Next Gen Stats Leaders
Tracking-derived leaderboards from the NFL's Next Gen Stats. Filter by position group, season, and minimum volume.
WRs and TEs ranked by Next Gen Stats tracking metrics. Avg separation isolates route-running, YAC-over-expected reveals after-the-catch skill, share of intended air yards quantifies route depth.
Receiving Leaders: 2016
47 qualifying players (100+ targets) · sorted by Sep
| # | Player | Tm | TAR | Sep↓ | YAC+ | Cush | Catch % | Air | TAY % |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Zach ErtzTE | PHI | 106 | 3.24 | -0.55 | 6.3 | 73.6% | 8.4 | 18.4% |
| 2 | Tavon AustinWR | LAR | 106 | 3.19 | -0.18 | 7.0 | 54.7% | 7.5 | 18.7% |
| 3 | Jeremy KerleyWR | SF | 115 | 3.15 | -1.65 | 6.5 | 55.7% | 9.2 | 24.8% |
| 4 | Willie SneadWR | NO | 104 | 3.12 | -0.41 | 6.2 | 69.2% | 7.4 | 15.1% |
| 5 | Doug BaldwinWR | SEA | 125 | 3.07 | -0.24 | 6.6 | 75.2% | 9.4 | 22.9% |
| 6 | Travis KelceTE | KC | 117 | 2.95 | +1.18 | 5.9 | 72.6% | 7.0 | 20.8% |
| 7 | Antonio BrownWR | PIT | 154 | 2.92 | -0.72 | 5.0 | 68.8% | 11.1 | 30.4% |
| 8 | Dennis PittaTE | BAL | 121 | 2.89 | -0.61 | 5.7 | 71.1% | 6.4 | 14.8% |
| 9 | Davante AdamsWR | GB | 121 | 2.89 | +0.07 | 4.6 | 62.0% | 12.3 | 26.0% |
| 10 | DeSean JacksonWR | WAS | 100 | 2.89 | -0.18 | 7.3 | 56.0% | 16.0 | 28.1% |
| 11 | Delanie WalkerTE | TEN | 102 | 2.87 | -0.13 | 6.4 | 63.7% | 10.1 | 21.1% |
| 12 | Kyle RudolphTE | MIN | 132 | 2.86 | -0.87 | 6.3 | 62.9% | 7.3 | 23.4% |
| 13 | Jarvis LandryWR | MIA | 131 | 2.85 | +1.78 | 5.8 | 71.8% | 6.5 | 21.6% |
| 14 | Brandin CooksWR | NO | 117 | 2.85 | +0.49 | 7.1 | 66.7% | 13.4 | 30.9% |
| 15 | Jordan MatthewsWR | PHI | 117 | 2.84 | -1.26 | 5.4 | 62.4% | 10.7 | 25.8% |
| 16 | Stefon DiggsWR | MIN | 112 | 2.78 | -0.28 | 5.5 | 75.0% | 9.1 | 24.8% |
| 17 | Greg OlsenTE | CAR | 129 | 2.77 | -0.82 | 5.5 | 62.0% | 11.5 | 24.3% |
| 18 | Odell BeckhamWR | NYG | 169 | 2.76 | +0.59 | 5.2 | 59.8% | 11.4 | 39.2% |
| 19 | Terrelle PryorWR | CLE | 140 | 2.75 | -0.96 | 5.6 | 55.0% | 14.7 | 40.1% |
| 20 | Brandon LaFellWR | CIN | 107 | 2.74 | +0.23 | 5.7 | 59.8% | 10.9 | 24.3% |
| 21 | Sterling ShepardWR | NYG | 105 | 2.74 | -0.60 | 5.3 | 61.9% | 9.3 | 20.0% |
| 22 | Golden TateWR | DET | 135 | 2.71 | +0.90 | 5.5 | 67.4% | 8.4 | 24.0% |
