Chris Conley

Chris Conley

32-Year-Old Wide ReceiverWR
San Francisco 49ers
2024 Fantasy Outlook
Conley wound up appearing in eight games with the 49ers in 2023 after being signed off of the team's practice squad midseason. The veteran wideout appeared in eight contests and logged just three receptions, but he took one of them 40-plus yards to show us he still possesses that 4.35 40-yard dash speed that made him an intriguing mid-round selection for the Chiefs back in the 2015 NFL Draft. Now familiar with head coach Kyle Shanahan's route trees, Conley has an inside track to nabbing one of San Francisco's backup wideout roles out of the gates in 2024. Read Past Outlooks
$Signed a one-year, $1.55 million contract with the 49ers in March of 2024.
Active for Week 13
WRSan Francisco 49ers
December 1, 2024
Conley (knee) is active for Sunday night's contest against the Bills, Lindsey Pallares of the team's official website reports.
ANALYSIS
Conley will ultimately be able to go in Week 13 after logging back-to-back limited practices to end the week. The wide receiver has played just seven offensive snaps over the last two games, failing to reel in his only target.
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How do Chris Conley'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
14.4
 
Air Yards Per Snap
0.88
 
% Team Air Yards
5.0%
 
% Team Targets
2.1%
 
Avg Depth of Target
20.6 Yds
 
Catch Rate
14.3%
 
Drop Rate
14.3%
 
Avg Yds After Catch
0.0
 
% Targeted On Route
9.1%
 
Avg Yds Per Route Run
0.05
 
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Snap Distribution / Depth Chart
Snap Counts
Snap %
San Francisco 49ers49ers 2024 WR Snap Distribution See more data like this | See last season's snap counts
#% of Team Snaps

46565%
16578%
42259%
19793%
33847%
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21730%
13564%
16423%
105%
10515%
147%
324%
52%
20%
00%
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vs Bears
Sunday, Dec 8th at 4:25PM
Overall QB Rating Against
77.9
 
Cornerbacks
70.4
 
Safeties
104.8
 
Linebackers
78.0
 
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Measurables Review View College Player Page
How do Chris Conley's measurables compare to other wide receivers?
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Height
6' 3"
 
