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D.K. Metcalf is a Vertical Threat WR for Ole Miss. D.K.'s 2018 season produced 33.5 total EPA across 38 plays.
2018 Production
Receiving
26 Receptions569 Rec yards5 Rec TD
D.K. Metcalf is a Vertical Threat WR for Ole Miss. D.K.'s 2018 season produced 33.5 total EPA across 38 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | vsTexas Tech | W47-27 | 8.7 | 4 | 81 | 20.3 | 1 | 58 | 1.36 |
| 2 | vsSouthern Illinois | W76-41 | — | 7 | 93 | 13.3 | 1 | 51 | 0.89 |
| 3 | vsAlabama | L7-62 | 36.3 | 2 | 92 | 46.0 | 1 | 75 | 0.58 |
| 4 | vsKent State | W38-17 | -20.4 | 5 | 102 | 20.4 | 1 | 41 | 1.77 |
| 5 | @LSU | L16-45 | 24.2 | 3 | 37 | 12.3 | 0 | 22 | -0.21 |
| 6 | vsUL Monroe | W70-21 | -10.9 | 4 | 115 | 28.8 | 1 | 62 | 0.93 |
| 7 | @Arkansas | W37-33 | 4.5 | 1 | 49 | 49.0 | 0 | 49 | 3.85 |
Usage = share of team plays (CFBD has no true snap counts).
Rec 1 · Rec Yds 49 · Avg 49.0 · Rec TD 0