Derius Davis

Derius Davis

25-Year-Old Wide ReceiverWR
Los Angeles Chargers
2025 Fantasy Outlook
Davis finished top-10 in both kickoff and punt return yards last season despite registering just 38 total return attempts. As a result, the third-year wideout has developed into one of the more potent special teams players in the game, even if that hasn't translated into much offensive production (13-112-2 on 17 targets last year). With a combination of over-the-hill veterans and unheralded young players scattered across the depth chart, Davis could be positioned to be a useful offensive piece for the Chargers, albeit with limited upside for significant volume. Read Past Outlooks
Signed a four-year, $4.55 million contract with the Chargers in May of 2023.
Will play Week 7
WRLos Angeles Chargers
October 19, 2025
Davis (knee) is active for Sunday's game against the Colts.
ANALYSIS
Davis was limited in practice all week, but he has been cleared to return from a three-game absence due to a knee injury. The 2023 fourth-rounder has mostly been used as a returner this season and should see most of his playing time Sunday on special teams.
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How do Derius Davis' 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
3.5
 
Air Yards Per Snap
0.78
 
% Team Air Yards
1.0%
 
% Team Targets
0.5%
 
Avg Depth of Target
14.0 Yds
 
Catch Rate
50.0%
 
Drop Rate
0.0%
 
Avg Yds After Catch
6.0
 
% Targeted On Route
11.1%
 
Avg Yds Per Route Run
0.17
 
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Snap Distribution / Depth Chart
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Snap %
Los Angeles ChargersChargers 2025 WR Snap Distribution
#% of Team Snaps

57077%
16966%
53773%
18572%
41556%
11545%
29941%
12950%
588%
52%
365%
145%
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Measurables Review View College Player Page
How do Derius Davis' 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.
Height
5' 8"
 
Weight
165 lbs
 
40-Yard Dash
4.36 sec
 
Shuttle Time
4.38 sec
 
Hand Length
8.00 in
 
Arm Length
29.25 in
 
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Past Fantasy Outlooks
2024
2023
Despite the Chargers' top two WRs missing large chunks of the season and first-rounder Quentin Johnston struggling mightily as a rookie, Davis hardly factored in as a pass catcher in 2023, recording just 141 offensive snaps and 15 receptions for 66 yards. The team did utilize the fourth-rounder out of TCU at times as a jet-motion specialist (14 carries, 101 yards), but it was hardly a ringing endorsement when the likes of Alex Erickson, Keelan Doss and Jalen Guyton all saw significantly more playing time throughout the latter stages of the campaign. It's hard to envision that changing in 2024 after the team brought in Ladd McConkey, Brenden Rice and DJ Chark to compete for significant playing time.
The Chargers, in desperate need to find some speed in their receiving core, selected Davis in the fourth round of the 2023 NFL Draft. The 5-8 product from TCU ran a blistering 4.36 40-yard dash at the NFL Combine, but his slight frame (165 pounds) and lack of elite production (just 531 receiving yards in his best collegiate season) are a legitimate cause for concern. Expect Davis to compete with the veteran Jalen Guyton for speed related packages as neither profiles as an every-down target.
More Fantasy News
Could play vs. Indianapolis
WRLos Angeles Chargers
Knee
October 17, 2025
Davis (knee) is listed as questionable for Sunday's game against the Colts, Eric Smith of the Chargers' official site reports.
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Manages limited practice Wednesday
WRLos Angeles Chargers
Knee
October 15, 2025
Davis (knee) was a limited participant at practice Wednesday.
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Remains sidelined against Miami
WRLos Angeles Chargers
Knee
October 10, 2025
Davis (knee) has been ruled out for Sunday's game against the Dolphins.
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Doesn't practice Wednesday
WRLos Angeles Chargers
Knee
October 8, 2025
Davis (knee) did not participate in Wednesday's practice.
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Not playing vs. Washington
WRLos Angeles Chargers
Knee
October 3, 2025
Davis (knee) has been ruled out for Sunday's game against the Commanders.
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Latest Fantasy Rumors
Could be WR3 in Week 2
WRLos Angeles Chargers
September 14, 2024
Davis may serve as the No. 3 wide receiver behind Ladd McConkey and Quentin Johnston for Sunday's game against Carolina after Joshua Palmer was listed as questionable due to a knee injury.
ANALYSIS
Palmer opened the week with two limited practices, but he was downgraded to a DNP on Friday, which doesn't bode well for his chances of playing Sunday. Davis didn't have a target in Week 1 against the Raiders, but he did rush for nine yards on two carries, and the 2023 fourth-round pick could be thrust into an extended role in the Chargers' offense should Palmer be sidelined.
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