| 23 | Mike WallaceWR | BAL | 116 | 2.71 | +0.59 | 5.8 | 62.1% | 12.5 | 27.6% |
| 24 | Julian EdelmanWR | NE | 159 | 2.69 | +0.24 | 6.4 | 61.6% | 9.5 | 33.8% |
| 25 | Jordy NelsonWR | GB | 152 | 2.67 | +0.10 | 5.8 | 63.8% | 13.0 | 34.6% |
| 26 | Steve SmithWR | BAL | 101 | 2.66 | +0.66 | 6.5 | 69.3% | 9.1 | 17.5% |
| 27 | Pierre GarconWR | WAS | 114 | 2.66 | +0.22 | 5.1 | 69.3% | 10.9 | 21.7% |
| 28 | Emmanuel SandersWR | DEN | 137 | 2.63 | -0.42 | 5.8 | 57.7% | 13.3 | 33.7% |
| 29 | Amari CooperWR | LV | 132 | 2.62 | +0.14 | 4.6 | 62.9% | 10.1 | 27.0% |
| 30 | T.Y. HiltonWR | IND | 155 | 2.60 | -0.88 | 5.7 | 58.7% | 13.3 | 39.3% |
| 31 | Marqise LeeWR | JAX | 105 | 2.56 | +0.12 | 6.3 | 60.0% | 11.9 | 22.8% |
| 32 | Tyrell WilliamsWR | LAC | 119 | 2.49 | -0.73 | 5.7 | 58.0% | 12.2 | 28.3% |
| 33 | A.J. GreenWR | CIN | 100 | 2.46 | -0.84 | 4.8 | 66.0% | 13.4 | 27.8% |
| 34 | Michael ThomasWR | NO | 121 | 2.44 | +0.35 | 4.8 | 76.0% | 8.4 | 20.0% |
| 35 | Quincy EnunwaWR | NYJ | 105 | 2.43 | +0.41 | 6.5 | 55.2% | 9.7 | 19.3% |
| 36 | Larry FitzgeraldWR | ARI | 150 | 2.36 | -0.20 | 6.5 | 71.3% | 8.0 | 18.1% |
| 37 | Kenny BrittWR | LAR | 111 | 2.32 | -0.03 | 4.9 | 61.3% | 12.7 | 33.0% |
| 38 | Michael CrabtreeWR | LV | 145 | 2.26 | -0.07 | 6.0 | 61.4% | 11.6 | 33.8% |
| 39 | DeAndre HopkinsWR | HOU | 151 | 2.26 | +0.27 | 4.3 | 51.7% | 12.7 | 35.2% |
| 40 | Julio JonesWR | ATL | 129 | 2.24 | -0.34 | 5.0 | 64.3% | 14.5 | 38.8% |
| 41 | Brandon MarshallWR | NYJ | 128 | 2.22 | -1.77 | 4.4 | 46.1% | 13.6 | 33.2% |
| 42 | Rishard MatthewsWR | TEN | 108 | 2.17 | -0.10 | 7.1 | 60.2% | 13.5 | 29.9% |
| 43 | Mike EvansWR | TB | 173 | 2.16 | -0.54 | 5.8 | 55.5% | 15.5 | 44.0% |
| 44 | Demaryius ThomasWR | DEN | 144 | 2.05 | -0.09 | 4.7 | 62.5% | 11.1 | 29.6% |
| 45 | Marvin JonesWR | DET | 103 | 2.05 | +0.46 | 3.8 | 53.4% | 14.7 | 32.0% |
| 46 | Allen RobinsonWR | JAX | 151 | 1.95 | -1.13 | 4.6 | 48.3% | 14.1 | 39.0% |
| 47 | Kelvin BenjaminWR | CAR | 118 | 1.80 | -0.30 | 5.7 | 53.4% | 12.7 | 24.7% |
Source: NFL Next Gen Stats via nflverse. Regular season only. Coverage starts 2016. Color tone reflects percentile rank within the qualified player pool: top 10%, top 25%, middle 50%, 25-50, bottom 25%.
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