He took a lot of hits and stayed healthy. Support Football Outsiders' independent media and Vincent Verhei. That's much larger than the average wide receiver last year (6-foot-1, 202 pounds) and more in line with the average tight end (6-foot-5, 252 pounds). Conner ranks first this week despite a 4-yard gain and a fumble on first-and-24. The 2021 NFL Draft features another loaded receiving class. From the point Atlanta went up 24-6 in the fourth quarter till the end of the game, Siemian went 11-of-15 for 111 yards and two touchdowns, plus a 27-yard DPI. Sure, it doesn't happen with immense regularity. He was magical," Tannenbaum said. [2][3] He committed to the University of Alabama to play college football. But he leads all players at the position with 9.5 yards after the catch per reception, and in total YAC he trails only Deebo Samuel, Cooper Kupp, and Chris Godwin. Recent rookies who finished with DVOA and DYAR similar to Toney's projections include Deebo Samuel in 2019, Brandin Cooks in 2014, and DeAndre Hopkins in 2013. Devonta Smith's Senior Season Stats: -- Receptions: 117 -- Receiving yards: "DeVonta is a great football player. It was a pandemic, I wouldn't hold it against him if he didn't feel safe. Devonta Smith and Ja'Marr Chase are one and two in the wide receiver prospect rankings for the 2021 NFL draft. Few players have ever lasted in the NFL with such a limited route tree, but then there are a lot of things going on in the desert this year that we have rarely seen before. Master Your Draft Strategy With Our Free and Easy-to-Use Mock Draft Simulator, Be the first one to comment on this story. For example, on Sunday his line was 8/10 for 83 with a long of 17. The third and final Alabama connection is Tua Tagovailoa and Jaylen Waddle, who played together in 2018 and 2019. Tony does Tony like nobody's business, In reply to And Tony Corrente throwing a flag by big10freak. In those seasons, Tagovailoa landed two All-SEC honors and was named second-team AP All-American in 2018. As you note its not just this game. I'm not so much commenting on Lamar but the Ravens defense that allowed 31 (more than the Ravens ppg and oppg) at home, somehow being good despite the numbers saying not so much and giving Kirk a field day. Three produced first downs, and he also had a 12-yard gain on second-and-19 that counted as a successful play. And that number is skewed by the five deep balls he has seenhis median depth of target is 1.5 yards behind the line of scrimmage. He finished with 31 catches, 396 yards and one touchdown, averaging 12.8 yards per catch. 1st and 10: 12 yds (FD) 7 overall to the Detroit Lions. These are all questions that have hit the surface as the 2021 NFL draft draws closer. It appears the consensus top two pass catchers are JaMarr Chase out of LSU and Devonta Smith from Alabama. That probably says more about the 2010 Patriots and 2021 Falcons than it does about Gronkowski and Pitts, but we're pretty sure that everyone in Atlanta would be happy to see Pitts in the end zone more often. ", Kiper agrees, saying questions about Smith's size "don't make any sense. In 13 games during the 2020 season, the Heisman Trophy winner put up video game numbers. "He's got the height. McShay's favorite pick for all 32 teams Brissett's average completion gained a league-worst 3.0 yards after the catch. WebLatest on WR Ja'Marr Chase including news, stats, videos, highlights and more on NFL.com The second being Alabamas DeVonta Smith. He dropped a prominent comparison for Smith when stating his case. Green aging, Ja'Marr Chase can walk in and step into the number one wide receiver role. Kiper's draft grades for every team Hurts went to the Philadelphia Eagles as a second-round pick in 2020 and traded up to grab Smith at No. As a matter of policy, Sports Reference only reports the results of games as played on the field. Round 1: Kiper | McShay | NFL Nation [16] Smith led the Crimson Tide in receiving yards and receiving touchdowns, with 1,256 yards and 14 touchdowns on 68 receptions. Michael Thomas, a third-team All-Big Ten selection in 2015, notched two All-Pro campaigns during that stretch. Allen and Payne have both notched 54-plus tackles in five consecutive seasons, and both were Pro Bowlers in 2022. Only five of those completions moved the sticks, but two of those were touchdowns. [53], In Week 3, against the Washington Commanders, Smith had eight catches for a career-high 169 