Eric
Tomlinson
TE · LAC · Below average
- PAL
- 38
- WAR
- 0.1
- YDS
- 79
2022
Eric Tomlinson
#83TE
Los Angeles Chargers
Biography
- Team
- Los Angeles Chargers
- Position
- Tight End
- Height
- 6' 6"
- Weight
- 263 lbs
- Born
- April 22, 1992 (34)
- Birthplace
- Klein, TX
- College
- UTEP
- Experience
- 8th Season
- Status
- Free Agent
Career history
- Los Angeles Chargers · 2024 (1 season)
- Denver Broncos · 2022 (1 season)
- Baltimore Ravens · 2020 – 2021 (2 seasons)
- New England Patriots · 2019 (1 season)
- New York Jets · 2017 – 2018 (2 seasons)
NFL record
| Year | Team | GP | REC | TGTS | YDS | AVG | TD | LNG | FD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | Los Angeles Chargers | 9 | 2 | 4 | 9 | 4.5 | 0 | 7 | 0 |
| 2022 | Denver Broncos | 17 | 9 | 13 | 79 | 8.8 | 2 | 18 | 5 |
| 2021 | Baltimore Ravens | 17 | 1 | 1 | 7 | 7.0 | 0 | 7 | 0 |
| 2020 | Baltimore Ravens | 6 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2019 | New England Patriots | 2 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1.0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| 2018 | New York Jets | 15 | 8 | 14 | 72 | 9.0 | 0 | 24 | 3 |
| 2017 | New York Jets | 14 | 8 | 11 | 121 | 15.1 | 1 | 34 | 4 |
Eric Tomlinson: our analysis
2022 season: 17 GP, 13 TGT, 9 REC, 79 YDS, 2 TD, 44 YAC. WAR 0.1 · PAL 38, below average.
In 2022, Eric Tomlinson, 34, posts a PAL Rating of 38 out of 100 (below average), with a WAR of 0.1.
His strengths: efficiency (64, above average). On the other hand, usage (15, among the weakest in the league) holds him back.
Receiving: +0.1 (in wins).
A clear step forward: his PAL went from 20 in 2021 to 38; 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
+0.56
87th percentile
Target share
4.3 %
6th percentile
Separation
—
Drops
—
Targets
13
4th percentile
Receptions
9
3th percentile
Catch rate
69.2 %
43th percentile
Receiving yards
79
6th percentile
Yards after catch
44
6th percentile
Receiving TDs
2
43th 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
0.1
80% of cases: 0.0 to 0.1
Games
17
WAR 2022
0.1
Games played
17
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 (+1)
- 20210.0 WAR · 0.000 per game
- 20220.1 WAR · 0.006 per game
The trend compares this season's WAR per game with last season's, weighted by games played.
Outlook, age included
-14 · 30 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
75
Established starter
- REC
- Receiving
- 78
- SEP
- Separation
- —
- ELU
- Elusiveness
- 75
- HND
- Hands
- 72
- DUR
- Durability
- 71
- EX
- Experience
- 75
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 | DEN | 17 | 0.1 | 38 | 75 | 9 | 79 | 2 | +0.56 |
| 2021 | BAL | 17 | 0.0 | 20 | 68 | 1 | 7 | 0 | +0.31 |
Eric Tomlinson: frequently asked questions
What are Eric Tomlinson's stats in 2022?
Eric Tomlinson has 9 catches for 79 yards and 2 touchdowns in 17 games in 2022.
How old is Eric Tomlinson?
Eric Tomlinson is 34 years old: he was born on April 22, 1992.
How tall is Eric Tomlinson, and how much does he weigh?
Eric Tomlinson is 6'6" (198 cm) and weighs 262 lb (119 kg).
Where is Eric Tomlinson from?
United States: Eric Tomlinson was born in Klein, TX, in the United States.
What team does Eric Tomlinson play for?
Eric Tomlinson plays for the Los Angeles Chargers in the NFL, at TE, wearing number 83.
How good is Eric Tomlinson?
Eric Tomlinson produced 0.1 wins above replacement (WAR) in 2022. His PAL rating is 38 out of 100: below average for his position.
Is Eric Tomlinson getting better?
Yes: his PAL rating went from 20 in 2021 to 38 in 2022 (out of 100, 50 = average player at his position).
What is Eric Tomlinson's projection for 2023?
Our projection has him at 0.1 WAR in 2023, based on his weighted recent seasons and age.
