He played college football at Alabama, where he recorded over 1,800 yards with 23 touchdowns as a senior in 2020. Joe Burrow and Ja'Marr Chase played integral roles in the 2019 LSU squad becoming an iconic college team. Lamar did a great job to come back, but his defence gave him a lot more opportunities than most QBs would get. WebCareer Stats for WR Ja'Marr Chase. Our reasoning for presenting offensive logos. ", Tagovailoa, who played with Smith at Alabama and has talked about reuniting with him in Miami this offseason, told NFL Network last month: "A lot of people say Smitty is too small, doesn't weigh too much. [4], As a true freshman at Alabama in 2017, Smith had eight receptions for 160 yards and three touchdowns in eight games. Among the many appeals of the NFL draft, the much-anticipated event occasionally serves as a link for college football stars. Will Ja'Marr Chase or Devonta Smith get selected first? So you're saying that Lamar ran for 7 first downs but also ran 14 other times where he didn't get a first down. All rights reserved. He has negative receiving DYAR because he fumbled at the end of a 20-yard gain. Many think his height wont be something that hinders him, including former NFL wide receiver Nate Burleson. Ja WebCheckout the latest stats for Ja'Marr Chase. Hurts had 10 carries for 62 yards and 6 First Downs. You can't move around like he did without really knowing the offense. by ImNewAroundThe, In reply to Check comment 34 by HitchikersPie. So Devonta Smith certainly could be the first receiver taken but I've got them one and 1A if you will. Smith is on pace to finish with 164 DYAR and a 5.3% DVOA. The difference between Smith and Chase is that Devonta Smith will not be the number one wide receiver in Miami. He was uncoverable against top competition. He's 6-1, 205-to-210, so bigger than DeVonta. Joe Burrow and Ja'Marr Chase already have amazing chemistry. [30][31] Smith led the nation with 117 receptions, 1,856 receiving yards, and 23 receiving touchdowns. Language links are at the top of the page across from the title. Marvin Harrison [an Indianapolis Colts Hall of Famer] was 179 pounds coming out of Syracuse. Waddle's numbers are disappointing on the surface and look even worse when you consider that the Dolphins traded up for him while the Eagles came out of the deal with better draft capital as well as DeVonta Smith, who so far looks like the superior former Crimson Tide wide receiver. This then results in a lot of third-and-longs and paired with a still not-great OL, negative-ALEX Kirk comes out. WebGet instant advice on your decision to start DeVonta Smith or Ja'Marr Chase for Week 18. Lawrence and Etienne both headed to the NFL draft in 2021, and the Jacksonville Jaguars kept them together. 2021 NFL Draft: Devonta Smith or Ja'Marr Chase - Who will have the better rookie season? Devonta Smith and Ja'Marr Chase are one and two in the wide receiver prospect rankings for the 2021 NFL draft. According to thedraftnetwork.com, Ja'Marr Chase is the number one wide receiver prospect. He's doing just fine, in other wordsfinishing with 200 or so DYAR and a DVOA around 5.0% would put him in rookie company with Bill Brooks and Ernest Givins in 1986, or Andre Johnson and Anquan Boldin in 2003. 4th and 1: 1 yd (FD) [55], Smith had five games going over the 100-yard mark in the 2022 season. Four of his receptions gained first downs, the longest a gain of 50; the other was a 5-yard gain on second-and-7. Darnold was the week's worst passer in lots of categoriesthrows to wide receivers, throws to tight ends, throws to the outside, throws in the fourth quarter. That whole chart is kinda upside-down day-ish, though. Joe Burrow and Ja'Marr Chase played integral roles in the 2019 LSU squad becoming an iconic college team. This offseason they went 2019 again, cutting for future space, and their 53 man roster is short players. College This is a big part of why so many of us have turned on Zimmer. In a big decision like Chase, I would really drill down on why. [47], In week 1, against the Atlanta Falcons, Smith scored his first career touchdown on his very first catch in the NFL. Ja'Marr didn't," Kiper said. I don't think the Bears are changing things to accomodate Fields's skills as much as what he's able to actually do now. And I did forget