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
132 qualifying players (25+ targets) · sorted by Sep
| # | Player | Tm | TAR | Sep↓ | YAC+ | Cush | Catch % | Air | TAY % |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Deebo SamuelWR | SF | 44 | 4.60 | +4.44 | 6.9 | 75.0% | 2.1 | 2.5% |
| 2 | Robert TonyanTE | GB | 59 | 4.24 | -1.39 | 6.2 | 88.1% | 7.9 | 11.5% |
| 3 | Demarcus RobinsonWR | KC | 59 | 4.22 | +0.26 | 6.6 | 76.3% | 9.6 | 11.3% |
| 4 | David MooreWR | SEA | 47 | 4.09 | +0.23 | 6.7 | 74.5% | 9.3 | 9.4% |
| 5 | Dawson KnoxTE | BUF | 44 | 3.97 | +1.82 | 5.0 | 54.5% | 8.3 | 7.2% |
| 6 | Dan ArnoldTE | ARI | 45 | 3.90 | +0.42 | 6.2 | 68.9% | 12.6 | 13.1% |
| 7 | George KittleTE | SF | 63 | 3.86 | +2.27 | 5.7 | 76.2% | 6.9 | 11.6% |
| 8 | Drew SampleTE | CIN | 53 | 3.86 | +0.36 | 5.9 | 75.5% | 4.5 | 5.0% |
| 9 | Allen LazardWR | GB | 46 | 3.69 | -0.36 | 6.2 | 71.7% | 10.2 | 11.6% |
| 10 | Jordan AkinsTE | HOU | 49 | 3.67 | +1.23 | 5.3 | 75.5% | 7.8 | 8.1% |
| 11 | Christopher HerndonTE | NYJ | 45 | 3.64 | -0.05 | 6.1 | 68.9% | 6.8 | 7.5% |
| 12 | Sammy WatkinsWR | KC | 55 | 3.62 | -0.35 | 5.5 | 67.3% | 8.1 | 8.9% |
| 13 | Gerald EverettTE | LAR | 62 | 3.60 | +1.04 | 5.7 | 66.1% | 6.3 | 10.3% |
| 14 | Cole KmetTE | CHI | 44 | 3.56 | +0.31 | 6.4 | 63.6% | 6.2 | 5.8% |
| 15 | Cam SimsWR | WAS | 48 | 3.52 | +1.63 | 7.0 | 66.7% | 10.9 | 14.6% |
| 16 | Greg WardWR | PHI | 79 | 3.52 | -0.55 | 5.8 | 67.1% | 6.1 | 9.2% |
| 17 | Cole BeasleyWR | BUF | 107 | 3.51 | -0.25 | 6.2 | 76.6% | 7.9 | 16.6% |
| 18 | Tre'Quan SmithWR | NO | 50 | 3.48 | +0.96 | 6.7 | 68.0% | 9.5 | 14.6% |
| 19 | Hunter RenfrowWR | LV | 77 | 3.48 | +0.78 | 6.6 | 72.7% | 6.8 | 12.1% |
| 20 | Noah FantTE | DEN | 93 | 3.47 | +1.26 | 6.2 | 66.7% | 6.9 | 12.8% |
| 21 | Curtis SamuelWR | CAR | 97 | 3.47 | -0.19 | 6.8 | 79.4% | 7.1 | 17.1% |
| 22 | Christian KirkWR | ARI | 79 | 3.45 | -0.39 | 6.2 | 60.8% | 12.0 | 21.9% |
| 23 | Scott MillerWR | TB | 53 | 3.44 | -0.34 | 6.2 | 62.3% | 15.3 | 14.5% |
| 24 | Danny AmendolaWR | DET | 69 | 3.43 | +1.16 | 6.7 | 66.7% | 8.3 | 11.5% |
| 25 | Tyreek HillWR | KC | 135 | 3.43 | +1.00 | 5.6 | 64.4% | 13.2 | 35.6% |
