Xavier Hutchinson
23-Year-Old
2023 Receiving Stats
REC
8
YDS
90
TD
0
AVG
11.3
TAR
19
2024 Projections
2023 Fantasy Outlook
After drafting quarterback C.J. Stroud with the second overall pick in the 2023 draft, the Texans subsequently selected a pair of wideouts. Nathaniel Dell went in the third round followed by Hutchinson three rounds later. Hutchinson showed improvement each year Iowa State and caught 107 passes for 1,171 receiving yards while being targeted a nation-high 161 times in 2022. At 6-3, Hutchinson has good size, but he has merely average speed (4.53 40) and ball skills, which contributed to his draft-day slide. There is, however, something for coaches to work with, and Hutchinson's size makes him a red-zone fit. He could have opportunities in Houston, which lacks proven high-end talent, but he'll also have a rookie quarterback in C.J. Stroud running the offense. Read Past Outlooks
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Positioned for bigger role
Hutchinson finished the 2023 regular season with eight catches (on 19 targets) for 90 yards over 16 games. He also had five carries for 49 yards.
ANALYSIS
Hutchinson played a minor role for much of the season before injuries led to increased opportunities late in the campaign. He had four catches during the postseason, including a failed flea flicker seen as the turning point of the season-ending loss to the Ravens. Hutchinson is positioned for a greater role in 2024, as Houston is expected to move on from Noah Brown and could save cap space by releasing Robert Woods, who turns 32 in April. However, the organization is likely to bring in more established NFL bodies to compete for a job behind Nico Collins and Tank Dell (lower leg). That competition would also include teammate John Metchie, who occupied the spot immediately above Hutchinson on the depth chart in 2023.
Hutchinson played a minor role for much of the season before injuries led to increased opportunities late in the campaign. He had four catches during the postseason, including a failed flea flicker seen as the turning point of the season-ending loss to the Ravens. Hutchinson is positioned for a greater role in 2024, as Houston is expected to move on from Noah Brown and could save cap space by releasing Robert Woods, who turns 32 in April. However, the organization is likely to bring in more established NFL bodies to compete for a job behind Nico Collins and Tank Dell (lower leg). That competition would also include teammate John Metchie, who occupied the spot immediately above Hutchinson on the depth chart in 2023.
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Advanced NFL Stats
How do Xavier Hutchinson's 2023 advanced stats compare to other wide receivers?
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Air Yards Per Game
13.1Air Yards Per Snap
0.78% Team Air Yards
4.3%% Team Targets
3.4%Avg Depth of Target
11.0 YdsCatch Rate
42.1%Drop Rate
0.0%Avg Yds After Catch
2.6% Targeted On Route
11.7%Avg Yds Per Route Run
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Receiving Alignment Breakdown
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2023 Xavier Hutchinson Split Stats
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Measurables Review
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How do Xavier Hutchinson's measurables compare to other wide receivers?
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Height
6' 3"Weight
205 lbs40-Yard Dash
4.53 secShuttle Time
4.35 secCone Drill
6.91 secVertical Jump
36.0 inBroad Jump
116 inHand Length
9.38 inArm Length
31.38 in
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Could see extra targets Saturday
Hutchinson could see extra snaps and targets in Saturday night's game against the Colts with Noah Brown ruled out for the game with a back injury, DJ Bien-Aime of ESPN.com reports.
ANALYSIS
Hutchinson has had a quiet rookie season after being selected in the sixth round in April's draft, recording just seven receptions for 84 yards on 15 targets and adding 49 rushing yards on five attempts. However, all but one of those receptions and nine of his receiving yards have come in the last five games, and that recent pattern could expand in Saturday's crucial win-and-in scenario with Brown ruled out and fellow wideout Robert Woods also listed as questionable with a hip injury.
Hutchinson has had a quiet rookie season after being selected in the sixth round in April's draft, recording just seven receptions for 84 yards on 15 targets and adding 49 rushing yards on five attempts. However, all but one of those receptions and nine of his receiving yards have come in the last five games, and that recent pattern could expand in Saturday's crucial win-and-in scenario with Brown ruled out and fellow wideout Robert Woods also listed as questionable with a hip injury.
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Remains involved in playoff win
Hutchinson caught both of his targets for 12 yards in Saturday's 45-14 wild-card playoff win over the Browns.
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Season-high snap count
Hutchinson caught one of four targets for six yards in Saturday's 23-19 win over the Colts in Week 18.
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Stays healthy in win
Hutchinson caught two of three targets for eight yards in Sunday's 26-3 win over the Titans.
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Drop in snap count
Hutchinson caught one of two targets for 18 yards in Sunday's 36-22 loss to the Browns.
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Season-high snap count
Hutchinson did not catch any of his three targets and had one carry for five yards in Sunday's 19-16 overtime win over the Titans.
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