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David Njoku
TE6'4" · 246 lbs · Age 30 · Yr 8 · 110 GP · Miami · Rd 1, Pick 29 (2017)
David Njoku
TE6'4" · 246 lbs · Age 30 · Yr 8 · 110 GP · Miami · Rd 1, Pick 29 (2017)
6'4" · 246 lbs · Age 30 · Yr 8 · 110 GP · Miami · Rd 1, Pick 29 (2017)
Injury Status
No active injury designation.
Weekly reports clear in the offseason. Last on file: Wk 18, 2025, Out (Knee / Not injury related - personal matter) · 2025 offseason.
2025 Season
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FP/G
4.4
Tgt/G
3.0
Rec/G
26.6
Rec YDs/G
0.4
Rec TDs/G
65%
Snap%
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David Njoku is a 9th-year tight end for the Cleveland Browns. Listed at age 30, 6'4", 246 lbs. Drafted in the 1st round (29th overall) of the 2017 NFL Draft out of Miami. In 2025 he played 11 games and recorded 33 receptions, 293 receiving yards, 4 receiving TDs, ranking 32nd among NFL TEs. Across 110 games over 9 seasons, his career totals include 384 career receptions, 4,062 career receiving yards, 34 career receiving TDs. Current Madden NFL overall rating: 87. Browse David Njoku's complete career stats, season-by-season game logs, Madden ratings, depth chart history, and fantasy football projections on League Station.
Career Stats
| Season | G | Tgt | Rec | Ct% | Rec Yds | Yds/G | Rec TD | Rush Yds | Rush TD |
|---|
| 2025 | 11 | 48 | 33 | 68.8 | 293 | 26.6 | 4 | 0 | 0 |
| 2024 | 11 | 97 | 64 | 66.0 | 505 | 45.9 | 5 | 0 | 0 |
| 2023 | 16 | 123 | 81 | 65.9 | 882 | 55.1 | 6 | 0 | 0 |
| 2022 | 14 | 80 | 58 | 72.5 | 628 | 44.9 | 4 | -8 | 0 |
| 2021 | 15 | 53 | 36 | 67.9 | 475 | 31.7 | 4 | 1 | 0 |
| 2020 | 11 | 29 | 19 | 65.5 | 213 | 19.4 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| 2019 | 2 | 9 | 5 | 55.6 | 41 | 20.5 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 2018 | 15 | 89 | 56 | 62.9 | 639 | 42.6 | 4 | 0 | 0 |
| 2017 | 15 | 57 | 32 | 56.1 | 386 | 25.7 | 4 | 1 | 0 |
| Total | 110 | 585 | 384 | 65.6 | 4,062 | 36.9 | 34 | -6 | 0 |
| Avg | 12.2 | 65.0 | 42.7 | 451.3 | 3.8 | -0.7 | 0.0 |
Next Gen Stats: Receiving
Avg. separation at catch and YAC-over-expected isolate route-running and after-the-catch skill from raw target volume.
| Yr | Tm | Tgt | Rec | Yds | TD | Catch | Sep | Cush | YAC+ | Air |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | CLE | 48 | 33 | 293 | 4 | 68.8% | 2.66 | 5.7 | +0.80 | 5.0 |
| 2024 | CLE | 97 | 64 | 505 | 5 | 66.0% | 3.10 | 6.4 | +0.80 | 5.3 |
| 2023 | CLE | 123 | 81 | 882 | 6 | 65.9% | 3.48 | 5.1 | +2.22 | 4.9 |
| 2022 | CLE | 80 | 58 | 628 | 4 | 72.5% | 3.07 | 5.2 | +1.10 | 6.8 |
| 2021 | CLE | 53 | 36 | 475 | 4 | 67.9% | 3.03 | 4.7 | +1.13 | 8.4 |
| 2018 | CLE | 88 | 56 | 639 | 4 | 63.6% | 3.06 | 5.6 | +1.79 | 8.5 |
| 2017 | CLE | 60 | 32 | 386 | 4 | 53.3% | 2.57 | 5.0 | +1.34 | 9.7 |
Source: NFL Next Gen Stats via nflverse. Regular season only; coverage starts 2016. Color tone reflects percentile rank among qualified players that season.
PFR Advanced: Receiving
YBC/YAC splits, average depth of target, drops, and broken tackles. Passer rating when targeted captures how often the QB throws their way and how well it works.
| Yr | Tm | G | Tgt | Rec | ADoT | YBC/R | YAC/R | BTk/R | Drop % | Rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | CLE | 12 | 48 | 33 | 5.3 | 4.00 | 4.80 | 0.091 | 2.1% | 95.2 |
| 2024 | CLE | 11 | 97 | 64 | 5.2 | 4.00 | 3.90 | 0.063 | 7.2% | 83.1 |
| 2023 | CLE | 16 | 123 | 81 | 4.5 | 3.50 | 7.40 | 0.123 | 8.9% | 89.5 |
| 2022 | CLE | 14 | 80 | 58 | 6.5 | 5.00 | 5.80 | 0.052 | 3.8% | 106.7 |
| 2021 | CLE | 16 | 53 | 36 | 8.2 | 6.30 | 6.90 | 0.056 | 3.8% | 113.3 |
| 2020 | CLE | 13 | 29 | 19 | 7.4 | 6.60 | 4.60 | 0.105 | 3.4% | 110.3 |
| 2019 | CLE | 4 | 10 | 5 | 6.4 | 5.00 | 3.20 | 0.000 | 20.0% | 54.6 |
| 2018 | CLE | 16 | 88 | 56 | 8.7 | 5.90 | 5.50 | 0.107 | 6.8% | 86.3 |
Source: Pro Football Reference via nflverse. Regular season only; advanced stats coverage starts 2018.