
Kendall
Hinton
WR · DEN · Around average
- PAL
- 59
- WAR
- 0.1
- YDS
- 311
2022№ 54 / 95
Kendall Hinton
#9WR
Denver Broncos
Biography
- Team
- Denver Broncos
- Position
- Wide Receiver
- Height
- 6' 0"
- Weight
- 195 lbs
- Born
- February 19, 1997 (29)
- Birthplace
- Durham, NC
- College
- Wake Forest
- Experience
- 3rd Season
- Status
- Free Agent
NFL record
| Year | Team | GP | REC | TGTS | YDS | AVG | TD | LNG | FD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | Denver Broncos | 12 | 24 | 33 | 311 | 13.0 | 0 | 35 | 14 |
| 2021 | Denver Broncos | 16 | 15 | 23 | 175 | 11.7 | 1 | 40 | 10 |
Kendall Hinton: our analysis
2022 season: 12 GP, 33 TGT, 24 REC, 311 YDS, 0 TD, 139 YAC. WAR 0.1 (54th of 95) · PAL 59, around average.
In 2022, Kendall Hinton, 29, posts a PAL Rating of 59 out of 100 (around average), and his WAR of 0.1 ranks 54th among 95 regulars, in the bottom half.
His strengths: after the catch (87, among the best in the league) and efficiency (78, well above average). On the other hand, usage (8, among the weakest in the league) and hands (30, below average) hold him back.
Breaking down his WAR (in wins), his biggest contribution: receiving (+0.1).
A clear step forward: his PAL went from 37 in 2021 to 59; his WAR went from 0.0 to 0.1.
Advanced stats, 2022 Wide receivers
NFL stats →2022 season. The percentile ranks the player among regular wide receivers: 90th means better than 90% of them.
EPA per target
+0.50
97th percentile
Target share
9.2 %
4th percentile
Separation
—
Drops
4
54th percentile
Targets
33
1th percentile
Receptions
24
9th percentile
Catch rate
72.7 %
89th percentile
Receiving yards
311
8th percentile
Yards after catch
139
29th 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.
2023 projection
NFL trends →Projected WAR
0.1
80% of cases: 0.0 to 0.2
Games
14
WAR 2022
0.1
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 (+2)
- 20210.0 WAR · 0.000 per game
- 20220.1 WAR · 0.008 per game
The trend compares this season's WAR per game with last season's, weighted by games played.
Outlook, age included
+12 · 25 y.o. · prime years
It is only a projection. It knows nothing about injuries, trades or role changes.
Player ratings, 2022
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
- 86
- SEP
- Separation
- —
- ELU
- Elusiveness
- 86
- HND
- Hands
- 69
- DUR
- Durability
- 52
- 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, 2022
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.
| Season | Team | G | WAR | PAL | OV | Rec | Rec yds | TD | EPA/tgt |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | DEN | 12 | 0.1 | 59 | 79 | 24 | 311 | 0 | +0.50 |
| 2021 | DEN | 16 | 0.0 | 37 | 75 | 15 | 175 | 1 | +0.44 |
Kendall Hinton: frequently asked questions
What are Kendall Hinton's stats in 2022?
Kendall Hinton has 24 catches for 311 yards and 0 touchdowns in 12 games in 2022.
How old is Kendall Hinton?
Kendall Hinton is 29 years old: he was born on February 19, 1997.
How tall is Kendall Hinton, and how much does he weigh?
Kendall Hinton is 6'0" (183 cm) and weighs 194 lb (88 kg).
Where is Kendall Hinton from?
United States: Kendall Hinton was born in Durham, NC, in the United States.
What team does Kendall Hinton play for?
Kendall Hinton plays for the Denver Broncos in the NFL, at WR, wearing number 9.
How good is Kendall Hinton?
Kendall Hinton produced 0.1 wins above replacement (WAR) in 2022, 75th of 95 players at his position in the NFL. His PAL rating is 59 out of 100: around average for his position.
Is Kendall Hinton a top-10 player at his position?
No: by WAR, he ranks 75th of 95 players at his position in the NFL in 2022. Our comparison tool puts him side by side with any other player.
Is Kendall Hinton getting better?
Yes: his PAL rating went from 37 in 2021 to 59 in 2022 (out of 100, 50 = average player at his position).
What is Kendall Hinton's projection for 2023?
Our projection has him at 0.1 WAR in 2023, based on his weighted recent seasons and age.






