Tony Scheffler
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Receiving Stats (WR / TE)
| Year | Team | Games | Rec | Targets | Rec Yds | TDs | YAC | 1st Downs | Fumbles | Fantasy |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2013 | DET | 4 | 7 | 12 | 82 | 0 | 28 | 4 | 0 | 8 |
| 2012 | DET | 15 | 42 | 85 | 504 | 1 | 117 | 28 | 0 | 56 |
| 2011 | DET | 15 | 26 | 43 | 347 | 6 | 48 | 20 | 0 | 73 |
| 2010 | DET | 15 | 45 | 72 | 378 | 1 | 149 | 24 | 1 | 42 |
| 2009 | DEN | 15 | 31 | 50 | 416 | 2 | 173 | 19 | 0 | 54 |
| 2008 | DEN | 12 | 40 | 40 | 645 | 3 | 242 | 28 | 1 | 80 |
| 2007 | DEN | 12 | 49 | 49 | 549 | 5 | 202 | 29 | 1 | 83 |
| 2006 | DEN | 8 | 18 | 18 | 286 | 4 | 68 | 15 | 0 | 53 |
Career Summary
Tony Scheffler is a former NFL tight end who played college football at Western Michigan. NFL statistics credit him with 107 games, 258 receptions, 3,207 receiving yards and 22 touchdowns across eight seasons.
Tony Scheffler is a former NFL tight end who played college football at Western Michigan. NFL statistics credit him with 107 games, 258 receptions, 3,207 receiving yards and 22 touchdowns across eight seasons.
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Early Life
The reviewed official football sources identify Scheffler as a Michigan native who returned to his home state after Detroit acquired him in 2010, but do not provide a fuller verified early-life account.
The reviewed official football sources identify Scheffler as a Michigan native who returned to his home state after Detroit acquired him in 2010, but do not provide a fuller verified early-life account.
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High School
The reviewed official NFL and team sources do not provide a sufficiently detailed verified account of Scheffler’s high-school career.
The reviewed official NFL and team sources do not provide a sufficiently detailed verified account of Scheffler’s high-school career.
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College Career
Scheffler played tight end at Western Michigan. Denver’s 2020 draft release identified him as Western Michigan’s highest-selected player, taken 61st overall in 2006.
Scheffler played tight end at Western Michigan. Denver’s 2020 draft release identified him as Western Michigan’s highest-selected player, taken 61st overall in 2006.
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Path to the NFL
Denver selected Scheffler in the second round, 61st overall, of the 2006 NFL Draft. The Broncos’ draft listing recorded the 6-foot-5 tight end from Western Michigan in that slot.
Denver selected Scheffler in the second round, 61st overall, of the 2006 NFL Draft. The Broncos’ draft listing recorded the 6-foot-5 tight end from Western Michigan in that slot.
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NFL Career
Scheffler played four seasons with Denver before Detroit acquired him in a three-team trade in 2010. He then spent four seasons with the Lions, finishing with 107 games, 258 receptions, 3,207 yards and 22 touchdowns.
Scheffler played four seasons with Denver before Detroit acquired him in a three-team trade in 2010. He then spent four seasons with the Lions, finishing with 107 games, 258 receptions, 3,207 yards and 22 touchdowns.
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Career Accomplishments
Scheffler set a Denver single-season record for tight ends with a 16.1-yard receiving average in 2008, when he totaled a career-high 645 yards on 40 receptions. His 2011 Lions season produced a career-high six receiving touchdowns.
Scheffler set a Denver single-season record for tight ends with a 16.1-yard receiving average in 2008, when he totaled a career-high 645 yards on 40 receptions. His 2011 Lions season produced a career-high six receiving touchdowns.
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Playing Style
Scheffler was a 6-foot-5, 255-pound receiving tight end. Detroit’s 2010 biography highlighted his 16.1-yard 2008 average, while Denver described his catches as including acrobatic plays.
Scheffler was a 6-foot-5, 255-pound receiving tight end. Detroit’s 2010 biography highlighted his 16.1-yard 2008 average, while Denver described his catches as including acrobatic plays.
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Legacy
Scheffler’s four Denver seasons included 169 receptions, 2,169 yards and 15 touchdowns. Denver continued to recognize him as a former second-round tight end, inviting him to announce a 2024 draft pick.
Scheffler’s four Denver seasons included 169 receptions, 2,169 yards and 15 touchdowns. Denver continued to recognize him as a former second-round tight end, inviting him to announce a 2024 draft pick.
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Post-Career
Denver included Scheffler in its 2024 draft ceremony, showing his ongoing association with the franchise. The reviewed official sources do not provide a fuller verified account of his activities after playing.
Denver included Scheffler in its 2024 draft ceremony, showing his ongoing association with the franchise. The reviewed official sources do not provide a fuller verified account of his activities after playing.
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