Jeff
Smith
WR · ARI · Very poor
- PAL
- 14
- WAR
- 0.0
- YDS
- 113
2021
Jeff Smith
#86WR
Arizona Cardinals
Biography
- Team
- Arizona Cardinals
- Position
- Wide Receiver
- Height
- 6' 1"
- Weight
- 195 lbs
- Born
- April 21, 1997 (29)
- Birthplace
- St. Petersburg, FL
- College
- Boston College
- Experience
- 4th Season
- Status
- Free Agent
NFL record
| Year | Team | GP | REC | TGTS | YDS | AVG | TD | LNG | FD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | New York Jets | 11 | 8 | 11 | 134 | 16.8 | 0 | 50 | 5 |
| 2021 | New York Jets | 12 | 8 | 17 | 113 | 14.1 | 0 | 35 | 6 |
| 2020 | New York Jets | 12 | 17 | 37 | 167 | 9.8 | 0 | 21 | 9 |
| 2019 | New York Jets | 1 | 1 | 2 | 12 | 12.0 | 0 | 12 | 1 |
Jeff Smith: our analysis
2021 season: 12 GP, 17 TGT, 8 REC, 113 YDS, 0 TD, 15 YAC. WAR 0.0 · PAL 14, very poor.
In 2021, Jeff Smith, 29, posts a PAL Rating of 14 out of 100 (very poor), with a WAR of 0.0.
On the other hand, usage (5, among the weakest in the league) and hands (21, well below average) hold him back.
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
+0.32
65th percentile
Target share
6.2 %
0th percentile
Separation
—
Drops
1
91th percentile
Targets
17
0th percentile
Receptions
8
0th percentile
Catch rate
47.1 %
1th percentile
Receiving yards
113
0th percentile
Yards after catch
15
0th percentile
Receiving TDs
0
3th 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
0.0
Games played
12
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 (+3)
- 20210.0 WAR · 0.000 per game
The trend compares this season's WAR per game with last season's, weighted by games played.
Outlook, age included
+28 · 24 y.o. · usually still improving
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
35
Backup or prospect
- REC
- Receiving
- 56
- SEP
- Separation
- —
- ELU
- Elusiveness
- 61
- HND
- Hands
- 55
- DUR
- Durability
- 61
- EX
- Experience
- 40
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.
Jeff Smith: frequently asked questions
What are Jeff Smith's stats in 2021?
Jeff Smith has 8 catches for 113 yards and 0 touchdowns in 12 games in 2021.
How old is Jeff Smith?
Jeff Smith is 29 years old: he was born on April 21, 1997.
How tall is Jeff Smith, and how much does he weigh?
Jeff Smith is 6'1" (185 cm) and weighs 194 lb (88 kg).
Where is Jeff Smith from?
United States: Jeff Smith was born in St. Petersburg, FL, in the United States.
What team does Jeff Smith play for?
Jeff Smith plays for the Arizona Cardinals in the NFL, at WR, wearing number 86.
How good is Jeff Smith?
Jeff Smith produced 0.0 wins above replacement (WAR) in 2021. His PAL rating is 14 out of 100: very poor for his position.
What is Jeff Smith's projection for 2022?
Our projection has him at 0.1 WAR in 2022, based on his weighted recent seasons and age.
