Donald
Parham Jr.
TE · PIT · Around average
- PAL
- 49
- WAR
- 0.2
- YDS
- 285
2023№ 9 / 46
Donald Parham Jr.
#89TE
Pittsburgh Steelers
Biography
- Team
- Pittsburgh Steelers
- Position
- Tight End
- Height
- 6' 8"
- Weight
- 237 lbs
- Born
- August 16, 1997 (29)
- Birthplace
- Lakeland, FL
- College
- Stetson
- Experience
- 5th Season
- Status
- Free Agent
NFL record
| Year | Team | GP | REC | TGTS | YDS | AVG | TD | LNG | FD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | Los Angeles Chargers | 14 | 27 | 41 | 285 | 10.6 | 4 | 24 | 22 |
| 2022 | Los Angeles Chargers | 6 | 10 | 12 | 130 | 13.0 | 1 | 24 | 5 |
| 2021 | Los Angeles Chargers | 14 | 20 | 27 | 190 | 9.5 | 3 | 22 | 13 |
| 2020 | Los Angeles Chargers | 13 | 10 | 20 | 159 | 15.9 | 3 | 26 | 8 |
Donald Parham Jr.: our analysis
2023 season: 14 GP, 41 TGT, 27 REC, 285 YDS, 4 TD, 126 YAC. WAR 0.2 (9th of 46) · PAL 49, around average.
In 2023, Donald Parham Jr., 29, posts a PAL Rating of 49 out of 100 (around average), and his WAR of 0.2 ranks 9th among 46 regulars, in the top quarter.
His strengths: efficiency (84, well above average). On the other hand, hands (18, well below average) and usage (27, below average) hold him back.
Receiving: +0.2 (in wins).
An improvement on 2021, when his PAL was 45; his WAR went from 0.1 to 0.2.
Advanced stats, 2023 Tight ends (receiving)
NFL stats →2023 season. The percentile ranks the player among regular tight ends (receiving): 90th means better than 90% of them.
EPA per target
+0.45
90th percentile
Target share
8.0 %
25th percentile
Separation
—
Drops
3
49th percentile
Targets
41
33th percentile
Receptions
27
26th percentile
Catch rate
65.9 %
15th percentile
Receiving yards
285
27th percentile
Yards after catch
126
21th percentile
Receiving TDs
4
71th 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.
2024 projection
NFL trends →Projected WAR
0.1
80% of cases: 0.0 to 0.1
Games
11
WAR 2023
0.2
Games played
14
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 (0)
- 20210.1 WAR · 0.007 per game
- 20230.2 WAR · 0.014 per game
The trend compares this season's WAR per game with last season's, weighted by games played.
Outlook, age included
+10 · 26 y.o. · prime years
It is only a projection. It knows nothing about injuries, trades or role changes.
Player ratings, 2023
All ratings →Ratings from 0 to 100 drawn from data, never by hand: 75 = established regular, 95+ = elite.
OV · Overall
74
Established starter
- REC
- Receiving
- 85
- SEP
- Separation
- —
- ELU
- Elusiveness
- 75
- HND
- Hands
- 64
- DUR
- Durability
- 55
- EX
- Experience
- 58
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, 2023
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).
WAR
0.2
#9 of 46 regular tight ends (receiving)
PAL Rating
49 / 100
#24 of 46 regular tight ends (receiving)
PAL: dimensions
Where WAR comes from (in wins)
25% of the EPA of passes thrown his way (the QB and line get the rest), above replacement.
| Season | Team | G | WAR | PAL | OV | Rec | Rec yds | TD | EPA/tgt |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | LAC | 14 | 0.2 | 49 | 74 | 27 | 285 | 4 | +0.45 |
| 2021 | LAC | 14 | 0.1 | 45 | 70 | 20 | 190 | 3 | +0.26 |
Donald Parham Jr.: frequently asked questions
What are Donald Parham Jr.'s stats in 2023?
Donald Parham Jr. has 27 catches for 285 yards and 4 touchdowns in 14 games in 2023.
How old is Donald Parham Jr.?
Donald Parham Jr. is 29 years old: he was born on August 16, 1997.
How tall is Donald Parham Jr., and how much does he weigh?
Donald Parham Jr. is 6'8" (203 cm) and weighs 238 lb (108 kg).
Where is Donald Parham Jr. from?
United States: Donald Parham Jr. was born in Lakeland, FL, in the United States.
What team does Donald Parham Jr. play for?
Donald Parham Jr. plays for the Pittsburgh Steelers in the NFL, at TE, wearing number 89.
How good is Donald Parham Jr.?
Donald Parham Jr. produced 0.2 wins above replacement (WAR) in 2023, 19th of 46 players at his position in the NFL. His PAL rating is 49 out of 100: around average for his position.
Is Donald Parham Jr. a top-10 player at his position?
No: by WAR, he ranks 19th of 46 players at his position in the NFL in 2023. Our comparison tool puts him side by side with any other player.
Is Donald Parham Jr. getting better?
Yes: his PAL rating went from 45 in 2021 to 49 in 2023 (out of 100, 50 = average player at his position).
What is Donald Parham Jr.'s projection for 2024?
Our projection has him at 0.1 WAR in 2024, based on his weighted recent seasons and age.