about opponent adjustments, as the Vikings' run D really is bad, Here are his runs on the day. WebGet instant advice on your decision to start Ja'Marr Chase or DeVonta Smith for Week 18. And the list of college accolades is extensive. WebThe official source for NFL news, video highlights, fantasy football, game-day coverage, schedules, stats, scores and more. Ironically, he caught all of the deep balls thrown his way, while his only incomplete target came on a throw to the sticks on third-and-6 in the second quarter. They followed that up with strong 2022 campaigns and guided the Bengals to another AFC Championship Game appearance. Garoppolo gains 40 DYAR due to opponent adjustments. Bad play call, bad decision, bad throw. Also in Love's favor, I guess, is that Fields also looked horrible early, although by some accounts here he got much better later in the game. My dude had 65 catches, over 1,000 yards right out of the gate that led all rookies, and the same draft that had, . With a player like him and his character, I won't bet against him.". (In first place: Dallas' Dalton Schultz, Pitts' beanpole peer.). Devonta Smith vs 2. But I would want to know what accountability do they have, do they run away from other challenges, does this speak to their mental toughness, are they easily influenced? I know QB runs are scored differently, 2nd and 5: 6 yards (FD) Devonta Smith recorded 12 receptions for 215 receiving yards and three touchdowns against the Buckeyes. I only watched a small part of the game, but I'm surprised Love's DYAR looked this good. The Bengals should add Ja'Marr Chase to Joe Burrow's arsenal of weapons @PFF_Steve: pic.twitter.com/9f3hmynEb1. 2nd and 15: 6 yds "He's a do-it-all WR with dynamic ability after the catch. Hes going to make an impact just like (Cincinnati Bengals wide receiver) AJ Green did, Burleson said Thursday on NFL Networks Good Morning Football. He made a lot of plays in the biggest games of the year. He is 210 pounds and he has speed for days, McShay said. 1st and 10: 9 yds He robbed LAC of a win vs DAL earlier in the year, robbed MIN of a win vs CLE, and now robbed CHI of a win vs PIT. And a receiver who probably should have just let the ball sail out of bounds. How, exactly, do you calculate how far Lamar Jackson is above replacement when, uh, there aren't replacement players available? Jalen Hurts by MdM, DVOA for quarterbacks compares them to the baseline for the average QB play, DVOA for team passing compares them to the baseline for the averageoffensiveplay (Passing is more efficient than rushing), In reply to DVOA for quarterbacks by AFCNFCBowl. Smith is on pace for 117 targets. Fields shows improvement almost in real time, but management doesn't get a cheap reason not to fire Nagy (and hopefully Pace too). Experts discuss better Dolphins WR fit: Ja'Marr Chase or I know its a lot of talk about DeVonta and being a slight wide receiver. Do you have a sports website? In reply to I'm not sure who should stop by LyleNM. Chase became the first wide receiver and the 11th player in LSU history to become a unanimous All-American after he broke the SEC single-season mark for receiving yards and established the record of 1,780 receiving yards in one season. 4. But he banged his arm on a defender's helmet on that scoring play and left the game, being replaced by Johnson loses 39 DYAR due to opponent adjustments. [19], On October 10, against Ole Miss, Smith had 13 receptions for 164 receiving yards and one receiving touchdown to go along with a rushing touchdown in the 6348 victory. Four gained first downs, including an 11-yard touchdown and a 21-yard gain. 7 to the Detroit Lions.. Who will have the best rookie year in the NFL? Just a complete failure. Jaylen Waddle goes down and the entire offense funnels through that wide receivers spot and Devonta Smith. I will edit the original post to explain that better, In reply to Wait, this is important: to by Vincent Verhei. He played alongside Justin Jefferson, who starred as a rookie for the Minnesota Vikings in 2020. Kirk's totals include 21 passing DYAR for his 33-yard completion to Antoine Wesley. Technically, Pitts is a tight end, not a wideout, although the line between those two designations gets blurrier all the time. And Fields just getting better. Just calculate it entirely