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: 2025
36 qualifying players (100+ targets) · sorted by Sep
| # | Player | Tm | TAR | Sep↓ | YAC+ | Cush | Catch % | Air | TAY % |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Dalton SchultzTE | HOU | 106 | 3.77 | +0.10 | 5.4 | 77.4% | 6.3 | 14.6% |
| 2 | Juwan JohnsonTE | NO | 102 | 3.65 | +0.09 | 6.0 | 75.5% | 7.3 | 16.1% |
| 3 | Zay FlowersWR | BAL | 118 | 3.58 | +0.20 | 6.5 | 72.9% | 9.9 | 34.7% |
| 4 | Kyle PittsTE | ATL | 118 | 3.55 | -0.88 | 5.6 | 74.6% | 7.2 | 20.7% |
| 5 | Wan'Dale RobinsonWR | NYG | 140 | 3.37 | +0.34 | 6.7 | 65.7% | 8.7 | 27.6% |
| 6 | Tyler WarrenTE | IND | 112 | 3.31 | +0.62 | 5.9 | 67.9% | 5.5 | 14.4% |
| 7 | Jake FergusonTE | DAL | 102 | 3.31 | +0.18 | 5.9 | 80.4% | 4.9 | 9.8% |
| 8 | Ladd McConkeyWR | LAC | 106 | 3.26 | +1.01 | 5.8 | 62.3% | 10.0 | 23.9% |
| 9 | Justin JeffersonWR | MIN | 141 | 3.23 | +0.78 | 5.8 | 59.6% | 10.4 | 38.4% |
| 10 | Travis KelceTE | KC | 108 | 3.21 | +0.43 | 5.6 | 70.4% | 6.3 | 16.6% |
| 11 | Jameson WilliamsWR | DET | 102 | 3.18 | +1.84 | 6.1 | 63.7% | 12.4 | 33.8% |
| 12 | Ja'Marr ChaseWR | CIN | 185 | 3.17 | +1.31 | 5.7 | 67.6% | 8.4 | 34.1% |
| 13 | Trey McBrideTE | ARI | 169 | 3.06 | +0.71 | 5.5 | 74.6% | 6.9 | 25.8% |
| 14 | Michael PittmanWR | IND | 111 | 3.03 | +0.42 | 6.8 | 72.1% | 8.0 | 20.7% |
| 15 | Stefon DiggsWR | NE | 102 | 3.02 | +0.85 | 5.8 | 83.3% | 8.5 | 19.8% |
| 16 | Jaxon Smith-NjigbaWR | SEA | 163 | 3.02 | +0.79 | 6.3 | 73.0% | 11.3 | 48.6% |
| 17 | Troy FranklinWR | DEN | 104 | 3.01 | +0.30 | 6.7 | 62.5% | 12.7 | 30.1% |
| 18 | Amon-Ra St. BrownWR | DET | 172 | 2.95 | +0.34 | 6.1 | 68.0% | 8.3 | 38.4% |
| 19 | Chris OlaveWR | NO | 156 | 2.95 | -0.52 | 6.8 | 64.1% | 11.6 | 39.3% |
| 20 | Harold FanninTE | CLE | 107 | 2.94 | +1.22 | 5.7 | 67.3% | 5.9 | 18.1% |
| 21 | Puka NacuaWR | LAR | 166 | 2.88 | +1.34 | 6.0 | 77.7% | 8.9 | 27.9% |
| 22 | DeVonta SmithWR | PHI | 113 | 2.82 | -0.12 | 6.4 | 68.1% | 12.0 | 32.4% |
| 23 | CeeDee LambWR | DAL | 117 | 2.78 | +0.50 | 6.1 | 64.1% | 12.3 | 28.3% |
| 24 | Jaylen WaddleWR | MIA | 100 | 2.73 | +0.15 | 6.2 | 64.0% | 12.3 | 38.7% |
| 25 | Jakobi MeyersWR | JAX | 110 | 2.73 | +0.34 | 6.4 | 68.2% | 9.4 | 31.8% |
| 26 | Tetairoa McMillanWR | CAR | 122 | 2.69 | +0.10 | 5.7 | 57.4% | 12.4 | 44.5% |
| 27 | Drake LondonWR | ATL | 112 | 2.66 | +0.64 | 5.8 | 60.7% | 10.8 | 29.5% |
| 28 | Emeka EgbukaWR | TB | 127 | 2.58 | +0.68 | 6.2 | 49.6% | 12.2 | 35.5% |
| 29 | Keenan AllenWR | LAC | 122 | 2.56 | +0.31 | 6.2 | 66.4% | 8.5 | 23.4% |
| 30 | Jerry JeudyWR | CLE | 106 | 2.47 | -0.02 | 5.6 | 47.2% | 11.9 | 36.5% |
| 31 | Michael WilsonWR | ARI | 126 | 2.44 | +0.57 | 6.0 | 61.9% | 11.4 | 31.9% |
| 32 | Nico CollinsWR | HOU | 120 | 2.31 | +1.69 | 4.9 | 59.2% | 12.9 | 34.1% |
| 33 | George PickensWR | DAL | 137 | 2.31 | +2.16 | 5.2 | 67.9% | 11.7 | 31.7% |
| 34 | Courtland SuttonWR | DEN | 124 | 2.28 | +0.12 | 5.3 | 59.7% | 12.6 | 35.6% |
| 35 | A.J. BrownWR | PHI | 121 | 2.24 | +1.06 | 5.7 | 64.5% | 11.6 | 33.4% |
| 36 | Davante AdamsWR | LAR | 114 | 2.17 | -0.61 | 5.2 | 52.6% | 13.2 | 28.4% |
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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