2025 Receiving Stats
REC
11
YDS
85
TD
2
AVG
7.7
TAR
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2025 Fantasy Outlook
The 49ers surprisingly doled out a three-year, $20.25 million contract to a backup tight end who averaged just 9.0 receptions, 79.5 yards and no touchdowns per season across four campaigns (66 games) with Jacksonville. Farrell's real-world value lies in his ability as a run blocker, but that translates poorly into fantasy utility. Starting TE George Kittle usually misses a game or two per year due to injury, but Farrell's limited skill set won't make him a desirable substitute in those scenarios. Read Past Outlooks
Signed a three-year, $15.75 million contract with the 49ers in March of 2025.
Finds end zone in fifth year
Farrell finished his first regular season with San Francisco grabbing 11 of 14 targets for 85 yards and two touchdowns across 17 games.
ANALYSIS
Farrell signed with the 49ers in 2025 to back up TE George Kittle after playing his first four seasons with the Jaguars. Kittle wound up missing six games during the regular season, but it was third-stringer Jake Tonges who took over the injured starter's targets in those contests while generating fantasy value off the waiver wire. Farrell did catch a pair of short touchdown passes after being held out of the end zone during his four years in Jacksonville, but the volume simply wasn't enough to register even in games that Kittle missed. With a hard cap on his playing time and target potential, fantasy managers can safely ignore Farrell in 2026 drafts.
Farrell signed with the 49ers in 2025 to back up TE George Kittle after playing his first four seasons with the Jaguars. Kittle wound up missing six games during the regular season, but it was third-stringer Jake Tonges who took over the injured starter's targets in those contests while generating fantasy value off the waiver wire. Farrell did catch a pair of short touchdown passes after being held out of the end zone during his four years in Jacksonville, but the volume simply wasn't enough to register even in games that Kittle missed. With a hard cap on his playing time and target potential, fantasy managers can safely ignore Farrell in 2026 drafts.
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Fantasy/Red Zone Stats
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Advanced NFL Stats
How do Luke Farrell's 2025 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. The longer the bar, the better it is for the player.
Air Yards Per Game
2.8Air Yards Per Snap
0.12% Team Air Yards
1.2%% Team Targets
2.5%Avg Depth of Target
3.4 YdsCatch Rate
78.6%Drop Rate
0.0%Avg Yds After Catch
4.6% Targeted On Route
11.5%Avg Yds Per Route Run
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Snap Distribution / Depth Chart
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How often does Luke Farrell run a route when on the field for a pass play?
This data will let you see how Luke Farrell and the other tight ends for the 49ers 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.
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122 routes 14 targets
285 routes 69 targets
219 routes 46 targets
Receiving Alignment Breakdown
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Overall QB Rating Against
58.0
Cornerbacks
62.3
Safeties
93.9
Linebackers
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2025 Luke Farrell Split Stats
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Measurables Review
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How do Luke Farrell'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.
* All metrics are from his Pro Day (not the combine).
Height
6' 5"Weight
250 lbs40-Yard Dash
4.81 secShuttle Time
4.33 secCone Drill
7.14 secVertical Jump
36.5 inBroad Jump
118 inBench Press
22 repsHand Length
9.25 inArm Length
33.00 in
Past Fantasy Outlooks
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Farrell is coming off his most productive season as a pass catcher as he set career highs in receptions (13) and receiving yards (155), though he's still looking for his first NFL touchdown. The 2021 fifth-rounder played 398 offensive snaps as Jacksonville's No. 2 tight end behind Evan Engram and could fill the same role in 2024. However, 2023 second-round pick Brenton Strange and free-agent signing Josiah Deguara should also push for that job.
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No targets sans Kittle in Week 17
Farrell logged 27 snaps on offense and wasn't targeted in Sunday's 42-38 win over the Bears.
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No receptions Sunday
Farrell was not targeted as a receiver in Sunday's 41-22 victory over Arizona.
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Hits pay dirt in loss
Farrell had two receptions on as many targets for 15 yards and a touchdown in Sunday's 42-26 loss to the Rams.
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Scores first TD of career
Farrell brought in two of three targets for 15 yards and a touchdown in Sunday's 26-21 win over the Saints.
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Increased reps on tap
Farrell and Jake Tonges are in line for increased snaps, beginning Sunday versus the Saints, with starting tight end George Kittle (hamstring) having been placed on IR and out a minimum of four games, Dianna Russini, Vic Tafur and Matt Barrows of The Athletic report.
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Latest Fantasy Rumors
Potential late-round gem?
Bob McGinn of The Athletic believes Farrell could be an "unsung hero" of the 2021 draft class.
ANALYSIS
Farrell was a three-year starter at Ohio State, where tight ends were primarily tasked with blocking. He finishes his college career with only 34 catches, but a 4.81-second 40-yard dash time at Ohio State's pro day suggests Farrell may have some untapped athletic ability. It remains to be seen if he's selected in the NFL Draft or signed as a free agent afterwards.
Farrell was a three-year starter at Ohio State, where tight ends were primarily tasked with blocking. He finishes his college career with only 34 catches, but a 4.81-second 40-yard dash time at Ohio State's pro day suggests Farrell may have some untapped athletic ability. It remains to be seen if he's selected in the NFL Draft or signed as a free agent afterwards.