Aaron Hernandez
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Receiving Stats (WR / TE)
| Year | Team | Games | Rec | Targets | Rec Yds | TDs | YAC | 1st Downs | Fumbles | Fantasy |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2012 | NE | 10 | 51 | 83 | 483 | 5 | 222 | 27 | 0 | 79 |
| 2011 | NE | 14 | 79 | 113 | 910 | 7 | 507 | 46 | 1 | 136 |
| 2010 | NE | 14 | 45 | 64 | 563 | 6 | 291 | 27 | 0 | 97 |
Career Summary
Aaron Hernandez was a Florida tight end drafted by New England who played three NFL seasons.
Aaron Hernandez played tight end in the NFL after attending Florida. NFL statistics list 38 games, 29 starts, 175 receptions, 1,956 receiving yards, and 18 receiving touchdowns over three seasons with New England.
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Early Life
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The official football sources reviewed for this profile focus on Hernandez's college and NFL record and do not provide a substantiated early-life account.
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High School
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A detailed high school football history was not included in the official sources reviewed for this profile.
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College Career
Hernandez played tight end at Florida before entering the 2010 NFL Draft.
Patriots draft material identified Hernandez as a Florida tight end. He was among the players granted special eligibility for the 2010 NFL Draft.
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Path to the NFL
New England selected Hernandez in the 2010 NFL Draft.
The Patriots' 2010 draft board lists Hernandez as a tight end from Florida. He entered the NFL as part of New England's 2010 draft class.
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NFL Career
Hernandez produced 1,956 receiving yards and 18 touchdowns in 38 NFL games with New England.
NFL career statistics credit Hernandez with 175 receptions for 1,956 yards and 18 touchdowns in 38 games. His 2011 season included 79 receptions for 910 yards and seven touchdowns, followed by 51 receptions for 483 yards and five touchdowns in 2012.
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Career Accomplishments
His top regular-season receiving output came in 2011, when he had 910 yards and seven touchdowns.
Hernandez's highest single-season receiving totals came in 2011: 79 receptions, 910 yards, and seven touchdowns. He also had 18 career receiving touchdowns in three NFL seasons.
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Playing Style
His NFL statistical record shows a tight end used as a receiver and occasional ball carrier.
Hernandez combined receiving production with nine career rushing attempts for 97 yards. NFL statistics list a 46-yard long reception and a 19-yard long rush.
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Legacy
His documented football legacy includes a three-season New England receiving record with 175 catches and 18 touchdowns.
Hernandez's official NFL statistical record documents 175 receptions, 1,956 yards, and 18 touchdowns across the 2010 through 2012 seasons.
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Post-Career
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The official football sources reviewed for this profile focus on Hernandez's college and NFL career and do not provide a substantiated post-playing-career account.
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