2024 Receiving Stats
REC
21
YDS
156
TD
0
AVG
7.4
TAR
32
2025 Projections
2025 Fantasy Outlook
Mayer was limited to 156 receiving yards in 2024 as the distant No. 2 TE on Vegas’ depth chart behind record-setting rookie Brock Bowers. Barring a trade, Mayer’s pass catching opportunities project to remain minimal behind the 2024 first-round pick, though a change of scenery or Bowers injury could give Mayer the chance to shine. Mayer was a high-end prospect himself coming out of college, as the Raiders drafted him 35th overall in 2023 after the 6-foot-4, 265-pound TE topped 800 receiving yards in each of his last two college seasons at Notre Dame. He posted 304 receiving yards and two touchdowns as a rookie, so Mayer hasn’t turned heads as a pass catcher at the NFL level, but he’s a good enough blocker to see the field consistently alongside Bowers. Read Past Outlooks
Signed a four-year, $9.31 million contract with the Raiders in June of 2023.
Making noise at camp
Mayer has been a standout of the early portion of Las Vegas' training camp, Ryan McFadden of ESPN reports.
ANALYSIS
Mayer's room for growth and involvement in the Raiders offense are severely capped due to the presence of second-year standout Brock Bowers, who McFadden also notes has displayed one of the most dynamic connections with new quarterback Geno Smith of all Las Vegas' offensive personnel. That said, Mayer himself said earlier this offseason that he expects to have a significant role in offensive coordinator Chip Kelly's system, per Michael Canelo of SI, and there's room for the team to increase its usage of two-TE sets. The Raiders were also reportedly shopping Mayer as a trade candidate early in the offseason, and if the 2023 second-round pick is able to flash during preseason action, beginning Thursday night at Seattle, he could reignite such conversations around the league.
Mayer's room for growth and involvement in the Raiders offense are severely capped due to the presence of second-year standout Brock Bowers, who McFadden also notes has displayed one of the most dynamic connections with new quarterback Geno Smith of all Las Vegas' offensive personnel. That said, Mayer himself said earlier this offseason that he expects to have a significant role in offensive coordinator Chip Kelly's system, per Michael Canelo of SI, and there's room for the team to increase its usage of two-TE sets. The Raiders were also reportedly shopping Mayer as a trade candidate early in the offseason, and if the 2023 second-round pick is able to flash during preseason action, beginning Thursday night at Seattle, he could reignite such conversations around the league.
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Fantasy/Red Zone Stats
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How do Michael Mayer's 2024 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. The longer the bar, the better it is for the player.
Air Yards Per Game
17.2Air Yards Per Snap
0.43% Team Air Yards
4.5%% Team Targets
5.4%Avg Depth of Target
5.9 YdsCatch Rate
65.6%Drop Rate
6.3%Avg Yds After Catch
3.1% Targeted On Route
15.4%Avg Yds Per Route Run
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Snap Distribution / Depth Chart
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How often does Michael Mayer run a route when on the field for a pass play?
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Michael Mayer
208 routes 32 targets
578 routes 153 targets
11 routes 0 targets
20 routes 6 targets
Receiving Alignment Breakdown
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2024 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?
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
6' 4"Weight
265 lbs40-Yard Dash
4.70 secVertical Jump
32.5 inBroad Jump
118 inHand Length
9.50 inArm Length
31.63 in
Past Fantasy Outlooks
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Mayer seemed positioned as the Raiders' top tight end for years to come after being picked 35th overall out of Notre Dame in 2023 and subsequently starting 12 games as a rookie, but his outlook changed drastically this April when the team drafted Brock Bowers at No. 13 overall. While Mayer still figures to be an important part of the team, he's unlikely to play ahead of Bowers in obvious passing situations, which means there's no guaranteed of improving on last year's total of 40 targets. As good as he was catching passes during his Notre Dame career, Mayer may now find himself blocking more often than running routes, as Bowers is faster, smaller and far more dangerous with the ball in his hands. Any chance for a Year 2 breakout from Mayer would seem to depend on Bowers either missing time or being a shocking bust.
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Available for trade
The Raiders are shopping Mayer on the trade market, Tashan Reed of The Athletic reports.
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No end zone trips in 2024
Mayer caught all four of his targets for 21 yards in Sunday's 34-20 loss to the Chargers.
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Targeted twice in win
Mayer caught one of two targets for 14 yards in Sunday's 25-10 win over the Saints.
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One target in Sunday's win
Mayer was unable to haul in his only target in Sunday's 19-14 win over the Jaguars.
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Targeted twice in loss
Mayer caught one of two targets for 11 yards in Monday's 15-9 loss to the Falcons.
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Making impact in camp
Mayer has been standing out with his play since OTAs, and offensive coordinator Chip Kelly has "big" plans for the third-year pro this coming season, Ryan McFadden of ESPN.com reports.
ANALYSIS
McFadden reports the Geno Smith-Brock Bowers connection has unsurprisingly gotten plenty of attention during the first couple of weeks of camp, but Mayer's play has also been notable. Mayer has said that he's currently feeling the best he has both mentally and emotionally during his time in the NFL, and McFadden notes it's evident Kelly does have plans to incorporate the Notre Dame product frequently into this year's offensive scheme.
McFadden reports the Geno Smith-Brock Bowers connection has unsurprisingly gotten plenty of attention during the first couple of weeks of camp, but Mayer's play has also been notable. Mayer has said that he's currently feeling the best he has both mentally and emotionally during his time in the NFL, and McFadden notes it's evident Kelly does have plans to incorporate the Notre Dame product frequently into this year's offensive scheme.