K.J. Osborn

K.J. Osborn

27-Year-Old Wide ReceiverWR
New England Patriots
2024 Fantasy Outlook
Osborn signed a free agent deal with the Patriots. It may not be difficult for the receiver to secure a significant role as an outside receiver. Osborn was a full-time player for the Vikings last year. Even though Jordan Addision was a more talented receiver, Osborn was often on the field more than Addison because of his exceptional blocking skills. Although Osborn had a pair of games with at least 95 yards, he often produced in the 30-40 yard range. It’s possible that Osborn is asked to be more of a receiver in New England. However, New England added Ja’Lynn Polk and Javon Baker in this year’s draft. Along with Kendrick Bourne making his way back from a knee injury, Osborn may see little time on the field if he’s the No. 4 receiver. Read Past Outlooks
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$Signed a one-year, $4 million contract with the Patriots in March of 2024.
Inactive Sunday
WRNew England Patriots
Coach's Decision
November 3, 2024
Osborn is inactive for Sunday's game against the Titans.
ANALYSIS
With Osborn and Tyquan Thornton not playing Sunday, DeMario Douglas, Kayshon Boutte, Kendrick Bourne, Ja'Lynn Polk and Javon Baker are available to handle the Patriots' Week 9 wideout duties. With the NFL trade deadline looming, it's possible that Osborn could be on the move in the coming days.
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How do K.J. Osborn'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
15.7
 
Air Yards Per Snap
0.48
 
% Team Air Yards
5.0%
 
% Team Targets
6.3%
 
Avg Depth of Target
5.5 Yds
 
Catch Rate
41.2%
 
Drop Rate
5.9%
 
Avg Yds After Catch
2.4
 
% Targeted On Route
15.3%
 
Avg Yds Per Route Run
0.51
 
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Snap Counts
Snap %
New England PatriotsPatriots 2024 WR Snap Distribution See more data like this | See last season's snap counts
#% of Team Snaps

32460%
13756%
28352%
7832%
28152%
21387%
19436%
2912%
18134%
16668%
10720%
114%
92%
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Overall QB Rating Against
59.7
 
Cornerbacks
55.0
 
Safeties
54.8
 
Linebackers
74.2
 
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2024 K.J. Osborn Split Stats
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Measurables Review View College Player Page
How do K.J. Osborn'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.
Height
5' 11"
 
Weight
200 lbs
 
40-Yard Dash
4.48 sec
 
Shuttle Time
4.35 sec
 
Cone Drill
7.00 sec
 
Vertical Jump
37.5 in
 
Broad Jump
123 in
 
Bench Press
18 reps
 
Hand Length
9.13 in
 
Arm Length
31.25 in
 
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17 days ago
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18 days ago
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Past Fantasy Outlooks
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A 2020 fifth-round pick, Osborn essentially redshirted his rookie season before working as Minnesota's No. 3 receiver the next two years, playing in every game and running slightly more than half his routes from the slot. He put up 50-655-7 on 82 targets in 2021 and 60-650-5 on 90 targets in 2022, but further volume growth is far from guaranteed after Minnesota drafted Jordan Addison in the first round this spring to replace free-agent loss Adam Thielen. At 5-11, 203, with 4.48 timed speed, Osborn is much heavier than Addison and just as fast but without the massive college production and impressive change-of-direction ability. Osborn might be stuck as the No. 3 receiver again, and this time in an offense that seemingly wants to use more two-TE sets after trading for T.J. Hockenson last fall and giving Josh Oliver a surprising $8.2 million guarantee this spring. The upside scenario for Osborn's volume involves an injury to target-hog Justin Jefferson, which would seriously hurt the quality of the Minnesota offense.
A 2020 fifth-round pick, Osborn finished his rookie season without a target but then seized the No. 3 WR job in Year 2. Prior to a Week 7 bye, he averaged 4.3 catches for 51.8 yards on 5.8 targets, with two TDs in six games, giving the Vikings a legit third option behind Justin Jefferson and Adam Thielen. After the bye, Osborn had a brutal five-game stretch with only 54 yards on 12 targets, but he then rebounded in the final six weeks with five more TDs and 290 more yards (48.3 yards). While unlikely to repeat that rate of TDs (seven on 50 receptions), Osborn does have the upside to take on more volume if Jefferson and/or Thielen misses significant time this year.
The 2020 fifth-round draft pick Osborn found work as a returner last season. He'll face competition in training camp from Dede Westbrook for the punt return job he held much of last season. He'll also compete for a depth receiver role.
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Finds end zone
WRNew England Patriots
October 20, 2024
Osborn recorded two receptions on three targets for 26 yards and a touchdown in Sunday's 32-16 loss to the Jaguars.
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No snaps in Week 6
WRNew England Patriots
October 14, 2024
Osborn was active for Sunday's 41-21 loss to the Texans but didn't play in the contest, Doug Kyed of the Boston Herald reports.
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Suiting up Sunday
WRNew England Patriots
October 13, 2024
Osborn (shoulder) is listed as active for Sunday's game against the Texans.
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Questionable after three LPs
WRNew England Patriots
Shoulder
October 11, 2024
Osborn (shoulder) is listed as questionable for Sunday's game against the Texans, Mark Daniels of MassLive reports.
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Limited to start Week 6 prep
WRNew England Patriots
Shoulder
October 9, 2024
Osborn (shoulder) was a limited participant in practice Wednesday.
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Chargers in pursuit
WRNew England Patriots
November 5, 2024
The Chargers are among the teams interested in trading for Osborn, Michael Giardi of BostonSportsJournal.com reports.
ANALYSIS
Osborn began the season as one of New England's top receivers, but he has seen his playing time decrease before being a healthy scratch in Week 9. As a result, it's little surprise that his name has popped up in trade rumors, with multiple teams reportedly interested. It's unclear how Osborn will fall on the team's depth chart if he is dealt to the Bolts, as younger wideouts Ladd McConkey and Quentin Jonhston have both had productive performances of late.
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