Alec Pierce (WR, IND) led the NFL in average depth of target in 2025 at 18.96. 155 players with 40+ targets qualified.
Average depth of target, or aDOT, is air yards divided by targets: how far downfield a receiver is asked to work on a typical throw. A high aDOT means big plays and more volatility. A low one means volume and a steadier floor.
| Rank | Player | Pos | Team | Average Depth of Target | Air Yards | Targets | Rec Yards | Games |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Alec Pierce | WR | IND | 18.96 | 1,593 | 84 | 1,003 | 15 |
| 2 | Christian Watson | WR | GB | 17.76 | 977 | 55 | 611 | 10 |
| 3 | Isaiah Bond | WR | CLE | 17.07 | 751 | 44 | 338 | 15 |
| 4 | Kayshon Boutte | WR | NE | 16.98 | 781 | 46 | 551 | 14 |
| 5 | Adonai Mitchell | WR | NYJ | 14.89 | 1,102 | 74 | 453 | 16 |
| 6 | Brian Thomas Jr. | WR | JAX | 14.45 | 1,315 | 91 | 707 | 14 |
| 7 | Darnell Mooney | WR | ATL | 14.15 | 1,019 | 72 | 443 | 15 |
| 8 | Ricky Pearsall | WR | SF | 14.11 | 748 | 53 | 528 | 9 |
| 9 | Terry McLaurin | WR | WAS | 13.98 | 839 | 60 | 582 | 10 |
| 10 | Rome Odunze | WR | CHI | 13.91 | 1,252 | 90 | 661 | 12 |
| 11 | Jordan Addison | WR | MIN | 13.71 | 1,083 | 79 | 610 | 14 |
| 12 | Tee Higgins | WR | CIN | 13.41 | 1,314 | 98 | 846 | 15 |
| 13 | Darius Slayton | WR | NYG | 13.38 | 843 | 63 | 538 | 14 |
| 14 | Mike Evans | WR | TB | 13.29 | 824 | 62 | 368 | 8 |
| 15 | Mack Hollins | WR | NE | 13.09 | 851 | 65 | 550 | 14 |
| 16 | Jaylen Waddle | WR | MIA | 13.06 | 1,306 | 100 | 910 | 16 |
| 17 | Marvin Harrison Jr. | WR | ARI | 12.96 | 946 | 73 | 608 | 12 |
| 18 | Xavier Worthy | WR | KC | 12.93 | 944 | 73 | 532 | 14 |
| 19 | Romeo Doubs | WR | GB | 12.76 | 1,085 | 85 | 724 | 16 |
| 20 | Nico Collins | WR | HOU | 12.74 | 1,529 | 120 | 1,117 | 15 |
| 21 | Troy Franklin | WR | DEN | 12.70 | 1,321 | 104 | 709 | 17 |
| 22 | Davante Adams | WR | LA | 12.67 | 1,444 | 114 | 789 | 14 |
| 23 | Elic Ayomanor | WR | TEN | 12.65 | 1,126 | 89 | 515 | 16 |
| 24 | Jameson Williams | WR | DET | 12.64 | 1,289 | 102 | 1,117 | 17 |
| 25 | Matthew Golden | WR | GB | 12.55 | 552 | 44 | 361 | 14 |
| 26 | Parker Washington | WR | JAX | 12.49 | 1,187 | 95 | 847 | 16 |
| 27 | Courtland Sutton | WR | DEN | 12.44 | 1,542 | 124 | 1,017 | 17 |
| 28 | Emeka Egbuka | WR | TB | 12.38 | 1,572 | 127 | 938 | 17 |
| 29 | Jalen Nailor | WR | MIN | 12.38 | 656 | 53 | 444 | 17 |
| 30 | Jayden Higgins | WR | HOU | 12.34 | 839 | 68 | 525 | 17 |
| 31 | Jerry Jeudy | WR | CLE | 12.15 | 1,288 | 106 | 602 | 17 |
| 32 | CeeDee Lamb | WR | DAL | 11.99 | 1,403 | 117 | 1,077 | 13 |
| 33 | DeVonta Smith | WR | PHI | 11.99 | 1,355 | 113 | 1,008 | 17 |
| 34 | Van Jefferson | WR | TEN | 11.98 | 623 | 52 | 350 | 14 |
| 35 | Michael Wilson | WR | ARI | 11.92 | 1,502 | 126 | 1,006 | 17 |
| 36 | Chris Olave | WR | NO | 11.80 | 1,841 | 156 | 1,163 | 16 |
| 37 | A.J. Brown | WR | PHI | 11.78 | 1,425 | 121 | 1,003 | 15 |
| 38 | Quentin Johnston | WR | LAC | 11.77 | 989 | 84 | 735 | 13 |
| 39 | Tez Johnson | WR | TB | 11.73 | 516 | 44 | 322 | 15 |
| 40 | DJ Moore | WR | CHI | 11.62 | 988 | 85 | 682 | 17 |
| 41 | Tetairoa McMillan | WR | CAR | 11.56 | 1,410 | 122 | 1,014 | 17 |
| 42 | Rashid Shaheed | WR | SEA | 11.45 | 1,053 | 92 | 687 | 18 |
| 43 | Marquise Brown | WR | KC | 11.30 | 836 | 74 | 587 | 16 |
| 44 | George Pickens | WR | DAL | 11.29 | 1,547 | 137 | 1,429 | 17 |
| 45 | Jaxon Smith-Njigba | WR | SEA | 11.25 | 1,833 | 163 | 1,793 | 17 |
| 46 | Dontayvion Wicks | WR | GB | 11.24 | 517 | 46 | 332 | 13 |
| 47 | Keon Coleman | WR | BUF | 11.17 | 659 | 59 | 404 | 12 |
| 48 | Kendrick Bourne | WR | SF | 11.02 | 584 | 53 | 551 | 14 |
| 49 | Calvin Austin III | WR | PIT | 11.00 | 605 | 55 | 372 | 14 |
| 50 | Drake London | WR | ATL | 10.90 | 1,221 | 112 | 919 | 12 |
Showing the top 50 of 155 qualified players. Narrow it down by position: wide receivers · tight ends · running backs.
Average Depth of Target by position: wide receivers · tight ends · running backs
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Alec Pierce (WR, IND) led the NFL in average depth of target in 2025 at 18.96. Christian Watson (WR, GB) was next at 17.76.
Average depth of target, or aDOT, is air yards divided by targets: how far downfield a receiver is asked to work on a typical throw. A high aDOT means big plays and more volatility. A low one means volume and a steadier floor.
155 players with 40+ targets qualified for the 2025 average depth of target leaderboard. The table above lists the top 50.
Stats as of July 28, 2026. Data from nflverse (nflverse-data), licensed CC BY 4.0. Source: nflverse-data. License: CC-BY-4.0.