| 26 | Braxton BerriosWR | NYJ | 55 | 3.42 | +0.56 | 7.1 | 67.3% | 7.7 | 10.4% |
| 27 | Hayden HurstTE | ATL | 88 | 3.42 | -0.41 | 6.6 | 63.6% | 6.7 | 10.8% |
| 28 | Jakobi MeyersWR | NE | 81 | 3.41 | -0.06 | 6.3 | 72.8% | 10.3 | 28.3% |
| 29 | Robert WoodsWR | LAR | 129 | 3.41 | -0.05 | 6.9 | 69.8% | 7.1 | 23.9% |
| 30 | Mecole HardmanWR | KC | 62 | 3.41 | +0.80 | 6.3 | 66.1% | 10.6 | 13.0% |
| 31 | Tyler LockettWR | SEA | 132 | 3.40 | -0.56 | 6.2 | 75.8% | 10.0 | 28.6% |
| 32 | Henry RuggsWR | LV | 43 | 3.35 | +0.17 | 7.0 | 60.5% | 16.9 | 16.8% |
| 33 | T.J. HockensonTE | DET | 101 | 3.33 | -0.26 | 5.7 | 66.3% | 7.2 | 14.6% |
| 34 | Larry FitzgeraldWR | ARI | 72 | 3.31 | -0.09 | 6.1 | 75.0% | 5.9 | 9.9% |
| 35 | Laviska ShenaultWR | JAX | 79 | 3.31 | +1.09 | 7.1 | 73.4% | 6.4 | 10.5% |
| 36 | Jalen ReagorWR | PHI | 54 | 3.28 | +0.08 | 6.5 | 57.4% | 13.9 | 14.4% |
| 37 | Jonnu SmithTE | TEN | 65 | 3.27 | +1.41 | 5.7 | 63.1% | 5.7 | 9.4% |
| 38 | Marquise BrownWR | BAL | 100 | 3.27 | +0.97 | 7.5 | 58.0% | 13.7 | 39.3% |
| 39 | John BrownWR | BUF | 52 | 3.26 | +1.34 | 4.7 | 63.5% | 12.8 | 13.2% |
| 40 | Keelan ColeWR | JAX | 88 | 3.26 | +0.36 | 6.6 | 62.5% | 11.4 | 20.8% |
| 41 | Trey BurtonTE | IND | 47 | 3.25 | -0.15 | 6.2 | 59.6% | 7.5 | 8.9% |
| 42 | Cooper KuppWR | LAR | 124 | 3.24 | +1.38 | 6.3 | 74.2% | 6.3 | 20.6% |
| 43 | Jamison CrowderWR | NYJ | 89 | 3.23 | +1.29 | 6.1 | 66.3% | 7.6 | 16.5% |
| 44 | Willie SneadWR | BAL | 48 | 3.23 | +1.54 | 6.2 | 68.8% | 8.6 | 11.8% |
| 45 | Darnell MooneyWR | CHI | 98 | 3.22 | +0.51 | 7.6 | 62.2% | 11.7 | 24.4% |
| 46 | Antonio BrownWR | TB | 62 | 3.21 | +0.47 | 6.3 | 72.6% | 8.8 | 9.7% |
| 47 | Jarvis LandryWR | CLE | 101 | 3.21 | +0.70 | 6.3 | 71.3% | 8.8 | 21.1% |
| 48 | K.J. HamlerWR | DEN | 56 | 3.19 | +0.86 | 6.1 | 53.6% | 11.0 | 12.2% |
| 49 | Michael PittmanWR | IND | 61 | 3.17 | +1.25 | 6.3 | 65.6% | 8.5 | 13.0% |
| 50 | Gabriel DavisWR | BUF | 62 | 3.17 | +0.23 | 6.3 | 56.5% | 15.9 | 19.5% |
| 51 | Diontae JohnsonWR | PIT | 144 | 3.17 | +0.29 | 5.4 | 61.1% | 8.1 | 24.4% |
| 52 | Davante AdamsWR | GB | 149 | 3.17 | +0.15 | 5.0 | 77.2% | 9.1 | 33.5% |
