TE · Detroit Lions
Tony Scheffler
Age 43 · 196 cm (6'5") · 116 kg · Born Feb 15, 1983 · Western Michigan
NFL career
2006
debut year
2013
last season
8
seasons
#85
jersey
College: Western Michigan
2006 NFL Draft
Rd 2
round
#61
overall pick
DEN
drafted by
Career stats
Regular-season totals from 2006 to 2013 · 98 games.
Receiving
3,207yards
22touchdowns
258receptions
12.4YPC avg
Stats by season
8 regular-season campaigns tracked.
Receiving
| Year | Team | G | Rec | Targets | Yards | Avg | TD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006 | Denver Broncos | 8 | 18 | 0 | 286 | 15.9 | 4 |
| 2007 | Denver Broncos | 13 | 49 | 0 | 549 | 11.2 | 5 |
| 2008 | Denver Broncos | 13 | 40 | 0 | 645 | 16.1 | 3 |
| 2009 | Denver Broncos | 15 | 31 | 50 | 416 | 13.4 | 2 |
| 2010 | Detroit Lions | 15 | 45 | 72 | 378 | 8.4 | 1 |
| 2011 | Detroit Lions | 15 | 26 | 43 | 347 | 13.3 | 6 |
| 2012 | Detroit Lions | 15 | 42 | 85 | 504 | 12.0 | 1 |
| 2013 | Detroit Lions | 4 | 7 | 12 | 82 | 11.7 | 0 |
Games during career · Detroit Lions
Most recent results for the franchise while Tony Scheffler was on the roster (1999+ play-by-play coverage).
L
L
L
L
W
L
L
W
13–14 @ Vikings
2013-17 · Dec 29, 2013 · REGULAR
L
20–23 vs Giants
2013-16 · Dec 22, 2013 · REGULAR
L
16–18 vs Ravens
2013-15 · Dec 16, 2013 · REGULAR
L
20–34 @ Eagles
2013-14 · Dec 8, 2013 · REGULAR
W
40–10 vs Packers
2013-13 · Nov 28, 2013 · REGULAR
L
21–24 vs Buccaneers
2013-12 · Nov 24, 2013 · REGULAR
L
27–37 @ Steelers
2013-11 · Nov 17, 2013 · REGULAR
W
21–19 @ Bears
2013-10 · Nov 10, 2013 · REGULAR
Career badges
Retired
External profiles
Western Michigan alumni in the NFL
Other NFL players who attended Western Michigan.
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Ralph Holley
DT · 2025 · Browns
Marshawn Kneeland
DE · 2024 · Cowboys
Zaire Barnes
LB · 2023 · Giants
A.J. Thomas
DB · 2022 · Patriots
Mike Caliendo
G · 2022 · Chiefs
Skyy Moore
WR · 2022 · Packers
Wesley French
C · 2022 · Browns
Dee Eskridge
WR · 2021 · Dolphins
2006 NFL Draft · Round 2 class
Other players selected in the same round.
#33
#34
#35
#36
#37
#37
#37
#38
#39
#40
#41
DeMeco Ryans
ILB · HOU
#34
D'Qwell Jackson
ILB · CLE
#35
Rocky McIntosh
LB · WAS
#36
Chad Jackson
WR · NWE
#37
Jimmy Williams
FS · ATL
#37
Jimmy Williams
WR · ATL
#37
Jimmy Williams
OLB · ATL
#37
Jimmy Williams
DB · ATL
#38
Thomas Howard
LB · OAK
#39
Winston Justice
OT · PHI
#40
Daniel Bullocks
S · DET
#41
Deuce Lutui
G · ARI
TE peers of the era
Other TEs who debuted within five seasons of Tony Scheffler.
