This doesnt look anything like the running back chart. youngest active wide receivers in the NFL. Expect him to put up even bigger numbers in Year 3 with Teddy Bridgewater at quarterback in Joe Bradys offense. To be as dominant as Nelson has been at his age is a rarity in the NFL. Bosa did things as a rookie that we havent seen since the PFF era began in 2006. Players who are age-32 and beyond this season are: Julio Jones (32), T.Y. Odds & lines subject to change. Wilson continues to be one of the NFL's best quarterbacks, making his sixth Pro Bowl last year and ending on the short list of Hall of Fame candidates. (via @NFLonCBS) Special. Just last year, Alexanders 20 forced incompletions were second at the cornerback position behind Carlton Davis. Tyler Lockett, Seattle Seahawks. A season ago, Browns 8.9 yards after the catch per reception led all wide receivers regardless of experience, and that came despite a healthy 13.6-yard average depth of target. Hes been particularly dangerous over the middle of the field. His 16 forced missed tackles after the catch were a top-five mark at the position, as well. By doing that, were making it a stronger study, though its important to note that if we included everyone, the numbers would strongly help the older wide receivers who stuck around in the league, but we wanted to make this an even playing field. Thomas got back on track in his first season in Baltimore after missing most of 2018 due to a fractured leg. If you dont know what I mean, Im talking about a stereotype thats associated with fantasy players in which you dont particularly believe to be true. If youre in a dynasty league and nobody wants those players, take advantage of that. We see a similar tier among top-24 production as we did in the top-12 tier, though it extends through age-34 on this chart. 2021 Projection: 29 receptions / 387 yards / 2 . He forced 42 missed tackles as a runner in 2019, more than double that of the next closest quarterback (Josh Allen, 20). Ryan was the 2016 NFL MVP and has been a consistent producer over 12 seasons. The drop issue that plagued him as a rookie was eradicated, as well. Big Ben is coming back in 2020 after missing most of 2019 to an elbow injury. Wide receivers dont necessarily have to be straight speed demons although it certainly doesnt hurt if theyre blazing fast. Again, the game we play doesnt care about whether or not a player is in his prime physical shape, because if it doesnt equal fantasy points, it doesnt matter to you, the fantasy player. Modern NFL nose tackles are rarely anything more than space-eaters and early-down run-stuffers. In fact, their prime might be in-between 29 and 31. That elusiveness both as a runner and a receiver is what makes him so dynamic in open space and what earns him a spot on this list. Going into the 2021 season, PFF ranked the top-32 wide receivers in the NFL and I want to highlight some of those names with updates on how their 2021 season is going: Of the 15 wide receivers on PFFs preseason list from this year who were over or nearing 30 (Davante Adams was ranked first and coincidentally today is his 29th birthday), I would argue that at least 12 have been disappointing for one reason or another. In 2019 alone, he played 75 or more snaps at edge defender, in the box, in the slot and deep at free safety, and he did it all well. Johnson then had 1,492 yards the following year, but missed two games. Ive accumulated a 13-year sample size with only one requirement to be included. That number was just 376 over the remaining 14 games (second lowest). The right tackle has never missed a start in his career and was an All-Pro in 2018. It's no coincidence that the Saints run defense improved markedly after Davis was added in 2018. EAST RUTHERFORD, N.J. (AP) The New York Giants have told wide receiver Kenny Golladay he will be released after two horrible seasons. As you can see from the chart above aging wide receivers isnt all rosy as we do see a steep decline in the quantity. This is a good time to remind everyone that JuJu Smith-Schuster is just 23 years old (will be 24 late this year). Wide receivers dont decline after 28 years old from a fantasy perspective. The year prior, of course, he played in 12 games while he was already 40, including seven starts.. When you look at the company McLaurin is keeping when it comes to receiving grade as a rookie, its hard not to get excited about his prospects in 2020. In dynasty, you should be playing with a three-year window in mind, and if this chart highlights anything, its that hell have another three years of top-24 production. Relive this Cowboys vs. Giants game from 2014 tonight at 7pm ET on #FootballWeekNBCSN. He's hoping to rebound from a down age 30 season, when he recorded eight sacks in 15 games. It gets pretty ugly after the age-32 season, though, as just 4-of-64 receivers finished as top-12 receivers. Now that we know a wide receiver essentially loses his elite upside when he turns 32, what about performing as a consistent WR1 for your fantasy team? Wide receivers are in their prime fantasy years from age-25 through age-32, according to this chart. A couple key nuggets that you need to know before we get started. He's made five Pro Bowls and been an All-Pro twice, with four consecutive 1,000 yard seasons. Sutton stepped into the No. In conclusion it seems that once a wide receiver hits age 30 the narrative is to fade them in