as one total combined number. And rookies are always bad, so that's not a big deal. There are six rookies who have gained at least 300 receiving yards so far in 2021. So to be clear, rushing DVOA for QBsisgoofy. Joe Burrow and Ja'Marr Chase played integral roles in the 2019 LSU squad becoming an iconic college team. "Ja'Marr had that one phenomenal year with [QB] Joe Burrow opposite [WR] Justin Jefferson with Clyde Edwards-Helaire in the backfield. Devonta Smith and Ja'Marr Chase are one and two in the wide receiver prospect rankings for the 2021 NFL draft. That is an eclectic mix of receivers with very little in common. The gameplans have been poor. Scouting reports | More draft coverage, "He's very versatile. Draft: 1st round, 5th overall of the 2021 NFL draft by the Cincinnati Bengals, Every Sports Reference Social Media Account, Site Last Updated: Monday, May 1, 6:49AM. Allen collected 69 tackles with 16 for loss and secured first-team All-America recognition. Exclusive Premium Content For Subscribers. Very natural and strong! Defends its Crown, 2022 Failed Completions: Justin Herbert Aims for the Record, XFL Week 6 Preview: Houston and D.C. in a Prime-Time Special, For a guy who has had his share of early struggles, I think their is some talent on the offensive roster, You should just stop calculating Run DYAR for QBs, How is Passing DVOA calculated? Trevor Lawrence and Travis Etienne Jr. wasted no time making an enormous impact at Clemson. Chase caught 20 touchdown passes from Joe Burrow during the 2019 college football season. In terms of weight, what are we talking about here?". Fields played pretty well especially later in the game. BTW, does that mean that a RB's DVOA can't be compared to a QB's throwing DVOA? In reply to Ah, yes, Josh Allen, right by Mike B. Recent rookies who finished with DVOA and DYAR similar to Toney's projections include Deebo Samuel in 2019, Brandin Cooks in 2014, and DeAndre Hopkins in 2013. Herbert threw a league-high 11 failed completions against Philadelphia, but that didn't stop him from being the best passer on throws to tight ends. All three of them (and 39 of the 45 yards) came in the fourth quarter, but then so did the interception. [28] In the College Football Playoff Semifinal at the Rose Bowl Game, he had seven receptions for 130 receiving yards and three receiving touchdowns in the 3114 victory. As a matter of policy, Sports Reference only reports the results of games as played on the field. With the conclusion of the 2023 NFL Draft, here is the most recent version of my dynasty rankings for single-quarterback, PPR leagues.More information on redraft rankings can be found here, while more information on each rookie can be found in our draft guide.. More PFF draft content: Draft Grades | Mock Draft Simulator | 2023 NFL Draft Guide Top Logos were compiled by the amazing SportsLogos.net. More importantly, he's on pace for 1,577 yards. Pitts' size6-foot-6 and 248 poundsmakes it especially difficult to label him as one or the other. Ian Johnson/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images, Watch more top videos, highlights, and B/R original content, Do Not Sell or Share My Personal Information. 2nd and 6: 6 yds (FD) . Ja'Marr Chase played 12 games last season and 29 games over his career. How many receptions does Ja'Marr Chase have? Ja'Marr Chase had 87 receptions last season and 168 receptions over his career. How many receiving yards does Ja'Marr Chase have? Ja'Marr Chase had 1,046 receiving yards last season and 2,501 receiving yards over his career. For the Eagles, 2020 first round pick Jalen Reagor didnt have a stellar rookie year despite his first round status. If and when he plays for a functional offense, that will open up the deep routes, which in turn will create YAC opportunities underneath. He's tough -- stronger than his frame and size indicate. Both of them hopped more experienced players on the depth chart as true freshmen. There's something special about DeVonta. 7 overall to the Detroit Lions. I'd be very excited to have someone like Smitty on our team.". [15] On November 9, against LSU, he had seven receptions for 213 receiving yards and two touchdowns in the 4641 loss. "DeVonta is a great football player. 