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: 2020
40 qualifying players (100+ targets) · sorted by Sep
| # | Player | Tm | TAR | Sep↓ | YAC+ | Cush | Catch % | Air | TAY % |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Cole BeasleyWR | BUF | 107 | 3.51 | -0.25 | 6.2 | 76.6% | 7.9 | 16.6% |
| 2 | Tyreek HillWR | KC | 135 | 3.43 | +1.00 | 5.6 | 64.4% | 13.2 | 35.6% |
| 3 | Robert WoodsWR | LAR | 129 | 3.41 | -0.05 | 6.9 | 69.8% | 7.1 | 23.9% |
| 4 | Tyler LockettWR | SEA | 132 | 3.40 | -0.56 | 6.2 | 75.8% | 10.0 | 28.6% |
| 5 | T.J. HockensonTE | DET | 101 | 3.33 | -0.26 | 5.7 | 66.3% | 7.2 | 14.6% |
| 6 | Marquise BrownWR | BAL | 100 | 3.27 | +0.97 | 7.5 | 58.0% | 13.7 | 39.3% |
| 7 | Cooper KuppWR | LAR | 124 | 3.24 | +1.38 | 6.3 | 74.2% | 6.3 | 20.6% |
| 8 | Jarvis LandryWR | CLE | 101 | 3.21 | +0.70 | 6.3 | 71.3% | 8.8 | 21.1% |
| 9 | Diontae JohnsonWR | PIT | 144 | 3.17 | +0.29 | 5.4 | 61.1% | 8.1 | 24.4% |
| 10 | Davante AdamsWR | GB | 149 | 3.17 | +0.15 | 5.0 | 77.2% | 9.1 | 33.5% |
| 11 | DeAndre HopkinsWR | ARI | 160 | 3.14 | +1.06 | 6.3 | 71.9% | 9.0 | 33.2% |
| 12 | JuJu Smith-SchusterWR | PIT | 128 | 3.06 | +0.24 | 6.1 | 75.8% | 5.8 | 15.7% |
| 13 | Travis KelceTE | KC | 145 | 3.03 | +0.98 | 5.4 | 72.4% | 8.7 | 25.3% |
| 14 | CeeDee LambWR | DAL | 111 | 3.02 | -0.07 | 5.9 | 66.7% | 9.4 | 22.3% |
| 15 | Brandin CooksWR | HOU | 119 | 2.98 | +0.63 | 6.7 | 68.1% | 12.0 | 30.4% |
| 16 | Darren WallerTE | LV | 145 | 2.95 | +0.81 | 5.8 | 73.8% | 7.9 | 26.3% |
| 17 | Stefon DiggsWR | BUF | 166 | 2.95 | +0.14 | 5.5 | 76.5% | 10.2 | 33.5% |
| 18 | Evan EngramTE | NYG | 109 | 2.95 | +0.91 | 6.2 | 57.8% | 7.1 | 19.7% |
| 19 | Keenan AllenWR | LAC | 147 | 2.94 | +0.01 | 5.7 | 68.0% | 7.2 | 22.6% |
| 20 | Calvin RidleyWR | ATL | 143 | 2.93 | +0.03 | 6.1 | 62.9% | 14.9 | 38.9% |
| 21 | Logan ThomasTE | WAS | 110 | 2.90 | +0.70 | 5.8 | 65.5% | 7.3 | 22.2% |
| 22 | Robby AndersonWR | CAR | 136 | 2.88 | +0.66 | 6.4 | 69.9% | 9.6 | 32.6% |
| 23 | Terry McLaurinWR | WAS | 134 | 2.83 | +1.69 | 5.2 | 64.9% | 9.6 | 35.6% |
| 24 | Russell GageWR | ATL | 109 | 2.82 | -0.01 | 5.5 | 66.1% | 8.8 | 17.5% |
| 25 | Mike EvansWR | TB | 109 | 2.81 | +0.18 | 5.2 | 64.2% | 12.8 | 24.8% |
| 26 | Tyler BoydWR | CIN | 110 | 2.74 | +1.17 | 5.9 | 71.8% | 8.6 | 19.9% |
| 27 | Michael GallupWR | DAL | 105 | 2.72 | +1.25 | 5.6 | 56.2% | 12.1 | 27.3% |
| 28 | Jerry JeudyWR | DEN | 113 | 2.70 | +1.37 | 5.1 | 46.0% | 13.9 | 31.1% |
| 29 | Adam ThielenWR | MIN | 108 | 2.67 | +0.27 | 6.2 | 68.5% | 12.1 | 32.5% |
| 30 | Justin JeffersonWR | MIN | 125 | 2.63 | +1.94 | 5.8 | 70.4% | 11.5 | 35.6% |
| 31 | DK MetcalfWR | SEA | 129 | 2.62 | +1.54 | 5.4 | 64.3% | 13.6 | 38.0% |
| 32 | Marvin JonesWR | DET | 115 | 2.53 | +0.26 | 6.7 | 66.1% | 12.9 | 29.7% |
| 33 | Amari CooperWR | DAL | 130 | 2.53 | +0.92 | 6.6 | 70.8% | 9.1 | 25.4% |
| 34 | Chase ClaypoolWR | PIT | 109 | 2.51 | +1.77 | 5.7 | 56.9% | 13.3 | 30.6% |
| 35 | D.J. MooreWR | CAR | 118 | 2.51 | +1.84 | 6.0 | 55.9% | 13.4 | 39.6% |
| 36 | Tee HigginsWR | CIN | 108 | 2.48 | +1.38 | 6.4 | 62.0% | 12.0 | 27.3% |
| 37 | A.J. BrownWR | TEN | 106 | 2.40 | +2.51 | 5.4 | 66.0% | 11.3 | 30.6% |
| 38 | Allen RobinsonWR | CHI | 151 | 2.31 | +0.37 | 5.6 | 67.5% | 9.5 | 30.5% |
| 39 | DeVante ParkerWR | MIA | 103 | 1.74 | +0.71 | 4.8 | 61.2% | 10.3 | 25.0% |
| 40 | A.J. GreenWR | CIN | 104 | 1.72 | +0.18 | 5.3 | 45.2% | 13.9 | 30.3% |
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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