Eric Saubert

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#81

Experience: 8 years

Height: 6-5

Age: 31

Weight: 253 lbs

College: Drake

2025 SEASON

REC

1
YDS

12
AVG

12
TDS

0

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WK	OPP	RESULT	REC	YDS	AVG	LNG	TD	FUM	LOST
1	49ers	L 13 - 17
2	@Steelers	W 31 - 17
3	Saints	W 44 - 13	1	12	12	12	0
4	@Cardinals	W 23 - 20						0	0
5	Buccaneers	L 35 - 38
6	@Jaguars	W 20 - 12

Career Stats

WRTE Career

SEASON	TEAM	G	GS	REC	YDS	AVG	LNG	TD	ATT	YDS	AVG	LNG	TD	FUM	LOST
2017	Atlanta Falcons	14	0
2018	Atlanta Falcons	16	1	5	48	9.6	17	0
2019	Chicago Bears	2	0	2	21	10.5	11	0
2020	Jacksonville Jaguars	8	4	3	16	5.3	9	0
2021	Denver Broncos	17	4	8	47	5.9	11	1
2022	Denver Broncos	17	6	15	148	9.9	25	1						0	0
2023	Dallas Cowboys	1	0
2023	Houston Texans	9	1	3	12	4	5	0
2024	San Francisco 49ers	17	3	11	97	8.8	20	1						1	0
2025	Seattle Seahawks	6	1	1	12	12	12	0						0	0
TOTAL		107	20	48	401	6.6	25	3	0	0	0	0	0	1	0

Biography

Signed by Seattle as a UFA on March 24, 2025.

TRANSACTIONS:

04/29/17: Drafted by Atlanta (5th round, 174th overall)
08/13/19: Traded to New England
08/31/19: Released by New England
09/02/19: Signed to Oakland's PS
11/30/19: Signed to Chicago's active roster
09/16/20: Released by Chicago
09/19/20: Signed to Jacksonville's PS
11/21/20: Signed to active roster
05/03/21: Signed by Denver as a FA
05/05/22: Re-signed by Denver
03/17/23: Signed by Miami as a UFA
08/29/23: Placed on IR
09/06/23: Waived/injury settlement by Miami
10/24/23: Signed to Dallas' PS
10/31/23: Signed to Houston's active roster
04/08/24: Signed by San Francisco as a UFA
08/27/24: Released by San Francisco
08/29/24: Signed by San Francisco as a FA
03/12/25: Contract expired
03/24/25: Signed by Seattle as a UFA

NFL CAREER HIGHLIGHTS:

• Played in 17 games with six starts and tallied 15 receptions for 148 yards and one touchdown in 2022.

• Appeared in 14 games in his rookie season (2017).

COLLEGE: Appeared in 41 games (37 starts) in five seasons (2012-16) at Drake and registered 190 receptions for 2,253 yards and 21 touchdowns. As a senior in 2016, appeared in 11 games (10 starts) and registered 56 receptions for 776 yards and 10 touchdowns. In 2015, started all 11 games and registered 55 receptions for 580 yards and seven touchdowns. As a sophomore, appeared in eight games (seven starts) and registered 32 receptions for 348 yards and two touchdowns. In 2013 as a redshirt freshman, appeared in 11 games (nine starts) and registered 47 receptions for 549 yards. and two touchdowns.

PERSONAL: Two-sport athlete in high school, competing in football and basketball at Hoffman Estates High. Earned a degree in actuarial sciences from Drake and was a Drake Presidential Scholarship recipient. Born in Chicago. Saubert is a dog lover and has a Husky named Abe.

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Eric Saubert: "I'm Open To Any Role Given To Me"

Seahawks tight end Eric Saubert discusses his role in the team and the tight end room (0:00). He emphasizes his versatility and willingness to contribute in various aspects of the game, including run game, pass game, and special teams (0:19). Saubert compares the Seahawks' offense under Klint Kubiak to the San Francisco 49ers' system, noting similarities like the outside zone basis, but highlighting Kubiak's unique elements (0:39). He praises tight ends AJ Barner and Elijah Arroyo, emphasizing Barner's eagerness to improve and Arroyo's developing potential (1:05). Saubert also explains the crucial role tight ends play in both run and pass games in their offensive scheme, drawing a parallel to George Kittle's impact in San Francisco (1:53).

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PHOTOS: Eric Saubert Through The Years

The Seahawks signed tight end Eric Saubert, a former fifth-round pick out of Drake, on March 24, 2025. He began his career with the Falcons and has also played for the Bears, Jaguars, Broncos, Cowboys, Texans and 49ers. Check out the best photos of Saubert through the years.