Granted, it was the run-heaviest team in the NFL, but Andrews still proved to be a legitimate downfield threat over the middle of the field. With the kind of production hes put up, its going to be hard for the Packers not to get a new deal done with Clark. Subscribe:Apple Podcasts|Spotify|Google Podcasts|Stitcher|SoundCloud|iHeartRadio. Sherman reestablished himself as an elite cornerback for the 49ers last year, making his fifth career Pro Bowl. Mark J. Rebilas / USA Today Sports Images. His 17.2% pressure rate trailed only his brother, Joey Bosa, and the aforementioned Smith among rookies with 250 or more pass-rushing snaps over that same time frame. Call 1-800-GAMBLER. Jones, who turned 30 in the offseason, has been an All-Pro in two of the last three seasons and has double-digit sacks in six of the last seven years. To be clear, Im not telling you a wide receivers body doesnt start breaking down or fatiguing once he gets to a certain age (believe me, that starts before 28 years old), but it doesnt mean they cant produce more fantasy points per game with the experience theyve gained over the years. Now that we know most wide receivers lose elite upside when they turn 32, what about performing as a consistent WR1 for your fantasy team? He made the Pro Bowl in his first eight seasons as a lockdown cornerback who also contributed as a returner. The average NFL career for a wide receiver is a little more than two years. Brown and McLaurin. Wide receivers often take time to develop, so it makes sense to see just 81-of-208 (38.9 percent) receivers finish as top-36 options in-between the ages of 21-23, then seeing that number spike to 44.7 percent in their age-24-25 seasons. This chart identifies when a player may lose some of that elite potential. Its hard to understate how impressive three consecutive seasons of 80.0 overall grades out of the gate is for a player like Garrett. Brown quickly showed he was already one of the better receivers in the league in that regard as a rookie in 2019. Probably by a lot. 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. Most Receiving Yards Among 29 Year Old Receivers This Season | StatMuse most receiving yards among 29 year old receivers this season Stefon Diggs had the most yards on receptions by a 29-year-old wide receiver in 2022, with 1,429 yards. 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. Over the first two weeks of the season, the Steelers allowed 155 passing yards on throws 20 or more yards downfield (t-11th most). (Dec. 19, 2010) pic.twitter.com/tcQOG44Dm3, (Fitzgerald fits in the mold with Moss, Rice, and his career went 17 seasons, all with Cardinalshes currently 38). Get the latest news and rumors, customized to your favorite sports and teams. Terms at draftkings.com/sportsbook. Turning 29 has not been kind: Wide receivers showing rapid decline, Rams facilities given a D+ grade in NFLPA survey, In a recent NFLPA survey, the Rams facilities were given a D+ grade by the players. 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. He led the league in passing during 2018 and is in his age 38 season. I cant tell you how many times Ive heard wide receivers start to decline around the 28-year-old mark, and many in the dynasty industry think you should consider selling before the cliff. At the same time, this is easily the most talented group of wide receivers they have had in years. Its tough to get into elite territory, and Im sure many would take WR1 production, right? The final question you need to ask yourself is 92% of Julio Jones better than 100% of Amari Cooper in the 4th round of your fantasy draft? Injuries have hindered Green over the last two seasons, but the Bengals are hopeful he can bounce back at age 32 this season. 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. It's no coincidence that the Saints run defense improved markedly after Davis was added in 2018. The 31-year-old has made six consecutive Pro Bowls and finished last season with 99 catches for 1,394 yards and six touchdowns. Dez spent his entire 20s with the Cowboys, peaking in 2014 when he was 26-years-old: 88 receptions, 1,320 yards, 16 TD. We could start with those who were just named to the Pro Bowl: Combined with Kupp and Jefferson, thats eight solid receivers that virtually everyone can agree on. WRs who were 29 in 2017: Antonio Brown, A.J. But maybe the next generation of 30+ receivers was just starting to come into their own in 2017. 29 year old wide receivers. Campbell is one of the rare defensive linemen who has aged like a fine wine. Ive accumulated a 14-year sample size with only one requirement to be included. Alabama Crimson Tide wide receiver Jameson Williams (1) runs onto the field with his teammates prior to the CFP National Championship college football game | Joe Robbins/Icon . 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. The Ravens have one of the most talented secondaries in the NFL, and Humphrey has been a big part of that group. Always free! There are sure to be outliers, but again, do not unload wide receivers who are 28- or 29-year-old studs. From age 23-29, he averaged 135 targets, 79 receptions, and 1,173 yards per season. Hilton (32), Antonio Brown (33), A.J. That number was just 376 over the remaining 14 games (second lowest). 