Joshua Palmer

Joshua Palmer

23-Year-Old Wide ReceiverWR
Los Angeles Chargers
2022 Fantasy Outlook
The Chargers raised some eyebrows taking Palmer at 77th overall last spring after three consecutive seasons at Tennessee in the range of 450-500 receiving yards, but his rookie year included some signs that he could be well worth the selection. He worked as the Chargers' No. 4 receiver most of the year, playing sparsely, before finishing strong in the final five weeks with 18 catches for 185 yards and three touchdowns (on 28 targets, 5.6 per game). It helped to have Keenan Allen and then Mike Williams miss a game in that stretch, but Palmer also ran ahead of Jalen Guyton, who was the Chargers' No. 3 for most of 2021 and much of 2022. It looks like the role will come down to those same two again, as the Chargers didn't draft any receivers or add any notable free agents (besides return man DeAndre Carter) at the position. Read Past Outlooks
RANKS
$Signed a four-year, $5.03 million contract with the Chargers in July of 2021.
Sliding down depth chart?
WRLos Angeles Chargers
April 28, 2023
Palmer is part of a WR room that now includes 21st overall pick Quentin Johnston in addition to veterans Keenan Allen and Mike Williams, Eric Smith of the Chargers' official site reports.
ANALYSIS
In other words, Palmer may slide down to fourth or fifth on the depth chart, after starting 11 games last season and drawing 107 targets. His volume was aided by both Allen and Williams missing significant chunks of time, and Palmer averaged only 10.7 yards per catch and 7.2 per target -- identical to his marks on 49 targets as a rookie the year before. The 2021 third-round pick could still be given a chance to compete with Johnston for the No. 3 job, and even if Palmer loses that battle he'd likely be one injury away from rejoining the top three.
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Advanced NFL Stats
How do Joshua Palmer'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
60.4
 
Air Yards Per Snap
1.11
 
% Team Air Yards
22.1%
 
% Team Targets
15.7%
 
Avg Depth of Target
9.0 Yds
 
Catch Rate
67.3%
 
Drop Rate
1.9%
 
Avg Yds After Catch
3.5
 
% Targeted On Route
17.9%
 
Avg Yds Per Route Run
1.29
 
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Snap Distribution / Depth Chart
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69857%
68056%
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22318%
514%
292%
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Receiving Alignment Breakdown
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Measurables Review View College Player Page
How do Joshua Palmer'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
6' 1"
 
Weight
210 lbs
 
40-Yard Dash
4.51 sec
 
Shuttle Time
4.25 sec
 
Cone Drill
6.98 sec
 
Vertical Jump
34.0 in
 
Broad Jump
124 in
 
Bench Press
0 reps
 
Hand Length
9.63 in
 
Arm Length
32.88 in
 
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2021 Fantasy Outlook
It was a surprise to some when the Chargers selected Palmer in the third round of the 2021 NFL Draft, but the Tennessee product quietly emerged as a capable prospect throughout the lead up. A mundane 4.51 40-yard dash and 4.25 shuttle time don't scream impressive deep threat, and true enough, the four-year starter recorded just one game over 100 receiving yards throughout his collegiate career. However, Palmer is a fluid route runner, who uses his 6-1 frame well enough to make contested catches and create wide target spaces. The 21-year-old apparently made a strong impression on the Chargers this summer, winning the No. 3 receiver job while deep threat Tyron Johnson was waived. The Chargers still have Jalen Guyton as a fallback option for the No. 3 spot, but Guyton did next to nothing with regular snaps last season. The job appears to be Palmer's to lose.
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Struggles in playoff defeat
WRLos Angeles Chargers
January 14, 2023
Palmer recorded two receptions on six targets for 31 yards in Saturday's 31-30 wild-card round loss to the Jaguars.
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Will be No. 2 WR sans Williams
WRLos Angeles Chargers
January 13, 2023
Palmer could be in store for a prominent role in Saturday's playoff game against the Jaguars, as fellow wide receiver Mike Williams (back) has been ruled out.
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Four catches in Week 18
WRLos Angeles Chargers
January 8, 2023
Palmer secured four of six targets for 39 yards in the Chargers' 31-28 loss to the Broncos on Sunday.
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Absent from box score
WRLos Angeles Chargers
January 3, 2023
Palmer did not catch his only target in the 31-10 win over the Rams on Sunday.
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Next to nothing in win
WRLos Angeles Chargers
December 26, 2022
Palmer caught two of his three targets for 16 yards in the 20-3 win Monday over the Colts.
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