yards and a touchdown in the 248 win. If we did not by Vincent Verhei. [26] The following week, he had eight receptions for 231 receiving yards and three touchdowns in a 5517 victory over LSU. Very natural and strong! His first catch was a 15-yard gain on first-and-10, but that was his longest catch of the day. Again, it's the workload that sets them apart. My dude had 65 catches, over 1,000 yards right out of the gate that led all rookies, and the same draft that had Julio Jones. WebJaMarr Chase entered 2021 as the undisputed WR1, but Devonta Smiths heisman campaign has put him in the lead in the eyes of the consensus. He only had two dropbacks with more than 10 yards to go for a first down and he converted both of them, with a pair of 20-yard gains on first-and-15. 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NFL Nation: Analysis for every pick Oh, how things have turned around for Chase. In reply to I am really, really happy by Vincent Verhei. He's a good kid, too. However, he was. And while the Love discussion has been buried to death ultimately he had the bad day common to any qb whatever their skill or history. I know in basketball, good players often take a quarter to half a season to get going (i.e. He's a good kid, too. 2021 NFL Draft: Devonta Smith or Ja'Marr Chase - Who will have the better rookie season? Devonta Smith and Ja'Marr Chase are one and two in the wide receiver prospect rankings for the 2021 NFL draft. According to thedraftnetwork.com, Ja'Marr Chase is the number one wide receiver prospect. The draft's top two wide receivers -- Alabama's DeVonta Smith and LSU's Ja'Marr Chase -- have to be on the short list of candidates for that pick and there's strong arguments for both to be the first receiver selected. Miami wants to add playmakers on offense, and analysts say the top two projected wide receivers in the 2021 draft can make an immediate impact. Alabama has churned out NFL talent at a remarkable rate, with the 2016 squad featuring Jonathan Allen and Daron Payne. He also added Pro Bowl honors three straight years from 2019-2021. But I would want to know what accountability do they have, do they run away from other challenges, does this speak to their mental toughness, are they easily influenced? Can Smith be sustainable? College Football at Sports-Reference.com Blog and Articles. And a receiver who probably should have just let the ball sail out of bounds. Only three of those completions picked up first downs. "The national championship against Ohio State, I left the stadium thinking, 'Wow, is DeVonta Smith the best player in the draft?' It's fair to think the Dolphins picked Waddle to be a gadget player, as Vince says, because that's the way they used him at first, but in recent weeks they've been letting him run intermediate routes and he's been doing fine. Kliff Kingsbury has turned Moore into the player the Dolphins wanted Waddle to be: a gadget weapon who can put a scare into defenses with only the faintest hint of a downfield passing game. Smith is flying under the radar somewhat because his best games have come in losses. (In first place: Dallas' Dalton Schultz, Pitts' beanpole peer.). Just look at Gaskin, he wasn't the second coming of Kalen Ballage just a year ago. Which is wacko-bad. The bully of the week was Baker Mayfield The Browns already had a 34-10 lead going into the fourth quarter and that was BEFORE Mayfield amassed the most DYAR in the game's final frame, going 3-of-5 for 65 yards and a touchdown. Every other qualifier threw at least seven, and that includes Mike White, who only played one quarter. . [20] In the following game, against Georgia, he had 11 receptions for 167 receiving yards and two receiving touchdowns in the 4124 victory. He's doing just fine, in other wordsfinishing with 200 or so DYAR and a DVOA around 5.0% would put him in rookie company with Bill Brooks and Ernest Givins in 1986, or Andre Johnson and Anquan Boldin in 2003. [58] The catch set up the Eagles with first-and-goal, which they were able to score a touchdown on. Just calculate it entirely as one total combined number. He was magical," Tannenbaum said. BTW, does that mean that a RB's DVOA can't be compared to a QB's throwing DVOA? He hasn't been nearly so dangerous beyond that point (-9 DYAR, -18.7% DVOA), but at least the Giants have one player they can rely on after forcing a punt. They weren't a super bowl team in 2020, but they were at least