From a talent standpoint, the NFL is in a good place. In dynasty, you should be playing with a three-year window in mind, and if this chart highlights anything, its that hell have another three years of top-24 production. Jackson doesnt get enough appreciation for how solid hes been to start his NFL career. Height: 5'9 Position: Wide Receiver; Coming in at number 9, Wesley Carter Welker is a former American football pro who played for 11 seasons in the NFL. When I became a full-time analyst and had time to research things like this, I wanted to give you concrete answers. Wagner has been one of the constants on Seattle's defense since 2012 and has been an All-Pro in five of the last six seasons. As you can see for the wide receiver position there is no major drop off. He doesn't often Tweet, but when he does, you can find him on Twitter @sethroto. Again, the game we play doesnt care about whether or not a player is in his prime physical shape, because if it doesnt equal fantasy points, it doesnt matter to you, the fantasy player. The first- and second-year wide receivers in particular have great upside for their current ADP . However, a completely rational and sane Falcons fan would have said the same thing about Julio Jones after he had 1,677 yards in 2018 and 1,394 yards in 2019. Odds & lines subject to change. You dont earn the highest overall grade in the NFL among wide receivers at 24 years old as Godwin did in 2019 and miss out on this list. Thomas got back on track in his first season in Baltimore after missing most of 2018 due to a fractured leg. Ill use a combination of FootballOutsiders DYAR (Defense-adjusted Yards Above Average) and regular yards to include eight more players and their current age: While we can quibble of the names who are on and the ones who are not (Marquise Brown, Michael Pittman, DK Metcalf, Tee Higgins, Darnell Mooney, A.J. Wide receivers dont decline after 28 years old from a fantasy perspective. grades of 75.0 or higher as a run defender, tackler, pass-rusher and coverage defender in each of the past two seasons, Bosa did things as a rookie that we havent seen since the PFF era began in 2006, 89.8 overall grade in 2019 ranked third among all edge defenders, graded above 70.0 in each of his first four NFL seasons and is coming off back-to-back years with pass-rushing grades above 87.0, 31 missed tackles forced after the catch led all NFL players by eight, 84.4 overall grade ranked sixth at the position after landing in Pittsburgh prior to Week 3, put up three consecutive seasons with overall grades of 73.0 or higher on 750 or more defensive snaps, His two-year contested-target percentage and forced incompletion rate both rank among the top 10 players at the position, 8.9 yards after the catch per reception led all wide receivers, Expect big things from McLaurin next year, the best edge defender prospect that PFF has scouted since 2014, Young was the second prospect he felt comfortable calling a future Hall of Famer coming out of college. Falcons wide receiver Julio Jones is still one of the best. This slight dip in production followed by a stability period does show that wide receivers in their early 30s who are still producing at a high level probably have a few more years left in the tank. He's entering his age 30 season. If the Packers are willing to spend big to land one of the best wide receivers in the NFL, Tyler Lockett is a player they should consider making a trade offer for. Similarly, he came close to leading the league in interceptions one year, recording an impressive eight interceptions during the same period. Whenever I hear such stereotypes, I want to do my best to set the record straight. Green, Golden Tate, Doug Baldwin, Dez Bryant. Hayward has become one of the game's most consistent cornerbacks since joining the Chargers in 2016. Very little. A normal, human Cardinals fan would have said the same about DeAndre Hopkins after he had 1,407 yards last year. And while much of what we do here at PFF heavily factors positional value, this list does not. His one-handed catch against the Cowboys was arguably one of the top-five plays of the decade and even if he didnt invent the technique, he popularized outstanding grabs and suddenly the magic of the position grew by leaps and bounds in the seasons since. Sutton wasnt sniffing this list after a rookie season where he earned just a 63.8 overall grade and dropped nine passes (second most in the NFL). He has 81.5 career sacks, including nine sacks along with 63 tackles last season. If theres one reason to sell, it should be when a wide receiver is 30 or 31 years old and youre not going to be competing for two years. The first chart will include the wide receivers (WR) age, the average total fantasy points those wide receivers had at that age and the average points per game those wide receivers (PPG) had at that age. It wouldve been hard to draw up a better debut for the Ohio State product. He finished last year with 4,466 yards passing and 26 touchdowns at age 34. Only one of those players was over 30: Fitzgerald, who had basically reformed his career into that of a possession receiver, dropping from 8.1 yards per target and 13.9 YPC between ages 21 and 