Michael Mayer
22-Year-Old
2023 Receiving Stats
REC
27
YDS
304
TD
2
AVG
11.3
TAR
40
2024 Projections
2023 Fantasy Outlook
Mayer was at one point viewed as the consensus top tight end in a strong 2023 rookie class at the position. He caught 138 passes for 1,649 yards and 16 touchdowns over his final two seasons at Notre Dame, but that doesn't mean he'll hit the ground running in the NFL. Mayer is right around average size for an NFL tight end at 6-4, 249, and his 4.70-second 40-yard dash at the NFL Combine was also about average for a starter. He’s a good route runner with excellent hands, but getting open against superior athletes at the NFL level is no guarantee. Mayer is unlikely to reach the upper echelon of tight end production as a rookie even if he pans out long term – over the last 20 years, only three TEs topped 600 yards in their rookie seasons: Kyle Pitts in 2021 (1,026 yards), Evan Engram in 2017 (722 yards) and John Carlson in 2008 (627 yards). Read Past Outlooks
Joined by Bowers in TE room
GM Tom Telesco said Thursday that he excepts Mayer to "take a leap this year" even though the Raiders drafted fellow tight end Brock Bowers at No. 13 overall, Nick Walters of KTNV Las Vegas reports.
ANALYSIS
The Raiders presumably plan to use a lot of multi-TE formations, but the new competition for snaps and targets is nonetheless terrible news for Mayer's fantasy value. He and Bowers were arguably the most productive tight ends in college football over the past half-decade, with Mayer recording 2,099 yards and 18 TDs in three seasons at Notre Dame and Bowers putting up 2,538 and 26, respectively, over three seasons for Georgia. While Mayer is both taller and heavier, Bowers is faster, more agile and an earlier draft pick (Mayer went 35th in 2023). On the bright side, Telesco said there's "no concern" about the foot injury that brought Mayer's rookie season to an early end after 14 games (12 starts) and a 27-304-2 receiving line, per Paul Gutierrez of ESPN.com.
The Raiders presumably plan to use a lot of multi-TE formations, but the new competition for snaps and targets is nonetheless terrible news for Mayer's fantasy value. He and Bowers were arguably the most productive tight ends in college football over the past half-decade, with Mayer recording 2,099 yards and 18 TDs in three seasons at Notre Dame and Bowers putting up 2,538 and 26, respectively, over three seasons for Georgia. While Mayer is both taller and heavier, Bowers is faster, more agile and an earlier draft pick (Mayer went 35th in 2023). On the bright side, Telesco said there's "no concern" about the foot injury that brought Mayer's rookie season to an early end after 14 games (12 starts) and a 27-304-2 receiving line, per Paul Gutierrez of ESPN.com.
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How do Michael Mayer's 2023 advanced stats compare to other tight ends?
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Air Yards Per Game
15.0Air Yards Per Snap
0.36% Team Air Yards
5.2%% Team Targets
7.5%Avg Depth of Target
5.3 YdsCatch Rate
67.5%Drop Rate
2.5%Avg Yds After Catch
6.1% Targeted On Route
16.5%Avg Yds Per Route Run
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Michael Mayer
243 routes 40 targets
134 routes 20 targets
5 routes 1 target
4 routes 0 targets
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2023 Michael Mayer Split Stats
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Measurables Review
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How do Michael Mayer's measurables compare to other tight ends?
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Height
6' 4"Weight
249 lbs40-Yard Dash
4.70 secVertical Jump
32.5 inBroad Jump
118 inHand Length
9.50 inArm Length
31.63 in
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Projected starter per Rosenthal
Greg Rosenthal of NFL.com has Mayer as the starting tight end for the Raiders for the 2023 NFL season.
ANALYSIS
The Raiders selected Meyer in the second round of the 2023 NFL Draft after trading tight end Darren Waller to the Giants in March. Meyer was a first-team Associated Press All-American after breaking the Notre Dame record for tight ends with nine receiving touchdowns while leading the team 67 receptions and 809 receiving yards. The Raiders have a talented starting offense led by wide receiver Davante Adams and running back Josh Jacobs, but Mayer should have the opportunity to contribute immediately as a safety net for Jimmy Garoppolo. He will have to compete with Austin Hooper, who signed a one-year, $2.75 million contract in March, for the starting job.
The Raiders selected Meyer in the second round of the 2023 NFL Draft after trading tight end Darren Waller to the Giants in March. Meyer was a first-team Associated Press All-American after breaking the Notre Dame record for tight ends with nine receiving touchdowns while leading the team 67 receptions and 809 receiving yards. The Raiders have a talented starting offense led by wide receiver Davante Adams and running back Josh Jacobs, but Mayer should have the opportunity to contribute immediately as a safety net for Jimmy Garoppolo. He will have to compete with Austin Hooper, who signed a one-year, $2.75 million contract in March, for the starting job.
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Shifts over to IR
Mayer (toe) was placed on injured reserve Saturday.
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Ends season with three-game absence
Mayer (toe) has been ruled out for Sunday's season finale against the Broncos, Anthony Galaviz of The Fresno Bee reports.
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Still nursing toe injury
Mayer (toe) was listed as a non-participant on Wednesday's estimated practice report.
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Ruled out as expected
Mayer (toe) has been ruled out for Sunday's game against the Colts, Rachel Gossen of the Raiders' official site reports.
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Expected to remain sidelined Sunday
Coach Antonio Pierce said Friday that Mayer (toe) will more than likely remain out Sunday against the Colts, Vic Tafur of The Athletic reports.
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