Velus Jones

Velus Jones

26-Year-Old Wide ReceiverWR
Chicago Bears
2023 Fantasy Outlook
Jones' greatest value to the Bears in his rookie 2022 season was as a kick returner. On offense, he actually had more rushing attempts (nine) than receptions (seven), with seven of those touches coming in the last four games of the campaign. Despite the uptick in late-season usage, he'll be competing for a depth role on offense this fall with Equanimeous St. Brown, Dante Pettis and Tyler Scott, while likely retaining his role on special teams on game days. Read Past Outlooks
$Signed a four-year, $5.41 million contract with the Bears in May of 2022.
Usage increases late in season
WRChicago Bears
January 8, 2023
Jones rushed for a 42-yard touchdown in the Bears' 29-13 loss to the Vikings in Week 18, and ended the season with seven receptions for 107 yards and a touchdown along with nine carries for 103 yards and another touchdown over 12 games played.
ANALYSIS
Jones was at his best as a kick returner during his rookie season. On offense, he didn't have more than two touches in any game, though he did play more than 15 offensive snaps for the first time all season during Weeks 15 and 16, when he averaged 34 snaps. Although he'll likely remain the team's top kick returner next year, he may also see his role in the offense expand. He's under contract through 2025.
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How do Velus Jones' 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
19.2
 
Air Yards Per Snap
1.47
 
% Team Air Yards
7.1%
 
% Team Targets
3.9%
 
Avg Depth of Target
16.4 Yds
 
Catch Rate
50.0%
 
Drop Rate
7.1%
 
Avg Yds After Catch
5.6
 
% Targeted On Route
21.5%
 
Avg Yds Per Route Run
1.65
 
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Snap Counts
Snap %
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60461%
53554%
50251%
27628%
19219%
16517%
15616%
556%
101%
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Receiving Alignment Breakdown
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2022 Velus Jones Split Stats
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Measurables Review View College Player Page
How do Velus Jones' 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
6' 0"
 
Weight
200 lbs
 
40-Yard Dash
4.31 sec
 
Vertical Jump
33.0 in
 
Broad Jump
121 in
 
Hand Length
9.75 in
 
Arm Length
30.88 in
 
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2022 Fantasy Outlook
Jones didn't break out until his fifth year of college as a 24-year-old. That late college production presents some red flags as he embarks on his NFL career, as he'll no longer have the athletic advantage he had over his peers in college. But Chicago wanted to infuse speed into their offense, and with a 4.31 time in the 40-yard dash, Jones could profile as a deep threat right away. Although there's potential for him to be a starting receiver Week 1, he should be considered a boom-or-bust option as a rookie.
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Quiet in losing effort
WRChicago Bears
January 1, 2023
Jones rushed once for 13 yards in the Bears' 41-10 loss to the Lions on Sunday.
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Catches long pass
WRChicago Bears
December 24, 2022
Jones caught two passes for 52 yards in the Bears' 35-13 loss to the Bills on Sunday.
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Loses costly fumble
WRChicago Bears
December 18, 2022
Jones caught one pass for three yards and rushed once for no gain in the Bears' 25-20 loss to the Eagles on Sunday.
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Small role in offense
WRChicago Bears
December 4, 2022
Jones rushed once for one yard in the Bears' 28-19 loss to the Packers on Sunday.
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Handles two rushing attempts
WRChicago Bears
November 27, 2022
Jones rushed twice for six yards in the Bears' 31-10 loss to the Jets on Sunday.
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