Zay Jones

Zay Jones

28-Year-Old Wide ReceiverWR
Jacksonville Jaguars
2023 Fantasy Outlook
Jones finished 2021 strong in Las Vegas and earned a three-year, $24 million contract in 2022 in Jacksonville, where he quickly became a favorite of Trevor Lawrence's in the short passing game. Jones' aDOT dropped from 14.0 his final season in Vegas to 8.6 his first year in Jacksonville, with the trade off career highs for targets (121), catches (82) and receiving yards (823). It would've been a bigger year if not for his league-high 13 drops, and his lackluster 6.8 YPT was easily topped by teammates Christian Kirk (133 targets, 8.3 YPT) and Evan Engram (98 targets, 7.8 YPT). Better efficiency seems likely this year, if only because it would be hard to drop that many passes again and third-year QB Trevor Lawrence figures to continue improving. On the other hand, Calvin Ridley is replacing an over-the-hill Marvin Jones at wideout, making Zay unlikely to approach last year's volume. Read Past Outlooks
$Signed a three-year, $24 million contract with the Jaguars in March of 2022.
No longer facing charges
WRJacksonville Jaguars
March 13, 2024
The Duval County Clerk of Court announced that Jones had a misdemeanor domestic battery charge dismissed Tuesday, Mark Long of the Associated Press reports.
ANALYSIS
Jones was arrested in November, and while the dismissal of legal charges represents a positive outcome for the receiver, he could still face a suspension for a violation of the NFL's personal conduct policy. He has one year remaining on a three-year, $24 million contract with the Jaguars, though there's been speculation that he could be a cap casualty this offseason.
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How do Zay Jones' 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
91.1
 
Air Yards Per Snap
1.81
 
% Team Air Yards
17.3%
 
% Team Targets
10.6%
 
Avg Depth of Target
12.8 Yds
 
Catch Rate
53.1%
 
Drop Rate
4.7%
 
Avg Yds After Catch
2.1
 
% Targeted On Route
22.8%
 
Avg Yds Per Route Run
1.14
 
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94385%
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32729%
22720%
19217%
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141%
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How do Zay Jones' 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' 2"
 
Weight
200 lbs
 
40-Yard Dash
4.45 sec
 
Shuttle Time
4.01 sec
 
Cone Drill
6.79 sec
 
Vertical Jump
36.5 in
 
Broad Jump
133 in
 
Bench Press
15 reps
 
Hand Length
9.00 in
 
Arm Length
32.50 in
 
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Jones spent the past three years with the Raiders and rebounded with 47 catches for 546 yards and one touchdown last season, which was his first notable production since his second year in the league with the Bills in 2018. He received $14 million guaranteed over a three-year deal with the Jaguars, which should slot him in as the No. 3 wideout on the depth chart behind Christian Kirk and Marvin Jones. QB Trevor Lawrence struggled as a rookie last year, but the Jaguars have made significant additions across the offense. Jones' outlook is significantly improved over past seasons, though any production is far from guaranteed while joining a new offense with an unproven signal-caller.
During his first full season in the silver and black, Jones underwhelmed with just 14 catches for 154 yards and a touchdown to go along with two drops in 16 games. He doesn't contribute on special teams either, so the Raiders could seek additional upside elsewhere if Jones struggles at all in training camp. Regardless of job security, Jones probably wouldn't sniff fantasy relevance behind a healthy wide receiver quartet of Henry Ruggs, John Brown, Hunter Renfrow and Bryan Edwards.
The Raiders' receiving corps became quite crowded in a heartbeat this offseason as the team added rookies Henry Ruggs, Bryan Edwards and Lynn Bowden within the first 100 overall picks of the draft, while also adding 2015 first-rounder Nelson Agholor in free agency. Jones is immediately pushed down to at least No. 6 on the WR depth chart, coming off a 10-game campaign with the Raiders in which he caught just 20 passes for 147 yards despite logging 466 offensive snaps.
With the Bills beefing up their receiving corps this offseason -- namely by adding John Brown and Cole Beasley -- there's been talk Jones' roster spot could be in jeopardy, though he did lead the team in receptions (56) and receiving yards (652) last season, while hauling in seven TDs. On the plus side, Jones seems to be getting the pro game down, not to mention he already has one season in the books with Josh Allen. The 24-year-old seems a lot closer to the No. 2 receiving spot than being a cut, though he'll probably have to fight off Robert Foster for looks in the offense, as Brown and Beasley seem set at two of the top three spots. In preparation for the coming season, Jones has reportedly added eight to 10 pounds of lean muscle mass to his upper body, which should help the 6-2, 200-pounder have a better chance of out-muscling defensive backs for the ball, which has at times been an issue for the 2017 second-rounder.
Jones had a disappointing rookie season in 2017. After leading the NCAA in receptions the previous year, he only hauled in 36.5 percent of his 74 targets in his first NFL campaign. There's still a high ceiling for Jones, but he didn't do much with his opportunities last year, and he'll have to move past the unusual off-field issues he went through during the offseason. He'll have a new quarterback and offensive coordinator, but he'll also have some tough competition for the No. 2 receiver job after the Bills traded for Corey Coleman in early August.
The Bills' second-round pick, Jones has an excellent chance for targets right out of the gate, especially with Anquan Boldin abruptly deciding to retire. Jordan Matthews is locked in as a contributor, but the depth chart is otherwise thin, leaving Jones as the likely No. 3 receiver. Jones could even push for the No. 1 outside role, as Matthews is best utilized out of the slot. While the Bills are a run-first team, they lack a designated third-down back or high-volume tight end. At 6-2, 201 with 4.45 40 speed, Jones is fast for a tall receiver and a strong route runner with good hands. He's not the home-run threat of the recently departed Sammy Watkins, but rather a more athletic (133-inch broad jump) possession complement than last year's version (Robert Woods). After notching 158 catches at East Carolina in 2016, Jones could make an immediate impact in a revamped receiving corps.
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Targeted nine times in finale
WRJacksonville Jaguars
January 10, 2024
Jones caught six of nine targets for 47 yards in Sunday's 28-20 loss to the Titans.
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Returning from two-game absence
WRJacksonville Jaguars
January 7, 2024
Jones (knee/hamstring) is active for Sunday's game against the Titans.
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Looks set to play
WRJacksonville Jaguars
Hamstring
January 7, 2024
Jones (hamstring/knee) is expected to play in Sunday's game against the Titans, Ian Rapoport of NFL Network reports.
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Questionable for key Week 18 game
WRJacksonville Jaguars
Hamstring
January 5, 2024
Jones (knee/hamstring) is listed as questionable for Sunday's game against the Titans.
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Stays limited in practice
WRJacksonville Jaguars
Hamstring
January 4, 2024
Jones (hamstring/knee) was a limited practice participant Thursday.
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