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: 2022
37 qualifying players (100+ targets) · sorted by Sep
| # | Player | Tm | TAR | Sep↓ | YAC+ | Cush | Catch % | Air | TAY % |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Jerry JeudyWR | DEN | 100 | 3.69 | +1.11 | 6.5 | 67.0% | 11.6 | 24.5% |
| 2 | Tyler LockettWR | SEA | 117 | 3.54 | -0.86 | 7.5 | 71.8% | 10.9 | 29.0% |
| 3 | Zay JonesWR | JAX | 121 | 3.54 | -0.00 | 6.6 | 67.8% | 8.5 | 24.3% |
| 4 | Tyler HigbeeTE | LAR | 108 | 3.51 | +0.21 | 5.7 | 66.7% | 3.1 | 9.3% |
| 5 | Josh PalmerWR | LAC | 107 | 3.46 | -0.02 | 6.3 | 67.3% | 8.7 | 20.6% |
| 6 | Marquise BrownWR | ARI | 107 | 3.34 | -0.05 | 6.8 | 62.6% | 10.9 | 26.9% |
| 7 | JuJu Smith-SchusterWR | KC | 101 | 3.33 | +1.78 | 5.7 | 77.2% | 7.4 | 16.3% |
| 8 | Tyreek HillWR | MIA | 170 | 3.31 | +0.25 | 6.4 | 70.0% | 12.2 | 40.2% |
| 9 | Christian KirkWR | JAX | 133 | 3.23 | -0.14 | 6.4 | 63.2% | 9.5 | 29.7% |
| 10 | Amon-Ra St. BrownWR | DET | 146 | 3.10 | +0.62 | 6.5 | 72.6% | 6.3 | 22.8% |
| 11 | Justin JeffersonWR | MIN | 184 | 3.09 | +0.94 | 5.4 | 69.6% | 10.3 | 39.0% |
| 12 | CeeDee LambWR | DAL | 156 | 3.07 | +0.79 | 6.6 | 68.6% | 10.3 | 35.4% |
| 13 | Mark AndrewsTE | BAL | 113 | 3.07 | +0.19 | 6.0 | 64.6% | 10.0 | 28.5% |
| 14 | Chris GodwinWR | TB | 142 | 2.98 | +0.87 | 6.7 | 73.2% | 5.8 | 16.1% |
| 15 | Jaylen WaddleWR | MIA | 117 | 2.97 | +2.82 | 5.8 | 64.1% | 12.0 | 27.2% |
| 16 | T.J. HockensonTE | MIN | 129 | 2.96 | +1.49 | 6.3 | 66.7% | 7.7 | 24.5% |
| 17 | Davante AdamsWR | LV | 180 | 2.95 | +0.57 | 5.5 | 55.6% | 12.1 | 41.8% |
| 18 | DeVonta SmithWR | PHI | 136 | 2.94 | +0.51 | 6.5 | 69.9% | 9.9 | 31.2% |
| 19 | Travis KelceTE | KC | 152 | 2.90 | +1.38 | 6.3 | 72.4% | 7.3 | 24.2% |
| 20 | Brandon AiyukWR | SF | 114 | 2.89 | +0.62 | 6.2 | 68.4% | 9.9 | 32.6% |
| 21 | Stefon DiggsWR | BUF | 154 | 2.83 | +0.76 | 5.4 | 70.1% | 11.6 | 34.6% |
| 22 | Diontae JohnsonWR | PIT | 147 | 2.82 | -0.14 | 5.3 | 58.5% | 10.6 | 33.6% |
| 23 | D.J. MooreWR | CAR | 118 | 2.80 | +0.08 | 6.7 | 53.4% | 13.2 | 48.7% |
| 24 | Chris OlaveWR | NO | 119 | 2.76 | -0.16 | 7.2 | 60.5% | 14.2 | 38.6% |
| 25 | Michael PittmanWR | IND | 141 | 2.74 | -0.02 | 6.5 | 70.2% | 7.3 | 26.5% |
| 26 | Adam ThielenWR | MIN | 107 | 2.70 | -0.86 | 6.1 | 65.4% | 10.1 | 22.3% |
| 27 | Allen LazardWR | GB | 100 | 2.66 | +0.32 | 5.2 | 60.0% | 12.3 | 28.5% |
| 28 | Courtland SuttonWR | DEN | 109 | 2.66 | -0.49 | 5.8 | 58.7% | 12.6 | 29.2% |
| 29 | Garrett WilsonWR | NYJ | 147 | 2.63 | +1.04 | 5.8 | 56.5% | 10.7 | 31.8% |
| 30 | A.J. BrownWR | PHI | 145 | 2.60 | +1.99 | 5.6 | 60.7% | 12.2 | 41.3% |
| 31 | Ja'Marr ChaseWR | CIN | 134 | 2.60 | +1.70 | 5.5 | 64.9% | 9.5 | 30.0% |
| 32 | Mike EvansWR | TB | 127 | 2.59 | +0.44 | 5.7 | 60.6% | 13.4 | 33.6% |
| 33 | Drake LondonWR | ATL | 117 | 2.55 | +0.04 | 7.0 | 61.5% | 10.8 | 32.7% |
| 34 | Tee HigginsWR | CIN | 109 | 2.54 | +0.77 | 5.8 | 67.9% | 11.3 | 28.9% |
| 35 | Terry McLaurinWR | WAS | 120 | 2.47 | +1.05 | 6.2 | 64.2% | 13.0 | 35.0% |
| 36 | Amari CooperWR | CLE | 132 | 2.47 | +0.66 | 5.7 | 59.1% | 12.9 | 38.7% |
| 37 | DK MetcalfWR | SEA | 141 | 2.27 | +0.16 | 6.3 | 63.8% | 11.8 | 37.6% |
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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