28, to 6.9 yards per target and 10.7 YPC over ages 29-37. Mike Tagliere is a featured writer at FantasyPros. His most recent game with 90 or more yards was October 13, 2019. His two-year contested-target percentage and forced incompletion rate both rank among the top 10 players at the position. Was the Bobby Wagner experiment a success for Rams? Jones needs little introduction as one of the most explosive wideouts in the NFL. When drafting a wide receiver in the early rounds, you want to ensure they can not only live up to their draft position, but hopefully exceed it. For more from Mike, check out hisarchiveand follow him@MikeTagliereNFL. Mahomes is among the five best quarterbacks in the NFL in negatively graded throw rate since 2018. On a side note, the fact that he wont even be 24 to start his fourth NFL season is absurd. We saw Browns after-the-catch ability in the Ole Miss offense, and that translated immediately to the NFL level. PFFs lead draft analyst Mike Renner said that Young was the second prospect he felt comfortable calling a future Hall of Famer coming out of college, joining only Quenton Nelson. Nelson was about as easy an NFL projection as you can get coming out of Notre Dame, and its no surprise that he has wasted no time in cementing his spot as one of the best guards in the NFL. If we wanted to expand this list out to 12 names, we could add 1,000-yard receivers: Lets even move the list up to 20 namesthe top-20 receivers in the NFL right nowby adding eight more. Then last season, at 31, Julio started to show signs of decline with the Falcons. Surely these players would be valuable for many more seasons to come, if history was any indication of what we could expect in the future. youngest active wide receivers in the NFL. That's because in his final season, 1995, he played one game for the Rams as a 41-year-old. Maybe they went RB-heavy in the first few rounds and want to choose some high-floor options at wide receiver. In August 2018, 29-year-old Julio Jones is the best receiver in the NFL. McCaffrey joins Alvin Kamara and Todd Gurley as the only three backs with 1,000 rushing yards between the tackles and 1,500 receiving yards over the last three seasons. Adams has earned grades of 75.0 or higher as a run defender, tackler, pass-rusher and coverage defender in each of the past two seasons at times even serving as the Jets best edge rusher. He led the league in passing during 2018 and is in his age 38 season. Rice caught 1,023 career passes after turning 30: Skip forward to 2009, a decade after the GSOT, when Game of Throws became Game of Thrones, elder statesmen wideouts were still able to thrive in the NFL. Matthew Slater is the oldest wide receiver this season. That mainly comes down to the fact that getting Chubb to the ground has been much easier said than done. Rodgers had 4,002 yards passing and 26 touchdowns last year. As you can see from the chart above aging wide receivers isnt all rosy as we do see a steep decline in the quantity. Now that we know a wide receiver essentially loses his elite upside when he turns 32, what about performing as a consistent WR1 for your fantasy team? He's hoping to rebound from a down age 30 season, when he recorded eight sacks in 15 games. This list is meant to recognize the young players who figure to be the face of the game for years to come. Dont expect that to change on a defense that should only get better in 2020. Those five players were between 726 and 967 yards. The analysis benchmark we will be discussing today is 100 targets. The Falcons trade Julio Jones for a second round pick, draft Kyle Pitts, save a ton of money, The Bengals part with A.J. Sutton stepped into the No. A season ago, Browns 8.9 yards after the catch per reception led all wide receivers regardless of experience, and that came despite a healthy 13.6-yard average depth of target. For truly elite (250+ PPR points) production, 68% of elite seasons are from players between the ages of 23-26, and 87% take place prior to a player turning 29. Heyward has been an overpowering defensive lineman for most of his career and has played his best football recently. Even at 29-years-old, he's still one of the best wide receivers in the league. Kelce's brother, Travis, gets most of the attention in this prodigious football family, but Jason could have a better Hall of Fame case at the moment. Some will say that its skewed results due to the players who are still playing at that age are likely top-notch, but you mustnt forget that we removed all players with less than 50 targets from every age. 5. Finally, the drop off isnt as steep as we might have thought. By choosing I Accept, you consent to our use of cookies and other tracking technologies. . He's made two Pro Bowls in four years and had a solid 2019 season at age 30. Expect him to put up even bigger numbers in Year 3 with, Its easy to get dispirited with Smith-Schuster after the 2019 season, attributing all his struggles in his third season to the fact that, wasnt there to draw away attention. 