Cedric Tillman

Cedric Tillman

25-Year-Old Wide ReceiverWR
Cleveland Browns
2025 Fantasy Outlook
Tillman broke through in the middle of last season after the Browns traded Amari Cooper, recording three straight games in Weeks 7-9 with at least six catches, nine targets and 75 yards. A Week 10 bye broke his momentum, however, and he caught just five of 12 targets for 75 yards over the next two games before missing the rest of the year in concussion protocol. The 2023 third-round pick should have plenty of time to recover this offseason, and he's in good position for a top-three role after the Browns settled for Diontae Johnson as their "big" addition at wide receiver. The problem, apart from Cleveland's passing game potentially being terrible, is that Tillman has done so little in his career outside of the aforementioned three-game stretch. He drew targets on just 12.5 percent of his 352 routes as a rookie, catching less than half of those passes, and his per-route numbers were poor last season (17.9 percent target rate, 1.24 YPRR) despite the brief outburst while catching passes from Jameis Winston. Playing time won't necessarily lead to production, and Tillman's best chance at fantasy relevance likely involves Joe Flacco playing QB for Cleveland. Read Past Outlooks
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#171.41
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$Signed a four-year, $5.61 million contract with the Browns in May of 2023.
Should have full-time role
WRCleveland Browns
June 26, 2025
Tillman is expected to have a full-time role in 2025, Zac Jackson of The Athletic reports.
ANALYSIS
Other than inking a baggage-heavy Diontae Johnson to a one-year deal with zero guaranteed money, the Browns didn't do much during the offseason to upgrade the receiving corps. Tillman was having a breakout middle portion of the season in 2024 before a concussion forced him to miss the final six weeks -- he was back on the field for OTAs this summer. Following the departure of Amari Cooper last season, the Browns gave Tillman an opportunity, and he delivered. Over a four-game span, he caught 24 of 40 targets with three touchdowns. He's the biggest target (6-foot-3) among the receiving group and could be a factor in a passing game that may incorporate a lot of deep passes if Joe Flacco is the staring quarterback.
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How do Cedric Tillman's 2024 advanced stats compare to other wide receivers?
This section compares his advanced stats with players at the same position. The bar represents the player's percentile rank. For example, if the bar is halfway across, then the player falls into the 50th percentile for that metric and it would be considered average. The longer the bar, the better it is for the player.
  • Air Yards Per Game
    The number of air yards he is averaging per game. Air yards measure how far the ball was thrown downfield for both complete and incomplete passes. Air yards are recorded as a negative value when the pass is targeted behind the line of scrimmage. All air yards data is from Sports Info Solutions and does not include throwaways as targeted passes.
  • Air Yards Per Snap
    The number of air yards he is averaging per offensive snap.
  • % Team Air Yards
    The percentage of the team's total air yards he accounts for.
  • % Team Targets
    The percentage of the team's total targets he accounts for.
  • Avg Depth of Target
    Also known as aDOT, this stat measures the average distance down field he is being targeted at.
  • Catch Rate
    The number of catches made divided by the number of times he was targeted by the quarterback.
  • Drop Rate
    The number of passes he dropped divided by the number of times he was targeted by the quarterback.
  • Avg Yds After Catch
    The number of yards he gains after the catch on his receptions.
  • % Targeted On Route
    Targets divided by total routes run. Also known as TPRR.
  • Avg Yds Per Route Run
    Receiving yards divided by total routes run. Also known as YPRR.
Air Yards Per Game
50.7
 
Air Yards Per Snap
1.36
 
% Team Air Yards
11.5%
 
% Team Targets
7.7%
 
Avg Depth of Target
11.4 Yds
 
Catch Rate
59.2%
 
Drop Rate
4.1%
 
Avg Yds After Catch
3.6
 
% Targeted On Route
17.9%
 
Avg Yds Per Route Run
1.24
 
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Snap Counts
Snap %
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161%
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141%
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Measurables Review View College Player Page
How do Cedric Tillman's measurables compare to other wide receivers?
This section compares his draft workout metrics with players at the same position. The bar represents the player's percentile rank. For example, if the bar is halfway across, then the player falls into the 50th percentile for that metric and it would be considered average.
Height
6' 3"
 
Weight
213 lbs
 
40-Yard Dash
4.54 sec
 
Vertical Jump
37.0 in
 
Broad Jump
128 in
 
Hand Length
10.00 in
 
Arm Length
32.75 in
 
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Past Fantasy Outlooks
2024
2023
Tillman had a slow start to his rookie season after being selected in the third round of the draft. In the receiver’s first seven games, he had three catches for 10 yards. Beginning in Week 12, Tillman became more involved in the offense. During that time, he had a trio of games with at least 43 yards. Even though there weren’t signs of dominance, Tillman likely showed enough to see an expanded role in 2024. However, expect Amari Cooper, David Njoku and Jerry Jeudy to be the top pass catchers for the Browns. As a result, Tillman’s production may be limited.
The Browns stood pat in the third round of April's draft and selected Tillman despite more pressing needs on the defensive line. Though the team had made moves to bolster the wideout corps earlier in the offseason, the Browns decided they couldn't pass on the 6-3, 215-pounder, who the club believes could be a red-zone threat for QB Deshaun Watson. Tillman had 12 TDs in 2021 before an ankle injury limited his availability in 2022. He'll need to earn his snaps among a crowded position group and is expected to start down the depth chart. As a result, the Tennessee product's rookie season may not provide much fantasy value, but Tillman could move into a starting role by 2024, if the Browns allow Donovan Peoples-Jones to walk.
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On field for OTAs
WRCleveland Browns
May 29, 2025
Tillman (concussion) is participating in OTAs and worked alongside Jerry Jeudy with the first-team offense Wednesday, Dan Lebbe of cleveland.com reports.
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Finishing season on IR
WRCleveland Browns
Concussion
December 31, 2024
The Browns placed Tillman (concussion) on injured reserve Tuesday.
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Will miss fifth straight game
WRCleveland Browns
Concussion
December 27, 2024
Tillman (concussion) has been ruled out for Sunday's game against the Dolphins, Daniel Oyefusi of ESPN.com reports.
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Remains limited in practice
WRCleveland Browns
Concussion
December 26, 2024
Tillman (concussion) was a limited practice participant Thursday.
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Limited in practice Wednesday
WRCleveland Browns
Concussion
December 25, 2024
Tillman (concussion) was listed as limited participant on Wednesday's practice estimate, Daniel Oyefusi of ESPN.com reports.
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Latest Fantasy Rumors
Penciled in as starter
WRCleveland Browns
June 26, 2025
Tillman is expected to be a full-time starter in 2025, per Zac Jackson of The Athletic.
ANALYSIS
The Browns didn't make any notable additions at wide receiver in the offseason other than signing Diontae Johnson to a one-year contract, suggesting that Cleveland has Tillman penciled in as a starter next to Jerry Jeudy. Prior to suffering a concussion in Week 12, Tillman was enjoying a breakout sophomore season in 2024, having posted 302 yards and three touchdowns in his last four full games played.
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