68.3 yards per game. Stafford was the week's worst passer in the second quarter, when he went 4-of-7 for 24 yards, with more sacks (two) and interceptions (also two, including a pick-six) than first downs (one). 1.02) JaMarr Chase, WR, Cincinnati Bengals Right up there with Jefferson is JaMarr Chase. Another week, another example that Rushing DYAR for QBs is nonsensical. Did Pats make Mac Jones happy? Which is wacko-bad. Now, DeVonta had the better body of work. In reply to For a guy who has had his share of early struggles by big10freak. Maybe, just maybe, those 14 other carries weren't particularly valuable? [5] He scored his first collegiate touchdown on a 27-yard reception against Vanderbilt on September 23. DeVonta Smith Want to know for the game but would be curious overall as well. Most notably, the wideout set an NFL record with 149 receptions in the 2019 season. In reply to Bizarre Jackson splits by jheidelberg, Wait, this is important: to be clear, those are ***KIRK COUSINS'*** splits when losing/winning, NOT Lamar Jackson's. Even in his first game as a starter, a huge number of those plays were straight out of Ohio State's playbook. You wonder, can he stand up to the rigors of pro football, then you think Ohio State's defense is going to have a lot of NFL players. He told ESPN he would draft Chase in the top-5 if he had a reliable quarterback, and would draft Smith in the top-15. The only top-tier passing offense that doesn't seem to be at least somewhat broken is Tampa. He only had two dropbacks with more than 10 yards to go for a first down and he converted both of them, with a pair of 20-yard gains on first-and-15. What was special in 2019 when DYAR/DVOA of Jackson lines up with my and most fans, perceived reality of Jackson? He's durable. It's fair to think the by Noahrk. He was just starting to warm up, too. Taylor ran for five first downs against the Jets, and they came on gains of 10, 12, and 13 yards, plus 21- and 78-yard touchdowns. He only had one other first down, and that came on a 9-yard gain on second-and-9 with Cincinnati down by 24 points in the fourth quarter. [39][40][41][42], Smith was selected by the Philadelphia Eagles with the tenth overall selection in the 2021 NFL Draft, who had traded up two spots with the Dallas Cowboys to select him. for DeVonta Smith - Alabama for JaMarr Chase - LSU pic.twitter.com/7yVJXadzNH. Mind you, Toney has been playing in drastically different circumstances than his peers. With A.J. DAVIE, Fla. -- A top Miami Dolphins priority this offseason is surrounding quarterback Tua Tagovailoa with better offensive playmakers, and their top asset is the No. WebJa'Marr Chase School: LSU Position: WR 6-0 , 201lb (183cm, 91kg) Draft: 1st round, 5th overall of the 2021 NFL draft by the Cincinnati Bengals 1 7 Ja'Marr Chase Overview Game ", Dolphins coach Brian Flores addressed Smith's size at the Senior Bowl, saying, "you can nitpick all you want about a guy's size, but good players are good players are good players. It's been a pretty even split from the people I talk to on [who is the] top receiver between those two. Even the best rookies have bad games once in a while. (Put your hand down, Daniel Jones.) with 38 catches, 539 yards and four touchdowns. He had five dropbacks with 2 or 3 yards to go for a first down and only converted one of them (a 23-yard completion to Jamal Agnew on fourth-and-2). It's a disaster. That's almost half his yardage on only 30% of his passes. 2021 NFL draft coverage All 259 picks | Every team's class [29] In the CFP National Championship Game against Ohio State, Smith set records for title game catches (12) and touchdown receptions (three), and also totaled 215 yards, despite leaving early in the third quarter with a hand injury. Still, they shared the field for two seasons in Tuscaloosa and achieved All-SEC statusHurts in 2016 and Smith in 2019 and 2020. If you look at Field's stats, you'd conclude he's almost certainly a bust. He caught 117 passes for 1,856 yards (15.9 average) and scored 23 receiving touchdowns. Put it all together, however, and Smith has performed like a quality veteran starter. One of the questions going into April's draft will be whether LSU's Ja'Marr Chase or Alabama's Heisman Trophy winner Devonta Smith will be the first receiver off the board. Get info about his position, age, height, weight, college, draft, and more