Jaelon Darden

Jaelon Darden

24-Year-Old Wide ReceiverWR
Cleveland Browns
2023 Fantasy Outlook
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$Signed a four-year, $4.18 million contract with the Buccaneers in May of 2021. Waived by the Buccaneers in December of 2022. Claimed off waivers by the Browns in December of 2022.
Claimed off waivers by Cleveland
WRCleveland Browns
December 7, 2022
Cleveland claimed Darden off waivers from Tampa Bay on Wednesday.
ANALYSIS
Darden was waived by Tampa Bay following Monday's win over the Saints, but he quickly found a new home in Cleveland. The second-year wideout appeared in the Buccaneers' first 12 games this year and caught both of his targets for 26 yards across just 53 offensive snaps, though he did make some solid contributions as a return man.
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How do Jaelon Darden's 2022 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
0.8
 
Air Yards Per Snap
0.21
 
% Team Air Yards
0.2%
 
% Team Targets
0.3%
 
Avg Depth of Target
5.5 Yds
 
Catch Rate
100.0%
 
Drop Rate
0.0%
 
Avg Yds After Catch
7.5
 
% Targeted On Route
5.1%
 
Avg Yds Per Route Run
0.67
 
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Snap Distribution / Depth Chart
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49344%
14413%
1039%
121%
30%
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Receiving Alignment Breakdown
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2022 Jaelon Darden Split Stats
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Measurables Review View College Player Page
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
173 lbs
 
40-Yard Dash
4.44 sec
 
Shuttle Time
4.10 sec
 
Cone Drill
6.67 sec
 
Vertical Jump
35.5 in
 
Broad Jump
122 in
 
Bench Press
11 reps
 
Hand Length
8.75 in
 
Arm Length
30.63 in
 
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2021 Fantasy Outlook
A speedster from North Texas, Darden appears headed for a potentially prominent role on returns during his rookie season. The 2021 fourth-round pick improved in each of his college campaigns, eclipsing 70 receptions in both of his last two seasons and capping off his senior year with 1,190 receiving yards and 19 touchdowns. Darden likely has too many hurdles to earn significant playing time this season, but his prior experience on both punt and kick returns should net him opportunities as he makes the leap from Conference USA to the NFL.
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Loses roster spot
WRFree Agent
December 6, 2022
Darden was waived by the Buccaneers on Tuesday, Scott Smith of the team's official site reports.
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Pair of punt returns in loss
WRTampa Bay Buccaneers
December 1, 2022
Darden did not log any snaps on offense but returned two punts for 24 yards during the Buccaneers' 23-17 overtime loss to the Browns in Week 12.
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Gets shot as kickoff returner
WRTampa Bay Buccaneers
November 15, 2022
Darden returned two kickoffs for 42 yards in the Buccaneers' 21-16 win over the Seahawks in Week 10.
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Busy day as returner
WRTampa Bay Buccaneers
November 8, 2022
Darden did not log any snaps on offense but returned eight punts for 82 yards in the Buccaneers' 16-13 win over the Rams on Sunday.
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Continues shining on returns
WRTampa Bay Buccaneers
October 29, 2022
Darden returned two punts for 33 yards in the Buccaneers' 27-22 loss to the Ravens on Thursday night.
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