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Clyde Edwards-Helaire

21-Year-Old Running BackRB

Kansas City Chiefs

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2020 Fantasy Outlook

If any player could be said to have hit the jackpot in the 2020 NFL Draft, it's Edwards-Helaire. Selected by the Chiefs at the end of the first round, the dynamic running back moves from one championship squad to another after he helped LSU to an undefeated season in 2019. At 5-7, 207, Edwards-Helaire was widely seen as the best receiving back in this year's draft class, but he's far from one-dimensional as his power, low center of gravity, elusiveness and vision make him difficult to bring to the ground. Another back with a similar skill set, Brian Westbrook, thrived under Andy Reid in Philadelphia, and CEH seems likely to see a significant role right away in Kansas City's supercharged offense, given the draft capital used to acquire him. Damien Williams initially remained atop the depth chart, but his decision to opt out of the 2020 season could leave Edwards-Helaire unchallenged for the lead backfield role. The upside scenario probably looks similar to what Kareem Hunt did for the Chiefs in 2017 and 2018. Read Past Outlooks

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#33.21

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Running Back

Bye Week 10

Height 5'8"

Weight 209

DOB 4/11/1999

College LSU

Drafted 1st Rd 2020 #32 Overall

Explodes onto NFL scene in win

RBKansas City Chiefs

September 10, 2020

Edwards-Helaire rushed 25 times for 138 yards and a touchdown and failed to bring in either of his two targets in the Chiefs' 34-20 win over the Texans on Thursday.

ANALYSIS
The rookie managed the improbable feat of being the standout performer of the night on a squad with luminaries such as Patrick Mahomes, Travis Kelce and Tyreek Hill, constantly tormenting the Texans' front seven in a spectacular NFL debut. Edwards-Helaire put an exclamation point on the performance with a 27-yard touchdown run early in the third quarter, but the fact he averaged 4.6 yards per rush on his other 24 carries underscores how consistently he was able to gain solid chunks of yardage. Edwards-Helaire looked like the complete package the Chiefs envisioned when they drafted him at the end of the first round in April, and the workload coach Andy Reid was willing to afford him in his first NFL game action of any kind certainly had to have pleased fantasy managers immensely. The only blemish on the LSU product's banner effort was his blanking on the receiving end, a matter he'll try to rectify in a Week 2 road matchup against the Chargers on Sunday, Sept. 20.

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Fantasy/Red Zone Stats

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Advanced NFL Stats

How do Clyde Edwards-Helaire's 2020 advanced stats compare to other running backs?

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.

Broken Tackle %
The number of broken tackles divided by rush attempts.
Positive Run %
The percentage of run plays where he was able to gain positive yardage.
% Yds After Contact
The percentage of his rushing yards that came after contact.
Avg Yds After Contact
The average rushing yards he gains after contact.
Rushing TD %
Rushing touchdowns divided by rushing attempts. In other words, how often is he scoring when running the ball.
Touches Per Game
The number of touches (rushing attempts + receptions) he is averaging per game
% Snaps w/Touch
The number of touches (rushing attempts + receptions) divided by offensive snaps played.
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.

Broken Tackle %

28.0%

Positive Run %

72.0%

% Yds After Contact

66.7%

Avg Yds After Contact

3.7

Rushing TD %

4.0%

Touches Per Game

25.0

% Snaps w/Touch

54.3%

Air Yards Per Game

-4.0

Air Yards Per Snap

-0.09

% Team Air Yards

-2.9%

% Team Targets

6.3%

Avg Depth of Target

-2.0 Yds

Catch Rate

0.0%

Drop Rate

0.0%

Avg Yds After Catch

0.0

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Snap Distribution / Depth Chart

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Receiving Alignment Breakdown

See where Clyde Edwards-Helaire lined up on the field and how he performed at each spot.

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This Week's Opposing Pass Defense

How does the Chargers pass defense compare to other NFL teams this season?

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Overall QB Rating Against

70.6

Cornerbacks

61.7

Safeties

64.6

Linebackers

96.9

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2020 Clyde Edwards-Helaire Split Stats

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Measurables Review View College Player Page

How do Clyde Edwards-Helaire's measurables compare to other running backs?

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

5' 8"

Weight

209 lbs

40-Yard Dash

4.60 sec

Vertical Jump

39.5 in

Broad Jump

123 in

Bench Press

15 reps

Hand Length

9.63 in

Arm Length

29.00 in

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Transition to NFL going smoothly

RBKansas City Chiefs

August 19, 2020

Edwards-Helaire has avoided making mistakes thus far during training camp and has performed well with the reps he's received, Nate Taylor of The Athletic reports. "He's playing fast, and he has incredible vision," quarterback Patrick Mahomes said of the rookie running back. "That's what's been the biggest thing so far."