| 53 | Jakeem GrantWR | MIA | 54 | 3.15 | +1.23 | 6.6 | 66.7% | 10.1 | 12.9% |
| 54 | DeAndre HopkinsWR | ARI | 160 | 3.14 | +1.06 | 6.3 | 71.9% | 9.0 | 33.2% |
| 55 | Emmanuel SandersWR | NO | 82 | 3.13 | -0.47 | 6.6 | 74.4% | 9.4 | 23.5% |
| 56 | Marquez Valdes-ScantlingWR | GB | 63 | 3.12 | +1.17 | 5.5 | 52.4% | 18.0 | 28.1% |
| 57 | Jalen GuytonWR | LAC | 55 | 3.07 | +1.80 | 6.2 | 50.9% | 16.4 | 19.2% |
| 58 | Tyler HigbeeTE | LAR | 60 | 3.07 | +1.58 | 5.6 | 73.3% | 7.6 | 12.0% |
| 59 | Dalton SchultzTE | DAL | 89 | 3.07 | +0.95 | 6.6 | 70.8% | 6.7 | 12.8% |
| 60 | JuJu Smith-SchusterWR | PIT | 128 | 3.06 | +0.24 | 6.1 | 75.8% | 5.8 | 15.7% |
| 61 | Austin HooperTE | CLE | 70 | 3.05 | -1.50 | 5.3 | 65.7% | 7.1 | 11.8% |
| 62 | Jimmy GrahamTE | CHI | 76 | 3.04 | +0.16 | 5.8 | 65.8% | 7.1 | 11.5% |
| 63 | Travis KelceTE | KC | 145 | 3.03 | +0.98 | 5.4 | 72.4% | 8.7 | 25.3% |
| 64 | Sterling ShepardWR | NYG | 90 | 3.03 | -0.31 | 6.5 | 73.3% | 8.2 | 18.7% |
| 65 | CeeDee LambWR | DAL | 111 | 3.02 | -0.07 | 5.9 | 66.7% | 9.4 | 22.3% |
| 66 | Eric EbronTE | PIT | 91 | 3.00 | -0.03 | 6.5 | 61.5% | 7.6 | 14.6% |
| 67 | Irv SmithTE | MIN | 43 | 2.99 | +0.37 | 4.7 | 69.8% | 8.3 | 8.8% |
| 68 | Brandin CooksWR | HOU | 119 | 2.98 | +0.63 | 6.7 | 68.1% | 12.0 | 30.4% |
| 69 | Damiere ByrdWR | NE | 77 | 2.98 | -0.79 | 5.8 | 61.0% | 11.9 | 31.0% |
| 70 | Will FullerWR | HOU | 75 | 2.98 | +0.93 | 5.1 | 70.7% | 12.5 | 19.9% |
| 71 | Zach ErtzTE | PHI | 72 | 2.97 | -0.29 | 5.9 | 50.0% | 7.3 | 10.1% |
| 72 | Anthony MillerWR | CHI | 76 | 2.96 | -0.65 | 5.5 | 64.5% | 9.6 | 15.6% |
| 73 | Darren WallerTE | LV | 145 | 2.95 | +0.81 | 5.8 | 73.8% | 7.9 | 26.3% |
| 74 | Chris GodwinWR | TB | 84 | 2.95 | +1.07 | 6.4 | 77.4% | 9.8 | 14.7% |
| 75 | Stefon DiggsWR | BUF | 166 | 2.95 | +0.14 | 5.5 | 76.5% | 10.2 | 33.5% |
| 76 | Evan EngramTE | NYG | 109 | 2.95 | +0.91 | 6.2 | 57.8% | 7.1 | 19.7% |
| 77 | Keenan AllenWR | LAC | 147 | 2.94 | +0.01 | 5.7 | 68.0% | 7.2 | 22.6% |
| 78 | Zach PascalWR | IND | 71 | 2.94 | +0.93 | 5.8 | 62.0% | 10.9 | 19.5% |
| 79 | Calvin RidleyWR | ATL | 143 | 2.93 | +0.03 | 6.1 | 62.9% | 14.9 | 38.9% |