drafts. According to the source, the average career length is about 3.3 years for players across the NFL. Godwin was another easy choice here. That number drops to only 21.9 for wide receivers in the 30-34 bracket. Watson isnt without his faults namely his penchant for holding on to the ball too long and inviting pressure upon himself but that shouldnt detract from the fact that he has been one of the leagues best quarterbacks over the last two seasons, ranking seventh in PFF grade among qualifiers over that period. From the data above on average 96.1 wide receivers per year played in the NFL between the ages of 25-29. Unreal snag by Robert Woods pic.twitter.com/XmhQidpeXf. He was arguably football's best tight end prior to retiring, with four All-Pro designations in nine seasons as a great receiver and elite blocker. Brown quickly showed he was already one of the better receivers in the league in that regard as a rookie in 2019. 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His 17.2% pressure rate trailed only his brother, Joey Bosa, and the aforementioned Smith among rookies with 250 or more pass-rushing snaps over that same time frame. Heyward is entering his age 31 season. Green (33), and Emmanuel Sanders (34). The average NFL career for an offensive lineman is about three-and-a-half years. He's consistently been a winner, with a career 86-41-1 regular season record and two Super Bowl appearances in eight seasons. Suttons 83.1 PFF grade was a top-10 mark at the wide receiver position in 2019. What age do NFL wide receivers peak? Are you looking to contact Customer Support about a subscription or account related question? His 110 missed tackles forced are more than any other player, and his 1,980 rushing yards after contact are fewer than only Derrick Henry. Credit where credit is due, though. Ill use a combination of FootballOutsiders DYAR (Defense-adjusted Yards Above Average) and regular yards to include eight more players and their current age: While we can quibble of the names who are on and the ones who are not (Marquise Brown, Michael Pittman, DK Metcalf, Tee Higgins, Darnell Mooney, A.J. 3 receiver in Las Vegas, but he had a really solid year in 2021 for the Raiders. Slot vs. Speaking to Giants fans during a question-and-answer telephone session at the NFL scouting combine on Tuesday, general manager Joe Schoen said the 29-year-old receiver recently was informed of the decision. A more magnified peak is in the 25 to 29 range, where 57 percent of peak seasons reside. Well go position-by-position to answer that question, as it varies. He's been an All-Pro in three consecutive seasons and has three Pro Bowls to his name over nine seasons in Philadelphia. Now that we know most wide receivers lose elite upside when they turn 32, what about performing as a consistent WR1 for your fantasy team? If theres someone in your dynasty league who wants to sell a wide receiver because hes rebuilding, take advantage and buy wide receivers in the 27-30 age range. Turning 29 may be just as bad. Bryan Edwards, Raiders. He is at the forefront of the talented receiving options at Tom Bradys disposal in his first year with Tampa Bay. Hilton (31). OBJ could once lay claim to being the most famous player in the entire National Football League, but even before he turned 29 he appeared to be a shadow of his former self. His two-year contested-target percentage and forced incompletion rate both rank among the top 10 players at the position. If there's one reason to sell, it should be when a wide receiver is 30 or 31 years old . Browns downfall began during the Steelers-Raiders-Patriots mayhem of 2019 and since then his numbers are: 14 games, 78 catches, 957 yards in three seasons. Hilton. The 29-year-old wideout will be released on March 15, which marks the first day of the new league year . Brown, etc. And what do you know? Are you looking to contact Customer Support about a subscription or account related question? Even then, you can likely get WR2 or WR3 production, as they have just as good of a shot as everyone else. Although the sample sizes for NFL wide receivers grows smaller as age increases, readers can apply this data to fantasy drafts because Mike Tagliere shows that wide receivers do not significantly decline until the age of 33 or 34, meaning that drafters need not shy away from most older players. [Editors note: Subscribe to PFF ELITE today to gain access to PFFs Premium Stats and new Player Grades experience in addition to the 2020 NFL Draft Guide, 2020 Fantasy Rookie Scouting Report, PFF Greenline, all of PFFs premium article content and more.]. I cant tell you how many times Ive heard wide receivers start to decline around the 28-year-old mark, and many in the dynasty industry think you should consider selling before the cliff. Depending on what you want/need out of them, they really dont decline until theyre 33 or 34 years old. Dez spent his entire 20s with the Cowboys, peaking in 2014 when he was 26-years-old: 88 receptions, 1,320 yards, 16 TD. The Ravens have one of the most talented secondaries in the NFL, and Humphrey has been a big part of that group. Down from 26-percent only a couple of years earlier. If theres one reason to sell, it should be when a wide receiver is 30 or 31 years old and youre not going to be competing for two years. This is roughly 6% higher than the average of 19.7% who are in their late 20s. However, the fantasy gods are on our