Zaire Mitchell-Paden Bio, career timeline and draft history
- Age
- 27
- Height / weight
- 6'5", 257 lb
- Experience
- 5th season
2025 Season
- PPR PPG
- 0.5
- Pos rank
- TE104
- Rostered
- —
Week 4 vs. Cowboys, Sun Oct 4, 1:00 PM ET 8th vs. TEs, favorable
Zaire Mitchell-Paden Bio
Zaire Mitchell-Paden is a tight end for the Houston Texans, where he wears No. 88. Born August 20, 1999, he attended Richard Montgomery and played college football at Florida Atlantic.
He entered the NFL as an undrafted free agent with the Cleveland Browns in 2022. Since then, Mitchell-Paden played for the Baltimore Ravens (2024–2025) and New Orleans Saints (2025) and joined the Houston Texans in 2026.
In 8 regular-season games since 2025, he has caught 2 passes for 17 yards and 0 touchdowns.
Career Timeline
4 stops with 4 teams in 5 seasons. Each block's width is the time he spent there.
What happened at each stop
Most recent first.
Houston Texans Current team2026–present
Listed on the 2026 roster; no regular-season stats recorded.
New Orleans Saints2025
He was a reserve, playing less than a quarter of the offensive snaps in 1 of 2 games.
Baltimore Ravens2024–2025
He was a rotational player, playing at least a quarter of the offensive snaps in 4 of 6 games.
Cleveland Browns2022–2023
Listed on the 2022–2023 roster; no regular-season stats recorded.
College: Florida Atlantic
Transactions
- SignedSigned with the Houston Texans.
- WaivedWaived by the New Orleans Saints.
- Placed on IRPlaced on injured reserve by the New Orleans Saints.
- ClaimedClaimed off waivers by the New Orleans Saints.
- WaivedWaived by the Baltimore Ravens.
- WaivedWaived by the Baltimore Ravens.
- SignedSigned with the Baltimore Ravens.
- ReleasedReleased by the Baltimore Ravens.
- SignedSigned with the Baltimore Ravens.
- WaivedWaived by the Cleveland Browns.
- SignedSigned with the Cleveland Browns.
- WaivedWaived by the Cleveland Browns.
- SignedSigned with the Cleveland Browns.
- WaivedWaived by the Cleveland Browns.
- SignedSigned with the Cleveland Browns.
- SignedSigned as an undrafted free agent with the Cleveland Browns.
- SignedAgreed to terms as an undrafted free agent with the Cleveland Browns.
All Zaire Mitchell-Paden stats & analysis
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About Zaire Mitchell-Paden: Bio FAQ
How old is Zaire Mitchell-Paden?
Zaire Mitchell-Paden is 27 years old. He was born on August 20, 1999. 2026 is his 5th NFL season.
How tall is Zaire Mitchell-Paden?
Zaire Mitchell-Paden is 6 feet 5 inches tall (6'5"), listed at 257 pounds, and plays tight end for the Houston Texans.
How much does Zaire Mitchell-Paden weigh?
Zaire Mitchell-Paden weighs 257 pounds, his listed weight on the Houston Texans roster. He is listed at 6'5".
What number does Zaire Mitchell-Paden wear?
Zaire Mitchell-Paden wears number 88 for the Houston Texans. He plays tight end.
What position does Zaire Mitchell-Paden play?
Zaire Mitchell-Paden plays tight end for the Houston Texans, wearing number 88. 2026 is his 5th season in the NFL.
What team does Zaire Mitchell-Paden play for?
Zaire Mitchell-Paden plays for the Houston Texans as a tight end. He has been with the Texans since 2026.
Where did Zaire Mitchell-Paden go to college?
Zaire Mitchell-Paden played college football at Florida Atlantic, after attending Richard Montgomery (MD).
Where is Zaire Mitchell-Paden from?
Zaire Mitchell-Paden went to high school in Maryland, at Richard Montgomery, before playing college football at Florida Atlantic.
When is Zaire Mitchell-Paden's birthday?
Zaire Mitchell-Paden's birthday is August 20. He was born on August 20, 1999 and is 27 years old.
How long has Zaire Mitchell-Paden been in the NFL?
2026 is Zaire Mitchell-Paden's 5th NFL season; he entered the league in 2022. View his career statistics.
What teams has Zaire Mitchell-Paden played for?
Zaire Mitchell-Paden has played for the Cleveland Browns, Baltimore Ravens, New Orleans Saints and Houston Texans. View his career statistics.
What year did Zaire Mitchell-Paden enter the NFL?
Zaire Mitchell-Paden entered the NFL in 2022. 2026 is his 5th season.