Nate Adkins

Nate Adkins

26-Year-Old Tight EndTE
Denver Broncos
Questionable
Injury Knee
Est. Return 12/25/2025
Tue Practice: DNP
2025 Fantasy Outlook
Adkins finished the 2024 season with just 14 catches on 15 targets for 115 yards and three touchdowns, appearing in all 17 regular season games. Despite finding some success with his limited opportunities, the 25-year-old will likely face a tougher path to meaningful playing time in 2025 with the Broncos' signing Evan Engram this offseason. Engram will undoubtedly operate as Denver's top pass-catching tight end, leaving Adkins to compete with Adam Trautman and Lucas Krull for backup snaps. Read Past Outlooks
Signed a three-year, $2.71 million contract with the Broncos in May of 2023.
DNP in Tuesday walkthrough
TEDenver Broncos
Knee
December 23, 2025
Adkins (knee) did not participate in Tuesday's walkthrough practice, Parker Gabriel of The Denver Post reports.
ANALYSIS
Adkins has suited up in consecutive games after missing five due to a knee injury, which he potentially re-aggravated last Sunday against the Jaguars. The tight end left in the first half and was unable to return to the game, a report that combine with Tuesday's practice participation, does not bode well for his chances of playing in Thursday night's game against the Chiefs. Adkins will have one more chance to increase his participation level in the hopes of avoiding an injury designation ahead of Thursday's contest.
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How do Nate Adkins' 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. 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
4.1
 
Air Yards Per Snap
0.19
 
% Team Air Yards
0.8%
 
% Team Targets
2.1%
 
Avg Depth of Target
3.0 Yds
 
Catch Rate
54.5%
 
Drop Rate
18.2%
 
Avg Yds After Catch
4.5
 
% Targeted On Route
28.9%
 
Avg Yds Per Route Run
1.26
 
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Snap Distribution / Depth Chart
Snap Counts
Snap %
Denver BroncosBroncos 2025 TE Snap Distribution
#% of Team Snaps

56156%
17463%
41141%
11341%
17317%
3111%
667%
2810%
535%
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How often does Nate Adkins run a route when on the field for a pass play?
This data will let you see how Nate Adkins and the other tight ends for the Broncos 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.
Nate Adkins
38 routes   11 targets
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% Routes Run
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24%
280 routes   68 targets
77%
25 routes   4 targets
51%
134 routes   21 targets
27%
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This Week's Opposing Pass Defense
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Overall QB Rating Against
82.0
 
Cornerbacks
72.9
 
Safeties
95.6
 
Linebackers
86.2
 
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How do Nate Adkins' 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' 3"
 
Weight
252 lbs
 
40-Yard Dash
4.74 sec
 
Vertical Jump
31.0 in
 
Broad Jump
120 in
 
Bench Press
14 reps
 
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2024 Fantasy Outlook
Adkins joined the Broncos as an undrafted free agent during the 2023 offseason and appeared in 10 games as a rookie. The 25-year-old tight end was minimally involved on offense, catching four of his five targets for 22 yards while playing just 57 offensive snaps. Adkins was more involved on special teams, as he played 97 special teams snaps in 2023. If the 6-foot-3, 252-pounder makes the 53-man roster, he'd likely play a similar role as a special teams contributor in 2024. Ahead of him on the tight end depth chart are Greg Dulcich, Adam Trautman, and Lucas Krull.
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Won't return Sunday
TEDenver Broncos
Knee
December 21, 2025
Adkins (knee) has been ruled out for the remainder of Sunday's matchup versus the Jaguars, Troy Renck of Denver 7 News reports.
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Hurts knee vs. Jags in Week 16
TEDenver Broncos
Knee
December 21, 2025
Adkins is questionable to return to Sunday's matchup against Jacksonville due to a knee injury, Zac Stevens of TheDNVR.com reports.
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No targets in return
TEDenver Broncos
December 17, 2025
Adkins went without a target while taking the field for 25 of the Broncos' 68 snaps on offense in Sunday's 34-26 win over the Packers.
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Set to return Sunday
TEDenver Broncos
December 12, 2025
Adkins (knee) doesn't have an injury designation ahead of Sunday's game against the Packers.
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Logs limited practice Wednesday
TEDenver Broncos
Knee
December 10, 2025
Adkins (knee) was limited in Wednesday's practice, Aric DiLalla of the Broncos' official site reports.
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