1 void left after the Broncos parted ways with Emmanuel Sanders, and he developed into a legitimate top option in their passing game. His numbers werent just impressive compared to rookies, either. However, the data says otherwise which means many people can find great value in both redraft and dynasty. window.PLAYERCARDS_CONFIG={affiliateCode:"fpros_cards"}; Copyright 2010- FantasyPros.com Modern NFL nose tackles are rarely anything more than space-eaters and early-down run-stuffers. Last season, Marvin Jones led all 30+ wide receivers with 978 yards. And that is what has made him the most valuable player in the NFL over the last two seasons by nearly a full, Moore hasnt had the best of quarterback circumstances, given that he's had to deal with an injured, 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. Unreal snag by Robert Woods pic.twitter.com/XmhQidpeXf. Kupp has a salary cap hit of $18.3 million next season and he isnt going anywhere. Maybe they went RB-heavy in the first few rounds and want to choose some high-floor options at wide receiver. Hes, been particularly dangerous over the middle of the field, . Wide receivers age 25-29 peak at age 26 but they remain stable up until their age 30 campaign. NAME GP REC TRG REC YDS AVG REC YDS/G REC TD RUSH YDS ATT YPC RUSH YDS/G RUSH TD; Don Hutson: 6: 55: 963: 17.5: 160.5: 12: Jim Benton: 5: 34 . When I became a full-time analyst and had time to research things like this, I wanted to give you concrete answers. The idea is that if you give a 24-year-old and a 31-year-old the same number of targets, we want to know whos more likely to produce (its the 31-year-old). For more from Mike, check out hisarchiveand follow him@MikeTagliereNFL. 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. By doing that, were making it a stronger study, though its important to note that if we included everyone, the numbers would strongly help the older wide receivers who stuck around in the league, but we wanted to make this an even playing field. Allen Robinson will be 29 years old in August, and the wide receiver's list of starting quarterbacks he has played with are Blake Bortles, Mitchell Trubisky, Nick Foles, Andy Dalton and a. He is 37 years old. To be as dominant as Nelson has been at his age is a rarity in the NFL. Brandon Cooks already has an impressive 44 catches for 694 yards, a 15.8 yards per catch. The types of wideouts who we used to expect to get 14 seasons, then 11-12 seasons, now look to be getting at most eight or nine seasons. Speaking to Giants fans during a question-and-answer telephone session at the NFL . You can drop this number down from 1,000 yards to 800 yards and it really will not make much of a difference. 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. What wide receivers are 29 years old? We use cookies and other tracking technologies to improve your browsing experience on our site, show personalized content and targeted ads, analyze site traffic, and understand where our audiences come from. Whenever I hear such stereotypes, I want to do my best to set the record straight. 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. Down from 26-percent only a couple of years earlier. Moore has earned 62 targets on slant and in-routes since 2018 (fourth most in NFL), and his 94.9 receiving grade on those routes trails only Deandre Hopkins and Michael Thomas. Godwin was another easy choice here. Some fantasy owners want safety on their roster, even if they know the player may not offer WR1-type upside. One of those things was the age that fantasy players stop producing. The third-year receiver is only 24 years old and has shown flashes of being a dangerous weapon. 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. Naturally, only some of the best receivers in the game last into their thirties and. As I do these studies annually, the average age becomes younger each season. 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 have been trade talks and speculation surrounding Adams as he awaits a contract extension, but he deserves to get paid. Overall, only a few wide receivers make it to age 35 let alone reach 100 targets at that age. 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. Thielen is hoping to rebound in 2019 after he suffered through a nagging hamstring injury last year. No position has seen more growth in the past two decades than wide receiver. Following that dip to only thirteen 1,000-yard wideouts in 2017, the number went back up to 18 in 2018, then 25 (nearly double the 2017 total) in 2019. The team will have to decide whether or not to keep Woods at a salary of $15.7 million, release Woods prior to June 1st for $3.6 million in savings, release Woods with post-June 1 for $10 million in savings, or renegotiate a new deal with Woods to lower his salary cap. 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. What age do NFL wide receivers peak? Kevin Cummings, San Jose State, Wide Receivers Coach (29): Few position groups have seen more growth over the last few seasons than San Jose State's wide receivers. And what do you know? 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. Mike Tagliere is a featured writer at FantasyPros. Tight Ends. Entering his age 37 season, Rodgers is still going strong in Green Bay. Ingram made his third Pro Bowl in his first season with Baltimore, rushing for 1,018 yards and 10 touchdowns in 15 games for the league's top rushing offense. | Not only does he produce the jaw-dropping, highlight-reel plays, but he is just about as good as anyone in the league at hitting the easy throws and limiting mistakes. From age 28 through 31, we see three of the top four percentages on the chart. Suttons 83.1 PFF grade was a top-10 mark at the wide receiver position in 2019. Since he was drafted in the second round of the 2018 NFL Draft, no running back has graded out higher than Chubb as a rusher. Was the Bobby Wagner experiment a success for Rams? 