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: 2023
42 qualifying players (100+ targets) · sorted by Sep
| # | Player | Tm | TAR | Sep↓ | YAC+ | Cush | Catch % | Air | TAY % |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Rashee RiceWR | KC | 102 | 4.15 | +1.86 | 6.4 | 77.5% | 5.0 | 13.0% |
| 2 | Elijah MooreWR | CLE | 104 | 3.69 | -0.20 | 7.1 | 56.7% | 11.0 | 22.4% |
| 3 | Zay FlowersWR | BAL | 108 | 3.68 | +0.98 | 7.7 | 71.3% | 8.7 | 22.8% |
| 4 | Travis KelceTE | KC | 121 | 3.66 | +0.20 | 6.7 | 76.9% | 6.8 | 20.9% |
| 5 | David NjokuTE | CLE | 123 | 3.48 | +2.22 | 5.1 | 65.9% | 4.9 | 11.8% |
| 6 | Trey McBrideTE | ARI | 106 | 3.46 | +0.95 | 5.1 | 76.4% | 5.9 | 16.0% |
| 7 | Jaylen WaddleWR | MIA | 104 | 3.42 | +1.13 | 6.7 | 69.2% | 10.0 | 24.4% |
| 8 | Sam LaPortaTE | DET | 120 | 3.39 | +0.82 | 5.8 | 71.7% | 7.1 | 21.1% |
| 9 | Evan EngramTE | JAX | 143 | 3.39 | +0.49 | 6.2 | 79.7% | 4.7 | 13.8% |
| 10 | Jake FergusonTE | DAL | 102 | 3.34 | +1.40 | 5.5 | 69.6% | 5.7 | 12.0% |
| 11 | Tyreek HillWR | MIA | 171 | 3.26 | +0.77 | 5.8 | 69.6% | 10.8 | 43.4% |
| 12 | Amon-Ra St. BrownWR | DET | 164 | 3.21 | +1.05 | 6.7 | 72.6% | 7.7 | 31.3% |
| 13 | Ja'Marr ChaseWR | CIN | 145 | 3.20 | +1.22 | 5.9 | 69.0% | 8.6 | 33.2% |
| 14 | T.J. HockensonTE | MIN | 127 | 3.08 | +0.10 | 6.0 | 74.8% | 7.2 | 19.3% |
| 15 | Keenan AllenWR | LAC | 150 | 3.07 | +0.12 | 6.8 | 72.0% | 9.5 | 30.1% |
| 16 | Nico CollinsWR | HOU | 109 | 3.02 | +2.47 | 5.8 | 73.4% | 11.2 | 24.1% |
| 17 | Chris OlaveWR | NO | 138 | 2.96 | -0.26 | 6.3 | 63.0% | 13.3 | 37.1% |
| 18 | Michael PittmanWR | IND | 156 | 2.94 | +0.29 | 6.8 | 69.9% | 7.9 | 30.1% |
| 19 | Chris GodwinWR | TB | 130 | 2.92 | +0.65 | 6.9 | 63.8% | 9.3 | 25.6% |
| 20 | Brandon AiyukWR | SF | 105 | 2.90 | +1.86 | 5.7 | 71.4% | 14.1 | 37.6% |
| 21 | Puka NacuaWR | LAR | 160 | 2.89 | +1.94 | 6.0 | 65.6% | 9.0 | 33.5% |
| 22 | Adam ThielenWR | CAR | 137 | 2.89 | -1.07 | 6.3 | 75.2% | 7.6 | 26.3% |
| 23 | DeVonta SmithWR | PHI | 112 | 2.82 | +0.20 | 6.7 | 72.3% | 12.5 | 30.4% |
| 24 | Tyler LockettWR | SEA | 122 | 2.82 | -0.24 | 6.8 | 64.8% | 11.5 | 32.9% |
| 25 | Stefon DiggsWR | BUF | 160 | 2.81 | +0.30 | 6.0 | 66.9% | 10.1 | 34.5% |
| 26 | Jordan AddisonWR | MIN | 108 | 2.76 | +1.44 | 6.4 | 64.8% | 12.4 | 28.1% |
| 27 | D.J. MooreWR | CHI | 136 | 2.74 | +1.58 | 6.3 | 70.6% | 11.5 | 41.5% |
| 28 | Jakobi MeyersWR | LV | 106 | 2.73 | -0.13 | 7.3 | 67.0% | 9.6 | 24.8% |
| 29 | CeeDee LambWR | DAL | 181 | 2.71 | +0.75 | 5.5 | 74.6% | 9.7 | 36.5% |
| 30 | Justin JeffersonWR | MIN | 100 | 2.71 | +0.59 | 6.6 | 68.0% | 12.5 | 26.3% |
| 31 | Terry McLaurinWR | WAS | 132 | 2.64 | +0.62 | 5.8 | 59.8% | 11.4 | 33.9% |
| 32 | Davante AdamsWR | LV | 175 | 2.55 | +0.34 | 5.3 | 58.9% | 10.4 | 44.5% |
| 33 | Marquise BrownWR | ARI | 101 | 2.51 | -0.42 | 6.1 | 50.5% | 11.9 | 30.5% |
| 34 | Garrett WilsonWR | NYJ | 168 | 2.46 | +0.47 | 5.6 | 56.5% | 10.2 | 44.8% |
| 35 | DK MetcalfWR | SEA | 119 | 2.45 | +1.95 | 5.8 | 55.5% | 13.8 | 38.3% |
| 36 | A.J. BrownWR | PHI | 158 | 2.44 | +1.77 | 6.6 | 67.1% | 12.2 | 41.8% |
| 37 | Mike EvansWR | TB | 136 | 2.37 | +0.88 | 6.6 | 58.1% | 14.4 | 41.3% |
| 38 | Calvin RidleyWR | JAX | 136 | 2.29 | -0.43 | 5.6 | 55.9% | 13.8 | 38.0% |
| 39 | DeAndre HopkinsWR | TEN | 137 | 2.27 | -0.20 | 5.8 | 54.7% | 14.2 | 43.8% |
| 40 | George PickensWR | PIT | 106 | 2.27 | +2.94 | 5.1 | 59.4% | 13.2 | 38.4% |
| 41 | Drake LondonWR | ATL | 110 | 2.22 | +0.28 | 6.3 | 62.7% | 11.4 | 30.0% |
| 42 | Amari CooperWR | CLE | 128 | 2.17 | +1.62 | 5.4 | 56.3% | 14.0 | 35.1% |
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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