Footballguys on A.J. Brown
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Brown combines big-time speed, size, and strength with contested-catch ability. He's also been among the NFL's premier deep threats over the past four years. According to CBSSports.com's Zachary Pereles, Brown's 33 receptions on throws of 25-plus yards downfield are tied with George Pickens for the most in the NFL over that span. Meanwhile, Patriots quarterback Drake Maye had the NFL's fifth-highest deep-throw rate and the league's second-highest explosive-play rate and air-yards-per-attempt rate last year.
STACKED’s take
Brown's elite deep-threat production and Maye's high deep-throw rate make him a Round 2 target.
The source is in on A.J. Brown in Round 2, citing both narrative appeal and on-field production metrics. Brown combines elite speed, size, strength, and contested-catch ability with premier deep-threat production: his 33 receptions on 25+ yard throws tie George Pickens for most in the NFL over the past four years. Patriots QB Drake Maye had the NFL's fifth-highest deep-throw rate, second-highest explosive-play rate, and second-highest air-yards-per-attempt last year, creating ideal conditions for Brown's skill set. Brown delivered two WR5 finishes in Philadelphia (2022, 2023) and the source believes he can match or exceed that in New England under coach Mike Vrabel, whom he respects from their Tennessee days.
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