6 years later, we're still trying to figure out HOW @obj made this catch. Garrett was on his way to a career year as a pass-rusher before his suspension last season. window.PLAYERCARDS_CONFIG={affiliateCode:"fpros_cards"}; Copyright 2010- FantasyPros.com Call 1-800-GAMBLER. Average playing career length in the National Football League (in years). Godwin was another easy choice here. Speaking to Giants fans during a question-and-answer telephone session at the NFL . Is there a player falling down draft boards due to his age and perceived drop-off? Slot vs. Brown, Will Fuller, Courtland Sutton) and who knows, we might see more than 20 new names in PFFs rankings to open next year. Meanwhile once they hit 30 instead of a steep decline, we find a slight drop in fantasy production, but it quickly stabilizes similarly to wide receivers in their late 20s. Here's a look at the 30 best NFL players in their 30s heading into the 2020 season. Winning in the trenches at a young age is not easy to do. Miller is one of the first pass rushers NFL fans think of because of his longevity and consistency, with eight Pro Bowls in nine seasons. Thats where well start today, the wide receiver position. The next-closest were Cole Beasley, Adam Thielen, Jones, Hilton, and Emmanuel Sanders. EAST RUTHERFORD, N.J. (AP) The New York Giants have told wide receiver Kenny Golladay he will be released after two horrible seasons. He was arguably football's best tight end prior to retiring, with four All-Pro designations in nine seasons as a great receiver and elite blocker. He will be 34 before Week 1, and the new Raven has made three consecutive Pro Bowls, including two double-digit sack seasons in Jacksonville. According to the source, the average career length is about 3.3 years for players across the NFL. It gets really ugly after that, though, as just 4-of-68 wide receivers who played at. It gets pretty ugly after the age-32 season, though, as just 4-of-64 receivers finished as top-12 receivers. Some, especially Jones and Hilton, look much worse. This would prevent us from getting a better idea of how age becomes a factor since we want to identify the wide receivers who were able to sustain some level of relevance throughout the years, Wide Receiver (WR) Age The age of the wide receiver at the beginning of the season, Total Number (#) of Wide Receivers (WRs) This is the total number of wide receivers that played at that age over the past 10 seasons, Total Number (#) of Wide Receivers (WRs) That Hit 100 Targets This column represents how many of the total wide receivers who played at that age hit 100 targets in that season, Percentage (%) Who Received 100 Targets The final column shows what percentage of the wide receivers at that age hit the 100-target benchmark. His return to the field will give the Browns a boost as they look to realize the lofty expectations that they had heading into the 2019 season. The wide receiver must have had 50 or more targets to be included in the sample, as this will eliminate players who never get a shot at a young age, and those who fizzled out of the league after a few years. This chart clearly shows that a wide receiver holds tons of value through his age 31 season, though thats where we start to see a drop-off in elite production. Going into the 2021 season, PFF ranked the top-32 wide receivers in the NFL and I want to highlight some of those names with updates on how their 2021 season is going: Of the 15 wide receivers on PFFs preseason list from this year who were over or nearing 30 (Davante Adams was ranked first and coincidentally today is his 29th birthday), I would argue that at least 12 have been disappointing for one reason or another. . He did much of the same upon his return to the field in 2019 (82.5 overall grade), and its hard to see him not playing at that same level next season. Just last year, Alexanders 20 forced incompletions were second at the cornerback position behind Carlton Davis. What we did was review the last 10 seasons of wide receiver production by age to see when the drop off comes for wide receivers. Veteran receivers were still quite valuable. That elusiveness both as a runner and a receiver is what makes him so dynamic in open space and what earns him a spot on this list. The New York Giants are planning to release wide receiver Kenny Golladay after two seasons with the team, . Tight Ends. He's posted over 100 tackles in consecutive seasons and was an All-Pro at age 30 last year, with 111 tackles, four sacks and 12 passes defensed. It's clear that wide receivers take some time to develop and have a. He's made three consecutive Pro Bowls, finishing last season with a career-high 15.5 sacks at age 30. This doesnt look anything like the running back chart. The Giants are releasing wide receiver Kenny Golladay, The Post's Paul Schwartz confirmed. The 6'1 190 pound wide receiver will turn 29 this year. If theres someone in your dynasty league who wants to sell a wide receiver because hes rebuilding, take advantage and buy wide receivers in the 27-30 age range, as thats arguably their prime. Johnson then had 1,492 yards the following year, but missed two games. Green (33), and Emmanuel Sanders (34). Maybe you do. The catch seen around the world. Subscribe:Apple Podcasts|Spotify|Google Podcasts|Stitcher|SoundCloud|iHeartRadio. Top 5 WRs age 30+AJ Green, 718 yardsThielen, 686Beasley, 640M Jones, 