on Pro-football-reference.com. One time in particular was the College Football National Championship game against the Ohio State Buckeyes. Smith won the Heisman trophy in 2020 and helped Alabama to a national title while Chase opted out of the season due to COVID-19. Watched the ending and loved what I saw from him. He had 120 yards on 21 carries and no fumbles. Siemian loses 56 DYAR due to opponent adjustments. Each of Mixon's 13 carries gained at least 1 yard. But he was stuffed just twice while rushing for five first downs, including a 13-yard touchdown and a gain of 35. Round 1: Kiper | McShay | NFL Nation That includes this play against the Raiders, which is about as big a failure of a failed reception you'll ever see: That's 2 and the ball @show_case29 was all over that for the safety.#MIAvsLV | Live on CBS pic.twitter.com/H4AbJkxw6b, Las Vegas Raiders (@Raiders) September 26, 2021, Waddle is currently averaging more than 6.0 catches per game but less than 9.0 yards per catch. In his last season, Chase finished with 84 catches, 1,780 yards, 20 touchdowns and 21.2 yards per catch. Scouting reports | More draft coverage, All 259 picks | Every team's class Those are 5 huge negatives on Lamar's play, so even if he had more total positive DYAR, those are some big negative DYAR plays counting against his total. It's not common to see a rookie post a DYAR as good as Chase's with a DVOA that is so mundane. 3rd and 2: 1 yd. Devonta comes in this year, we knew he was a consistent guy. I know in basketball, good players often take a quarter to half a season to get going (i.e. That's less than the 125 that Justin Jefferson had last year, but more than any other rookie since 2016. However, he was. He's a very good player, and it's been good getting to know him. Zaccheaus only had three catches, but they were all big plays: 3-yard touchdown; 49-yard gain on second-and-8; 6-yard touchdown. CBS Sports is a registered trademark of CBS Broadcasting Inc. He would need to average 58.9 yards in each of Atlanta's nine remaining games to match Ditka. I still like the guy, just not as HC or in any position to influence what the offense does. Makes plays at all three levels. But Chase chose not to play last year, and Smith weighs 166 pounds. That Waddle video should be a caution on thinking these numbers represent ability, talent, or even performance. 2021 NFL Draft: Devonta Smith or Ja'Marr Chase - Sportskeeda In reply to That Waddle video should be by Hoodie_Sleeves. Is FO saying that in 2018, 2020, 2021 that Lamar Jackson is a mediocre QB, and thus, is simply a mediocre QB? Smith looked unstoppable at times during the 2020 college football season. That drops Chase all the way down to 22nd among wide receivers in DYAR and still first by a wide margin among rookies. Similar is true for other positions. It means that Chase is getting gobs of volumehe's on pace for 138 targets, more than any rookie since Kelvin Benjamin in 2014. ", "He's over 6-feet tall, 175 pounds. Then once Detroit took that lead (enabled by this approach), they got desperate and zipped down the field for the winning FG. The incompletions were thrown to Dallas Goedert and Quez Watkins; the five completions were all thrown to DeVonta Smith. Todd McShay explains Ja'Marr Chase over Devonta Smith He was a better player than Justin Jefferson. DeVonta's quickness, acceleration off the line and out of his break was on another level. NFL Week 9 - We begin this week at the endthe end of our Quick Reads tables, that is. [56] In the Divisional Round against the New York Giants, he had a receiving touchdown in the 387 victory. [46], He signed a four-year rookie contract, worth $20.1 million, on June 3, 2021. Oh, how things have turned around for Chase. In reply to DYAR says that Kirk Cousins by andrew. He also had a few short runs that didn't go anywhere. Corrente should legitimately be ejected from the league for the rest of the season. It appears the consensus top two pass catchers are JaMarr Chase out of LSU and, He is 210 pounds and he has speed for days,, He averaged 21.2 yards per catch and I think his traits are a little bit better than, He carried it on his shoulders and he carried that Alabama team and offense to the national championship game. Yeah I posted in the Open Discussion that the outcome last