watchable. Drafting Ja'Marr Chase eliminates the issue with developing chemistry. officiating explanations. Stafford was the week's worst passer in the second quarter, when he went 4-of-7 for 24 yards, with more sacks (two) and interceptions (also two, including a pick-six) than first downs (one). Smith attended Amite High Magnet School in his hometown of Amite City, Louisiana. Patrick only had four catches, but they were all big plays: 11-yard gain on third-and-10; 44-yard touchdown; 19-yard gain on third-and-8; 11-yard gain on third-and-8. Why is Cousins so good when losing but so terrible when playing with a lead? Actually, in this case, the biggest factor is opponent adjustments. Then, when they have to, they suddenly by way of desperation actually try to advance the ball and their skill players have a chance to come through. Those almost exactly match the numbers Andre Johnson (169 DYAR, 5.4% DVOA) had as a rookie in 2003. Four of his receptions gained first downs, the longest a gain of 50; the other was a 5-yard gain on second-and-7. In reply to Watched the ending and loved by mehllageman56. The Ravens D didn't create any turnovers, but gave up just 7 points in the second half/OT, vs 4 punts, including one stop after Lamar's potential game losing fumble. Stroud Falls to Colts in GTM's Final Mock Draft, Aaron Rodgers and the Jets: Low Floor, Low Ceiling, QBASE 2023: Why Bryce Young Tops C.J. [33] Smith was selected over finalists Kyle Trask, Trevor Lawrence and teammate Mac Jones to win the 2020 Heisman Trophy, becoming the first wide receiver to win the award since Desmond Howard in 1991 and only the fourth overall. 2. 2021 NFL Draft: Devonta Smith or Ja'Marr Chase - Who will have the better rookie season? Regardless, we're counting Pitts as a tight end, and he's a fine one. What was special in 2019 when DYAR/DVOA of Jackson lines up with my and most fans, perceived reality of Jackson? In the Mississippi State game, he hauled in 11 catches for 203 yards and four touchdowns. Speaking of DYAR, we should also point out that Pitts has gained 11 DYAR this year due to opponent adjustments. Pitts' size6-foot-6 and 248 poundsmakes it especially difficult to label him as one or the other. WebCareer Stats for WR Ja'Marr Chase. The NFL Draft is scheduled for April 29th to May 1st in Cleveland, OH. Join our linker program. 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CBS Sports is a registered trademark of CBS Broadcasting Inc. Mahomes struggled in short yardage. The Patriots won this game by three scores, and it could have been more if Jones had fared better in Panthers territory. Pitts is already tied with Rob Gronkowski for 25th on the rookie tight end yardage list. Find out more. Chase is Tannenbaum's No. The Chicago O-line also was holding up pretty well in pass pro which obviously helped. Yes, JaMarr Chase is over a year younger and dominated with 1,780 yards, 21.2 yards per reception, and 20 touchdowns as a sophomore in 2019, but what Smith did This is a big part of why so many of us have turned on Zimmer. Why are there only 31 picks in Round 1 of the 2023 NFL draft? You guys see his film, this guy can play. With Chris Carson gone, can Rashaad Penny 'take off' as Seattle Seahawks' RB1? Chase going first and then Smith going No. Here are some of the notable records and statistical rankings set by Hooker in college: 1st in Tennessee career completion percentage (68.8) 1st in Tennessee career passer efficiency rating (178. It has to be something to do with the blocking scheme matching player's core strengths because it feels impossible that all their players could get worse. Similarly in his routes, he has slip and he's quicker than you think, always getting separation without stressing. I am really, really happy you asked this question about Cousins, because this is fascinating. That's all true, but I'm much more mystified as to the Chiefs' offense falling off a cliff than the Dolphins. By the way, he was cooking his rookie year. They were 22nd/28 in epa/play because the first half still counts. In a big decision like Chase, I would really drill down on why. And the Steelers were not playing bland defenses. Smith, the Heisman Trophy winner, excels with unique quickness, acceleration, route running and has a knack for separating and making plays. Prescott's stats going to the left before the knee injury to Pat Surtain II: 2-of-7 for 37 yards and no touchdowns, and one of those