C.J. Uzomah

C.J. Uzomah

30-Year-Old Tight EndTE
New York Jets
2023 Fantasy Outlook
Uzomah's set to reprise his role as the No. 2 tight end for the Jets, who are also returning Tyler Conklin and 2022 third-round pick Jeremy Ruckert. New York frequently used formations with two tight ends in 2022, but Uzomah topped 60 percent of offensive snaps only six times, while Conklin exceeded 70 percent 14 times. Conklin also racked up 552 yards to Uzomah's 232. Ruckert could push for more playing time in 2023, but the 6-6, 260-pound Uzomah is the largest of the three tight ends and the best blocker, so perhaps he can carve out a role as a red-zone weapon for Aaron Rodgers in New York's new-look offense. Read Past Outlooks
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$Signed a three-year, $24 million contract with the Jets in March of 2022.
Makes first catch of season
TENew York Jets
September 24, 2023
Uzomah caught his only target for nine yards in Sunday's 15-10 loss to the Patriots.
ANALYSIS
Uzomah has been targeted only once through three games, while Tyler Conklin has nine catches on 13 targets heading into a Week 4 home game against the Chiefs. With Conklin dominating targets among the team's tight ends, Uzomah has been a nonfactor in the passing game, and that's unlikely to change moving forward.
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How do C.J. Uzomah's 2023 advanced stats compare to other tight ends?
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
20.3
 
Air Yards Per Snap
0.87
 
% Team Air Yards
11.1%
 
% Team Targets
2.8%
 
Avg Depth of Target
30.5 Yds
 
Catch Rate
100.0%
 
Drop Rate
0.0%
 
Avg Yds After Catch
2.0
 
% Targeted On Route
4.2%
 
Avg Yds Per Route Run
0.38
 
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Snap Distribution / Depth Chart
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#% of Team Snaps

12980%
7043%
2415%
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How often does C.J. Uzomah run a route when on the field for a pass play?
This data will let you see how C.J. Uzomah and the other tight ends for the Jets are being used. Some tight ends may have a lot of snaps, but they're not that useful for fantasy purposes because they're not actually running routes. This data will help you see when this is the case.
C.J. Uzomah
24 routes   1 target
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34%
68 routes   12 targets
53%
1 route   0 targets
4%
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This Week's Opposing Pass Defense
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Overall QB Rating Against
70.8
 
Cornerbacks
75.3
 
Safeties
47.0
 
Linebackers
84.3
 
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Measurables Review View College Player Page
How do C.J. Uzomah's measurables compare to other tight ends?
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.
* All metrics are from his Pro Day (not the combine).
Height
6' 5"
 
