Jaelon Darden
26-Year-Old
Free Agent
2024 Receiving Stats
REC
1
YDS
6
TD
0
AVG
6.0
TAR
1
2025 Projections
Remains return specialist
Darden caught his lone target for six yards across 12 games between the Browns (seven) and Seahawks (five) in 2024. He also returned 10 punts for 75 yards and seven kickoffs for 199 yards.
ANALYSIS
The 2021 fourth-round pick didn't play an offensive snap for the Seahawks. He'll be a restricted free agent this offseason, and even if the Seahawks retain him, Darden will need to earn his job in training camp.
The 2021 fourth-round pick didn't play an offensive snap for the Seahawks. He'll be a restricted free agent this offseason, and even if the Seahawks retain him, Darden will need to earn his job in training camp.
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Fantasy/Red Zone Stats
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Advanced NFL Stats
How do Jaelon Darden's 2024 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. The longer the bar, the better it is for the player.
Air Yards Per Game
-0.3Air Yards Per Snap
-0.15% Team Air Yards
-0.1%% Team Targets
0.2%Avg Depth of Target
-3.0 YdsCatch Rate
100.0%Drop Rate
0.0%Avg Yds After Catch
9.0% Targeted On Route
6.7%Avg Yds Per Route Run
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Receiving Alignment Breakdown
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2024 Jaelon Darden Split Stats
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Measurables Review
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How do Jaelon Darden'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.
* All metrics are from his Pro Day (not the combine).
Height
5' 8"Weight
175 lbs40-Yard Dash
4.44 secShuttle Time
4.10 secCone Drill
6.67 secVertical Jump
35.5 inBroad Jump
122 inBench Press
11 repsHand Length
8.75 inArm Length
30.63 in
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Past Fantasy Outlooks
2023
2021
Darden was a late-season, free-agent claim in 2022 and had a cup of coffee in two games for the Browns. With five bodies locked in above him on the depth chart, Darden will have to be explosive in camp and preseason games. He brings return experience with him and got a look in the area during preseason action.
More Fantasy News
Claimed by Seattle
The Seahawks claimed Darden off waivers Thursday, John Boyle of the team's official site reports.
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Gets let go
Darden was waived by the Browns on Wednesday.
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Signed to active roster
The Browns signed Darden from the practice squad to the active roster Tuesday.
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Reverts to practice squad
Darden reverted to the Browns' practice squad Monday.
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Elevated for Week 8
The Browns elevated Darden from the practice squad Saturday ahead of Sunday's game against the Ravens, Chris Easterling of the Akron Beacon Journal reports.
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Latest Fantasy Rumors
Surprise pick to make team
Zac Jackson of The Athletic projects that Darden will make Cleveland's 53-man roster.
ANALYSIS
Darden's a surprising choice to snag the final wide receiver spot over Jakeem Grant and recent third-round draft picks David Bell and Anthony Schwartz. Darden's flexibility as a gadget player on offense and return man on special teams could earn him a roster spot, especially if Grant remains hampered by the Achilles injury that sidelined him for the entire 2022 season.
Darden's a surprising choice to snag the final wide receiver spot over Jakeem Grant and recent third-round draft picks David Bell and Anthony Schwartz. Darden's flexibility as a gadget player on offense and return man on special teams could earn him a roster spot, especially if Grant remains hampered by the Achilles injury that sidelined him for the entire 2022 season.