Payne Durham
23-Year-Old
2023 Receiving Stats
REC
5
YDS
58
TD
0
AVG
11.6
TAR
7
2024 Projections
2023 Fantasy Outlook
Durham is a talented pass-catching asset at the tight end position that could form quite the dual threat in tandem with Cade Otton over time. A 2023 fifth-round pick, Durham isn't without size for blocking at 6-6, 253 pounds, either, and his 101 receptions over his last two seasons at Purdue combined with an effective red-zone presence (21 touchdowns in 36 games) could help him carve out a complementary role behind Otton as a rookie. Read Past Outlooks
Solid with limited opportunities
Durham was active for 13 regular-season games in 2023, securing five of seven targets for 58 yards over 125 snaps on offense. He added an 18-yard reception on his only target over two postseason games.
ANALYSIS
The rookie fifth-round pick was the clear No. 2 pass-catching option at tight end behind Cade Otton, who was healthy for all 17 regular-season games and both postseason contests. However, Durham flashed some field-stretching ability with his sparse opportunities, recording double-digit yardage on three catches when factoring in his one postseason grab. Otton heads into the offseason with a clear grasp on the starting job, but Durham could earn his way onto the field more often in 2024 while working in a new offense, and potentially, a new quarterback.
The rookie fifth-round pick was the clear No. 2 pass-catching option at tight end behind Cade Otton, who was healthy for all 17 regular-season games and both postseason contests. However, Durham flashed some field-stretching ability with his sparse opportunities, recording double-digit yardage on three catches when factoring in his one postseason grab. Otton heads into the offseason with a clear grasp on the starting job, but Durham could earn his way onto the field more often in 2024 while working in a new offense, and potentially, a new quarterback.
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How do Payne Durham'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. The longer the bar, the better it is for the player.
Air Yards Per Game
5.2Air Yards Per Snap
0.54% Team Air Yards
1.4%% Team Targets
1.3%Avg Depth of Target
9.7 YdsCatch Rate
71.4%Drop Rate
14.3%Avg Yds After Catch
3.4% Targeted On Route
15.2%Avg Yds Per Route Run
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How often does Payne Durham run a route when on the field for a pass play?
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Payne Durham
46 routes 7 targets
Receiving Alignment Breakdown
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2023 Payne Durham Split Stats
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Measurables Review
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How do Payne Durham'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.
* The Shuttle Time, Cone Drill, and Bench Press metrics are from his Pro Day. All others are from the NFL Combine.
Height
6' 6"Weight
253 lbs40-Yard Dash
4.87 secShuttle Time*
4.51 secCone Drill*
7.15 secVertical Jump
34.5 inBroad Jump
117 inBench Press*
14 repsHand Length
9.75 inArm Length
33.38 in
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Stock up after Senior Bowl
Durham impressed as a pass catcher at the Senior Bowl, according to Nick Baumgardner of The Athletic.
ANALYSIS
Durham's blocking is a work in progress, but the tight end out of Purdue has shown some promising receiving ability. He has a robust catch radius at 6-foot-5 and 258 pounds, and Durham made several contested catches at the Senior Bowl, leading Baumgardner to peg him as a 2023 NFL Draft sleeper.
Durham's blocking is a work in progress, but the tight end out of Purdue has shown some promising receiving ability. He has a robust catch radius at 6-foot-5 and 258 pounds, and Durham made several contested catches at the Senior Bowl, leading Baumgardner to peg him as a 2023 NFL Draft sleeper.
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Makes impact with one catch
Durham secured his only target for an 18-yard gain in the Buccaneers' 32-9 wild-card win over the Eagles on Monday night.
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Big gain on one catch
Durham secured his only target for a 25-yard gain in the Buccaneers' 30-12 win over the Jaguars on Sunday.
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On stat sheet for second straight
Durham brought in his only target for 12 yards in the Buccaneers' 27-20 loss to the Colts on Sunday.
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Makes NFL debut
Durham played six of the Buccaneers' 56 snaps on offense and hauled in his lone target for an eight-yard gain in Sunday's 20-6 loss to the Lions.
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Sitting out Sunday
Durham (coach's decision) is inactive Sunday against the Vikings, Scott Smith of the Buccaneers' official site reports.
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