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#9Deonte Simpson
Deonte Simpson is a Vertical Threat WR for North Texas. Deonte's 2020 season produced 34.1 total EPA across 40 plays.
2020 Production
Receiving
25 Receptions517 Rec yards4
Deonte Simpson is a Vertical Threat WR for North Texas. Deonte's 2020 season produced 34.1 total EPA across 40 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 | vsHouston Christian | W57-31 | — | 3 | 41 | 13.7 | 0 | 24 | 0.94 |
| 3 | vsSMU | L35-65 | 9.2 | 1 | 55 | 55.0 | 1 | 55 | 1.11 |
| 5 | vsSouthern Miss | L31-41 | -7.9 | 5 | 113 | 22.6 | 1 | 37 |
Usage = share of team plays (CFBD has no true snap counts).
Rec 4 · Rec Yds 103 · Avg 25.8 · Rec TD 1
| 1.05 |
| 6 | vsCharlotte | L21-49 | -6.6 | 4 | 89 | 22.3 | 0 | 50 | 1.02 |
| 7 | @Middle Tennessee | W52-35 | -11.7 | 3 | 30 | 10.0 | 1 | 18 | 1.56 |
| 13 | @UTSA | L17-49 | -9.6 | 3 | 58 | 19.3 | 0 | 31 | 0.91 |
| 14 | vsLouisiana Tech | L31-42 | -7.0 | 2 | 28 | 14.0 | 0 | 20 | 0.39 |
| 15 | @UTEP | W45-43 | -18.6 | 4 | 103 | 25.8 | 1 | 46 | 0.27 |