Denzel Mims

Denzel Mims

26-Year-Old Wide ReceiverWR
Pittsburgh Steelers
2023 Fantasy Outlook
Mims has yet to score a touchdown since New York drafted him in the second round in 2020, and the 6-3 wide receiver out of Baylor is far from a lock to make the roster after the Jets bolstered their wide receiver depth by adding Allen Lazard, Mecole Hardman and Randall Cobb to a group that also includes incumbents Garrett Wilson and Corey Davis. Mims' case for a back end spot on the roster behind those five is hampered by his lack of contributions on special teams. While Mims still has intriguing physical tools, he'll have to start turning that potential into results soon in order to stay on an NFL roster. Read Past Outlooks
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$Signed a contract with the Steelers in January of 2024.
Sticking around Pittsburgh
WRPittsburgh Steelers
January 17, 2024
Mims signed a reserve/future contract with the Steelers on Wednesday, Teresa Varley of the team's official website reports.
ANALYSIS
Mims joined Pittsburgh's practice unit in October, failing to appear in a game during the 2023 campaign. The wide receiver will now stick around for the offseason and attempt to crack the team's initial 53-man roster ahead of the 2024 season.
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Measurables Review View College Player Page
How do Denzel Mims' 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
207 lbs
 
40-Yard Dash
4.38 sec
 
Shuttle Time
4.43 sec
 
Cone Drill
6.66 sec
 
Vertical Jump
38.5 in
 
Broad Jump
131 in
 
Bench Press
16 reps
 
Hand Length
9.38 in
 
Arm Length
33.88 in
 
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Past Fantasy Outlooks
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Mims has struggled since being selected in the second round of the 2020 NFL Draft out of Baylor. He had 357 yards as a rookie and just 133 last season and is still searching for his first NFL touchdown. he 6-foot-3, 207-pound receiver is reportedly in the best shape of his life coming into camp, but Mims will have to battle just to secure a depth spot on the Jets.
Hamstring injuries delayed Mims’ NFL debut until Week 7 last season, but he saw consistent targets for the next six games, eclipsing 40 yards in each. A foot injury and a concussion ruined the latter part of his year, but all things considered — poor quarterback play, short ramp-up time and injuries — Mims had a credible rookie season. At 6-3, 207, and with a 4.38 40, Mims profiles as a downfield playmaker and red-zone threat. He’s still a little raw, though, and he’ll have to battle for targets with newly signed wide receiver Corey Davis and rookie slot man Elijah Moore. That said, Mims has a good chance to start outside opposite Davis and has the physical skills to be a star should the team receive adequate quarterback play from rookie first-round pick Zach Wilson.
Drafted with the 59th overall pick, Mims could vie with Breshad Perriman before long to be the team's top outside wideout. At 6-3, 207, and running a 4.38 40, Mims has the physical and athletic profile to be a No. 1 NFL receiver. He's not especially quick, though, and his route running needs work, which is probably why he went in the late second rather than in the first round. Jamison Crowder might lead the team in targets out of the slot, and Perriman was signed to be the team's downfield threat, so Mims isn't assured much as a rookie. But none of those players is a formidable obstacle should Mims surprise with his readiness at the next level. Of course, Mims' outlook, like that of his fellow receivers, depends as well on the progress of third-year quarterback Sam Darnold.
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Joins Steelers' practice squad
WRFree Agent
October 3, 2023
Pittsburgh signed Mims (calf) to its practice squad Tuesday, Mike Garafolo of NFL Network reports.
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Waived with injury settlement
WRFree Agent
Calf
August 24, 2023
The Lions waived Mims (calf) from injured reserve with an injury settlement Thursday, Aaron Wilson of KPRC 2 Houston reports.
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Heads to injured reserve
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Calf
August 19, 2023
Mims (calf) reverted to the Lions' injured reserve Saturday, Aaron Wilson of KPRC 2 Houston reports.
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Being waived with injury
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Calf
August 18, 2023
The Lions are waiving Mims (calf) due to an injury sustained while rehabbing from a recent ankle issue, Ian Rapoport of NFL Network reports.
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Resumes practicing
WRDetroit Lions
August 9, 2023
Mims (ankle) returned to practice Wednesday, Connor Hughes of SNY.tv reports.
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