ACTIVE
DarrenWaller
TETE#88CAR Panthers
6'6" • 245lbs • 34y/o
- Overall Grade '26
- 74.5
- 11th/33 - TEs
- Receiving Yards '26
- 148
- 17th/33 - TEs
- Touchdowns '26
- 2
- 7th/33 - TEs
- WK 5 MATCHUP
- -
- BYE WEEK
Darren
Waller
TE
#88
|
CAR Panthers
BIO
PAST PERFORMANCE
GRADES
SEASON STATS
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Summary Bio
Summary Bio
Last updated: 10/9/2026
Darren Waller is a tight end for the Carolina Panthers who earned a 74.5 overall PFF grade in the 2026 season, 11th among 33 qualified tight ends. His PFF receiving grade of 75.0 ranked 11th among 33 qualified tight ends.
He hauled in 13 receptions on 16 targets for 148 receiving yards and 2 touchdowns. Waller averaged 11.4 yards per reception on the season.
He generated 55 yards after the catch, demonstrating his ability to create with the ball in his hands. He was charged with 0 drops on the year. His average depth of target was 8.1 yards, reflecting his role in the passing attack.
Career
Career
Teams
Year
Carolina Panthers
2026 - Present
Miami Dolphins
2025
New York Giants
2023
Las Vegas Raiders
2018 - 2022
Baltimore Ravens
2015 - 2018
Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets
2014
Honors
Honors
Honor
Year
PFF101
2019, 2020
PFF second-team All-Pro
2020
Pro Bowl selection
2020
Past Performance
Past Performance
Touchdowns
AVG L5
0.4
TDS
vs Last 5
vs Similar Defenses
5
4
3
2
1
0
0 TDS
TB
WK 17
0 TDS
CHI
WK 1
2 TDS
@ATL
WK 2
0 TDS
@CLE
WK 3
0 TDS
DET
WK 4
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PFF Grades
PFF Grades
2026
Regular
Players receive a ranking if they qualify 25% of the maximum targets, run attempts or dropbacks at the position (depending on the metric).
OVERALL GRADE
74.5
AVG
11th/33 TEs
RECEIVING GRADE
75.0
AVG
11th/33 TEs
RUSHING GRADE
N/S
AVG
Not Enough Snaps
Season Stats
Season Stats
2026
Regular
Players receive a ranking if they qualify 25% of the maximum targets, run attempts or dropbacks at the position (depending on the metric).
TARGETS
16
21st/33 TEs
RECEPTIONS
13
20th/33 TEs
RECEIVING YDS
148
17th/33 TEs
RECEIVING TDS
2
7th/33 TEs
Receiving
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Rank
20
th
Pass Snaps
107
21
st
Targets
16
18
th
Routes Run
98
20
th
Receptions
13
17
th
Receiving Yards
148
7
th
Receiving Touchdowns
2
1
st
Drops
0
9
th
Yards Per Reception
11.4
25
th
Yards After Catch per Reception
4.2
13
th
Passer Rating When Targeted
118.8
6
th
Average Depth of Target
8.1
Rushing
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Rank
-
Run Snaps
0
-
Carries
0
-
Rushing Yards
0
-
Rushing Touchdowns
0
-
Yards per Attempt
0
-
Forced Missed Tackles
0
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