624E Sanders, 606WRs turning 30 next year:D AdamsK AllenLockettHopkinsWoodsOBJLandryTurning 29KuppDiggsCooksEvansGolladayWatkins. In fact, his 92.1 rushing grade over the last two years is the only mark above 90.0. Ive accumulated a 14-year sample size with only one requirement to be included. Who else then? Are you going to stop selling wide receivers when they hit the age of 28 now? Copyright 2007 -2023 Razzball LLC. Expect big things from McLaurin next year. All three players can beat you deep, take a. For 225 PPR fantasy points per year (roughly top-24 production), the average age was 27 with 80% of peak seasons falling within the age range of, Although the sample sizes for NFL wide receivers grows smaller as age increases, readers can apply this data to fantasy drafts because Mike Tagliere shows that wide receivers do not significantly decline until the age of, For truly elite (250+ PPR points) production, 68% of elite seasons are from players between the ages of. At what age do certain positions start falling off? There are things youre told when you start playing fantasy football that you believe to be true. One of those things was the age that fantasy players stop producing. Its the trait hell use to run most of the routes hes asked to run. TL;DR: This article explores at which ages NFL wide receivers have their most productive seasons. The wide receiver must have had 50 or more targets to be included in the sample, as this will eliminate players who never get a shot at a young age, and those who fizzled out of the league after a few years. He has now graded above 70.0 in each of his first four NFL seasons and is coming off back-to-back years with pass-rushing grades above 87.0. (via @NFLonCBS) Special. If you buy something from an SB Nation link, Vox Media may earn a commission. Ill start this out by saying that Alexander has had his fair share of losses at the catch point, which is why his grading has been good but not great thus far, but hes one of the more aggressive and skilled cornerbacks in the NFL when it comes to making plays on the ball. Its hard to understate how impressive three consecutive seasons of 80.0 overall grades out of the gate is for a player like Garrett. Tate is out of the NFL this year, so his career ended at 32. Who could have had a better argument as the next Chad Johnson or a mini-me version of Terrell Owens? Some fantasy owners want safety on their roster, even if they know the player may not offer WR1-type upside. Which other receivers might join them on a list based on 2021 value? Bryan Edwards, Raiders. Since his surprising retirement in 2016, teams have followed suit: If Megatron cant play at 31, maybe nobody can., Just by the tone of his voice, I knew that he was done.@nateburleson recalls the moment he knew that Calvin Johnson was going to retire *NSFW*(via @LefkoeShow) pic.twitter.com/9CiKpphou1. The fourth overall pick in 2011, Green had every right to at least be the next Andre Johnson. One of the biggest ones Id questioned was the timeline in which a player declined. The combined number of age-30 receivers among those 43 names: three. Wide receivers are in their prime fantasy years from age-25 through age-32, according to this chart. Last season, Marvin Jones led all 30+ wide receivers with 978 yards. Next year is a big year for JuJu to prove last season was an aberration, but were going to give him the benefit of the doubt after two strong seasons to open his career. Heyward is entering his age 31 season. Mark J. Rebilas / USA Today Sports Images. WRs who were 29 in 2017: Antonio Brown, A.J. What trends have we seen in the last 10 years of football? His 2.89 receiving yards per route run trailed only George Kittle at the tight end position in 2019, and he was one of three qualifying tight ends to put up an average depth of target of 11 yards or more, joining Jared Cook and Mike Gesicki. For 225 PPR fantasy points per year (roughly top-24 production), the average age was 27 with 80% of peak seasons falling within the age range of 23-30. He can do everything you would want a running back to do, and hell continue to do so for the Panthers given that hes coming off a freshly-inked contract extension. Top-24? Turning 29 may be just as bad. Jordan was one of the Saints' most popular players, establishing quite a track record in nine seasons. If this chart wont do it, nothing will. Updated September 08, 2021 Blame it on injuries if you want to, the fact is that one OBJ case would be an exception; when there isnt a single 30+ OBJ in the league, it means that the rule says: You cant be a wide receiver over 30 anymore. Do Not Sell My Personal Information. Theres a steady arc in the percentages, and its clear that a wide receivers prime is from age-25 through age-32. Hes been tested deep a fair amount since 2017, but Jacksons speed means that he rarely gets beaten over the top. Terms at draftkings.com/sportsbook. At age 30, David's play hasn't dropped off yet. But then, turning 30 was not necessarily even the really big concern for a wideout then. He had 85 tackles and three interceptions in 15 games at age 30. The Spartans ranked. He had arguably his best season in 2019, making his second Pro Bowl while