completions was a 5 yard gain on 3rd-and-6. ", Tagovailoa, who played with Smith at Alabama and has talked about reuniting with him in Miami this offseason, told NFL Network last month: "A lot of people say Smitty is too small, doesn't weigh too much. Their four wide receivers are going to be first round picks over two years and he's been the most consistent throughout his career. The only way this is not so, is that when the team starts to lose, he plays poorly to be trailing even more, then goes to the bathroom or to that special place that he went to in Cleveland last year and puts on the Superman cape. Experts discuss better Dolphins WR fit: Ja'Marr Chase or DeVonta Smith? Now most mock drafts and player rankings look the same. Five were taken in the first round, the other in the second. In terms of weight, what are we talking about here?". However, Chase was a star in 2019, helping LSU to a national title as well. 1st and 10: 7 yds He recorded eight catches for 231 receiving yards and three touchdowns. Maybe, just maybe, those 14 other carries weren't particularly valuable? It would bereally, really coolto have a position-independent stat as well for players who break position molds. Ja'Marr Chase played 12 games last season and 29 games over his career. How many receptions does Ja'Marr Chase have? Ja'Marr Chase had 87 receptions last season and 168 receptions over his career. How many receiving yards does Ja'Marr Chase have? Ja'Marr Chase had 1,046 receiving yards last season and 2,501 receiving yards over his career. In reply to Ah, yes, Josh Allen, right by Mike B. He completed five of his eight throws of that distance for a total of 68 yards. I'd be very excited to have someone like Smitty on our team.". I can not answer why he is so good when losing but so terrible when winning. There probably is some talent on this offensive roster, but I have no idea how to evaluate it because there just isn't enough good tape to evaluate it. based on his interpretation of a player's posture has to be immediately placed in the pantheon of 'WTH?!' This offseason they went 2019 again, cutting for future space, and their 53 man roster is short players. You can't move around like he did without really knowing the offense. In Va, Too bad there's no defensive table, then we'd Josh Allen at the bottom of one, and Josh Allen at or near the top of the other. Corrente should legitimately be ejected from the league for the rest of the season. The debate is ultimately between two game-changing players. But Chase is bigger, faster, stronger and better after the catch. Going into Monday Night Football this week, he is eighth at the position in receptions and third in yards. Smith is on pace for 117 targets. Wentz was successful on 65% of his dropbacks against the Jets, the best rate of any qualifier this week. Exclusive Premium Content For Subscribers. (hey someone had to do it). [39][40][41][42], Smith was selected by the Philadelphia Eagles with the tenth overall selection in the 2021 NFL Draft, who had traded up two spots with the Dallas Cowboys to select him. defense. CLICK HERE to download the CBS Sports Mobile App and get the latest on your team today. He was an excellent all-around receiver who ran excellent routes, super quick out of his cuts. He is averaging only 4.1 yards after the catch, less than the 4.4-yard average of NFL wide receivers this year, and has 15 failed receptions, second among wideouts to the 19 of the Chargers' Keenan Allen. I know based upon Josh Allen comments by Aaron before this year, that 2020 was weighted substantially more than his prior seasons by FO. [56] In the Divisional Round against the New York Giants, he had a receiving touchdown in the 387 victory. Isnt it very similar? This then results in a lot of third-and-longs and paired with a still not-great OL, negative-ALEX Kirk comes out. He carried it on his shoulders and he carried that Alabama team and offense to the national championship game. The New Orleans Saints leaned on two Ohio State products to help them rattle off four straight NFC South titles from 2017-20. In reply to For a guy who has had his share of early struggles by big10freak. Similar is true for other positions. Marvin Harrison [an Indianapolis Colts Hall of Famer] was 179 pounds coming out of Syracuse. 