night might have been the best possible for the long-term health of the franchise. Gronk had 243 DYAR with the Patriots in 2010; Ken Dilger (205 DYAR with the Colts in 1995) is the only other player at the position to top 200 DYAR in his first season. ", Kiper agrees, saying questions about Smith's size "don't make any sense. Fantasy football Week 1 lineups: Start running back Raheem In reply to Yup. He completed five of his eight throws of that distance for a total of 68 yards. Now, DeVonta had the better body of work. He was magical," Tannenbaum said. But he leads all players at the position with 9.5 yards after the catch per reception, and in total YAC he trails only Deebo Samuel, Cooper Kupp, and Chris Godwin. ESPN's Todd McShay dropped a mock draft Thursday, projecting Miami to draft Smith with the No. Please logout and login again. His build is definitely a concern -- he's slight. "He's got the height. Support Football Outsiders' independent media and Vincent Verhei. Jefferson's totals include 9 DYAR for his one carry for 11 yards. Neither of those interceptions came on no-huddle plays, but he was still the worst passer without a huddle, going 9-of-16 for 75 yards with two sacks. Bill Belichick, Patriots leaders: Bill Russell's impact felt throughout organization, New England Patriots WR DeVante Parker solidifying role with big plays, contested grabs, reuniting with him in Miami this offseason, Do Not Sell or Share My Personal Information, Covered the Broncos for two seasons with the Denver Post. [33] Smith was selected over finalists Kyle Trask, Trevor Lawrence and teammate Mac Jones to win the 2020 Heisman Trophy, becoming the first wide receiver to win the award since Desmond Howard in 1991 and only the fourth overall. Losing/tied: 564 DYAR (third behind Brady and Stafford). Smith went over 200 yards receiving against Mississippi State and LSU. Actually, in this case, the biggest factor is opponent adjustments. Waddle secured All-SEC recognition as a returner twice, catching 106 passes with a sizzling 18.9-yard average along the way. Ja'Marr Chase will be Joe Burrows' top target if he goes to Cincinnati. He made a lot of plays in the biggest games of the year. 1st and 10: 5 yards He was also the NFL's best passer on deep balls (5-of-7 for 148 yards and two touchdowns). 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[49] In Week 10, against the Denver Broncos, Smith had two receiving touchdowns in the 3013 victory. That's much larger than the average wide receiver last year (6-foot-1, 202 pounds) and more in line with the average tight end (6-foot-5, 252 pounds). Chase, who opted out of the 2020 season but was college football's best wide receiver in 2019, excels with strength, body control, technique, route running and in tight-window situations. Three produced first downs, and he also had a 12-yard gain on second-and-19 that counted as a successful play. DYAR says that Kirk Cousins outplayed Lamar Jackson. He's a very good player, and it's been good getting to know him. Alabama won, 5224, their sixth title in 12 years, while Smith was named Offensive MVP of the championship game. Experts discuss better Dolphins WR fit: Ja'Marr Chase or DeVonta Smith? [36] His nickname at Alabama was the "Slim Reaper", given to him by his teammates due to his small frame and athletic ability. Otherwise, as we discussed with Chase, it's difficult to find historical comparisons to this year's rookies. See our list of forfeits and vacated games for more details. That would shatter the all-time rookie pro football record, which is either 1,473 by Bill Groman with the Oilers in 1960 (if you count the first year of the AFL as pro football) or 1,400 on the nose by Justin Jefferson last year (if you don't). He carried it on his shoulders and he carried that Alabama team and offense to the national championship game. (It's a list that also includes Cole Beasley this year and JuJu Smith-Schuster last yearthe death-by-a-thousand-checkdowns offense is a new and unwelcome development in the game of football.). Thanks in part to those boosts, he finished first in DYAR on throws down the middle of the field (13-of-17 for 170 yards and a touchdown) and in the second quarter (7-of-7 for 90 yards and a touchdown, plus a DPI for 16 yards, with one sack). DeVonta Smith vs