Nick Vannett

Nick Vannett

31-Year-Old Tight EndTE
Tennessee Titans
2024 Fantasy Outlook
Vannett continued his status as NFL journeyman this offseason, as the Titans mark his seventh team in nine seasons as a pro. The tight end had some productivity as a receiver as recently as 2018 and 2019, but of late, he's been limited to a depth role and is often blocking on the occasions he does make it on the field. That's likely to remain the case in 2024, as Chigoziem Okonkwo and Josh Whyle are situated ahead of him on the depth chart. Read Past Outlooks
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$Signed by the Titans in August of 2024.
Catches second touchdown
TETennessee Titans
November 4, 2024
Vannett recorded two catches on two targets for 33 yards and a touchdown in Sunday's 20-17 overtime win against the Patriots.
ANALYSIS
Vannett has maintained around a 40 percent offensive snap rate in recent weeks, though his role is primarily as a blocker. That changed briefly early in Sunday's win, as he leaked off the line of scrimmage on a play-action pass and found the end zone from 10 yards away. It was his second touchdown of the season, though Vannett has also been held without a catch in four of eight contests.
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How do Nick Vannett'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
0.3
 
Air Yards Per Snap
0.01
 
% Team Air Yards
0.1%
 
% Team Targets
4.3%
 
Avg Depth of Target
0.2 Yds
 
Catch Rate
72.7%
 
Drop Rate
0.0%
 
Avg Yds After Catch
5.3
 
% Targeted On Route
27.5%
 
Avg Yds Per Route Run
1.95
 
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Snap Distribution / Depth Chart
Snap Counts
Snap %
Tennessee TitansTitans 2024 TE Snap Distribution See more data like this | See last season's snap counts
#% of Team Snaps

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How often does Nick Vannett run a route when on the field for a pass play?
This data will let you see how Nick Vannett and the other tight ends for the Titans 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.
Nick Vannett
40 routes   11 targets
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% Routes Run
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26%
137 routes   26 targets
59%
78 routes   17 targets
43%
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This Week's Opposing Pass Defense
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@ Chargers
Sunday, Nov 10th at 4:05PM
Overall QB Rating Against
64.4
 
Cornerbacks
73.8
 
Safeties
50.6
 
Linebackers
64.7
 
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Measurables Review View College Player Page
How do Nick Vannett'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' 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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Past Fantasy Outlooks
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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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Perfect on four targets
TETennessee Titans
October 21, 2024
Vannett recorded four receptions on four targets for 25 yards in Sunday's 34-10 loss to the Bills.
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No targets
TETennessee Titans
October 1, 2024
Vannett was not targeted in Monday's 31-12 win over the Dolphins.
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Finds end zone
TETennessee Titans
September 23, 2024
Vannett recorded two catches on two targets for nine yards and a touchdown in Sunday's 30-14 loss to the Packers.
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Back on Titans' 53-man roster
TETennessee Titans
August 29, 2024
Tennessee signed Vannett to the 53-man roster Thursday, Aaron Wilson of KPRC 2 Houston reports.
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Makes room for waiver claim
TEFree Agent
August 28, 2024
Vannett was cut by the Titans on Wednesday, Sam Phalen of AtoZSports.com reports.
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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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