Quez Watkins

Quez Watkins

25-Year-Old Wide ReceiverWR
Pittsburgh Steelers
2023 Fantasy Outlook
Ordinarily, the third wideout on an offense that finished second in both points and yards would be expected to provide a fair amount of fantasy value, but that wasn't the case for Watkins in 2022. A.J. Brown and DeVonta Smith soaked up 55.6 percent of the Eagles' targets, leaving little work for Watkins, who finished with a 33-354-3 line on 51 targets. Watkins did see a bit more focus during the five contests TE Dallas Goedert missed with a shoulder injury, but even over that stretch, Watkins averaged just 3.6 catches for 25.6 yards per game. It would take an injury to Brown or Smith to open up more volume for Watkins this season, and that's assuming the arrival of Olamide Zacchaeus doesn't push him further down the depth chart. Read Past Outlooks
$Signed a contract with the Steelers in March of 2024.
Joining Pittsburgh
WRPittsburgh Steelers
March 25, 2024
Watkins is signing with the Steelers, Jeremy Fowler of ESPN.com reports.
ANALYSIS
A 2020 sixth-round pick, Watkins made 25 starts for Philadelphia over the past four seasons but never saw more than 62 targets in a year. His 4.35 speed is his best trait, and he'll now join a Steelers team with only George Pickens entrenched as a starting wide receiver. Pittsburgh's other options at the position include Van Jefferson, Calvin Austin, Denzel Mims and Marquez Callaway, with more help possibly coming during the 2024 NFL Draft.
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How do Quez Watkins' 2023 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
25.7
 
Air Yards Per Snap
0.79
 
% Team Air Yards
5.2%
 
% Team Targets
4.0%
 
Avg Depth of Target
11.0 Yds
 
Catch Rate
71.4%
 
Drop Rate
0.0%
 
Avg Yds After Catch
3.1
 
% Targeted On Route
10.8%
 
Avg Yds Per Route Run
0.73
 
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#% of Team Snaps

94687%
76770%
61356%
38836%
12712%
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Measurables Review View College Player Page
How do Quez Watkins' 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.
Height
6' 0"
 
Weight
193 lbs
 
40-Yard Dash
4.35 sec
 
Shuttle Time
4.36 sec
 
Cone Drill
7.28 sec
 
Vertical Jump
36.5 in
 
Broad Jump
125 in
 
Hand Length
9.00 in
 
Arm Length
32.88 in
 
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Past Fantasy Outlooks
2022
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2020
Heading into the 2022 season, Watkins is now seated at third on the Eagles' depth chart following the splashy acquisition of A.J. Brown. In that context, Watkins' volume will almost certainly take a hit, as he had been slated to be the team's No. 2 receiver (after DeVonta Smith) prior to the Brown trade. It's possible, however, that with defenses now having two legit No. 1 receivers to focus on, the Southern Miss product will be more open to scoop up targets and rack up yards. The most likely scenario though is that the 2020 sixth-rounder will find it hard to surpass last year's output of 43 catches (on 62 targets) for 647 yards and a TD in 17 games.
Selected in the sixth round of the 2020 Draft, Watkins entered his rookie year buried on the depth chart, started the season on IR and didn't draw his first target until Week 14. He'll begin his second campaign in a similar situation, with an uphill battle for playing time and relevance.
Watkins was the third and final speedy receiver the Eagles nabbed in the draft. His 4.35 40-yard dash placed him second among wide receivers at the NFL Combine. However, with seven other receivers currently ahead of him on the depth chart, it isn't likely the 21-year-old will make an early impact on offense in his first pro season. Given his shiftiness with the ball in his hands, however, he does have a shot to earn a spot as a returner and see some gadget plays if injuries strike any of the Philadelphia receivers.
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Numbers dip in fourth pro season
WRPhiladelphia Eagles
January 18, 2024
Watkins finished the 2023 regular season with 15 catches for 142 yards and one touchdown.
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Hauls in first TD of season
WRPhiladelphia Eagles
January 7, 2024
Watkins caught eight of 11 targets for 93 yards and a touchdown in Sunday's 27-19 loss to the Giants.
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Another game with no catches
WRPhiladelphia Eagles
December 19, 2023
Watkins did not record a reception in Monday's loss to the Seahawks.
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No catches in loss to Cowboys
WRPhiladelphia Eagles
December 11, 2023
Watkins was held without a target in Sunday's 33-13 loss to the Cowboys.
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Nabs three receptions Sunday
WRPhiladelphia Eagles
December 3, 2023
Watkins caught three of four targets for 28 yards in Sunday's 42-19 loss to the 49ers.
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