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. Those five players were between 726 and 967 yards. Like we always promise we will give you the high-level data first and you can take it for what it is worth. Heyward is entering his age 31 season. Heyward has been an overpowering defensive lineman for most of his career and has played his best football recently. That mainly comes down to the fact that getting Chubb to the ground has been much easier said than done. Running Backs The percentage of accurate passes he received dropped from 61.4% in 2017 and 2018 to 50.8% in 2019. You don't 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. Even at 29-years-old, he's still one of the best wide receivers in the league. He put . The years sampled were 2011-2020 for the wide receiver position only. Of the 69 wide receivers to play at age 29, weve watched 11.6 percent of them finish as a top-five fantasy option, the highest mark on the chart, putting the idea that wide receivers fall off at age 28 to bed. Veteran receivers were still quite valuable. 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. 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. Probably the greatest wide receiver from 2013-2018 (ages 25-30), Brown averaged 114 receptions, 1,524 yards, and 11 touchdowns per season over those six seasons, all with the Steelers. I cant tell you how many times Ive heard wide receivers start to decline around the 28-year-old mark, and many in the dynasty industry think you should consider selling before the cliff. 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. Those players were Jordy Nelson, Julian Edelman, Pierre Garcon, Fitzgerald, Mike Wallace, and DeSean Jackson, all names that most football fans are completely familiar with and they were playing just a decade after that Hines Ward/Reggie Wayne list that I mentioned earlier. Theres a steady arc in the percentages, and its clear that a wide receivers prime is from age-25 through age-32. In fact, his 92.1 rushing grade over the last two years is the only mark above 90.0. Barring a dramatic turnaround in the next two months, Beckham should not be a priority free agent for the Rams or anyone else. Hes been particularly dangerous over the middle of the field. Thats a lot of turnover and I guarantee that they will be on average, much younger than the 2021 list. Maybe they will. In saying nothing negative at all about Cooper Kupp whatsoever, I am confident that 2021 will be the best season of his career. Whether it is dynasty or redraft understanding when the cliff typically comes for a fantasy asset is key to staying ahead of the game. NAME GP . Jones needs little introduction as one of the most explosive wideouts in the NFL. 29: 505: 17.4: 36.1: 2: 0: 0: 0.0: 0: Billy Van Heusen: 14: 15 . Certain kinds of pick routes, in which receivers get in the way of DBs while the balls in the air, are illegal. If you want a deeper dive, we have included more information later in the article. Its tough to get into elite territory, and Im sure many would take WR1 production, right? . Depending on what you want/need out of them, they really dont decline until theyre 33 or 34 years old. Its easy to get dispirited with Smith-Schuster after the 2019 season, attributing all his struggles in his third season to the fact that Antonio Brown wasnt there to draw away attention. Here are the top 10 receivers in the AFC West heading into the 2022 season: 10. Who else then? In fact, their prime might be in-between 29 and 31. Beckham will likely spend next summer looking for the right fit for my talents instead of being subject to a bidding war for his services and that says A LOT. Mecole Hardman, Chiefs. Top-24? Hayward has become one of the game's most consistent cornerbacks since joining the Chargers in 2016. 82 receptions for 693 yards and one touchdown in 2021. Sutton dropped just three of his 115 targets last season. There are things youre told when you start playing fantasy football that you believe to be true. 29 year old wide receivers in the afc. 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. However, they do need to be quick. As a rookie in 2018, Barkleys 86.3 receiving grade was a top-five mark at the position, and his 31 missed tackles forced after the catch led all NFL players by eight. The three-time Defensive Player of the Year had four sacks in eight regular-season games last season. He's been an All-Pro in three consecutive seasons and has three Pro Bowls to his name over nine seasons in Philadelphia. Today, well talk about the wide receiver position. Julio Jones hamstring falling off the bone like perfectly cooked BBQ this season. Hutson Benton Ferrante Rucinski Dewell Kavanaugh Chipley Beals Jansante North Kutner Shaw Swiacki Fears Box Mote Nickel Taylor Hirsch Lavelli Mann Pihos Wilkins Soltau Hoffman. Sources: Razzball.com, Pro Football Focus, Pro Football Reference, Football Outsiders and FFToday.com, Adam Thielen, Amari Cooper, Antonio Brown, Cole Beasley, Emmanuel Sanders, John Brown, Julio Jones, Marvin Jones Jr., T.Y. Not the 1,500-yard player that