ACTIVE

DarrenWaller

TETE#88CAR Panthers
6'6" • 245lbs • 34y/o
Overall Grade '26
66.4
17th/30 - TEs
Receiving Yards '26
209
21st/30 - TEs
Touchdowns '26
3
6th/30 - TEs
WK 8 MATCHUP
fair
@ GB 10/30, 12:15 AM
Darren Waller headshot
Darren
Waller
TE
#88
|
CAR Panthers
BIO
MATCHUP
PAST PERFORMANCE
WEEK PROJECTIONS
GRADES
SEASON STATS
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Summary Bio

Last updated: 10/31/2026
Darren Waller is a tight end for the Carolina Panthers who earned a 66.4 overall PFF grade in the 2026 season, 17th among 30 qualified tight ends. His PFF receiving grade of 67.8 ranked 19th among 30 qualified tight ends.
He hauled in 15 receptions on 20 targets for 209 receiving yards and 3 touchdowns. Waller averaged 13.9 yards per reception on the season.
He generated 78 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 10.7 yards, reflecting his role in the passing attack.

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

Honor
Year
PFF101
2019, 2020
PFF second-team All-Pro
2020
Pro Bowl selection
2020

Week Matchup

player-headshot
D. Waller
10
th
/74
Rec
VS
FAIR
vs defense
proj snaps
VS
Safety Coverage
11
th
/32
Cov
9.9
VS
Cornerback Coverage
6
th
/32
Cov
8.9
VS
Linebacker Coverage
7
th
/32
Cov
7.6

Past Performance

Touchdowns
AVG L5
0.2
TDS
vs Last 5
vs Similar Defenses
5
4
3
2
1
0
0 TDS
@CLE
WK 3
0 TDS
DET
WK 4
0 TDS
@PHI
WK 6
1 TDS
TB
WK 7
0 TDS
@GB
WK 8
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Week Projections

Rankings
Projected points are noted based on PPR.
PROJ PTS
6.5
@ GB Packers WK 8
WEEKLY RANK
TE-27
@ GB Packers WK 8
PROJ REC YDS
25.3
@ GB Packers WK 8
PROJ TDS
0.2
@ GB Packers WK 8
PROJ REC
2.7
@ GB Packers WK 8
PROJ TGTS
4
@ GB Packers WK 8

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
66.4
AVG
17th/30 TEs
RECEIVING GRADE
67.8
AVG
19th/30 TEs
RUSHING GRADE
N/S
AVG
Not Enough Snaps

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
20
30th/30 TEs
RECEPTIONS
15
30th/30 TEs
RECEIVING YDS
209
21st/30 TEs
RECEIVING TDS
3
6th/30 TEs

Receiving

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Rank
20
th
Pass Snaps
184
30
th
Targets
20
19
th
Routes Run
167
30
th
Receptions
15
21
st
Receiving Yards
209
6
th
Receiving Touchdowns
3
1
st
Drops
0
2
nd
Yards Per Reception
13.9
14
th
Yards After Catch per Reception
5.2
6
th
Passer Rating When Targeted
126.9
2
nd
Average Depth of Target
10.7

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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