Targeted On Route
5.0%
 
Avg Yds Per Route Run
0.15
 
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Height
6' 6"
 
Weight
261 lbs
 
Shuttle Time
4.20 sec
 
Cone Drill
7.05 sec
 
Vertical Jump
30.5 in
 
Broad Jump
111 in
 
Bench Press
17 reps
 
Hand Length
10.00 in
 
Arm Length
34.25 in
 
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Latest Fantasy Rumors
Could debut this weekend
TENew Orleans Saints
October 21, 2021
Vannett, who was dealing with a knee injury, might be eligible to play this weekend against the Seahawks on Monday, according to Aaron Wilson of Sportstalk 790 Houston.
ANALYSIS
Vannett suffered a knee injury during the preseason but was activated to return to practice Thursday, and this means he could be eligible to play as early as this week against Seattle. He played for the Broncos in 2020, making 14 catches for 95 yards and a touchdown across 15 games.
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Vannett's first year in New Orleans was disappointing to say the least, as the tight end appeared in just seven games in 2021 and caught just nine of 15 targets for 133 yards and one touchdown. Considered more of a blocking specialist, Vannett will likely find it difficult to see much work in the passing game this season, especially since he finds himself behind Adam Trautman and Taysom Hill on the depth chart, while also battling with the likes of Juwan Johnson and Chris Herndon.
After serving as a blocking specialist with Denver, Vannett seems likely to do the same in New Orleans. While someone will need to step up as a receiver with Michael Thomas recovering from ankle surgery, Adam Trautman seems more likely to be that guy amongst New Orleans' tight ends after putting up prolific numbers in college.
Vannett was a surprise addition in free agency given Denver's already crowded tight-end room. The Broncos have two young, athletic targets at the position in Noah Fant and Albert Okwuegbunam, so expect Vannett - who has just 61 career receptions - to mostly serve as an in-line blocker while garnering TE2-level snaps.
Vannett battled a back injury during the early portion of last season, and he was mostly inconsistent for the remainder of the campaign. In his third season, Vannett averaged fewer than two catches per game and reached paydirt just three times. He will be in a battle again for snaps with Will Dissly and Ed Dickson, and Dissly's upside is enough reason to keep Vannett off fantasy rosters.
A third-round pick in 2016, Vannett hasn't had much opportunity to do anything with the Seahawks, playing behind Jimmy Graham and Luke Willson the last two years. Graham and Willson are gone, leaving Vannett in spot where he can actually contribute this season. Seattle signed veteran Ed Dickson and drafted Will Dissly in the fourth round, but both of those tight ends are blockers first. At 6-5, 261, Vannett is the biggest of the trio. The Seahawks likely won't pass as much at the goal line this season, but when they do, Vannett could get his number called.
Vannett is expected to be the third tight end again this season. That doesn't mean much, though, with Jimmy Graham and Luke Willson around. Vannett caught three passes in nine games last season. Expect more of the same this season.
The Seahawks selected Vannett in the third round of the 2016 NFL Draft with the hope that he'll provide additional run-blocking support, so he likely won't be used much in the passing game, thus limiting his fantasy value. Jimmy Graham and Luke Willson are the clear top-2 pass-catching options at tight end, but Vannett could boost the production of running back Thomas Rawls with his blocking power.
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Could play Week 17
TELos Angeles Chargers
Back
December 29, 2023
Vannett (back) is listed as questionable ahead of Sunday's game against the Broncos.
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Set to play Saturday
TELos Angeles Chargers
December 23, 2023
Vannett (back) is active for Saturday's contest against the Bills.
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Questionable for Saturday
TELos Angeles Chargers
Back
December 21, 2023
Vannett (back) is listed as questionable ahead of Saturday's game against the Bills.
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Ready for Sunday
TELos Angeles Chargers
December 8, 2023
Vannett (concussion) has no injury designation ahead of Sunday's game against the Broncos, Daniel Popper of The Athletic reports.
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Limited at practice Wednesday
TELos Angeles Chargers
Concussion
December 6, 2023
Vannett (concussion) was a limited participant in Wednesday's practice.
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