A.J. Doyle is a Slot Specialist TE for Massachusetts. A.J.'s 2013 season ranks in the 0th percentile nationally by opponent-adjusted EPA per play across 255 plays — a developing rate for the TE.
The offense's primary passing-down weapon — routes, separation, and reliability on 3rd down define this role.
Players from 2013–2025 matched on EPA efficiency, play volume, and adjusted value tier — not just one metric.
| Player | Team | Yr | Plays | WEPA/play | Line val | Total EPA |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cole Gautsche | New Mexico | 2013 | 104 | 0.170 | 1.0 | 17.7 |
| Johnny Langan | Rutgers | 2019 | 117 | 0.240 | 0.0 | 28.1 |
| Connor Blumrick | Texas A&M | 2021 | 106 | 0.230 | 0.0 | 24.4 |
| Heinrich Haarberg | Nebraska | 2023 | 112 | 0.260 | 0.4 | 29.1 |
| Gino Campiotti | Massachusetts | 2022 | 97 | 0.220 | 0.7 | 21.3 |
Comps are statistical — efficiency, volume, and value tier all factor in. Style and conference context differ.
| Wk | Opponent | Result | Opp SP+ | EPA/play | Pass | Rush |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | @Wisconsin | L0-45 | 22.4 | 0.17 | 0.22 | -0.23 |
| 2 | vsMaine | L14-24 | — | -0.21 | -0.21 | -0.10 |
| 3 | @Kansas State | L7-37 | 21.7 | 0.21 | 0.27 | -0.02 |
Showing 3 of 11 games — the chart above covers the full season.
Snap-share proxy, pass/rush usage, and standard- vs passing-down EPA splits — visualized.
Unlock with Pro →Chart shows per-game EPA (bars) and rolling 5-game average (line). Season breaks marked with dashed lines. Line value = est. points over replacement per game.
