Chris Autman-Bell is a Vertical Threat WR for Minnesota. Chris's 2020 season produced 28.6 total EPA across 32 plays.
Elite deep receiver who stretches the field. Wins downfield, commands safety attention, and creates the threat that opens underneath routes.
Players from 2014–2024 matched on EPA efficiency, play volume, and adjusted value tier — not just one metric.
| Player | Team | Yr | Plays | WEPA/play | Line val | Total EPA |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Quadree Henderson | Pittsburgh | 2016 | 63 | 0.530 | 1.6 | 33.4 |
| DeAndre Hughes | Air Force | 2021 | 60 | 0.470 | 1.3 | 28.2 |
| Keytaon Thompson | Mississippi State | 2017 | 70 | 0.460 | 1.2 | 32.2 |
| Savion Williams | TCU | 2024 | 56 | 0.450 | 1.1 | 25.2 |
| Javion Posey | Florida Atlantic | 2020 | 53 | 0.450 | 1.4 | 23.8 |
Comps are statistical — efficiency, volume, and value tier all factor in. Style and conference context differ.
| Wk | Opponent | Result | Opp SP+ | Rec | Rec Yds | Avg | Rec TD | Long | EPA/play |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8 | vsMichigan | L24-49 | 10.7 | 1 | 45 | 45.0 | 0 | 45 | 1.69 |
| 9 | @Maryland | L44-45 | -0.1 | 4 | 112 | 28.0 | 1 | 39 | 1.55 |
| 10 | @Illinois | W41-14 | -5.4 | 1 | 5 | 5.0 | 0 | 5 | -0.17 |
| 11 | vsIowa | L7-35 | 16.3 | 3 | 24 | 8.0 | 0 | 12 | 0.16 |
| 12 | vsPurdue | W34-31 | 5.9 | 5 | 129 | 25.8 | 0 | 42 | 1.75 |
| 15 | @Nebraska | W24-17 | 7.7 | 5 | 82 | 16.4 | 0 | 26 | 0.39 |
| 16 | @Wisconsin | L17-20 | 26.5 | 3 | 33 | 11.0 | 0 | 14 | 1.07 |
Usage = share of team plays (CFBD has no true snap counts).
Rec 3 · Rec Yds 33 · Avg 11.0 · Rec TD 0
