2025 Receiving Stats
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YDS
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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.
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.
ANALYSIS
Farrell got the start in place of George Kittle (hamstring) on Sunday, finishing with 41 snaps played on offense (58 percent). Jake Tonges wound up playing more snaps (79 percent) while garnering more targets (five) in the passing game, but it was Farrell who cashed in one of Mac Jones's three touchdown passes. It appears that the 49ers will deploy both tight ends in tandem while Kittle mends on injured reserve. In that scenario, neither option offers much fantasy upside heading into next Sunday's tilt against Arizona.
Farrell got the start in place of George Kittle (hamstring) on Sunday, finishing with 41 snaps played on offense (58 percent). Jake Tonges wound up playing more snaps (79 percent) while garnering more targets (five) in the passing game, but it was Farrell who cashed in one of Mac Jones's three touchdown passes. It appears that the 49ers will deploy both tight ends in tandem while Kittle mends on injured reserve. In that scenario, neither option offers much fantasy upside heading into next Sunday's tilt against Arizona.
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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
2.0Air Yards Per Snap
0.05% Team Air Yards
0.8%% Team Targets
5.6%Avg Depth of Target
1.0 YdsCatch Rate
75.0%Drop Rate
0.0%Avg Yds After Catch
5.3% Targeted On Route
13.3%Avg Yds Per Route Run
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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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Receiving Alignment Breakdown
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This Week's Opposing Pass Defense
How does the Cardinals pass defense compare to other NFL teams this season?
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Cornerbacks
58.7
Safeties
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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
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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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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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Catches one pass Sunday
Farrell brought in his only target for four yards in Sunday's 17-13 win over the Seahawks.
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Bound for San Francisco
Farrell is slated to sign a three-year, $20.25 million contract with the 49ers, Ian Rapoport of NFL Network reports.
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One catch Week 18
Farrell caught his lone target for four yards Week 18 against the Colts and finished the season with 12 receptions for 67 yards in 17 games.
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No targets in Week 8
Farrell played 31 of the Jaguars' 61 snaps on offense and didn't draw a target in Sunday's 32-16 win over the Patriots.
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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.