
Cameron
Brate
TE · TB · Very poor
- PAL
- 2
- WAR
- -0.1
- YDS
- 174
2022
Cameron Brate
#84TE
Tampa Bay Buccaneers
Biography
- Team
- Tampa Bay Buccaneers
- Position
- Tight End
- Height
- 6' 5"
- Weight
- 245 lbs
- Born
- July 3, 1991 (35)
- Birthplace
- Naperville, IL
- College
- Harvard
- Experience
- 8th Season
- Status
- Free Agent
NFL record
| Year | Team | GP | REC | TGTS | YDS | AVG | TD | LNG | FD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | Tampa Bay Buccaneers | 11 | 20 | 38 | 174 | 8.7 | 0 | 21 | 8 |
| 2021 | Tampa Bay Buccaneers | 17 | 30 | 57 | 245 | 8.2 | 4 | 18 | 15 |
| 2020 | Tampa Bay Buccaneers | 16 | 28 | 34 | 282 | 10.1 | 2 | 25 | 17 |
| 2019 | Tampa Bay Buccaneers | 16 | 36 | 55 | 311 | 8.6 | 4 | 37 | 21 |
| 2018 | Tampa Bay Buccaneers | 16 | 30 | 49 | 289 | 9.6 | 6 | 21 | 18 |
| 2017 | Tampa Bay Buccaneers | 16 | 48 | 77 | 591 | 12.3 | 6 | 35 | 33 |
| 2016 | Tampa Bay Buccaneers | 15 | 57 | 81 | 660 | 11.6 | 8 | 38 | 40 |
| 2015 | Tampa Bay Buccaneers | 14 | 23 | 30 | 288 | 12.5 | 3 | 46 | 14 |
| 2014 | Tampa Bay Buccaneers | 5 | 1 | 1 | 17 | 17.0 | 0 | 17 | 1 |
Cameron Brate: our analysis
2022 season: 11 GP, 38 TGT, 20 REC, 174 YDS, 0 TD, 65 YAC. WAR -0.1 · PAL 2, very poor.
In 2022, Cameron Brate, 35, posts a PAL Rating of 2 out of 100 (very poor), with a WAR of -0.1.
On the other hand, efficiency (0, among the weakest in the league) and after the catch (15, among the weakest in the league) hold him back.
Receiving: -0.1 (in wins).
A season in line with 2021 (PAL of 1); his WAR went from 0.0 to -0.1.
Advanced stats, 2022 Tight ends (receiving)
NFL stats →2022 season. The percentile ranks the player among regular tight ends (receiving): 90th means better than 90% of them.
EPA per target
−0.31
2th percentile
Target share
10.5 %
47th percentile
Separation
—
Drops
1
86th percentile
Targets
38
39th percentile
Receptions
20
30th percentile
Catch rate
52.6 %
0th percentile
Receiving yards
174
22th percentile
Yards after catch
65
17th percentile
Receiving TDs
0
5th percentile
Regular season. Data: nflverse (play-by-play, snap counts), Next Gen Stats, Pro Football Reference. EPA: expected points added. CPOE: completion percentage over expected.
2023 projection
NFL trends →Projected WAR
0.0
80% of cases: -0.1 to 0.1
Games
13
WAR 2022
-0.1
Games played
11
The pace of the last three seasons (WAR per game, 60/25/15), pulled toward the group average, over the games expected from his availability in the last two, adjusted for age.
Trend
→ Stable (-2)
- 20210.0 WAR · 0.000 per game
- 2022-0.1 WAR · -0.009 per game
The trend compares this season's WAR per game with last season's, weighted by games played.
Outlook, age included
-17 · 31 y.o. · the age when performance usually declines
It is only a projection. It knows nothing about injuries, trades or role changes.
Player ratings, 2022
All ratings →Ratings from 0 to 100 drawn from data, never by hand: 75 = established regular, 95+ = elite.
OV · Overall
35
Backup or prospect
- REC
- Receiving
- 35
- SEP
- Separation
- 60
- ELU
- Elusiveness
- 56
- HND
- Hands
- 62
- DUR
- Durability
- 62
- EX
- Experience
- 79
Why these ratings?Hide details
- REC — Receiving : Expected points added and yards per target
- SEP — Separation : Separation from the defender at the throw (Next Gen Stats)
- ELU — Elusiveness : Yards over expected, after contact or catch, broken tackles
- HND — Hands : Drops avoided, catches per target
- DUR — Durability : Games played out of his team's, over several seasons
- EX — Experience : Seasons in the NFL
WAR and PAL Rating, 2022
How we rate →WAR: the EPA (expected points added) of every play, above replacement level, shared among those who made it, then converted to wins (35.3 points = one win). PAL Rating scores performance from 0 to 100 against regulars in the same group (50 = median).
PAL: dimensions
Where WAR comes from (in wins)
25% of the EPA of passes thrown his way (the QB and line get the rest), above replacement.
| Season | Team | G | WAR | PAL | OV | Rec | Rec yds | TD | EPA/tgt |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | TB | 11 | -0.1 | 2 | 35 | 20 | 174 | 0 | −0.31 |
| 2021 | TB | 17 | 0.0 | 1 | 63 | 30 | 245 | 4 | −0.04 |
Cameron Brate: frequently asked questions
What are Cameron Brate's stats in 2022?
Cameron Brate has 20 catches for 174 yards and 0 touchdowns in 11 games in 2022.
How old is Cameron Brate?
Cameron Brate is 35 years old: he was born on July 3, 1991.
How tall is Cameron Brate, and how much does he weigh?
Cameron Brate is 6'5" (196 cm) and weighs 245 lb (111 kg).
Where is Cameron Brate from?
United States: Cameron Brate was born in Naperville, IL, in the United States.
What team does Cameron Brate play for?
Cameron Brate plays for the Tampa Bay Buccaneers in the NFL, at TE, wearing number 84.
How good is Cameron Brate?
Cameron Brate produced -0.1 wins above replacement (WAR) in 2022. His PAL rating is 2 out of 100: very poor for his position.
Is Cameron Brate getting better?
He is holding steady: his PAL rating went from 1 in 2021 to 2 in 2022 (out of 100, 50 = average player at his position).
What is Cameron Brate's projection for 2023?
Our projection has him at 0.0 WAR in 2023, based on his weighted recent seasons and age.