side as you can see the % of the wide receivers ages 30-34 who hit the 100 target benchmark actually increases to an average of 25.5%. Mike Tagliere is a featured writer at FantasyPros. Mecole Hardman, Chiefs. Wide receivers often take time to develop, so it makes sense to see just 81-of-208 (38.9 percent) receivers finish as top-36 options in-between the ages of 21-23, then seeing that number spike to 44.7 percent in their age-24-25 seasons. After removing the players with less than 50 targets, were left with a total of 1,080 individual seasons, more than enough for a conclusion. Drafted only three years apart, the two receivers are separated by six years of age and both would be consensus picks on anybodys current list of the top-10 players at that position. This list is meant to recognize the young players who figure to be the face of the game for years to come. He had a league-leading 159 tackles last year and is entering his age 30 season. It is also why a general manager drafts Van Jefferson, Tutu Atwell, Jacob Harris, and Ben Skowronek in a two-year span, likely followed by more receiver picks in 2022 and 2023. Cooper Kupp is the best wide receiver in the NFL this year. All five are on pace to have lower totals in 2021, even with the 17th game added onto the schedule. If the Packers are willing to spend big to land one of the best wide receivers in the NFL, Tyler Lockett is a player they should consider making a trade offer for. Peterson is coming off the worst year of his career at age 29, but hopes the transition to his 30s holds a brighter future. The Stafford Effect could mean that Cooper Kupp just gets to be a much more dominant player for a few years and barring an injury, what would hold him back? Wants to chat with Jack Doyle first, as well. If we wanted to expand this list out to 12 names, we could add 1,000-yard receivers: Lets even move the list up to 20 namesthe top-20 receivers in the NFL right nowby adding eight more. Read about the tight ends here. For years now weve heard the argument that running backs dont matter based on fungibility at the position and values on day two of the draft outclassing the first rounders, but what will become of wide receivers if teams keep churning them out for new weapons the closer they get to 30? From age 28 through 31, we see three of the top four percentages on the chart. I mean, why would anyone want to lie to you? His 2.89 receiving yards per route run trailed only George Kittle at the tight end position in 2019, and he was one of three qualifying tight ends to put up an average depth of target of 11 yards or more, joining Jared Cook and Mike Gesicki. He ran a 4.33 40 yard dash coming out of college and has kept that speed throughout his NFL career. Wide receivers dont necessarily have to be straight speed demons although it certainly doesnt hurt if theyre blazing fast. This Sundays game between the Rams and Vikings will feature the top two receivers in the NFL in receiving yards, each on one end of the twenties spectrum: Cooper Kupp has 1,625 yards at age 28, Justin Jefferson has 1,335 yards at age 22. Hilton was the Wide Receiver 22 weeks 9-17. NAME GP . The average NFL career for a wide receiver is a little more than two years. Naturally, only some of the best receivers in the game last into their thirties and. Mike Tagliere is a featured writer at FantasyPros. Emailed daily. A couple of young receivers seem ready to explode! Receivers arent allowed to push off defenders. And while much of what we do here at PFF heavily factors positional value, this list does not. To be clear, Im not telling you a wide receivers body doesnt start breaking down or fatiguing once he gets to a certain age (believe me, that starts before 28 years old), but it doesnt mean they cant produce more fantasy points per game with the experience theyve gained over the years. Johnson avoided having a crater year that tainted the memories we have of him and like James Dean, will always be remembered that way. However, a completely rational and sane Falcons fan would have said the same thing about Julio Jones after he had 1,677 yards in 2018 and 1,394 yards in 2019. Finally, Megatron had 88 catches for 1,214 yards when he was 30 and everyone assumed, Yeah, great, fineyouve only played nine seasons, SURELY you can play as long as Terrell Owens! Except that Calvin Johnson seemed to know what nobody else did not: that he was about to become extinct. This chart clearly shows that a wide receiver holds tons of value through his age 31 season, though thats where we start to see a drop-off in elite production. He put . Slayton has four games of 20 or more fantasy points in his young career. Bosas 89.8 overall grade in 2019 ranked third among all edge defenders. Certain kinds of pick routes, in which receivers get in the way of DBs while the balls in the air, are illegal. At just 23 years of age, Andrews was the clear-cut top receiving option on the most efficient offense in the NFL last season. Its the trait hell use to run most of the routes hes asked to run. Whenever I hear such stereotypes, I want to do my best to set the record straight. The idea is that if you give a 24-year-old and a 31-year-old the same number of targets, we want to know whos more likely to produce (its the 31-year-old). As for those contributions on the ground, Jackson has no peers at the quarterback position. 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