Michael Mayer

22-Year-Old Tight EndTE
2023 Fantasy Outlook
Mayer was at one point viewed as the consensus top tight end in a strong 2023 rookie class at the position. He caught 138 passes for 1,649 yards and 16 touchdowns over his final two seasons at Notre Dame, but that doesn't mean he'll hit the ground running in the NFL. Mayer is right around average size for an NFL tight end at 6-4, 249, and his 4.70-second 40-yard dash at the NFL Combine was also about average for a starter. He’s a good route runner with excellent hands, but getting open against superior athletes at the NFL level is no guarantee. Mayer is unlikely to reach the upper echelon of tight end production as a rookie even if he pans out long term – over the last 20 years, only three TEs topped 600 yards in their rookie seasons: Kyle Pitts in 2021 (1,026 yards), Evan Engram in 2017 (722 yards) and John Carlson in 2008 (627 yards). Read Past Outlooks
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$Signed a four-year, $9.31 million contract with the Raiders in June of 2023.
Notches two-point conversion on SNF
TELas Vegas Raiders
September 25, 2023
Mayer was on the receiving end of a two-point conversion in Sunday's 23-18 loss to the Steelers, but he otherwise didn't record an official reception.
ANALYSIS
Mayer's only target resulted in quarterback Jimmy Garoppolo's (concussion) first of three interceptions, and the rookie was out-snapped, 55-34, by fellow tight end Austin Hooper, who also was held without a catch. Mayer has hauled in just one pass for two yards through the first three games of his NFL career.
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Advanced NFL Stats
How do Michael Mayer's 2023 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. 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
4.7
 
Air Yards Per Snap
0.13
 
% Team Air Yards
1.7%
 
% Team Targets
2.1%
 
Avg Depth of Target
7.0 Yds
 
Catch Rate
50.0%
 
Drop Rate
0.0%
 
Avg Yds After Catch
0.0
 
% Targeted On Route
5.9%
 
Avg Yds Per Route Run
0.06
 
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#% of Team Snaps

13157%
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How often does Michael Mayer run a route when on the field for a pass play?
This data will let you see how Michael Mayer and the other tight ends for the Raiders 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.
Michael Mayer
34 routes   2 targets
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45%
56 routes   5 targets
58%
Receiving Alignment Breakdown
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Overall QB Rating Against
74.0
 
Cornerbacks
91.8
 
Safeties
64.0
 
Linebackers
48.4
 
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2023 Michael Mayer Split Stats
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Measurables Review View College Player Page
How do Michael Mayer'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' 4"
 
Weight
249 lbs
 
40-Yard Dash
4.70 sec
 
Vertical Jump
32.5 in
 
Broad Jump
118 in
 
Hand Length
9.50 in
 
Arm Length
31.63 in
 
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More Fantasy News
First career reception in loss
TELas Vegas Raiders
September 18, 2023
Mayer caught his only target for two yards in Sunday's 38-10 loss to the Bills.
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Runs nine routes in debut
TELas Vegas Raiders
September 11, 2023
Mayer was not targeted in Sunday's 17-16 win over the Broncos.
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Tacks on two more catches
TELas Vegas Raiders
August 26, 2023
Mayer recorded two receptions on two targets for 20 yards in Saturday's 31-16 loss to the Cowboys.
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One catch in pro debut
TELas Vegas Raiders
August 19, 2023
Mayer secured one of two targets for three yards in the Raiders' 34-17 preseason win over the Rams.
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Unavailable Sunday
TELas Vegas Raiders
August 13, 2023
Mayer isn't in uniform for Sunday's preseason opener against the 49ers, Tashan Reed of The Athletic reports.
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