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: 2024
39 qualifying players (100+ targets) · sorted by Sep
| # | Player | Tm | TAR | Sep↓ | YAC+ | Cush | Catch % | Air | TAY % |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Khalil ShakirWR | BUF | 100 | 4.25 | +1.42 | 6.7 | 76.0% | 5.4 | 13.3% |
| 2 | Zay FlowersWR | BAL | 116 | 3.92 | +1.64 | 7.3 | 63.8% | 10.6 | 29.7% |
| 3 | Brock BowersTE | LV | 153 | 3.52 | +0.98 | 6.5 | 73.2% | 6.0 | 22.4% |
| 4 | Trey McBrideTE | ARI | 147 | 3.51 | +0.64 | 4.9 | 75.5% | 6.4 | 25.3% |
| 5 | Jonnu SmithTE | MIA | 111 | 3.50 | +0.85 | 6.3 | 79.3% | 4.6 | 14.6% |
| 6 | Travis KelceTE | KC | 133 | 3.47 | -0.49 | 6.1 | 72.9% | 6.6 | 24.5% |
| 7 | D.J. MooreWR | CHI | 140 | 3.44 | +0.72 | 5.8 | 70.0% | 7.4 | 25.0% |
| 8 | Puka NacuaWR | LAR | 106 | 3.32 | +1.49 | 6.5 | 74.5% | 7.7 | 20.0% |
| 9 | Jaxon Smith-NjigbaWR | SEA | 137 | 3.30 | +0.57 | 6.2 | 73.0% | 8.8 | 29.6% |
| 10 | Josh DownsWR | IND | 107 | 3.29 | +0.39 | 6.0 | 67.3% | 6.4 | 13.4% |
| 11 | Garrett WilsonWR | NYJ | 154 | 3.27 | +0.28 | 5.3 | 65.6% | 8.9 | 35.0% |
| 12 | Cooper KuppWR | LAR | 100 | 3.26 | +0.24 | 7.1 | 67.0% | 7.8 | 19.2% |
| 13 | Wan'Dale RobinsonWR | NYG | 140 | 3.25 | +0.34 | 6.6 | 66.4% | 4.9 | 17.6% |
| 14 | Davante AdamsWR | NYJ | 141 | 3.25 | +1.02 | 5.5 | 60.3% | 8.6 | 31.0% |
| 15 | Tyreek HillWR | MIA | 123 | 3.16 | -0.26 | 5.9 | 65.9% | 11.6 | 40.6% |
| 16 | Ladd McConkeyWR | LAC | 112 | 3.10 | +1.01 | 5.9 | 73.2% | 9.9 | 26.1% |
| 17 | Elijah MooreWR | CLE | 102 | 3.09 | -0.28 | 6.1 | 59.8% | 9.1 | 18.8% |
| 18 | Amon-Ra St. BrownWR | DET | 141 | 3.09 | +0.50 | 6.5 | 81.6% | 8.0 | 31.9% |
| 19 | Justin JeffersonWR | MIN | 154 | 3.08 | +0.54 | 5.8 | 66.9% | 11.3 | 37.9% |
| 20 | Brian ThomasWR | JAX | 133 | 3.04 | +1.28 | 6.2 | 65.4% | 11.4 | 35.0% |
| 21 | Ja'Marr ChaseWR | CIN | 175 | 3.03 | +2.33 | 5.4 | 72.6% | 8.9 | 33.2% |
| 22 | Keenan AllenWR | CHI | 121 | 3.00 | -0.10 | 6.5 | 57.9% | 9.7 | 28.3% |
| 23 | Darnell MooneyWR | ATL | 106 | 2.98 | -0.26 | 6.5 | 60.4% | 12.7 | 30.0% |
| 24 | Rome OdunzeWR | CHI | 101 | 2.96 | +0.50 | 5.7 | 53.5% | 13.7 | 33.2% |
| 25 | CeeDee LambWR | DAL | 152 | 2.89 | +2.21 | 5.8 | 66.4% | 8.0 | 26.1% |
| 26 | Michael PittmanWR | IND | 111 | 2.84 | +0.79 | 6.6 | 62.2% | 10.6 | 23.0% |
| 27 | Malik NabersWR | NYG | 170 | 2.81 | +0.75 | 6.1 | 64.1% | 9.5 | 40.9% |
| 28 | Jerry JeudyWR | CLE | 145 | 2.77 | +0.01 | 6.0 | 62.1% | 11.2 | 32.9% |
| 29 | Calvin RidleyWR | TEN | 120 | 2.74 | +0.30 | 6.0 | 53.3% | 15.3 | 44.6% |
| 30 | Terry McLaurinWR | WAS | 117 | 2.73 | +0.90 | 6.5 | 70.1% | 13.7 | 40.2% |
| 31 | Jakobi MeyersWR | LV | 129 | 2.73 | +0.17 | 6.4 | 67.4% | 9.8 | 30.9% |
| 32 | DK MetcalfWR | SEA | 108 | 2.56 | +0.38 | 5.7 | 61.1% | 13.7 | 36.3% |
| 33 | Jauan JenningsWR | SF | 113 | 2.49 | +0.50 | 5.3 | 68.1% | 10.4 | 26.8% |
| 34 | Mike EvansWR | TB | 110 | 2.49 | +0.77 | 6.6 | 67.3% | 11.9 | 34.1% |
| 35 | Courtland SuttonWR | DEN | 135 | 2.47 | -0.08 | 6.0 | 60.0% | 13.2 | 43.9% |
| 36 | Drake LondonWR | ATL | 158 | 2.42 | +0.75 | 6.7 | 63.3% | 10.8 | 38.2% |
| 37 | Tee HigginsWR | CIN | 109 | 2.37 | +1.18 | 6.2 | 67.0% | 10.5 | 24.6% |
| 38 | George PickensWR | PIT | 103 | 2.32 | +1.07 | 5.8 | 57.3% | 13.5 | 39.4% |
| 39 | Marvin HarrisonWR | ARI | 116 | 2.05 | +0.22 | 4.9 | 53.4% | 13.6 | 42.7% |
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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