Will that change under the new staff? Top WRs under contract for 2022:DeVonta Smith, Quez Watkins, Jalen Reagor. Here's a team-by-team breakdown of notable NFL players who have been released or signed/traded elsewhere in the 2022 offseason. Adam Schefter (@AdamSchefter) February 28, 2023. He could be a little more consistent with his hands and routes to be more active all over the field, but he will always catch Tom Brady's eye in key scoring spots. His limitations in the offense have been tied to quarterback play in two seasons, but that should change with Ryan Fitzpatrick giving him the true No. How much he develops this offseason will determine whether Seattle's two-headed monster grows into a three-man force. Lamb is in for a big leap in one of the league's most explosive passing attacks. Raiders fans are pining for Davante Adams, and if he somehow hit free agency, it would be a dream pairing. The 22-year-old second-year first-rounder would have challenged Jefferson for status of top rookie receiver had Prescott stayed healthy last season. According to Next Gen Stats, Chark ranked in the top 10 in several key metrics against press in this span, including fourth in yards per target (11.2) and tied for eighth in receiving TDs (six). Wide receiver Kenny Golladays time with the Giants is reportedly coming to an end.Adam Schefter of ESPN reports that the Giants will cut Golladay when the new league year begins on March 15. He is dangerous anywhere near open fieldwith the ball in his hands and plays bigger than his size with his hands and reach to make tough catches. 1 with his size and speed and will get that opportunity flying downfield in New York as Zach Wilson's outside go-to guy. The 28-year-old, who is one of the best wideouts in the game today, has made four straight Pro Bowls, and was named first-team All-Pro in 2020. He can take over games and also break free in a big-play moment even whenteams scheme to try to take him out of games. Expect yards and touchdowns to be easy to come by for the former Chief in South Beach. Smiths ADP as a high-end WR2 is a few spots too high after the Carolina passing attack fizzled in the second half of last year. 29. Adams will match, if not exceed, the production from his final campaign in Green Bay. Publish date: Feb 27, 2023 7:00 AM EST. His ability to get open on intermediate routes everywhere through the red zone makes him the best overall target reigning MVP Aaron Rodgers has had in his career. Miles Austins reoccurring hamstring issues and Santonio Holmes terrible quarterbacks make them prime candidates to fall victim to the 28-year-old mini drop-off. Throughout his three-year professional career, Brown ranks top-five in both receiving grade and yards per route In his second mock of the 2023 NFL Draft, Bucky Brooks has the Raiders taking a quarterback to replace the jettisoned Derek Carr. Wayne is toeing the precipice of decline by turning 34 in November, but he should improve a little on his WR29 numbers from last year. Famous Birthdays. Wide receivers age 25-29 peak at age 26 but they remain stable up until their age 30 campaign. video. 1s, his usage is setbe expanded to create mismatches in the slot in 2021. Jefferson only scratched the surface of all-around skills with more consistency and scoring ahead in Year 2. Don't be surprised if Smith-Marsette carves out a bigger role in Year 2. I expect Moore to be more involved as a field stretcher in Year 2 after netting 1.1 air yards per target in 2021 (lowest in the NFL among receivers with at least 50 targets, per Next Gen Stats). With a consistent quarterback and talents like Amon-Ra St. Brown and T.J. Hockenson around him, Chark should help take Detroit's offense to the next level. Will Chase be immediately this good in the NFL at age 21? The 29-year-old wide receiver will join a thin wide receiver class when the release becomes official in a couple of weeks. Like Evans, he is a terrific big-play threat who also can win plenty with his size in the red zone. Anderson wasn't nearly as explosive last season, thanks partly to the lack of a vertical attack. 2023 NFL Enterprises LLC. GM Nick Caserio feels likely to take a page from the Patriots' book and buffer Cooks and Collins with cheaper ancillary vets while looking to the draft to fill out the depth chart. Receiver should be high on the priority list this offseason in Indy in both free agency and the draft. And Boyd is one of the best slot receivers in the NFL. When on the field, he still has a rare combination of physicality and flat-out explosive speed. Bourne proved he could be a steady force, tying for second in the NFL in yards per target (11.4). Much like we saw in the quarterback and running back breakdowns, the decades have a distinct overlap during the most productive ages. If he wiggles to free agency, Davante Adams could look good in South Beach. Top WRs under contract for 2022:Courtland Sutton, Jerry Jeudy, Tim Patrick, K.J. Stefon Diggs, Bills (6-0, 191 pounds) Diggs, 27, got out of Minnesota in a co David Carr examines the relocations of seven signal-callers, providing 2022 stat projections and analysis. Be wary of drafting Andre Johnson. Even if Vegas brings back Jones, a top-flight wideout would open up the offense for Josh McDaniels. With Combine Week underway, Daniel Jeremiah updates his prospect rankings for the 2023 NFL Draft. I modified the far end of the wide receiver line so that Jerry Rices numbers wouldnt convince you to draft a team of 39-year-olds. 13), and Marvin Jones Jr. (no. Pittman proved he's a No. 1. Others pitched A.J. He hasnt missed a game over the past two years and ranks 18th in points per game (PPG) among players missing fewer than nine games. They already have a fine rapport, and first-year Raiders head coach Josh McDaniels knows how to get elite receivers immediately involved (SEE: Randy Moss' 23 TDs in his first season with the Patriots back in 2007). Johnson, who turned 25 in early July, is primed for a big third NFL season. The Steelers have money to spend this offseason, and if they don't use it on a QB, it could go to upgrading the pass-catching corps. Brown from the Tennessee Titans to the Philadelphia Eagles. NFL Players By Position - Wide Receiver. "A lot of leadership comes with experience and age. His improved route-running last season allowed the young wideout to toast lesser corners. Last year, San Jose State finished fourth nationally with a pair of all-conference wide receivers helping to lead the way. Between the vertical and short area, Metcalf has room to improve his technical game so he isn't more boom-or-bust in games. 