2022 Receiving Stats
REC
27
YDS
245
TD
0
AVG
9.1
TAR
38
2023 Projections
2022 Fantasy Outlook
In their quest to provide a jolt to their tight end corps last offseason, the Patriots doubled down at the position in free agency, with Smith getting a four-year, $50 million deal ($31.25 million guaranteed) and Hunter Henry signing for three years at $37.5 million ($24 million guaranteed). In his first season with the team, Smith finished with 28 catches (on 45 targets) for 294 yards and a touchdown to go along with nine carries for 40 yards over 16 games, while operating in a timeshare that leaned in Henry's favor. With New England seemingly moving away from employing a traditional fullback in 2022, Smith could see added opportunities with a potential uptick in two-tight end sets, as well as the possibility that he could take on a share of fullback/H-back duties with Jakob Johnson no longer in the mix. If that's the case, Smith could gain added fantasy relevance, but as long as he and Henry share snaps, it'll be hard to count on steady volume for the 2017 third-rounder. Read Past Outlooks

Headed to Falcons
The Patriots are slated to trade Smith to the Falcons in exchange for a seventh-round draft pick, Ian Rapoport of NFL Network reports.
ANALYSIS
The move frees up cap space for the Patriots, while leaving Hunter Henry as the team's clear-cut top tight end ahead of free agency and the 2023 NFL Draft. Meanwhile, Smith is in line to provide the Falcons with an experienced pass-catching option to work behind starting TE Kyle Pitts. This past season -- his second with New England -- Smith recorded 27 catches on 38 targets for 245 yards in 14 games.
The move frees up cap space for the Patriots, while leaving Hunter Henry as the team's clear-cut top tight end ahead of free agency and the 2023 NFL Draft. Meanwhile, Smith is in line to provide the Falcons with an experienced pass-catching option to work behind starting TE Kyle Pitts. This past season -- his second with New England -- Smith recorded 27 catches on 38 targets for 245 yards in 14 games.
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Fantasy/Red Zone Stats
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How do Jonnu Smith's 2022 advanced stats compare to other tight ends?
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
8.6Air Yards Per Snap
0.29% Team Air Yards
3.1%% Team Targets
7.3%Avg Depth of Target
3.2 YdsCatch Rate
71.1%Drop Rate
0.0%Avg Yds After Catch
7.6% Targeted On Route
25.3%Avg Yds Per Route Run
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How often does Jonnu Smith run a route when on the field for a pass play?
This data will let you see how Jonnu Smith and the other tight ends for the Falcons are being used. Some tight ends may have a lot of snaps, but they're not that useful for fantasy purposes because they're not actually running routes. This data will help you see when this is the case.
Jonnu Smith
150 routes 38 targets
18 routes 2 targets
113 routes 11 targets
207 routes 59 targets
Receiving Alignment Breakdown
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2022 Jonnu Smith Split Stats
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Measurables Review
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How do Jonnu Smith's measurables compare to other tight ends?
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
6' 3"Weight
248 lbs40-Yard Dash
4.62 secShuttle Time
4.18 secVertical Jump
38.0 inBroad Jump
127 inBench Press
22 repsHand Length
9.25 inArm Length
32.88 in
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Past Fantasy Outlooks
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From a fantasy standpoint, it never quite happened for Smith in Tennessee, where the majority of his snaps came on run plays. The 2017 third-round pick didn't get many chances to use his 4.62 speed on downfield routes, but he did earn a reputation as one of the league's best after the catch, averaging 9.0 YAC in 2018 and 7.8 in 2019. Smith then dropped to 5.8 YAC (still fifth most among TEs) on 41 receptions in 2020, with his aDOT landing in the 5.2-5.5 range for a third consecutive year. He's proven himself as a capable blocker and a menace in the flats, but the Patriots might want to see if Smith can also add an intermediate/downfield component after signing a four-year, $50 million contract. We'd be more bullish on that prospect if the team hadn't also signed Hunter Henry, who has more experience working the seam. Then there's the matter of a shaky QB situation, and the potential for a run-first offense with rookie Mac Jones under center.
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Logs 27 catches this season
Smith (concussion) finished the 2022 season with 27 catches on 38 targets for 245 yards in 14 games.
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Downgraded, will not play
Smith (concussion) was downgraded and will not play Sunday against the Bills.
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Questionable for Week 18
Smith (concussion) is listed as questionable for Sunday's game against the Bills after practicing in a limited fashion Thursday and Friday, Evan Lazar of the Patriots' official site reports.
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Returns to limited practice
Smith (concussion) returned to a limited practice Thursday.
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Back at practice
Smith (concussion) was present for practice Thursday, Evan Lazar of the Patriots' official site reports.
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