Jaelon Darden

Jaelon Darden

25-Year-Old Wide ReceiverWR
Cleveland Browns
2024 Fantasy Outlook
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$Signed a contract with the Browns in October of 2024.
Signed to active roster
WRCleveland Browns
October 29, 2024
The Browns signed Darden from the practice squad to the active roster Tuesday.
ANALYSIS
Darden had already reached his maximum of three elevations from the practice squad, meaning he had to be inked to the 53-man roster in order to contribute Sunday against the Chargers. The 25-year-old will continue working as a key punt returner for the Browns, as well as playing a depth role on offense.
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How do Jaelon Darden's 2024 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
-0.8
 
Air Yards Per Snap
-0.15
 
% Team Air Yards
-0.1%
 
% Team Targets
0.4%
 
Avg Depth of Target
-3.0 Yds
 
Catch Rate
100.0%
 
Drop Rate
0.0%
 
Avg Yds After Catch
9.0
 
% Targeted On Route
6.7%
 
Avg Yds Per Route Run
0.40
 
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Snap Distribution / Depth Chart
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Cleveland BrownsBrowns 2024 WR Snap Distribution See more data like this | See last season's snap counts
#% of Team Snaps

52089%
26296%
43775%
19070%
32455%
4316%
31053%
21780%
203%
207%
112%
114%
102%
00%
92%
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Measurables Review View College Player Page
How do Jaelon Darden'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
5' 8"
 
Weight
175 lbs
 
40-Yard Dash
4.44 sec
 
Shuttle Time
4.10 sec
 
Cone Drill
6.67 sec
 
Vertical Jump
35.5 in
 
Broad Jump
122 in
 
Bench Press
11 reps
 
Hand Length
8.75 in
 
Arm Length
30.63 in
 
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Past Fantasy Outlooks
2023
2021
Darden was a late-season, free-agent claim in 2022 and had a cup of coffee in two games for the Browns. With five bodies locked in above him on the depth chart, Darden will have to be explosive in camp and preseason games. He brings return experience with him and got a look in the area during preseason action.
A speedster from North Texas, Darden appears headed for a potentially prominent role on returns during his rookie season. The 2021 fourth-round pick improved in each of his college campaigns, eclipsing 70 receptions in both of his last two seasons and capping off his senior year with 1,190 receiving yards and 19 touchdowns. Darden likely has too many hurdles to earn significant playing time this season, but his prior experience on both punt and kick returns should net him opportunities as he makes the leap from Conference USA to the NFL.
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Reverts to practice squad
WRFree Agent
October 28, 2024
Darden reverted to the Browns' practice squad Monday.
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Elevated for Week 8
WRCleveland Browns
October 26, 2024
The Browns elevated Darden from the practice squad Saturday ahead of Sunday's game against the Ravens, Chris Easterling of the Akron Beacon Journal reports.
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Returns to practice squad
WRFree Agent
October 21, 2024
Darden reverted to the Browns' practice squad Monday, per the NFL's official transaction log.
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Elevated to active roster
WRCleveland Browns
October 19, 2024
The Browns promoted Darden to the active roster Saturday, Scott Petrak of the Elyria Chronicle-Telegram reports.
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Back to practice squad
WRFree Agent
October 14, 2024
Darden reverted to the Browns' practice squad Monday, according to the NFL's official transaction log.
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Latest Fantasy Rumors
Surprise pick to make team
WRCleveland Browns
July 2, 2023
Zac Jackson of The Athletic projects that Darden will make Cleveland's 53-man roster.
ANALYSIS
Darden's a surprising choice to snag the final wide receiver spot over Jakeem Grant and recent third-round draft picks David Bell and Anthony Schwartz. Darden's flexibility as a gadget player on offense and return man on special teams could earn him a roster spot, especially if Grant remains hampered by the Achilles injury that sidelined him for the entire 2022 season.
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