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: 2018
33 qualifying players (100+ targets) · sorted by Sep
| # | Player | Tm | TAR | Sep↓ | YAC+ | Cush | Catch % | Air | TAY % |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Adam HumphriesWR | TB | 105 | 3.56 | +0.63 | 6.5 | 72.4% | 6.1 | 9.7% |
| 2 | Dede WestbrookWR | JAX | 101 | 3.51 | +1.12 | 6.1 | 65.3% | 8.5 | 23.1% |
| 3 | Eric EbronTE | IND | 110 | 3.38 | +0.11 | 5.8 | 60.0% | 9.9 | 22.0% |
| 4 | George KittleTE | SF | 136 | 3.31 | +2.87 | 5.4 | 64.7% | 7.3 | 25.5% |
| 5 | Jarvis LandryWR | CLE | 149 | 3.27 | +0.25 | 5.7 | 54.4% | 10.8 | 30.5% |
| 6 | Julian EdelmanWR | NE | 108 | 3.25 | +0.32 | 6.2 | 68.5% | 7.7 | 19.2% |
| 7 | Zach ErtzTE | PHI | 156 | 3.24 | -0.48 | 6.1 | 74.4% | 7.3 | 25.8% |
| 8 | Tyreek HillWR | KC | 137 | 3.15 | +1.53 | 5.9 | 63.5% | 14.8 | 38.4% |
| 9 | Sterling ShepardWR | NYG | 107 | 3.14 | +0.60 | 5.9 | 61.7% | 10.4 | 26.0% |
| 10 | Corey DavisWR | TEN | 112 | 3.05 | +0.69 | 6.1 | 58.0% | 10.3 | 35.9% |
| 11 | JuJu Smith-SchusterWR | PIT | 166 | 3.00 | +1.31 | 5.3 | 66.9% | 8.7 | 27.6% |
| 12 | Robert WoodsWR | LAR | 130 | 2.98 | +0.52 | 6.4 | 66.2% | 11.3 | 29.9% |
| 13 | Golden TateWR | PHI | 113 | 2.98 | +1.86 | 6.3 | 65.5% | 6.3 | 17.7% |
| 14 | Odell BeckhamWR | NYG | 124 | 2.97 | +0.09 | 6.2 | 62.1% | 11.5 | 33.3% |
| 15 | Davante AdamsWR | GB | 169 | 2.97 | +0.47 | 4.8 | 65.7% | 11.3 | 34.0% |
| 16 | Jared CookTE | LV | 101 | 2.97 | +1.01 | 5.6 | 67.3% | 8.0 | 22.0% |
| 17 | Tyler BoydWR | CIN | 108 | 2.92 | +0.75 | 5.6 | 70.4% | 9.4 | 22.9% |
| 18 | Adam ThielenWR | MIN | 153 | 2.90 | +0.43 | 5.8 | 73.9% | 9.6 | 32.7% |
| 19 | Amari CooperWR | DAL | 107 | 2.90 | +1.96 | 6.0 | 70.1% | 9.9 | 28.9% |
| 20 | Travis KelceTE | KC | 150 | 2.89 | +1.18 | 5.6 | 68.7% | 8.9 | 25.3% |
| 21 | Michael CrabtreeWR | BAL | 100 | 2.83 | -0.57 | 5.3 | 54.0% | 10.8 | 23.4% |
| 22 | Zay JonesWR | BUF | 102 | 2.76 | +0.24 | 6.2 | 54.9% | 12.7 | 25.9% |
| 23 | Michael ThomasWR | NO | 147 | 2.75 | +0.84 | 4.6 | 85.0% | 7.7 | 30.3% |
| 24 | Stefon DiggsWR | MIN | 149 | 2.73 | +0.66 | 5.9 | 68.5% | 8.9 | 29.5% |
| 25 | Brandin CooksWR | LAR | 117 | 2.71 | -0.04 | 5.7 | 68.4% | 12.9 | 30.7% |
| 26 | Keenan AllenWR | LAC | 136 | 2.67 | -0.08 | 5.3 | 71.3% | 8.8 | 29.8% |
| 27 | Antonio BrownWR | PIT | 168 | 2.63 | +0.98 | 5.0 | 61.9% | 11.2 | 36.1% |
| 28 | DeAndre HopkinsWR | HOU | 163 | 2.52 | +0.04 | 4.9 | 70.6% | 11.9 | 44.0% |
| 29 | Julio JonesWR | ATL | 170 | 2.48 | +0.99 | 5.7 | 66.5% | 14.0 | 45.6% |
| 30 | T.Y. HiltonWR | IND | 120 | 2.31 | +0.82 | 5.9 | 63.3% | 11.3 | 27.6% |
| 31 | Kenny GolladayWR | DET | 119 | 2.26 | +1.38 | 4.9 | 58.8% | 12.6 | 37.5% |
| 32 | Larry FitzgeraldWR | ARI | 112 | 2.26 | +0.68 | 6.3 | 61.6% | 9.6 | 27.1% |
| 33 | Mike EvansWR | TB | 138 | 2.10 | +0.73 | 5.7 | 62.3% | 15.7 | 32.8% |
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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