Eric Saubert

Eric Saubert

30-Year-Old Tight EndTE
San Francisco 49ers
2024 Fantasy Outlook
Saubert was brought in to replace one of the vacant backup roles left by the offseason departures of Charlie Woerner, Ross Dwelley and Tyler Kroft. The journeyman tight end will compete with Cameron Latu and Brayden Willis for slotting rights behind starter George Kittle in 2024. Read Past Outlooks
RANKS
$Signed a contract with the 49ers in August of 2024.
Catches one ball in spot-start
TESan Francisco 49ers
November 18, 2024
Saubert (illness) recorded one reception for seven yards in Sunday's 20-17 loss to Seattle.
ANALYSIS
The 49ers ruled George Kittle (hamstring) inactive prior to Sunday's kickoff, opening the door for Saubert to fill in as the starting tight end. The veteran backup had to overcome an illness himself in order to suit up against the Seahawks. Saubert got through the contest without issue, but he was unable to replicate the kind of numbers we have come to expect from his star teammate. Kittle's targets are usually dispersed to other skill positions when he's sidelined, leaving little fantasy potential for Saubert in spot starts.
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Advanced NFL Stats
How do Eric Saubert'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
7.8
 
Air Yards Per Snap
0.33
 
% Team Air Yards
3.0%
 
% Team Targets
2.0%
 
Avg Depth of Target
13.0 Yds
 
Catch Rate
83.3%
 
Drop Rate
0.0%
 
Avg Yds After Catch
2.4
 
% Targeted On Route
6.7%
 
Avg Yds Per Route Run
0.82
 
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Snap Distribution / Depth Chart
Snap Counts
Snap %
San Francisco 49ers49ers 2024 TE Snap Distribution See more data like this | See last season's snap counts
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44471%
11463%
23838%
7943%
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11%
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How often does Eric Saubert run a route when on the field for a pass play?
This data will let you see how Eric Saubert 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.
Eric Saubert
90 routes   6 targets
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% Routes Run
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38%
220 routes   53 targets
50%
10 routes   0 targets
38%
0 routes   0 targets
0%
Receiving Alignment Breakdown
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This Week's Opposing Pass Defense
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Overall QB Rating Against
73.4
 
Cornerbacks
93.7
 
Safeties
43.1
 
Linebackers
82.3
 
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Measurables Review
How do Eric Saubert'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
248 lbs
 
Vertical Jump
33.0 in
 
Broad Jump
121 in
 
Bench Press
22 reps
 
Hand Length
10.38 in
 
Arm Length
33.50 in
 
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Past Fantasy Outlooks
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Saubert put together a career-best 15-148-1 receiving line across 17 games with the Broncos last season. Though on paper he's now facing opportunity in a Dolphins offense that lost Mike Gesicki to the Patriots, the fact that Saubert has yet to compile a 150-yard campaign through six seasons in the NFL is telling. The 29-year-old could see his share of playing time as a rotational TE but anything more than that seems unlikely.
Saubert resigned with Denver on a one-year deal this offseason, after finishing the 2021 season with just eight catches on 12 targets for 47 yards and a touchdown. The 6-foot-5, 253-pounder should look to continue to be a contributor on special teams while also providing value as a blocker on offense, keeping him off the fantasy radar for the upcoming campaign barring an injury to Albert Okwuegbunam or rookie Greg Dulcich.
Saubert failed to record a reception in 30 offensive snaps during his rookie season out of Drake, but he has had a really strong showing in the early going of Falcons training camp, possibly leading to more opportunities to make an impact moving forward. A spot on the 53-man roster seems likely based on the way head coach Dan Quinn has been lauding his improvement as a pass catcher from year one to year two. Saubert's best-case scenario would involve him rounding out his game by becoming a sounder run blocker, which could potentially cement him as a surprise No. 2 option over Logan Paulsen.
Saubert, a fifth-round pick in the 2017 draft, made a name for himself in college, despite playing at little known Drake University. He was a reliable pass catcher there, and his 6-5 frame bodes well for a career at tight end. He'll slot in behind both Austin Hooper and Levine Toilolo to begin camp, but there's a chance he could end up as the second-string tight end with an impressive preseason. Saubert's main focus will be learning the offense and earning a spot on the active roster in his rookie season.
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Logs 18 snaps with Kittle back
TESan Francisco 49ers
September 30, 2024
Saubert did not receive a target in Sunday's 30-13 win over the Patriots, logging 18 snaps on offense (29 percent) while playing 20 on special teams.
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Posts 41 yards in Sunday's start
TESan Francisco 49ers
September 23, 2024
Saubert had two receptions on as many targets for 41 yards in Sunday's 27-24 loss to the Rams.
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Records two receptions Sunday
TESan Francisco 49ers
September 16, 2024
Saubert finished with two receptions on as many targets for 26 yards in Sunday's 23-17 loss to Minnesota.
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Signs with San Francisco
TESan Francisco 49ers
August 28, 2024
Saubert signed to the 49ers' 53-man roster Wednesday, Nick Wagoner of ESPN.com reports.
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Let go by San Fran
TEFree Agent
August 27, 2024
Saubert was released by the 49ers on Tuesday.
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