Gridiron Core
NFL · 2026
Michael Mayer
Raiders· #87

MichaelMayer

Tight End

  • 6'4"
  • 256 lbs
  • Age 25
36
Rec
351
Rec Yds
9.8
Yds / Rec
1
Rec TD
2026 SeasonThrough 8 games

Player Info

Position
Tight End
Height
6'4"
Weight
256 lbs
Age
25
Born
July 6, 2001 · Independence, KY
College
Notre Dame
Experience
4th Season

Contract Details

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$47MTotal Value
4YearsDuration
$11.8MAvg. Annual
2026 – 2029Contract Years
$11.7M2026 Salary

Veteran contract · free agent 2030via ESPN

Draft Info

2023Draft Year
Round 2Round
Pick 35Overall
Notre DameCollegeLVDrafted By

Season Stats

2026 Regular Season
36Rec
351Rec Yds
9.8Yds / Rec
1Rec TD
43Targets
83.7%Catch Rate
28Long
77.1Fantasy Pts

Career Stats

Full career
SeasonGamesRecYdsAvgTD
20268363519.81
202513353289.41
202411211567.40
Total461191,1399.64

Fantasy Outlook

2026 Projection
163.6Projected Pts
TE18Position Rank
Game 1: 9.2 ptsGame 2: 5.3 ptsGame 3: 12.2 ptsGame 4: 16.2 ptsGame 5: 1.2 ptsGame 6: 16.5 ptsGame 7: 6.2 ptsGame 8: 10.3 ptsHolding steady

Mayer's six targets were second on the team behind Brock Bowers' 10, and only Bowers (26) ran more routes than Mayer's 20 on Kirk Cousins' 27 dropbacks. The tight end has just one touchdown this season but has remained an integral part of Las Vegas' passing attack. He's already surpassed his 2025 catches and yards totals, posting 36 grabs for 351 yards through eight games this season. Mayer will be a fantasy TE2 for next Sunday's date with the 49ers.

Recent Games

Game log
DateOpponentRecYdsAvgTDFpts
Nov 1@ NYJW55310.6010.3
Oct 25vs LARL33210.706.2
Oct 18vs BUFL79513.6016.5

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Injury Status

HealthyNo injury designation