Eric Saubert

Eric Saubert

29-Year-Old Tight EndTE
 Free Agent  
Free Agent
2023 Fantasy Outlook
Saubert put together a career-best 15-148-1 receiving line across 17 games with the Broncos last season. Though on paper he's now facing opportunity in a Dolphins offense that lost Mike Gesicki to the Patriots, the fact that Saubert has yet to compile a 150-yard campaign through six seasons in the NFL is telling. The 29-year-old could see his share of playing time as a rotational TE but anything more than that seems unlikely. Read Past Outlooks
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$Signed a one-year, $1.08 million contract with the Texans in October of 2023.
Inactive for playoff loss
TEHouston Texans
January 23, 2024
Saubert did not suit up for Houston's 34-10 playoff loss to Baltimore last Saturday. He finished the season with three receptions on three targets for 12 yards over nine regular-season games played.
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The Texans grabbed Saubert off the Cowboys' practice squad in response to a rash of midseason injuries at tight end. Houston still has Brevin Jordan and Teagan Quitoriano (groin) under contract and will likely make a push to bring back unrestricted free agent Dalton Schultz. As such, Saubert is unlikely to return to Houston for the 2024 season.
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How do Eric Saubert'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
0.5
 
Air Yards Per Snap
0.05
 
% Team Air Yards
0.1%
 
% Team Targets
0.5%
 
Avg Depth of Target
1.7 Yds
 
Catch Rate
100.0%
 
Drop Rate
0.0%
 
Avg Yds After Catch
2.3
 
% Targeted On Route
13.6%
 
Avg Yds Per Route Run
0.55
 
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Measurables Review
How do Eric Saubert's measurables compare to other tight ends?
This section compares his draft workout metrics 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.
Height
6' 5"
 
Weight
248 lbs
 
Vertical Jump
33.0 in
 
Broad Jump
121 in
 
Bench Press
22 reps
 
Hand Length
10.38 in
 
Arm Length
33.50 in
 
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Past Fantasy Outlooks
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Saubert resigned with Denver on a one-year deal this offseason, after finishing the 2021 season with just eight catches on 12 targets for 47 yards and a touchdown. The 6-foot-5, 253-pounder should look to continue to be a contributor on special teams while also providing value as a blocker on offense, keeping him off the fantasy radar for the upcoming campaign barring an injury to Albert Okwuegbunam or rookie Greg Dulcich.
Saubert failed to record a reception in 30 offensive snaps during his rookie season out of Drake, but he has had a really strong showing in the early going of Falcons training camp, possibly leading to more opportunities to make an impact moving forward. A spot on the 53-man roster seems likely based on the way head coach Dan Quinn has been lauding his improvement as a pass catcher from year one to year two. Saubert's best-case scenario would involve him rounding out his game by becoming a sounder run blocker, which could potentially cement him as a surprise No. 2 option over Logan Paulsen.
Saubert, a fifth-round pick in the 2017 draft, made a name for himself in college, despite playing at little known Drake University. He was a reliable pass catcher there, and his 6-5 frame bodes well for a career at tight end. He'll slot in behind both Austin Hooper and Levine Toilolo to begin camp, but there's a chance he could end up as the second-string tight end with an impressive preseason. Saubert's main focus will be learning the offense and earning a spot on the active roster in his rookie season.
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Limited to special teams Week 16
TEHouston Texans
December 20, 2023
Saubert played all 25 of his snaps on special teams in the Texans' 19-16 overtime win over the Titans.
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Won't play Sunday
TEHouston Texans
Coach's Decision
November 19, 2023
Saubert (coach's decision) is inactive ahead of Sunday's game against the Cardinals.
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Top TE backup Sunday
TEHouston Texans
November 6, 2023
Saubert was not targeted and played 12 snaps in Sunday's 39-37 win over Tampa Bay in Week 9.
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Joins Houston
TEHouston Texans
October 31, 2023
The Texans signed Saubert from the Cowboys' practice squad to their active roster Tuesday.
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Back to practice squad
TEFree Agent
October 30, 2023
Saubert reverted to Dallas' practice squad Monday.
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