32 lingering post-draft questions: Will Lions have regrets? In the DYAR rankings, he's a little below Deebo Samuel and Mike Williams, and a little above Stefon Diggs and Julio Jonesnot bad company, even if some of those vets aren't having their best years. Some school's results have been altered by retroactive NCAA penalties. [19], On October 10, against Ole Miss, Smith had 13 receptions for 164 receiving yards and one receiving touchdown to go along with a rushing touchdown in the 6348 victory. Waddle's numbers are disappointing on the surface and look even worse when you consider that the Dolphins traded up for him while the Eagles came out of the deal with better draft capital as well as DeVonta Smith, who so far looks like the superior former Crimson Tide wide receiver. He's tough -- stronger than his frame and size indicate. Coming into this year the big criticism of Jackson was his inability to lead a comeback, this year he is the best, with 3 comebacks of 11 points or more in the second half. It's a disaster. [55], Smith had five games going over the 100-yard mark in the 2022 season. Chase's stats listed above speak for themselves. He had five dropbacks with 2 or 3 yards to go for a first down and only converted one of them (a 23-yard completion to Jamal Agnew on fourth-and-2). He got the finger injury in the national title game on a dropped pass. Our advanced stats like him toohe's fifth among tight ends in DYAR. ", "He's over 6-feet tall, 175 pounds. I know its a lot of talk about DeVonta and being a slight wide receiver. Jaylen Waddle goes down and the entire offense funnels through that wide receivers spot and Devonta Smith. Though Tannenbaum prefers Chase, he also compares Smith to Harrison, who was uncoverable when Tannenbaum was the New York Jets' general manager. Losing/tied: 564 DYAR (third behind Brady and Stafford). Payne registered 36 stops in 2016 and jumped to 53 tackles in 2017, landing second-team All-SEC honors that season. Watched the ending and loved what I saw from him. Logos were compiled by the amazing SportsLogos.net. Cincinnati advanced to the Super Bowl in 2021, a season in which Burrow won Comeback Player of the Year and Chase secured All-Pro recognition as a rookie. with 38 catches, 539 yards and four touchdowns. The next year, Washington returned to the Alabama well and selected Payne 13th overall. What he did this year was remarkable. Our metrics really likes Toney's efficiency, even at a lighter workload. In reply to Interesting stuff as always by big10freak. On third and fourth downs, Love went 5-of-12 for 45 yards with one touchdown, one interception, and one sack. That was DeVonta Smith, who had 1,856 yards and 23 TDs. for DeVonta Smith - Alabama for JaMarr Chase - LSU pic.twitter.com/7yVJXadzNH. ESPN's Todd McShay dropped a mock draft Thursday, projecting Miami to draft Smith with the No. I triple-checked this, and it's true: Prescott had the league's best DYAR on throws to his left, going 13-of-20 for 162 yards and a touchdown. That includes this play against the Raiders, which is about as big a failure of a failed reception you'll ever see: That's 2 and the ball @show_case29 was all over that for the safety.#MIAvsLV | Live on CBS pic.twitter.com/H4AbJkxw6b, Las Vegas Raiders (@Raiders) September 26, 2021, Waddle is currently averaging more than 6.0 catches per game but less than 9.0 yards per catch. He's a very good player, and it's been good getting to know him. Round 1: Kiper | McShay | NFL Nation Including the former LSU standouts, we've highlighted six of the most notable current NFL pairs that played together in college. Technically, Pitts is a tight end, not a wideout, although the line between those two designations gets blurrier all the time. If we did not adjust for plays/position, almost every QB would be better than almost every RB, because passing is more efficient than running. He was also the NFL's best passer on deep balls (5-of-7 for 148 yards and two touchdowns). DYAR's the tougher version, though. The OLcommunicationlooks a ton better, though, but it looks more like Fields is just more confident in what he's seeing. Yes, the 17-game season certainly helpsDitka averaged 76.9 yards in 14 games in his first year. Trae Young). Our reasoning for presenting offensive logos. The Eagles won the game 317. Taysom Hill threw two in a part-time Wildcat role. He has negative receiving DYAR because he fumbled at the end of a 20-yard gain. Listed at 6-foot-1, 175 pounds, Smith attended the 2021 Senior Bowl in Mobile, Ala., but did not get his official measurements taken.