1 receiver who can make a much bigger impact when surrounded by complementary playmakers like David Njoku and Donovan Peoples-Jones, along with an elite ground game and uber-talented quarterback in Deshaun Watson -- though Watson's playing status for the 2022 season remains uncertain due to an ongoing league investigation surrounding 22 civil lawsuits against him. Without Vincent Brown and Ryan Mathews to take defensive pressure off of their pass-catchers, the Chargers are primed for their traditional, slow start. Brown is ready for a massive third season at only 24, now flanked by former Falcons go-to guy Julio Jones. All other NFL-related trademarks are trademarks of the National Football League. On paper, Big Blue has a good quartet. Outside of Adams, there are questions up and down the Packers' receiver corps, with key contributors in line for new deals. Author: Pete Smith. The Will Fuller experiment didn't work. Now, the Lions must add more weapons. Even with a QB mess and early hamstring injury, Aiyuk displayed his dynamic skills in full. Smoothis the best word to describe how Hopkins, 29,works himself open and sets up defenders. Brown proved he's a field-tilting weapon; his absence for four games left a hole that was arguably harder to fill than that left by injured back Derrick Henry. NAME. Gutekunst said 24-year-old Jordan Love, A decision on Jordan Love's fifth-year option will need to be made by May 1. Edwards remains inconsistent. Speaking on the rookies, Cooper said, "they know the position they're in, as far as making the team and stuff like that. Chaminade-Madonna, which has sent several players to Miami the last few years, has two five-star wide receivers, Jeremiah Smith and How will they fare with new teams? 2020 stats: 74 receptions on 108 targets, 925yards, 14 TDs, 12.5 yards per catch. He has great hands and route-running. "It's so easy to lead once you have that experience because everything these young guys are going through, you either went through it or saw someone else previously on the team go through it, and you saw how the outcome was. Not every receiver uses the same instruments for harmonious success, but when theyturn big catches into big plays, it's the sweet sound of consistency. The 28-year-old wideout can run every pattern in the route tree. Mar 01, 2023 at 10:28 am. Adams goes from one great situation to another. Back-to-back 1,000-plus-yard seasons proved Johnson could be a go-to target -- when he's focused. Top WRs under contract for 2022:Deebo Samuel, Brandon Aiyuk, Key free agents: Trent Sherfield (UFA), Jauan Jennings (ERFA), Mohamed Sanu (UFA), Travis Benjamin (UFA). Lockett, who turns 29 in September,has been Russell Wilson's most reliable all-around target for three seasons. However, the Texans actually ran the ball more often when both Johnson and Schaub were in the lineup, leaning on the ground game for 55% of their plays. Top WRs under contract for 2022:Elijah Moore, Corey Davis, Denzel Mims, Key free agents: Keelan Cole (UFA), Jamison Crowder (UFA), Braxton Berrios (UFA). The offense struggled at times without Antonio Brown. Depth is undoubtedly an issue with Smith-Schuster heading toward free agency and Washington possibly finding a landing spot where he could finally break out. 2020 stats (with Titans): 65 receptions on 92 targets,984 yards, 5TDs, 15.4yards per catch. The following browsers are supported: Chrome, Edge (v80 and later), Firefox and Safari. All other NFL-related trademarks are trademarks of the National Football League. But the Bucs need one of their young wideouts to step up in three-receiver sets. After cutting Odell Beckham Jr. during the season and possibly moving on from Landry, the wideout room is one Browns brass should look to overhaul this offseason. I really like Woods to help this Titans passing attack bounce back from a down 2021 season. Nearly half of the wide receivers in our study (12 out of 28) hit their peaks between the ages of 26 and 27. 2022 projection: 1,300 receiving yards, 10 TDs. Brown is coming off his first 1,000-yard season, but the breakthrough was mitigated by fewer explosive plays and the first three fumbles of his career. They ran 54% of the time compared to 42% in each of the previous two years. That imbalance isn't going to do much for any quarterback. I don't see Tua's limitations holding Hill back. Robinson excels outside but like all terrific No. The browser you are using is no longer supported on this site. Robinson, 27, hasn't had the best QB breaks in his career, going back to his 2015breakout season with Blake Bortles in Jacksonville. He just needs a top QB connection to emerge with either Drew Lock or Teddy Bridgewater for a big rebound. Hes the 13th receiver in my rankings and wont end up on any of my teams. That didn't work out, as the free-agent acquisition played just nine games and caught 34 passes for 492 yards and four TDs. Anquan Boldin is 32 with an ADP of WR33.