Drake London finished last season as the league's most targeted slot receiver: He ranked first in target rate (33.3%) and PFF receiving grade (88.6) at that alignment after running a career-high 219 inside routes.
Malik Nabers is on a path to immediate stardom: Nabers, already one of the league's best wide receivers, produced a 29.7% target rate as a rookie — the highest mark generated by a first-year receiver over the past five seasons.
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With the passing game as prolific as it’s been in the game’s history, drawing targets is a measure of elite receiver play that’s often overlooked, but remains a key indicator of production.
These are the NFL’s most targeted receivers from the 2024 season in each major receiving facet.
Overall Target Rate (Min. 300 Snaps): Puka Nacua, Los Angeles Rams