| 80 | Logan ThomasTE | WAS | 110 | 2.90 | +0.70 | 5.8 | 65.5% | 7.3 | 22.2% |
| 81 | Robby AndersonWR | CAR | 136 | 2.88 | +0.66 | 6.4 | 69.9% | 9.6 | 32.6% |
| 82 | Randall CobbWR | HOU | 48 | 2.86 | -0.01 | 6.5 | 79.2% | 7.0 | 7.1% |
| 83 | N'Keal HarryWR | NE | 57 | 2.85 | +0.40 | 6.0 | 57.9% | 8.2 | 15.8% |
| 84 | Dallas GoedertTE | PHI | 65 | 2.85 | +0.35 | 6.4 | 70.8% | 8.8 | 10.9% |
| 85 | Kendrick BourneWR | SF | 74 | 2.85 | +1.07 | 6.2 | 66.2% | 9.6 | 18.9% |
| 86 | Terry McLaurinWR | WAS | 134 | 2.83 | +1.69 | 5.2 | 64.9% | 9.6 | 35.6% |
| 87 | Russell GageWR | ATL | 109 | 2.82 | -0.01 | 5.5 | 66.1% | 8.8 | 17.5% |
| 88 | Mike EvansWR | TB | 109 | 2.81 | +0.18 | 5.2 | 64.2% | 12.8 | 24.8% |
| 89 | DaeSean HamiltonWR | DEN | 44 | 2.81 | -0.25 | 6.1 | 52.3% | 13.8 | 12.1% |
| 90 | Rashard HigginsWR | CLE | 52 | 2.80 | -0.18 | 4.8 | 71.2% | 14.4 | 17.8% |
| 91 | Chris ConleyWR | JAX | 63 | 2.79 | +1.19 | 5.7 | 63.5% | 10.8 | 14.2% |
| 92 | Brandon AiyukWR | SF | 96 | 2.78 | +0.81 | 5.5 | 62.5% | 9.7 | 24.6% |
| 93 | Isaiah FordWR | MIA | 44 | 2.76 | +0.10 | 5.6 | 63.6% | 9.2 | 9.6% |
| 94 | Tyler BoydWR | CIN | 110 | 2.74 | +1.17 | 5.9 | 71.8% | 8.6 | 19.9% |
| 95 | Julio JonesWR | ATL | 68 | 2.73 | +1.42 | 6.2 | 75.0% | 11.7 | 14.6% |
| 96 | Michael GallupWR | DAL | 105 | 2.72 | +1.25 | 5.6 | 56.2% | 12.1 | 27.3% |
| 97 | Rob GronkowskiTE | TB | 77 | 2.71 | +0.87 | 5.0 | 58.4% | 11.5 | 15.8% |
| 98 | Jerry JeudyWR | DEN | 113 | 2.70 | +1.37 | 5.1 | 46.0% | 13.9 | 31.1% |
| 99 | Adam ThielenWR | MIN | 108 | 2.67 | +0.27 | 6.2 | 68.5% | 12.1 | 32.5% |
| 100 | Odell BeckhamWR | CLE | 43 | 2.64 | -0.62 | 5.2 | 53.5% | 14.2 | 14.6% |
| 101 | Justin JeffersonWR | MIN | 125 | 2.63 | +1.94 | 5.8 | 70.4% | 11.5 | 35.6% |
| 102 | Breshad PerrimanWR | NYJ | 60 | 2.62 | +0.93 | 5.9 | 50.0% | 15.6 | 23.0% |
| 103 | DK MetcalfWR | SEA | 129 | 2.62 | +1.54 | 5.4 | 64.3% | 13.6 | 38.0% |
| 104 | Tim PatrickWR | DEN | 79 | 2.60 | +1.09 | 5.7 | 64.6% | 12.5 | 19.5% |
| 105 | Mark AndrewsTE | BAL | 88 | 2.60 | +0.05 | 5.6 | 65.9% | 10.4 | 26.2% |
| 106 | Marvin JonesWR | DET | 115 | 2.53 | +0.26 | 6.7 | 66.1% | 12.9 | 29.7% |
