Summary
Carson Towt enters Year 1 at age 24 with a 10.0 dynasty score and $315 trade value, ranked #286 at tight end. He finished with 4 receptions on 6 targets across 16 games in 2025, showcasing an ascending trend in the Indianapolis pass game under HC Shane Steichen.
Projection Rationale
Towt’s ascending trend in the Indianapolis pass game under HC Shane Steichen’s spread system sets the stage for a breakout season. With 6 targets across 16 games, he averaged a 0.38 target share, and his 4 receptions on 6 targets demonstrate a tangible connection to the quarterback. As the offense continues to develop, Towt’s role should expand, and his production should follow.
Injury Risk
Towt carried full participation in practice across every reported injury check in 2025 — no DNPs, no missed game time, and 16 starts logged. No specific injury concerns exist in the context data.
Opportunity Notes
Towt’s six targets across 16 games indicate a growing presence in the Indianapolis pass game. Shane Steichen’s spread system and Jim Bob Cooter’s play-calling should continue to create opportunities for Towt to develop as a reliable option. With no clear TE2 threat on the depth chart, Towt’s opportunity share should remain stable.
Scheme Fit Analysis
Shane Steichen’s spread system and Jim Bob Cooter’s play-calling create a favorable environment for Towt to develop as a reliable option. The Indianapolis offense, which features a zone-heavy coverage, should allow Towt to operate comfortably within the system.
Trend Assessment
Rising
Towt’s four receptions on six targets in the 2025 season reflect a growing role in the Indianapolis passing game under HC Shane Steichen’s spread system.
Ceiling / Floor
Ceiling clears Towt’s 2025 total of 4 receptions on 6 targets if his target share expands past 0.38 and he maintains a consistent presence in the Indianapolis pass game. Floor tracks near 4 receptions given his current role and limited opportunity share.
Comparable Player
His increasing role in the spread system and six targets across 16 games draws comparisons to Cole Kmet from 2022-2023 Chicago — similar growth, similar youth, similar late-round profile.