#5
of 368 wide receivers · Top 1%
What the numbers say about Jesse
- •Ranks #5 of 368 wide receivers in points added per game (+3.04).
- •Best among 180 qualified wide receivers against top-40 defenses (+2.12 points per play).
- •Top 2% of wide receivers in yards per target (13.7).
What people are saying about Jesse
Updated Oct 24- •Legree earned Pac-12 Freshman of the Week honors for a seventh straight time, underscoring a steady run of standout early-season performances. Oregon State University Athletics ↗
- •Coverage describes him as a record-breaking freshman, and he was named to a midseason All-Freshman team. OregonLive.com ↗
- •Yahoo Sports highlighted a 90-yard touchdown catch that boosted his Heisman case, showcasing his big-play ability as a receiver. Yahoo Sports ↗
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Against every FBS WR
Where he ranks among qualified players at his position.
- EPA per target0.94Top 5%
- Target success rate57.6%Top 18%
- Catch rate67.8%Top 31%
- Yards per target13.7Top 2%
- Average depth of target11.7Top 18%
- Yards after catch8.6Top 3%
- Target share22.3%Top 22%
What he does best
- Yards per target (Top 2%)
- Yards after catch (Top 3%)
- EPA per target (Top 5%)
What to work on
- Catch rate (Top 31%, his lowest mark)
- Target success rate (Top 18%, his lowest mark)
- Vs everyone else (+0.67 per play, vs +2.12 vs top-40 defenses)
No true weak spots at his position, so these are his lowest marks.
Coaching notes
- Against top defenses. Best: vs top-40 defenses (+2.12 per play). Toughest: vs everyone else (+0.67).
- By down. Best: 3rd/4th down (+1.08 per play). Toughest: 2nd down (+0.70).
- Standard vs passing downs. Best: passing downs (+1.03 per play). Toughest: standard downs (+0.88).
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Players like Legree
The closest matches at his position across every stat, not just the total.
- 88%match
+3.18 points added per game
Compare to Legree - 83%match
+1.50 points added per game
Compare to Legree - 81%match
+2.34 points added per game
Compare to Legree
Situational splits
Points added per play (adjusted for opponents) and success rate in each situation.
By down
- 1st down+1.01 EPA · 61% succ · 28 plays
- 2nd down+0.70 EPA · 59% succ · 17 plays
- 3rd/4th down+1.08 EPA · 50% succ · 14 plays
Standard vs passing downs
- Standard downs+0.88 EPA · 63% succ · 38 plays
- Passing downs+1.03 EPA · 48% succ · 21 plays
Red zone
- Red zone+1.25 EPA · 70% succ · 10 plays
Against top defenses
- vs everyone else+0.67 EPA · 54% succ · 48 plays
- vs top-40 defenses+2.12 EPA · 73% succ · 11 plays
Short vs deep
- Short targets+0.95 EPA · 68% succ · 38 plays
- Deep targets+0.91 EPA · 38% succ · 21 plays
Season stats
| Tgt | Rec | Catch% | Rec Yds | Y/Tgt | Rec TD | aDOT | YAC | Tgt Shr |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 59 | 40 | 67.8% | 809 | 13.7 | 9 | 11.7 | 8.6 | 22.3% |
Game log
| Wk | Opponent | Receiving | EPA/play |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | at Houston | 5/8, 136 yds, 1 TD | +1.12 |
| 2 | vs Texas Tech | 8/11, 240 yds, 2 TD | +2.12 |
| 3 | vsMontana | 3/6, 52 yds, 1 TD | +0.54 |
| 4 | at UTEP | 5/9, 108 yds, 2 TD | +0.36 |
| 5 | at Colorado State | 3/4, 76 yds, 1 TD | +1.05 |
| 6 | vs San Diego State | 8/9, 89 yds, 1 TD | +0.98 |
| 7 | vs Washington State | 8/12, 108 yds, 1 TD | +0.30 |