River
Cracraft
WR · WAS · Around average
- PAL
- 53
- WAR
- 0.1
- YDS
- 121
2023
River Cracraft
Washington CommandersBiography
- Team
- Washington Commanders
- Position
- Wide Receiver
- Height
- 6' 0"
- Weight
- 198 lbs
- Born
- November 1, 1994 (31)
- Birthplace
- Rancho Santa Margarita, CA
- College
- Washington State
- Experience
- 7th Season
- Status
- Free Agent
Career history
- Miami Dolphins · 2022 – 2024 (3 seasons)
- San Francisco 49ers · 2020 (1 season)
- Denver Broncos · 2018 (1 season)
NFL record
| Year | Team | GP | REC | TGTS | YDS | AVG | TD | LNG | FD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | Miami Dolphins | 8 | 7 | 9 | 66 | 9.4 | 0 | 16 | 4 |
| 2023 | Miami Dolphins | 10 | 9 | 12 | 121 | 13.4 | 1 | 24 | 8 |
| 2022 | Miami Dolphins | 11 | 9 | 14 | 102 | 11.3 | 2 | 22 | 8 |
| 2020 | San Francisco 49ers | 9 | 6 | 9 | 41 | 6.8 | 0 | 12 | 2 |
| 2018 | Denver Broncos | 8 | 1 | 2 | 44 | 44.0 | 0 | 44 | 1 |
River Cracraft: our analysis
2023 season: 10 GP, 12 TGT, 9 REC, 121 YDS, 1 TD, 49 YAC. WAR 0.1 · PAL 53, around average.
In 2023, River Cracraft, 31, posts a PAL Rating of 53 out of 100 (around average), with a WAR of 0.1.
His strengths: efficiency (71, above average) and after the catch (70, above average). On the other hand, usage (6, among the weakest in the league) holds him back.
Receiving: +0.1 (in wins).
A clear step forward: his PAL went from 22 in 2022 to 53; his WAR went from 0.0 to 0.1.
Advanced stats, 2023 Wide receivers
NFL stats →2023 season. The percentile ranks the player among regular wide receivers: 90th means better than 90% of them.
EPA per target
+0.50
92th percentile
Target share
6.1 %
2th percentile
Separation
—
Drops
1
95th percentile
Targets
12
0th percentile
Receptions
9
0th percentile
Catch rate
75.0 %
94th percentile
Receiving yards
121
0th percentile
Yards after catch
49
5th percentile
Receiving TDs
1
16th 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 0.2
Games
10
WAR 2023
0.1
Games played
10
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)
- 20220.0 WAR · 0.000 per game
- 20230.1 WAR · 0.010 per game
The trend compares this season's WAR per game with last season's, weighted by games played.
Outlook, age included
+1 · 28 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
75
Established starter
- REC
- Receiving
- 82
- SEP
- Separation
- —
- ELU
- Elusiveness
- 75
- HND
- Hands
- 72
- DUR
- Durability
- 45
- EX
- Experience
- 70
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).
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 | MIA | 10 | 0.1 | 53 | 75 | 9 | 121 | 1 | +0.50 |
| 2022 | MIA | 11 | 0.0 | 22 | 63 | 9 | 102 | 2 | +0.10 |
River Cracraft: frequently asked questions
What are River Cracraft's stats in 2023?
River Cracraft has 9 catches for 121 yards and 1 touchdown in 10 games in 2023.
How old is River Cracraft?
River Cracraft is 31 years old: he was born on November 1, 1994.
How tall is River Cracraft, and how much does he weigh?
River Cracraft is 6'0" (183 cm) and weighs 198 lb (90 kg).
Where is River Cracraft from?
United States: River Cracraft was born in Rancho Santa Margarita, CA, in the United States.
What team does River Cracraft play for?
River Cracraft plays for the Washington Commanders in the NFL, at WR, wearing number 88.
How good is River Cracraft?
River Cracraft produced 0.1 wins above replacement (WAR) in 2023. His PAL rating is 53 out of 100: around average for his position.
Is River Cracraft getting better?
Yes: his PAL rating went from 22 in 2022 to 53 in 2023 (out of 100, 50 = average player at his position).
What is River Cracraft's projection for 2024?
Our projection has him at 0.1 WAR in 2024, based on his weighted recent seasons and age.