posting a 26/6 TD/INT ratio and winning a huge playoff game at New Orleans. Naturally, only some of the best receivers in the game last into their thirties and. He is coming off a 2019 season that earned a 96.0 overall grade, and he produced two consecutive seasons with an elite pass-rushing grade (90.0-plus) and over 50 quarterback pressures. His numbers werent just impressive compared to rookies, either. You dont want to make a habit of letting multi-faceted, elite defenders like him walk. Below is a list of age 30+ wide receivers and where they finish in PPG in 2020 vs. 2021 ADP for redraft. He ran a 4.33 40 yard dash coming out of college and has kept that speed throughout his NFL career. At just 23 years of age, Andrews was the clear-cut top receiving option on the most efficient offense in the NFL last season. Metcalf, and Justin Jefferson the last couple years, but this chart is your friendly reminder that wide receivers typically take time to develop. For those who suggest Julio Jones is worth just WR3/4 prices in dynasty, I suggest you stop thinking that now. This is a good time to remind everyone that JuJu Smith-Schuster is just 23 years old (will be 24 late this year). From the data above on average 96.1 wide receivers per year played in the NFL between the ages of 25-29. Running Backs Hilton (31). He is at the forefront of the talented receiving options at Tom Bradys disposal in his first year with Tampa Bay. Finally, we have to talk about Cooper Kupp, Robert Woods, and Odell Beckham, Jr. Robert Woods - Turns 30 on April 10, 2022. When does a fantasy player stop producing like an elite option? He was traded to the Titans for basically a second round pick and here are his numbers with Tennessee: nine games, 26 receptions, 376 yards, 0 TD. At the same time, this is easily the most talented group of wide receivers they have had in years. The right tackle has never missed a start in his career and was an All-Pro in 2018. Credit where credit is due, though. Playing with Matthew Stafford from ages 26-29, Tate averaged 93 receptions and 1,056 yards per season. To learn more or opt-out, read our Cookie Policy. Copyright 2023 YB Media, LLC. Down from 26-percent only a couple of years earlier. EAST RUTHERFORD, N.J. (AP) The New York Giants have told wide receiver Kenny Golladay he will be released after two horrible seasons. Depending on what you want/need out of them, they really dont decline until theyre 33 years old. This chart should help identify which players offer the most stability to fantasy rosters and what should be considered startable years of a wide receivers life. 1 receiver in Minnesota this year after the team traded Stefon Diggs. By, Kareem Elgazzar / USA Today Sports Images, Douglas DeFelice / USA Today Sports Images, Mark J. Rebilas / USA Today Sports Images, Vincent Carchietta / USA Today Sports Images, Robert Hanashiro / USA Today Sports Images, This site is protected by reCAPTCHA and the Google. His accomplished career includes two MVPs, one Super Bowl and eight Pro Bowls. Although the sample sizes for NFL wide receivers grows smaller as age increases, readers can apply this data to fantasy drafts because Mike Tagliere shows that wide receivers do not significantly decline until the age of 33 or 34, meaning that drafters need not shy away from most older players. Unreal snag by Robert Woods pic.twitter.com/XmhQidpeXf. Injuries have hindered Green over the last two seasons, but the Bengals are hopeful he can bounce back at age 32 this season. After one year in LA, Wagner is looking for his third team in three years, Jalen Carter news shakes NFL Draft plans for all 32 teams, Carter is wanted in connection with a deadly crash in Georgia. His 80 total pressures in 2019 were the most recorded by a rookie in the PFF era, easily beating out Aldon Smiths previous record of 64 in 2011. You dont want to make too many conclusions based on two-week sample sizes, but its hard not to see the kind of effect Fitzpatrick had on the Pittsburgh defense from his free safety position after joining the team. Barring a dramatic turnaround in the next two months, Beckham should not be a priority free agent for the Rams or anyone else. Mike Tagliere is a featured writer at FantasyPros. Moore hasnt had the best of quarterback circumstances, given that he's had to deal with an injured Cam Newton and an uninspiring Kyle Allen/Will Grier duo for much of 2019, but hes been able to produce despite those limitations, putting up a receiving grade over 80.0 across his first two NFL seasons. There are certain topics that come up throughout a fantasy owners life cycle that force him to question everything hes heard. At age 27, Calvin Johnson caught 122 passes for 1,964 yards, setting the single-season record that Cooper Kupp is looking to break in the next couple of weeks. There have been trade talks and speculation surrounding Adams as he awaits a contract extension, but he deserves to get paid. This was a no-brainer there is no quarterback in the NFL teams would rather have moving forward than Mahomes. The 29-year-old wideout will be released on March 15, which marks the first day of the new league year . 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