Cedric Tillman

Cedric Tillman

25-Year-Old Wide ReceiverWR
Cleveland Browns
Questionable
Injury Hamstring
Est. Return 11/9/2025
Fri Practice: Full
2025 Fantasy Outlook
Tillman broke through in the middle of last season after the Browns traded Amari Cooper, recording three straight games in Weeks 7-9 with at least six catches, nine targets and 75 yards. A Week 10 bye broke his momentum, however, and he caught just five of 12 targets for 75 yards over the next two games before missing the rest of the year in concussion protocol. The 2023 third-round pick should have plenty of time to recover this offseason, and he's in good position for a top-three role after the Browns settled for Diontae Johnson as their "big" addition at wide receiver. The problem, apart from Cleveland's passing game potentially being terrible, is that Tillman has done so little in his career outside of the aforementioned three-game stretch. He drew targets on just 12.5 percent of his 352 routes as a rookie, catching less than half of those passes, and his per-route numbers were poor last season (17.9 percent target rate, 1.24 YPRR) despite the brief outburst while catching passes from Jameis Winston. Playing time won't necessarily lead to production, and Tillman's best chance at fantasy relevance likely involves Joe Flacco playing QB for Cleveland. Read Past Outlooks
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Signed a four-year, $5.61 million contract with the Browns in May of 2023.
Activated from injured reserve
WRCleveland Browns
Hamstring
November 8, 2025
The Browns activated Tillman (hamstring) from injured reserve Saturday.
ANALYSIS
Tillman was a full participant in practice during Week 10 prep, and while he's still listed as questionable for Sunday's game against the Jets, the expectation is that the third-year wide receiver will play, per Kelsey Russo of the Browns' official site. With Isaiah Bond (foot) ruled out, Tillman could see heavy usage in his return from a four-game absence due to a hamstring injury he sustained in Week 4 against the Lions.
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How do Cedric Tillman's 2025 advanced stats compare to other wide receivers?
This section compares his advanced stats 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 longer the bar, the better it is for the player.
  • Air Yards Per Game
    The number of air yards he is averaging per game. Air yards measure how far the ball was thrown downfield for both complete and incomplete passes. Air yards are recorded as a negative value when the pass is targeted behind the line of scrimmage. All air yards data is from Sports Info Solutions and does not include throwaways as targeted passes.
  • Air Yards Per Snap
    The number of air yards he is averaging per offensive snap.
  • % Team Air Yards
    The percentage of the team's total air yards he accounts for.
  • % Team Targets
    The percentage of the team's total targets he accounts for.
  • Avg Depth of Target
    Also known as aDOT, this stat measures the average distance down field he is being targeted at.
  • Catch Rate
    The number of catches made divided by the number of times he was targeted by the quarterback.
  • Drop Rate
    The number of passes he dropped divided by the number of times he was targeted by the quarterback.
  • Avg Yds After Catch
    The number of yards he gains after the catch on his receptions.
  • % Targeted On Route
    Targets divided by total routes run. Also known as TPRR.
  • Avg Yds Per Route Run
    Receiving yards divided by total routes run. Also known as YPRR.
Air Yards Per Game
44.0
 
Air Yards Per Snap
0.88
 
% Team Air Yards
9.5%
 
% Team Targets
7.1%
 
Avg Depth of Target
8.8 Yds
 
Catch Rate
55.0%
 
Drop Rate
5.0%
 
Avg Yds After Catch
1.8
 
% Targeted On Route
15.3%
 
Avg Yds Per Route Run
0.81
 
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Snap Distribution / Depth Chart
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Snap %
Cleveland BrownsBrowns 2025 WR Snap Distribution
#% of Team Snaps

46085%
15681%
29454%
12565%
20037%
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19436%
8544%
5911%
5830%
316%
1910%
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This Week's Opposing Pass Defense
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Overall QB Rating Against
91.6
 
Cornerbacks
91.2
 
Safeties
76.0
 
Linebackers
102.8
 
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Measurables Review View College Player Page
How do Cedric Tillman's measurables compare to other wide receivers?
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Height
6' 3"
 
Weight
213 lbs
 
40-Yard Dash
4.54 sec
 
Vertical Jump
37.0 in
 
Broad Jump
128 in
 
Hand Length
10.00 in
 
Arm Length
32.75 in
 
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Past Fantasy Outlooks
2024
2023
Tillman had a slow start to his rookie season after being selected in the third round of the draft. In the receiver’s first seven games, he had three catches for 10 yards. Beginning in Week 12, Tillman became more involved in the offense. During that time, he had a trio of games with at least 43 yards. Even though there weren’t signs of dominance, Tillman likely showed enough to see an expanded role in 2024. However, expect Amari Cooper, David Njoku and Jerry Jeudy to be the top pass catchers for the Browns. As a result, Tillman’s production may be limited.
The Browns stood pat in the third round of April's draft and selected Tillman despite more pressing needs on the defensive line. Though the team had made moves to bolster the wideout corps earlier in the offseason, the Browns decided they couldn't pass on the 6-3, 215-pounder, who the club believes could be a red-zone threat for QB Deshaun Watson. Tillman had 12 TDs in 2021 before an ankle injury limited his availability in 2022. He'll need to earn his snaps among a crowded position group and is expected to start down the depth chart. As a result, the Tennessee product's rookie season may not provide much fantasy value, but Tillman could move into a starting role by 2024, if the Browns allow Donovan Peoples-Jones to walk.
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Questionable but expected to play
WRCleveland Browns
Hamstring
November 7, 2025
Tillman (hamstring) officially is listed as questionable for Sunday's game against the Jets, but he's expected to be activated from injured reserve and suit up, Kelsey Russo of the Browns' official site reports.
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Expected to come off IR
WRCleveland Browns
Hamstring
November 7, 2025
Browns coach Kevin Stefanski said Friday that he expects Tillman (hamstring) to be activated off injured reserve and suit up Sunday against the Jets, Scott Petrak of the Elyria Chronicle-Telegram reports.
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Full practice participant
WRCleveland Browns
Hamstring
November 5, 2025
Tillman (hamstring) was a full practice participant Wednesday, Scott Petrak of the Elyria Chronicle-Telegram reports.
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Cleared to practice
WRCleveland Browns
Hamstring
November 3, 2025
The Browns designated Tillman (hamstring) for return to practice Monday.
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Expected back after bye
WRCleveland Browns
Hamstring
October 27, 2025
Browns head coach Kevin Stefanski said Monday that Tillman (hamstring) is expected to return to action after the team's Week 9 bye, Zac Jackson of The Athletic reports.
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Making Week 10 return
WRCleveland Browns
November 7, 2025
Tillman, who's been on injured reserve and missed the last four games due to a hamstring injury, will play in Sunday's Week 10 matchup against the Jets, Daniel Oyefusi of ESPN.com reports.
ANALYSIS
Tillman is listed as questionable, but head coach Kevin Stefanski confirmed the receiver's availability for Sunday's game. Tillman was able to practice in full all three days this week, and in his return, he'll have his first regular-season opportunity to work with rookie signal-caller Dillon Gabriel.
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