Derius Davis

23-Year-Old Wide ReceiverWR
2023 Fantasy Outlook
The Chargers, in desperate need to find some speed in their receiving core, selected Davis in the fourth round of the 2023 NFL Draft. The 5-8 product from TCU ran a blistering 4.36 40-yard dash at the NFL Combine, but his slight frame (165 pounds) and lack of elite production (just 531 receiving yards in his best collegiate season) are a legitimate cause for concern. Expect Davis to compete with the veteran Jalen Guyton for speed related packages as neither profiles as an every-down target. Read Past Outlooks
$Signed a four-year, $4.55 million contract with the Chargers in May of 2023.
Hardly used as receiver
WRLos Angeles Chargers
January 8, 2024
Davis caught his only target for 18 yards in Sunday's 13-12 loss to the Chiefs. He also tallied three carries for 17 yards and recorded 69 kick-return yards.
ANALYSIS
Despite all the injuries to Chargers wideouts, the 2023 fourth-round pick was merely a gadget option, as Davis had nearly as many receptions (15) as carries (14) in his pro debut. The speedy target might have been unceremoniously passed over on the depth chart by castoff receivers such as Alex Erickson, Keelan Doss and Jalen Guyton, but Davis did prove to be an effective return man, combining for 760 return yards to go along with one touchdown. Los Angeles' receiving corps could undergo a massive overhaul due to cap woes, which would leave Davis and fellow TCU target Quentin Johnston as one of the last few pass catchers standing entering the 2024 campaign.
Read More News
NFL Stats
Loading NFL Stats...
Fantasy/Red Zone Stats
See red zone opportunities inside the 20, 10 and 5-yard lines along with the percentage of time they converted the opportunity into a touchdown.
Loading Fantasy/Red Zone Stats...
Advanced NFL Stats
How do Derius Davis' 2023 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
-2.2
 
Air Yards Per Snap
-0.27
 
% Team Air Yards
-0.8%
 
% Team Targets
2.8%
 
Avg Depth of Target
-2.2 Yds
 
Catch Rate
88.2%
 
Drop Rate
5.9%
 
Avg Yds After Catch
7.7
 
% Targeted On Route
20.7%
 
Avg Yds Per Route Run
0.80
 
Loading Advanced NFL Stats...
2023
2023 NFL Game Log
Calculate Stats Over Time
Just click on any two dates.
Scoring
Standard
PPR
Half PPR
FanDuel
DraftKings
Yahoo DFS
Loading Game Log...
Snap Distribution / Depth Chart
Snap Counts
Snap %
Los Angeles ChargersChargers 2023 WR Snap Distribution See more data like this | See last season's snap counts
#% of Team Snaps

74667%
71665%
49445%
31929%
24822%
16014%
14113%
938%
232%
10%
Loading Weekly Snap Counts...
Receiving Alignment Breakdown
See where Derius Davis lined up on the field and how he performed at each spot.
Detailed
Grouped
Side
Loading Alignment Breakdown...
Loading Alignment Breakdown...
Loading Alignment Breakdown...
Loading Team Alignment Breakdown...
2023 Derius Davis Split Stats
Loading NFL Split Stats...
Measurables Review View College Player Page
How do Derius Davis' 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
5' 8"
 
Weight
165 lbs
 
40-Yard Dash
4.36 sec
 
Shuttle Time
4.38 sec
 
Hand Length
8.00 in
 
Arm Length
29.25 in
 
Recent RotoWire Articles Featuring Derius Davis See More
Box Score Breakdown: Snaps, Routes, Air Yards & Personnel from Week 18
81 days ago
Incentives and milestones had a big impact on Week 18 fantasy scoring and helped drive a throwback week for some of the league's older running backs.
Box Score Breakdown: Snaps, Routes, Air Yards & Personnel from Week 17
88 days ago
Jerry Donabedian breaks down all the action for Week 17 and looks at each team's playoff scenarios for Week 18.
Box Score Breakdown: Snaps, Routes, Air Yards & Personnel from Week 16
94 days ago
James Cook struggled against the Chargers on Saturday, but he dominated Buffalo's backfield snaps and touches to an extent previously unseen this season.
Box Score Breakdown: Snaps, Routes, Air Yards and Personnel from Week 15
102 days ago
Isaiah Likely did his best Mark Andrews impression Sunday night, but the Baltimore offense took another hit with RB Keaton Mitchell suffering an ACL tear.
Box Score Breakdown: Snaps, Routes, Air Yards & Personnel from Week 12
123 days ago
Jonathan Taylor scored a pair of touchdowns, but Zack Moss got more work than in recent weeks and could limit JT's production moving forward.
Latest Fantasy Rumors
Visiting Carolina
WRFree Agent
April 14, 2023
Davis has a top-30 visit scheduled with the Panthers, per Ryan Fowler of The Draft Network.
ANALYSIS
Davis is among the top return men in the 2023 Draft class and can also contribute as a wide receiver on offense. As a senior at TCU in 2022, Davis racked up 531 yards and five touchdowns as a receiver while adding a rushing touchdown and two punt return touchdowns.
See All NFL Rumors
More Fantasy News
Plays exclusively special teams
WRLos Angeles Chargers
December 13, 2023
Davis played all 12 of his snaps on special teams in Sunday's 24-7 loss to the Broncos and returned two kickoffs for 44 yards.
ANALYSIS
Subscribe now to instantly reveal our take on this news.
Limited involvement against Packers
WRLos Angeles Chargers
November 21, 2023
Davis caught his lone target for minus-3 yards in Sunday's 23-20 loss to the Packers.
ANALYSIS
Subscribe now to instantly reveal our take on this news.
Plays 15 snaps in loss
WRLos Angeles Chargers
November 13, 2023
Davis caught both of his targets for seven yards in Sunday's 41-38 loss to the Lions.
ANALYSIS
Subscribe now to instantly reveal our take on this news.
First career punt return TD
WRLos Angeles Chargers
November 7, 2023
Davis did not record a yard on his lone reception in Monday's 27-6 win over the Jets, but he did return a 87-yard punt return to open the scoring in the first quarter.
ANALYSIS
Subscribe now to instantly reveal our take on this news.
Draws two targets in win
WRLos Angeles Chargers
October 31, 2023
Davis caught his two lone targets for four yards Sunday in the Chargers' 30-13 win over the Bears.
ANALYSIS
Subscribe now to instantly reveal our take on this news.