DeSean
Jackson
WR · BAL · Very good
- PAL
- 77
- WAR
- 0.1
- YDS
- 454
2021
DeSean Jackson
#15WR
Baltimore Ravens
Biography
- Team
- Baltimore Ravens
- Position
- Wide Receiver
- Height
- 5' 10"
- Weight
- 175 lbs
- Born
- December 1, 1986 (39)
- Birthplace
- Los Angeles, CA
- College
- California
- Draft
- 2008: Rd 2, Pk 49 (PHI)
- Experience
- 15th Season
- Status
- Free Agent
Career history
- Baltimore Ravens · 2022 (1 season)
- 2021 Totals · 2021 (1 season)
- Las Vegas Raiders · 2021 (1 season)
- Los Angeles Rams · 2021 (1 season)
- Philadelphia Eagles · 2019 – 2020 (2 seasons)
- Tampa Bay Buccaneers · 2017 – 2018 (2 seasons)
- Washington Redskins · 2014 – 2016 (3 seasons)
- Philadelphia Eagles · 2008 – 2013 (6 seasons)
NFL record
| Year | Team | GP | REC | TGTS | YDS | AVG | TD | LNG | FD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | Baltimore Ravens | 7 | 9 | 17 | 153 | 17.0 | 0 | 62 | 5 |
| 2021 | 2021 Totals | 16 | 20 | 34 | 454 | 22.7 | 2 | 75 | 12 |
| 2021 | Las Vegas Raiders | 9 | 12 | 19 | 233 | 19.4 | 1 | 56 | 8 |
| 2021 | Los Angeles Rams | 7 | 8 | 15 | 221 | 27.6 | 1 | 75 | 4 |
| 2020 | Philadelphia Eagles | 5 | 14 | 26 | 236 | 16.9 | 1 | 81 | 10 |
| 2019 | Philadelphia Eagles | 3 | 9 | 10 | 159 | 17.7 | 2 | 53 | 6 |
| 2018 | Tampa Bay Buccaneers | 12 | 41 | 74 | 774 | 18.9 | 4 | 75 | 31 |
| 2017 | Tampa Bay Buccaneers | 14 | 50 | 91 | 668 | 13.4 | 3 | 41 | 36 |
| 2016 | Washington Redskins | 15 | 56 | 100 | 1,005 | 17.9 | 4 | 80 | 35 |
| 2015 | Washington Redskins | 10 | 30 | 49 | 528 | 17.6 | 4 | 77 | 15 |
| 2014 | Washington Redskins | 15 | 56 | 94 | 1,169 | 20.9 | 6 | 81 | 35 |
| 2013 | Philadelphia Eagles | 16 | 82 | 126 | 1,332 | 16.2 | 9 | 61 | 60 |
| 2012 | Philadelphia Eagles | 11 | 45 | 85 | 700 | 15.6 | 2 | 77 | 30 |
| 2011 | Philadelphia Eagles | 15 | 58 | 104 | 961 | 16.6 | 4 | 62 | 39 |
| 2010 | Philadelphia Eagles | 14 | 47 | 97 | 1,056 | 22.5 | 6 | 91 | 33 |
| 2009 | Philadelphia Eagles | 15 | 62 | 117 | 1,156 | 18.6 | 9 | 71 | 40 |
| 2008 | Philadelphia Eagles | 16 | 62 | 121 | 912 | 14.7 | 2 | 60 | 43 |
DeSean Jackson: our analysis
2021 season: 16 GP, 34 TGT, 20 REC, 454 YDS, 2 TD, 175 YAC. WAR 0.1 · PAL 77, very good.
In 2021, DeSean Jackson, 39, posts a PAL Rating of 77 out of 100 (very good), with a WAR of 0.1.
His strengths: after the catch (96, among the best in the league) and efficiency (79, well above average). On the other hand, usage (12, among the weakest in the league) holds him back.
Breaking down his WAR (in wins), his biggest contribution: receiving (+0.1).
Advanced stats, 2021 Wide receivers
NFL stats →2021 season. The percentile ranks the player among regular wide receivers: 90th means better than 90% of them.
EPA per target
+0.33
65th percentile
Target share
7.2 %
0th percentile
Separation
—
Drops
1
91th percentile
Targets
34
1th percentile
Receptions
20
1th percentile
Catch rate
58.8 %
32th percentile
Receiving yards
454
31th percentile
Yards after catch
175
47th percentile
Receiving TDs
2
26th percentile
Regular season. Data: nflverse (play-by-play, snap counts), Next Gen Stats, Pro Football Reference. EPA: expected points added. CPOE: completion percentage over expected.
2022 projection
NFL trends →Projected WAR
0.1
80% of cases: 0.0 to 0.2
Games
12
WAR 2021
0.1
Games played
16
The pace of the last three seasons (WAR per game, 60/25/15), pulled toward the group average, over the games expected from his availability in the last two, adjusted for age.
Trend
→ Stable (-1)
- 20210.1 WAR · 0.006 per game
The trend compares this season's WAR per game with last season's, weighted by games played.
Outlook, age included
-31 · 34 y.o. · the age when performance usually declines
It is only a projection. It knows nothing about injuries, trades or role changes.
Player ratings, 2021
All ratings →Ratings from 0 to 100 drawn from data, never by hand: 75 = established regular, 95+ = elite.
OV · Overall
79
Established starter
- REC
- Receiving
- 82
- SEP
- Separation
- —
- ELU
- Elusiveness
- 87
- HND
- Hands
- 70
- DUR
- Durability
- 62
- EX
- Experience
- 95
Why these ratings?Hide details
- REC — Receiving : Expected points added and yards per target
- SEP — Separation : Separation from the defender at the throw (Next Gen Stats)
- ELU — Elusiveness : Yards over expected, after contact or catch, broken tackles
- HND — Hands : Drops avoided, catches per target
- DUR — Durability : Games played out of his team's, over several seasons
- EX — Experience : Seasons in the NFL
WAR and PAL Rating, 2021
How we rate →WAR: the EPA (expected points added) of every play, above replacement level, shared among those who made it, then converted to wins (35.3 points = one win). PAL Rating scores performance from 0 to 100 against regulars in the same group (50 = median).
PAL: dimensions
Where WAR comes from (in wins)
45% of the EPA of his carries (the line gets the rest), above replacement.
25% of the EPA of passes thrown his way (the QB and line get the rest), above replacement.
DeSean Jackson: frequently asked questions
What are DeSean Jackson's stats in 2021?
DeSean Jackson has 20 catches for 454 yards and 2 touchdowns in 16 games in 2021.
How old is DeSean Jackson?
DeSean Jackson is 39 years old: he was born on December 1, 1986.
How tall is DeSean Jackson, and how much does he weigh?
DeSean Jackson is 5'10" (178 cm) and weighs 174 lb (79 kg).
Where is DeSean Jackson from?
United States: DeSean Jackson was born in Los Angeles, CA, in the United States.
What team does DeSean Jackson play for?
DeSean Jackson plays for the Baltimore Ravens in the NFL, at WR, wearing number 15.
How good is DeSean Jackson?
DeSean Jackson produced 0.1 wins above replacement (WAR) in 2021. His PAL rating is 77 out of 100: very good for his position.
Where was DeSean Jackson drafted?
DeSean Jackson was drafted in 2008 by PHI, in round 2 (pick 49 of the round).
What is DeSean Jackson's projection for 2022?
Our projection has him at 0.1 WAR in 2022, based on his weighted recent seasons and age.
