Dante Pettis

Dante Pettis

27-Year-Old Wide ReceiverWR
Chicago Bears
2023 Fantasy Outlook
Entering his sixth year in the league, Pettis hasn't come close to reaching the 27 receptions, 465 total yards and five touchdowns he had as a rookie with the 49ers in 2018. However, in his first year with the Bears last season, his 282 yards and three TDs represented his best production in a campaign since then. Regardless, Pettis' track record indicates he'll remain a depth receiver in 2023. He's expected to compete for a reserve role with Equanimeous St. Brown, Tyler Scott and Velus Jones behind DJ Moore, Darnell Mooney and Chase Claypool. Read Past Outlooks
$Signed a one-year contract with the Bears in April of 2023.
Back with Bears on one-year deal
WRChicago Bears
April 17, 2023
Chicago re-signed Pettis to a one-year contract Monday, Larry Mayer of the team's official site reports.
ANALYSIS
Pettis logged seven starts while appearing in all 17 of the Bears' games last season, recording a 19-245-3 receiving line while also turning two carries into 37 yards and contributing as a punt returner. The arrival of new top wideout DJ Moore could mean Pettis will receive less opportunities to connect with Justin Fields in the 2023 campaign, but he still projects to play a key depth role in Chicago's pass-catching corps.
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How do Dante Pettis' 2022 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
22.3
 
Air Yards Per Snap
0.75
 
% Team Air Yards
11.7%
 
% Team Targets
11.4%
 
Avg Depth of Target
9.2 Yds
 
Catch Rate
46.3%
 
Drop Rate
7.3%
 
Avg Yds After Catch
3.3
 
% Targeted On Route
13.9%
 
Avg Yds Per Route Run
0.83
 
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Snap Distribution / Depth Chart
Snap Counts
Snap %
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53554%
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27628%
19219%
16517%
15616%
556%
101%
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Receiving Alignment Breakdown
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Measurables Review View College Player Page
How do Dante Pettis' 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.
* The 40-Yard Dash metric is from his Pro Day. All others are from the NFL Combine.
Height
6' 1"
 
Weight
195 lbs
 
40-Yard Dash*
4.40 sec
 
Hand Length
9.50 in
 
Arm Length
32.25 in
 
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Past Fantasy Outlooks
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In 2018, Pettis had a strong rookie season, posting 467 yards and five touchdowns. In the three years since, he's played in 21 games, catching 25 passes for 272 yards as he bounced between the Giants and 49ers. He'll compete with other reserve receivers for a depth role in the wide receiver rotation.
A second round pick in 2018, Pettis will vie for a roster spot as a reserve receiver and return man. Pettis has average size, excellent quickness and good speed, but his focus has been inconsistent his first three seasons in the league. He's a long shot to have a significant role this year.
Pettis' sophomore season can only be described as a total bust. The 2018 second-round pick began the campaign with plenty of buzz after flashing No. 1 wideout potential over a four-game showcase at the end of his rookie season (17 receptions, 338 yards and four touchdowns as a starter). Pettis was being groomed for the starting job opposite Marquise Goodwin, but his motivation was questioned by the coaching staff during training camp, and he was never able to seize the opportunity, quickly falling out of favor and finishing as a non-factor during San Francisco's impressive postseason run. The 24-year-old still has time to turn his career back in the right direction - and we have witnessed the raw talent he possesses - but he'll have to display improvement or risk missing the 53-man roster entirely.
Last year's 44th overall pick, Pettis had a quiet rookie season until Week 12 when he took over as the team's No. 1 target. From Weeks 12-15, before he sprained his MCL in Week 16, Pettis went 26-17-338-4 with backup quarterback Nick Mullens, putting him in the running to be the team's top wideout in 2019. All told, Pettis finished with 17.3 YPC and 10.4 YPT, numbers that would put him among the league leaders had he qualified. At 6-1, 195, Pettis is on the slight side, but he ran a 4.48 at his pro day and is quick enough to line up in the slot or play outside. He's not much of a red-zone target - only five of his 45 looks were in that area - but he's a deep threat and a dangerous player in space. The Niners also return 2017 leading receiver Marquise Goodwin, drafted WR Deebo Samuel in the second round, have one of the league's top tight ends in George Kittle and should get passing-game production from their speedy backs. There are suddenly a lot more mouths to feed, but Pettis is the best bet to be their top wideout.
The 2018 second-round pick doesn't possess the prototypical size (6-1) or speed that you'd expect from a player taken this high in the draft. It was his home-run hitting ability in the return game that caught the 49ers' attention, after scoring nine touchdowns on just 90 punt returns during his college career. Pettis figures to take over that return-specialist role with his new club off the bat, but a strong camp (or an injury) could open up a path for the rookie to make an impact as a slot receiver this year.
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Ticketed for free agency
WRChicago Bears
January 8, 2023
Pettis caught two passes for 19 yards in the Bears' 29-13 loss to the Vikings in Week 18, and ended the season with 19 receptions, 245 yards and three touchdowns over 17 games played.
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Back at practice Wednesday
WRChicago Bears
January 4, 2023
Pettis (head) was a full participant at practice Wednesday.
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Brief stay at hospital
WRChicago Bears
Head
January 2, 2023
Pettis returned to Chicago on a separate flight Sunday night after briefly checking into a hospital with blurred vision, Patrick Finley of the Chicago Sun-Times reports.
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Targeted once in defeat
WRChicago Bears
January 1, 2023
Pettis failed to catch his lone target in the Bears' 41-10 loss to the Lions on Sunday.
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Avoids concussion
WRChicago Bears
January 1, 2023
Pettis entered the league's concussion protocols and was sent to the hospital for precautionary reasons, after he was dealing with blurred vision in Sunday's game against the Lions, Kevin Fishbain of The Athletic reports.
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