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Lauren Gray
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![nfl-ranking-top-wide-receivers-open-target-rate-separation-2023](https://media.pff.com/2024/06/Raymond-Kalif-Alamy-scaled.jpg?w=150&h=132)
We highlight PFF's top wide receivers at generating separation on their targets from the 2023 NFL season.
Fri, 28 Jun 24 10:30:32 +0000![nfl-ranking-top-wide-receivers-against-man-zone-coverage-2023](https://media.pff.com/2024/06/Lamb-CeeDee-Alamy-scaled.jpg?w=150&h=132)
We highlight PFF's highest-graded wide receivers against man and zone coverage from the 2023 NFL season.
Mon, 24 Jun 24 09:30:59 +0000![nfl-ranking-top-deep-passers-epa-2023-season](https://media.pff.com/2024/02/Pennel-Mike-Alamy-scaled.jpg?w=150&h=132)
We rank the top quarterbacks in expected points per play added on deep passes during the 2023 NFL season.
Mon, 10 Jun 24 10:15:24 +0000![nfl-ranking-most-productive-outside-wide-receivers-2023-season](https://media.pff.com/2023/11/Hill-Tyreek-Alamy-scaled.jpg?w=150&h=132)
We rank the top outside wide receivers in yards per route run from the 2023 NFL season.
Wed, 22 May 24 14:15:27 +0000![draft-most-targeted-receivers-in-the-2024-nfl-draft-class-malachi-corley-marvin-harrison-jr](https://media.pff.com/2023/12/Corley-Malachi-Alamy-scaled.jpg?w=150&h=132)
The wide receivers from the 2024 draft class who generated the highest target rates in 2023.
Mon, 13 May 24 09:15:44 +0000![draft-2024-nfl-draft-ranking-the-top-offensive-tackles-in-pressure-rate](https://media.pff.com/2023/11/Alt-Joe-Alamy.jpg?w=150&h=132)
In the modern NFL, an offensive tackle's most important job is to protect the quarterback on passing plays. So, here we’ll look at the top five tackles in the class in terms of pressure rate allowed.
Thu, 25 Apr 24 12:40:19 +0000![draft-2024-nfl-draft-most-elusive-running-backs](https://media.pff.com/2024/04/Lloyd-MarShawn-Alamy-scaled.jpg?w=150&h=132)
Elusiveness is a key trait for running backs, and NFL teams will be targeting 2024 NFL Draft prospects who excel in that facet.
Tue, 16 Apr 24 11:30:57 +0000![draft-2024-nfl-draft-five-surprise-first-round-picks](https://media.pff.com/2024/04/Pearsall-Ricky-Alamy-scaled.jpg?w=150&h=132)
The 2024 NFL Draft will feature surprise picks on Day 1, with a deep wide receiver class expected to shake things up.
Tue, 09 Apr 24 11:15:17 +0000![draft-2024-nfl-draft-highest-graded-red-zone-receivers-past-two-seasons](https://media.pff.com/2024/04/Sinnott-Ben-Alamy-scaled.jpg?w=150&h=132)
We take a look at which 2024 NFL Draft prospects excelled in the red zone over the past two seasons.
Tue, 02 Apr 24 10:45:33 +0000![nfl-highest-graded-safeties-2023-nfl-season](https://media.pff.com/2024/03/Winfield-Antoine-Alamy-scaled.webp?w=150&h=132)
The Tampa Bay Buccaneers' Antoine Winfield Jr. led safeties in PFF grade in 2023, followed by the Atlanta Falcons' Jessie Bates III.
Fri, 01 Mar 24 12:40:37 +0000![nfl-highest-graded-interior-edge-defenders-2023-nfl-season](https://media.pff.com/2024/02/Garrett-Myles-Alamy-scaled.jpg?w=150&h=132)
Cleveland Browns edge defender Myles Garrett led the position in PFF grade in 2023, followed by the Dallas Cowboys' Micah Parsons.
Tue, 27 Feb 24 10:30:33 +0000![nfl-highest-graded-tight-ends-2023-nfl-season](https://media.pff.com/2023/10/Kittle-George-Alamy-scaled.jpg?w=150&h=132)
San Francisco 49ers tight end George Kittle led the position in PFF grade in 2023, followed by the Kansas City Chiefs' Travis Kelce.
Mon, 26 Feb 24 10:30:50 +0000![nfl-super-bowl-58-highest-graded-wide-receivers-chiefs-49ers](https://media.pff.com/2024/02/Hardman-Mecole-Alamy-scaled.jpg?w=150&h=132)
In a recap of Super Bowl 58, we look at the Chiefs' Mecole Hardman and the 49ers' Jauan Jennings.
Wed, 14 Feb 24 10:30:54 +0000![nfl-super-bowl-58-passing-game-report-the-best-receivers-in-58-distinct-categories](https://media.pff.com/2024/01/2WA8Y2N-scaled.jpg?w=150&h=132)
The best receivers in a variety of different metrics, from PFF receiving grade to separation rate against single coverage.
Sun, 11 Feb 24 10:30:35 +0000![nfl-highest-graded-wide-receivers-from-the-nfls-conference-championship-games](https://media.pff.com/2024/01/2WF6BHG-scaled.jpg?w=150&h=132)
As we get ready for Super Bowl 58, here is each team’s highest-graded wide receiver from a week ago.
Wed, 31 Jan 24 17:16:06 +0000![nfl-every-nfl-team-highest-graded-wide-receiver-from-the-divisional-round](https://media.pff.com/2024/01/2WDNNJF-scaled.jpg?w=150&h=132)
As we get ready for the AFC and NFC championship games, here is each team’s highest-graded wide receiver from a week ago.
Wed, 24 Jan 24 15:52:33 +0000![nfl-every-nfl-teams-highest-graded-wide-receiver-from-super-wild-card-weekend](https://media.pff.com/2024/01/2WC85H4-scaled.jpg?w=150&h=132)
As we get ready for the divisional round of the NFL playoffs, here is each team’s highest-graded wide receiver from a week ago.
Thu, 18 Jan 24 17:20:47 +0000![nfl-every-nfl-team-highest-graded-wide-receiver-from-week-18](https://media.pff.com/2023/12/2TB6EED-scaled.jpg?w=150&h=132)
As we get ready for NFL Super Wild Card Weekend, here is each team’s highest-graded wide receiver from a week ago.
Fri, 12 Jan 24 18:00:20 +0000![nfl-every-team-highest-graded-wide-receiver-from-week-17](https://media.pff.com/2023/12/2W9XM82-scaled.jpg?w=150&h=132)
As we get ready for Week 18, here is each team’s highest-graded wide receiver from a week ago.
Thu, 04 Jan 24 19:52:57 +0000![nfl-every-team-highest-graded-wide-receiver-from-week-16](https://media.pff.com/2023/12/2W96AY5-scaled.jpg?w=150&h=132)
As we get ready for Week 17, here is each team’s highest-graded wide receiver from a week ago.
Thu, 28 Dec 23 19:37:43 +0000Bio
Lauren joined PFF in August 2019, and currently works as a Quality Control Analyst and NFL Contributor. She obtained a Bachelor’s and Master’s degree in Sports Management, Leadership.
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