| 107 | Amari CooperWR | DAL | 130 | 2.53 | +0.92 | 6.6 | 70.8% | 9.1 | 25.4% |
| 108 | Chase ClaypoolWR | PIT | 109 | 2.51 | +1.77 | 5.7 | 56.9% | 13.3 | 30.6% |
| 109 | D.J. MooreWR | CAR | 118 | 2.51 | +1.84 | 6.0 | 55.9% | 13.4 | 39.6% |
| 110 | Travis FulghamWR | PHI | 67 | 2.49 | +0.51 | 6.1 | 56.7% | 13.1 | 16.8% |
| 111 | Michael ThomasWR | NO | 55 | 2.49 | -0.28 | 5.1 | 72.7% | 9.6 | 16.3% |
| 112 | Tee HigginsWR | CIN | 108 | 2.48 | +1.38 | 6.4 | 62.0% | 12.0 | 27.3% |
| 113 | Tyler EifertTE | JAX | 60 | 2.48 | +0.15 | 6.3 | 60.0% | 8.5 | 10.6% |
| 114 | Hunter HenryTE | LAC | 93 | 2.47 | +0.76 | 5.2 | 64.5% | 8.3 | 16.4% |
| 115 | Josh ReynoldsWR | LAR | 81 | 2.47 | +0.08 | 5.3 | 64.2% | 10.8 | 22.9% |
| 116 | T.Y. HiltonWR | IND | 93 | 2.46 | +0.19 | 5.2 | 60.2% | 12.7 | 29.6% |
| 117 | Nelson AgholorWR | LV | 82 | 2.44 | +1.08 | 5.2 | 58.5% | 15.3 | 29.0% |
| 118 | Anthony FirkserTE | TEN | 53 | 2.42 | +0.60 | 6.4 | 73.6% | 7.2 | 9.7% |
| 119 | Corey DavisWR | TEN | 92 | 2.41 | +0.47 | 6.8 | 70.7% | 12.3 | 28.8% |
| 120 | A.J. BrownWR | TEN | 106 | 2.40 | +2.51 | 5.4 | 66.0% | 11.3 | 30.6% |
| 121 | Darius SlaytonWR | NYG | 96 | 2.32 | +0.27 | 5.4 | 52.1% | 14.1 | 34.4% |
| 122 | Allen RobinsonWR | CHI | 151 | 2.31 | +0.37 | 5.6 | 67.5% | 9.5 | 30.5% |
| 123 | D.J. CharkWR | JAX | 93 | 2.28 | +0.38 | 5.6 | 57.0% | 14.2 | 27.5% |
| 124 | James WashingtonWR | PIT | 56 | 2.28 | +1.28 | 5.7 | 53.6% | 13.0 | 15.3% |
| 125 | Jared CookTE | NO | 60 | 2.20 | +1.30 | 6.3 | 61.7% | 11.7 | 21.5% |
| 126 | Golden TateWR | NYG | 52 | 2.14 | -0.14 | 6.6 | 67.3% | 9.1 | 12.1% |
| 127 | Denzel MimsWR | NYJ | 44 | 2.13 | +1.47 | 5.0 | 52.3% | 15.1 | 16.4% |
| 128 | Jordan ReedTE | SF | 46 | 2.09 | +0.73 | 5.5 | 56.5% | 8.5 | 10.3% |
| 129 | Mike WilliamsWR | LAC | 85 | 2.08 | +0.77 | 5.5 | 56.5% | 15.1 | 27.2% |
| 130 | Mike GesickiTE | MIA | 85 | 2.05 | +0.43 | 5.9 | 62.4% | 11.1 | 22.3% |
| 131 | DeVante ParkerWR | MIA | 103 | 1.74 | +0.71 | 4.8 | 61.2% | 10.3 | 25.0% |
| 132 | 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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