Alex Erickson

Alex Erickson

30-Year-Old Wide ReceiverWR
Washington Commanders
2022 Fantasy Outlook
Erickson got some playing time on offense back in 2019 with the Bengals when the team's WR group was devastated by injuries, but he's otherwise made his impact on special teams for the most part, including work on both kick and punt returns. He'll compete for a backup job and return duties in Washington this year. Read Past Outlooks
$Signed a contract with the Commanders in January of 2023.
Inks futures contract
WRWashington Commanders
January 10, 2023
The Commanders signed Erickson to a reserve/future contract Monday.
ANALYSIS
The undrafted product out of Wisconsin made two appearances for the Commanders this season, operating exclusively on special teams. The veteran wideout caught 43 passes for 529 yards across 16 appearances with Cincinnati in 2019, but he's mostly known for his abilities as a return man. With his new contract, he'll have a chance to compete for a roster spot heading into next year's training camp.
Read More News
NFL Stats
Loading NFL Stats...
Fantasy/Red Zone Stats
See red zone opportunities inside the 20, 10 and 5-yard lines along with the percentage of time they converted the opportunity into a touchdown.
Loading Fantasy/Red Zone Stats...
Advanced NFL Stats
Loading Advanced NFL Stats...
2022
2021
2020
2019
2018
2017
2016
2022 NFL Game Log
Calculate Stats Over Time
Just click on any two dates.
Scoring
Standard
PPR
Half PPR
FanDuel
DraftKings
Yahoo DFS
Loading Game Log...
2021 NFL Game Log
Calculate Stats Over Time
Just click on any two dates.
Scoring
Standard
PPR
Half PPR
FanDuel
DraftKings
Yahoo DFS
Loading Game Log...
2020 NFL Game Log
Calculate Stats Over Time
Just click on any two dates.
Scoring
Standard
PPR
Half PPR
FanDuel
DraftKings
Yahoo DFS
Loading Game Log...
2019 NFL Game Log
Calculate Stats Over Time
Just click on any two dates.
Scoring
Standard
PPR
Half PPR
FanDuel
DraftKings
Yahoo DFS
Loading Game Log...
2018 NFL Game Log
Calculate Stats Over Time
Just click on any two dates.
Scoring
Standard
PPR
Half PPR
FanDuel
DraftKings
Yahoo DFS
Loading Game Log...
2017 NFL Game Log
Calculate Stats Over Time
Just click on any two dates.
Scoring
Standard
PPR
Half PPR
FanDuel
DraftKings
Yahoo DFS
Loading Game Log...
2016 NFL Game Log
Calculate Stats Over Time
Just click on any two dates.
Scoring
Standard
PPR
Half PPR
FanDuel
DraftKings
Yahoo DFS
Loading Game Log...
Snap Distribution / Depth Chart
Snap Counts
Snap %
Washington CommandersCommanders 2022 WR Snap Distribution See more data like this | See last season's snap counts
#% of Team Snaps

101689%
00%
80971%
00%
62054%
00%
31728%
00%
16414%
00%
807%
00%
101%
00%
Loading Weekly Snap Counts...
Receiving Alignment Breakdown
See where Alex Erickson lined up on the field and how he performed at each spot.
Detailed
Grouped
Side
Loading Alignment Breakdown...
Loading Alignment Breakdown...
Loading Alignment Breakdown...
Loading Team Alignment Breakdown...
2022 Alex Erickson Split Stats
Loading NFL Split Stats...
Measurables Review View College Player Page
How do Alex Erickson's measurables compare to other wide receivers?
This section compares his draft workout metrics with players at the same position. The bar represents the player's percentile rank. For example, if the bar is halfway across, then the player falls into the 50th percentile for that metric and it would be considered average.
* The 40-Yard Dash, Shuttle Time, Cone Drill, Vertical Jump, Broad Jump, and Bench Press metrics are from his Pro Day. All others are from the NFL Combine.
Height
6' 0"
 
Weight
195 lbs
 
40-Yard Dash*
4.54 sec
 
Shuttle Time*
4.10 sec
 
Cone Drill*
6.68 sec
 
Vertical Jump*
34.5 in
 
Broad Jump*
116 in
 
Bench Press*
14 reps
 
Recent RotoWire Articles Featuring Alex Erickson See More
2022 Washington Commanders Preview: Roster Moves, Depth Chart, Schedule, Storylines and More
240 days ago
The carousel at quarterback continues with Carson Wentz getting a shot in the nation's capital. This team has high-end skill players, but can they get or stay healthy enough for Wentz to find success?
Past Fantasy Outlooks
2020
2019
2018
2016
Thanks to injuries to A.J. Green, John Ross and Auden Tate, Erickson saw more action in the offense than ever before in 2019, catching 43 passes for 529 yards and adding five carries for 33 yards. The rate stats aren't that impressive and don't bode well for future opportunities in 2020, but more importantly he's buried deep on the depth chart behind no fewer than five other receivers, and lost his role as the primary kick returner to boot. It will be a struggle for Erickson to make the active roster in 2020.
Injuries forced the Bengals to use Erickson more on offense last season than they typically prefer, especially over the final three games when both A.J. Green and Tyler Boyd were out with injuries. Even then, however, Erickson's looks and production were pretty modest (11 catches for 121 yards on 13 targets). His primary contribution remains in the return game, both on kickoffs (1,049 yards) and punts (212 yards).
Erickson was more active on offense than in his rookie season, as the Bengals' coaching staff became disenchanted with Tyler Boyd and John Ross, though Erickson's peak came in Week 2 against the Texans, when he had four catches for 62 yards and was on the field for 37 offensive snaps. His greatest contribution again came on special teams, as he was the team's primary kick and punt returner, netting 941 return yards. His role on offense will likely be reduced in 2018, presuming Boyd and Ross can stay healthy and return to Marvin Lewis's good graces.
Erickson, an undrafted rookie out of the University of Wisconsin, made a strong case for a roster spot during the preseason, shining in the return game and also contributing on offense. While unlikely to land any higher than fifth on the depth chart at wideout, the rookie could open the season as Cincinnati's top return man for kicks and/or punts, assuming he survives final cuts.
More Fantasy News
Back on practice squad
WRFree Agent
December 5, 2022
Erickson reverted to the Commanders' practice squad Monday, per the NFL's official transaction log.
ANALYSIS
Subscribe now to instantly reveal our take on this news.
Elevated from practice squad
WRWashington Commanders
December 3, 2022
Erickson was elevated to the active roster Saturday.
ANALYSIS
Subscribe now to instantly reveal our take on this news.
Shifts back to practice squad
WRFree Agent
November 28, 2022
Erickson reverted to the Commanders' practice squad Monday, per the NFL's transaction log.
ANALYSIS
Subscribe now to instantly reveal our take on this news.
Set to take over punt-return duties
WRWashington Commanders
November 26, 2022
The Commanders elevated Erickson from their practice squad to their active roster Saturday, Zach Selby of the team's official site reports.
ANALYSIS
Subscribe now to instantly reveal our take on this news.
Joins Washington's practice squad
WRFree Agent
September 2, 2022
The Commanders signed Erickson to their practice squad Wednesday.
ANALYSIS
Subscribe now to instantly reveal our take on this news.