some of his peers were, Baldwin no less was setup for long-term success like a Derrick Mason would be in the decades before him. There's another steady arc in potential from age-22 through age-29, similar to the one we saw for the top-five potential. Meanwhile, a new breed of defender the Jamal Adamses and Derwin Jameses of the world wears multiple hats and does it all at a high level. To learn more or opt-out, read our Cookie Policy. Well go position-by-position to answer that question, as it varies. Hes been particularly adept pushing the ball down the field, with top-five marks in passing grade and yards per attempt (14.6) on passes thrown 20 or more yards downfield over the last two years. The next three seasons with Dallas were disappointing, he tore his Achilles when he was 30, and his brief comeback in 2020 with the Ravens resulted in 47 yards over six games. Top 5 WRs age 30+AJ Green, 718 yardsThielen, 686Beasley, 640M Jones, 624E Sanders, 606WRs turning 30 next year:D AdamsK AllenLockettHopkinsWoodsOBJLandryTurning 29KuppDiggsCooksEvansGolladayWatkins. He surpassed 1,000 yards receiving in six of his first seven seasons. that also played a role. He is at the forefront of the talented receiving options at Tom Bradys disposal in his first year with Tampa Bay. I mean, why would anyone want to lie to you? Falcons wide receiver Julio Jones is still one of the best. A couple key nuggets that you need to know before we get started. Davante Adams, 29 Deebo Samuel, 25 Tyreek Hill, 27 Ja'Marr Chase, 21 Keenan Allen, 29 Stefon Diggs, 28 Combined with Kupp and Jefferson, that's eight solid receivers that virtually everyone. If you buy something from an SB Nation link, Vox Media may earn a commission. Below is a list of age 30+ wide receivers and where they finish in PPG in 2020 vs. 2021 ADP for redraft. Bosas 89.8 overall grade in 2019 ranked third among all edge defenders. He also appeared in his third Super Bowl. It wouldve been hard to draw up a better debut for the Ohio State product. 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. At age 30, David's play hasn't dropped off yet. 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. 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. That's because in his final season, 1995, he played one game for the Rams as a 41-year-old. Wide receivers dont decline after 28 years old from a fantasy perspective. A rational Saints fan would have said the same about Michael Thomas after he had 149 catches and 1,725 yards in 2019. Some, especially Jones and Hilton, look much worse. 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. One question to ponder is where Kupp will be ranked in two years; another is whether or not the top-ranked player in two years is even in the NFL yet. In some ways, Beckham kind of created this world of spectacular young wide receivers that we live in today. There are sure to be outliers, but again, do not unload wide receivers who are 28- or 29-year-old studs. He's made three consecutive Pro Bowls, finishing last season with a career-high 15.5 sacks at age 30. The New York Giants are planning to release wide receiver Kenny Golladay after two seasons with the team, . 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. PFF's exclusive metrics provide matchup previews, position rankings, grades, and snap counts. 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. The Giants are releasing wide receiver Kenny Golladay, The Post's Paul Schwartz confirmed. Then last season, at 31, Julio started to show signs of decline with the Falcons. Wide receivers dont decline after 28 years old from a fantasy perspective. Some fantasy owners want safety on their roster, even if they know the player may not offer WR1-type upside. . 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. Read about the tight ends here. He's consistently been a winner, with a career 86-41-1 regular season record and two Super Bowl appearances in eight seasons. Still, from former MVPs and Pro Bowlers to 2021 draftees, the group of players under 25 remains stacked. Those players do not exist like they did 20, 10, or even five years ago. If this chart wont do it, nothing will. Very little. 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. I have no reason to believe Kupp wont finish out his deal, but seeing him get another contract beyond that is beginning to look like it will be more of an exception than an expectation. 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. If this chart wont convince you, nothing will. 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. All rights reserved. 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. It gets really ugly after that, though, as just 4-of-68 wide receivers who played at. 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. That means if you dont have a target baseline in the analysis then youre including a lot of young wide receivers who dont pan out. 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. He's made two Pro Bowls in four years and had a solid 2019 season at age 30. Injuries have nagged Watt over the last few years, but he remains elite when he's on the field. Our exclusive database, featuring the most in-depth collection of NFL player performance data. After removing the players with less than 50 targets, were left with a total of 1,080 individual seasons, more than enough for a conclusion. 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