Matt Harmon on Amon-Ra St. Brown
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My contention is that that is an antiquated view and we need to kind of just straight up view him as like a top five receiver with no little caveats about well he does most of his damage from the slot.
STACKED’s take
A top-five receiver who has evolved beyond his slot-only rookie profile
Matt Harmon argues that St. Brown should be viewed as a top-five NFL receiver without caveats regarding his slot usage. Since 2022, he ranks first in catches (457), fourth in yards (5,340), and third in touchdowns among wide receivers, while also ranking seventh in yards per route run and third in first downs per route. St. Brown has evolved from a rookie-year 'slot-only' receiver into a versatile, elite engine of the Lions' offense; his slot rate has decreased every season since 2021 while his success rates against zone (83.2%), man (72.4%), and press (78.6%) coverage have reached high percentiles. His 2025 profile shows a career-high 52% of snaps outside and a reduced 42% slot rate, with a 39% snap rate on the line of scrimmage. He recorded a 94th percentile success rate versus press coverage on 12.5% of his routes, proving his ability to win on critical routes like digs and outs. Harmon projects 2026 could be his best season yet due to expected high pass volume, a questionable secondary, and consistent offensive design.
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