Weight
271 lbs
 
40-Yard Dash
4.62 sec
 
Shuttle Time
4.57 sec
 
Cone Drill
7.22 sec
 
Broad Jump
118 in
 
Bench Press
19 reps
 
Hand Length
9.38 in
 
Arm Length
34.13 in
 
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16 days ago
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Past Fantasy Outlooks
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Uzomah parlayed a career year in 2021 with Cincinnati into a three-year, $24 million deal with the Jets in free agency. He notched career highs in catches (49), receiving yards (493) and touchdowns (five) last season, needing just 63 targets to reach those totals thanks to a 77.8 percent catch rate. While he was overshadowed by Cincinnati’s wide receivers, Uzomah provided a dependable target underneath for second-year QB Joe Burrow and should do the same for another second-year signal-caller this season in Zach Wilson. Wilson looked significantly more raw than Burrow last year, which made getting him a security blanket at tight end an offseason priority for the Jets. The problem for Uzomah is that New York double-dipped at the position in free agency and also signed ex-Viking Tyler Conklin, who had more catches and yards last year than Uzomah. Both tight ends should see extensive playing time, but Uzomah got a slightly larger contract and has shown more ability to do damage down the seam in addition to catching short throws.
Uzomah looked to be on the cusp of a breakout in 2020, catching eight passes for 87 yards and a touchdown in the first two weeks of the season. Alas, he tore his Achilles' tendon late in a Week 2 loss to the Browns in a Thursday night game and missed the rest of the season. While reports over the summer suggest that he's fully healed and will be back to compete with Drew Sample for his starting job, it's possible that his snaps are limited early in the season. He could be a sleeper, however, if quarterback Joe Burrow continues to target his tight ends as much as he did early on last season.
Uzomah lost both snaps and targets last season with Tyler Eifert making it through the season healthy, but now that Eifert is plying his wares in Jacksonville, he has a new opportunity as the lead tight end. He'll take the lead as the Bengals bring along second-year second-round pick Drew Sample, though both might be employed more as blockers than as pass-catchers. Uzomah's upside probably resembles what he provided in 2018, when he caught 43 passes for 439 yards and three touchdowns.
Uzomah is a shaky starting TE in both real life and fantasy football, but the Bengals value him for the perceived stability he provides next to Tyler Eifert, whose endless saga of injuries have forced the team to always have an alternative at the ready. Uzomah is seasoned in that role after logging 841 snaps last year, and if nothing else he has good speed for a tight end who's listed at 6-6, 265. The Bengals rewarded him with a three-year, $18.3 million contract in the offseason, but they also brought back Eifert on a one-year, incentive-laden deal, then drafted Drew Sample in the second round. Uzomah didn't do much with his golden opportunity last season, averaging just four targets and 27.4 yards per game in an offense that spent significant stretches of the season playing without Eifert and No. 1 receiver A.J. Green. If Eifert somehow does not get hurt, moreover, Uzomah just might not play very much.
Uzomah backslid in year three with the Bengals, catching only 10 passes for 92 yards and a touchdown on 15 targets, despite Tyler Eifert missing most of the season. Tyler Kroft took a big step forward and the Bengals wanted to get Ryan Hewitt out there ahead of Uzomah as well. He saw his offensive snaps cut nearly in half. If you're looking for a silver lining, Uzomah caught six of his 10 receptions and his lone touchdown over the last three games. But with Eifert back, Uzomah's role will likely remain diminished.
Uzomah burst on the scene in 2016, recording 234 yards and a touchdown while hauling in 25 passes in 10 games after posting just one catch for four yards as a rookie in 2015. Though he's likely the third tight end on Cincinnati's roster, behind Tyler Eiftert and Tyler Kroft, Uzomah appears to be the No. 2 option in the passing game. He could see a slightly expanded role in 2017, resulting in a modest uptick in his receiving statistics.
Uzomah heads into his second season on the bottom of the Bengals' depth chart, as he only appeared in five games during his rookie campaign. While it's unlikely he develops into a consistent fantasy contributor this season, he could have a greater impact with regular starter Tyler Eifert slated to miss the entirety of training camp recovering from ankle surgery. Nonetheless, at 6-foot-5, 271 pounds, Uzomah possesses the speed and athleticism to make him a valuable asset for the future.
Uzomah was the second of two tight ends drafted by the Bengals, taken in the fifth round out of Auburn. Much like future teammate Tyler Kroft, Uzomah had a disappointing statistical season, catching 11 passes for 145 yards and three touchdowns over seven games. But he played at a school and a conference that de-emphasized the tight end in the passing game, and then impressed the Bengals at the training combine, running a 4.62 40-yard dash. He's raw, but there's an opportunity to be had in Cincinnati with the departure of Jermaine Gresham, behind Tyler Eifert. He'll compete with Kroft to be the second tight end option.
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One catch in Saturday's win
TENew York Jets
August 14, 2023
Uzomah caught his only target for six yards in Saturday's 27-0 preseason win over the Panthers.
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Cleared to practice
TENew York Jets
July 26, 2023
Uzomah (leg) passed his physical Wednesday and was reinstated from the active/PUP list, Tom Pelissero of NFL Network reports.
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Lands on preseason PUP list
TENew York Jets
Leg
July 19, 2023
The Jets placed Uzomah (leg) on the PUP list Wednesday, Rich Cimini of ESPN.com reports.
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Limps off practice field
TENew York Jets
Leg
June 9, 2023
Uzomah left Friday's training session early due to a right leg injury, Connor Hughes of SNY.tv reports.
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Restructures contract for 2023
TENew York Jets
Ankle
March 8, 2023
Uzomah and the Jets agreed Wednesday to a restructure of his contract that converts $4.5 million of his salary for 2023 into a signing bonus, Tom Pelissero of NFL Network reports.
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