Cade Otton

Cade Otton

25-Year-Old Tight EndTE
Tampa Bay Buccaneers
2024 Fantasy Outlook
Otton was firmly behind Mike Evans, Chris Godwin and Rachaad White in the Buccaneers’ pecking order last season, finishing fourth on the team in both catches (47) and receiving yards (455), though only Evans (12 TDs) had more receiving scores than than Otton’s four. The tight end then came up big in the playoffs, catching 13 of 19 targets for 154 yards and a TD in two games. Tampa Bay is largely running it back with the same group of skill position players for Otton’s age-25 season, so there’s not much reason to expect a big jump in volume after Otton was targeted 65 times as a rookie in 2022 and then 67 times in 2023. He does at least have the security of a near-every-down role, as the Bucs waited until Round 7 to draft a tight end (Devin Culp) after using Otton on more than 90 percent of snaps in every game last season. Read Past Outlooks
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$Signed a four-year, $4.49 million contract with the Buccaneers in July of 2022.
Downturn in production Sunday
TETampa Bay Buccaneers
November 10, 2024
Otton brought in five of eight targets for 35 yards in the Buccaneers' 23-20 loss to the 49ers on Sunday.
ANALYSIS
Otton's target total led the Buccaneers on the afternoon, and he was second in both receptions and receiving yards, but the talented tight end was much more effectively controlled than he had been in the previous three games. Otton had posted a 25-258-3 line on 31 targets in that span, but the 49ers were able to limit him to a long gain of 15 yards Sunday. With Mike Evans (hamstring) believed to have a good chance of returning following the Week 11 bye, Otton could see his targets take at least a slight hit beginning in a Week 12 road matchup against the Giants on Sunday, Nov. 24.
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How do Cade Otton's 2024 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
33.2
 
Air Yards Per Snap
0.58
 
% Team Air Yards
16.3%
 
% Team Targets
20.6%
 
Avg Depth of Target
4.7 Yds
 
Catch Rate
70.0%
 
Drop Rate
5.7%
 
Avg Yds After Catch
4.8
 
% Targeted On Route
23.6%
 
Avg Yds Per Route Run
1.54
 
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57592%
17193%
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How often does Cade Otton run a route when on the field for a pass play?
This data will let you see how Cade Otton and the other tight ends for the Buccaneers are being used. Some tight ends may have a lot of snaps, but they're not that useful for fantasy purposes because they're not actually running routes. This data will help you see when this is the case.
Cade Otton
296 routes   70 targets
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51%
0 routes   0 targets
0%
18 routes   1 target
13%
1 route   0 targets
5%
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Overall QB Rating Against
95.9
 
Cornerbacks
111.4
 
Safeties
87.9
 
Linebackers
60.6
 
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Measurables Review View College Player Page
How do Cade Otton'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
247 lbs
 
Hand Length
9.50 in
 
Arm Length
32.75 in
 
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Past Fantasy Outlooks
2023
2022
Otton, a fourth-round pick out of Washington, finished his rookie season with 42 catches for 391 yards and two touchdowns on 65 targets. He started 11 of the 16 games he played, and he's the clubhouse leader to start at tight end again in 2023 after the Buccaneers declined to bring in any pricey free agents or Day 1/2 draft picks at the position. Tom Brady bestowed 16 red-zone targets upon Otton last year – tied for fifth-most in the league – but the 6-foot-5 tight end scored only twice with all that volume. Whether it’s Baker Mayfield or Kyle Trask under center this year, Otton will be no better than the third option in the passing game, clearly after star receivers Mike Evans and Chris Godwin, and potentially behind WR Russell Gage and RB Rachaad White as well.
Otton is a potential heir apparent to Rob Gronkowski, who announced his retirement in June. The Washington product displayed potential as a pass-catching asset during his time with the Huskies, recording a 91-1,026-9 line in 31 games. Assuming Gronk stays retired, Otton has veterans Cameron Brate and Kyle Rudolph as competition for reps as a rookie, as O.J. Howard walked in free agency this offseason. With Chris Godwin projected to miss multiple games to open this season, Otton may have a chance to make an impact as the season progresses if he earns Tom Brady's trust, though the learning curve tends to be rough for rookie tight ends.
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Another busy night Monday
TETampa Bay Buccaneers
November 4, 2024
Otton secured eight of 11 targets for 77 yards and a touchdown in the Buccaneers' 30-24 overtime loss to the Chiefs on Monday night.
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Two touchdowns in loss
TETampa Bay Buccaneers
October 27, 2024
Otton secured nine of 10 targets for 81 yards and two touchdowns in the Buccaneers' 31-26 loss to the Falcons on Sunday.
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Likely headed for target increase
TETampa Bay Buccaneers
October 27, 2024
Otton should have a good chance for an increase in targets over the next several games thanks to the Buccaneers' short-handed receiver corps, Jenna Laine of ESPN.com reports.
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Career-best game in loss
TETampa Bay Buccaneers
October 21, 2024
Otton brought in eight of 10 targets for 100 yards in the Buccaneers' 41-31 loss to the Ravens on Monday. He also fumbled once but recovered.
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First TD of season Sunday
TETampa Bay Buccaneers
October 14, 2024
Otton secured two of six targets for 15 yards and a touchdown in the Buccaneers' 51-27 win over the Saints on Sunday. He also recovered a fumble.
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May benefit from Evans' snap count
TETampa Bay Buccaneers
October 19, 2024
While Mike Evans does not carry an injury designation into Monday's game against the Ravens, the All-Pro wideout could be on a snap count while working through a hamstring injury, which could mean more targets in the passing game for Otton, Michael Baca of NFL.com reports.
ANALYSIS
Evans played just 57 percent of the Buccaneers' offensive snaps in Week 6 against the Saints, finishing with two catches on six targets for 34 yards. Otton had just two catches for 15 yards in that game, but he did manage to haul in his first touchdown of the regular season. If Evans is on a snap count Monday, Otton could see more looks in the passing game from Baker Mayfield while the Ravens' defense hones in on Chris Godwin.
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