Weight
205 lbs
 
40-Yard Dash
4.35 sec
 
Shuttle Time
4.30 sec
 
Cone Drill
7.06 sec
 
Vertical Jump
45.0 in
 
Broad Jump
139 in
 
Bench Press
18 reps
 
Hand Length
9.88 in
 
Arm Length
33.75 in
 
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Past Fantasy Outlooks
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Conley signed with the 49ers to compete for a role as a backup receiver or on special teams. The speedy veteran never broke through as a starter during his time with Kansas City, Jacksonville, Houston and most recently Tennessee (appeared in seven games). With Deebo Samuel, Brandon Aiyuk, Jauan Jennings and Ray-Ray McCloud firmly set as San Francisco's top four receivers, Conley could find himself on the chopping block come roster finalization.
Last season, Conley finished third among Houston wideouts in snaps and fourth in targets, one behind the departed Danny Amendola. The 2015 third-rounder had his targets drop substantially from 2020 to 2021 (63 to 37), well behind the career-high 90 he had in 2019 as Jacksonville's deep threat. Quarterback issues played a role in the reduction, but the Texans also had better receivers (Brandin Cooks) and higher priorities (developing Nico Collins) than Conley. With both Cooks and Collins still rostered, Conley got cut at the end of the preseason and is left looking for a new home.
The Texans clearly have a type this offseason, targeting a slew of veterans who have experience as starters but arguably fit better as backups. Conley averaged 23.4 yards per game in four seasons with the Chiefs, followed by 40.2 yards per game in two seasons with the Jaguars. He'll likely land somewhere between third and fifth on the WR depth chart when the dust settles in Houston this summer.
Conley headed to Jacksonville on a two-year, $4.6 million deal in March 2019, and it was a relatively easy decision for the team to pick up his option for 2020. He led the team's wideouts in offensive snaps and primarily worked as the No. 2 receiver, finishing the year with 47 catches for 775 yards and five touchdowns. D.J. Chark is clearly atop the depth chart, but Conley's 16.5 yards per reception illustrates his role in the offense. His 52-percent catch rate ranked 188th out of 199 pass catchers with at least 30 targets, so he was a significant boom-or-bust option. The addition of second-round pick Laviska Shenault shouldn't threaten Conley directly, and he appears poised to enter 2020 in a similar role. Even a minor improvement to his catch rate could go a long way toward Conley offering more consistent production.
The Chiefs featured the best offense in the NFL last season, but Conley ended up posting the lowest yards per catch (10.4) mark of his career, and mostly served as the team's No. 3 wide receiver. He caught 32-of-52 targets for 334 yards and a career-high five touchdowns, but played a further diminished role in the playoffs. In Jacksonville he figures to be fighting for the same role but in a much less dynamic offense, though the addition of Nick Foles at quarterback certainly represents an upgrade over Blake Bortles. Conley will be battling with D.J. Chark and Keelan Cole, both of whom had underwhelming seasons for the Jaguars in 2018. It's difficult to imagine Conley out-producing himself in 2019 in a weaker offense, but the lack of established options at wide receiver could certainly provide him with the opportunity.
A toolsy player (6-foot-3, 205 pounds, 4.35 40-yard dash) coming out of Georgia in 2015, Conley was considered a project. The Chiefs gave him every opportunity to cash in on his talent, but, after a step in the right direction in 44 catches in 530 yards in 2016, Conley squandered his opportunity to seize a starting role in 2017 by notching just 11 grabs for 175 yards before suffering a season-ending Achilles tear. As a result, Kansas City went headfirst into the free agent pool, signing Sammy Watkins to a three-year, $48 million contract. Conley could still see some snaps behind Watkins and Tyreek Hill, but the top wideout duo, TE Travis Kelce and RB Kareem Hunt should collectively absorb the majority of available targets in 2018.
The Chiefs drafted Conley in the second round in 2015 expecting him to require some seasoning at the top level before breaking out. Unfortunately, his elite measurables (6-3, 4.35 40-yard dash) haven't translated to considerable production. He was given every opportunity to claim the second spot behind Jeremy Maclin last season but produced just 44 catches for 530 yards and did not reach pay dirt. Even though rookie Tyreek Hill emerged as a multipurpose weapon in 2016, the jettisoning of Maclin in early June elevates Conley to a more prominent position in a passing attack that includes high-volume TE Travis Kelce and little else. Perhaps a changing of the guard at QB to the strong-armed Patrick Mahomes in the future could unlock some of Conley's potential, but his fantasy prospects for 2017 are nonetheless looking up.
Conley was considered a project coming out of Georgia in the 2015 NFL Draft, but possesses the raw tools (6-foot-2, 4.35 40 time) to be an impactful receiver at the professional level. His rookie season didn't result in much production (17 catches on 31 targets for 199 yards and a touchdown), but the 23-year-old now has a full season and offseason under his belt. The Chiefs appear impatient in their search for a No. 2 wideout, adding four more receivers in the offseason via free agency and the draft, so 2016 could be put up or shut up time for Conley.
Conley - a third round pick in the 2015 NFL Draft out of Georgia - likely enters camp as one of the few wide receivers taken that late with a legitimate shot of starting immediately. The rookie wideout has favorable measurables at 6-foot-2, 219 pounds and sports a 4.35 second 40-yard dash that remains rare combination. With just Albert Wilson standing between him and a starting spot, a strong training camp could pave the way to the WR2 gig behind offseason addition Jeremy Maclin, following the release of former top receiver Dwayne Bowe. As a senior at Georgia, Conley hauled in 36 passes for 657 yards in 11 games, but will need to fix a few flaws in his game in order to see consistent playing time on Sundays.
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Questionable for Week 13
WRSan Francisco 49ers
Knee
November 29, 2024
Conley (knee) is questionable to suit up Sunday against Buffalo, Nick Wagoner of ESPN.com reports.
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Added to Thursday's injury report
WRSan Francisco 49ers
Knee
November 28, 2024
Conley (knee) was listed as a limited practice participant on Thursday's injury report, Matt Barrows of The Athletic reports.
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Good to go vs. Seattle
WRSan Francisco 49ers
November 15, 2024
Conley (hamstring) was a full practice participant Friday and carries no injury designation into Sunday's game against the Seahawks, Cam Inman of The San Jose Mercury News reports.
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Limited to open week
WRSan Francisco 49ers
Hamstring
November 13, 2024
Conley (hamstring) was a limited participant in Wednesday's practice.
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Expected back this week
WRSan Francisco 49ers
Hamstring
November 11, 2024
Conley (hamstring) is expected to practice this week after missing Sunday's win over the Buccaneers, David Lombardi of The San Francisco Standard reports.
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Role could grow versus Lions
WRSan Francisco 49ers
January 24, 2024
Conley could be poised for a larger role in Sunday's NFC Championship Game against the Lions after Deebo Samuel was a non-participant in Wednesday's walkthrough practice due to a shoulder injury, Nick Wagoner of ESPN.com reports.
ANALYSIS
Jauan Jennings saw the biggest uptick in playing time after Samuel injured his shoulder in the divisional-round win over the Packers and missed the entire second half, but Conley was next in line among the team's wide receivers. Conley played 25 offensive snaps compared to 18 for slot specialist and return man Ray-Ray McCloud, while rookie Ronnie Bell was inactive. After going without a catch all season prior to a three-catch, 69-yard showing in Week 18, Conley may suddenly be thrust into a prominent role this Sunday.
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