Jordan Akins
32-Year-Old
2024 Receiving Stats
REC
12
YDS
98
TD
1
AVG
8.2
TAR
17
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2024 Fantasy Outlook
The Browns moved on from Harrison Bryant, creating an opportunity for Akins, who had his worst season statistically in 2023. Prospects for him to improve are limited. David Njoku, who broke out in 2023, is the clear No. 1 option at tight end, and the Browns are focused on creating a wideout corps that can make use of quarterback Deshaun Watson's downfield proclivities. Akins, who has history with Watson in Houston, entered the summer season as the No. 2 TE, but it feels like the Browns could add another veteran. They did that already by signing Giovanni Ricci (formerly Carolina), a blocking tight end who can line up at fullback if needed. Read Past Outlooks
Five snaps in loss
Akins was untargeted over five snaps in Sunday's 20-16 loss to Philadelphia in Week 6.
ANALYSIS
David Njoku finally stayed healthy for a full game, an event that was expected to limit Akins' involvement, but his severely reduced snap count was surprising. Geoff Swaim, a free agent that was added to the practice squad after Week 1 and eventually signed to the active roster, had the second-most snaps (19) among Cleveland tight ends behind Njoku's 42.
David Njoku finally stayed healthy for a full game, an event that was expected to limit Akins' involvement, but his severely reduced snap count was surprising. Geoff Swaim, a free agent that was added to the practice squad after Week 1 and eventually signed to the active roster, had the second-most snaps (19) among Cleveland tight ends behind Njoku's 42.
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How do Jordan Akins' 2024 advanced stats compare to other tight ends?
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Air Yards Per Game
13.2Air Yards Per Snap
0.48% Team Air Yards
5.6%% Team Targets
8.8%Avg Depth of Target
4.6 YdsCatch Rate
70.6%Drop Rate
0.0%Avg Yds After Catch
4.4% Targeted On Route
14.4%Avg Yds Per Route Run
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How often does Jordan Akins run a route when on the field for a pass play?
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Jordan Akins
118 routes 17 targets
65 routes 15 targets
18 routes 0 targets
Receiving Alignment Breakdown
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Overall QB Rating Against
70.8
Cornerbacks
64.1
Safeties
79.7
Linebackers
78.2
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2024 Jordan Akins Split Stats
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Measurables Review
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How do Jordan Akins' measurables compare to other tight ends?
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Height
6' 3"Weight
250 lbsHand Length
9.50 inArm Length
32.50 in
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Past Fantasy Outlooks
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Lost amid a hectic offseason of target upgrades was the Browns adding Akins, who previously worked with QB Deshaun Watson when the two were with Houston. Ironically, his best year was 2022 when Akins had Davis Mills throwing him passes. Akins wasn't with the Texans 'organization in the preseason but rejoined his former team on its practice squad and finished with a team-high five TDs. While relinking with Watson is a good thing, the situation is different. There weren't many threats in a discombobulated offense last year, but Akins joins an outfit teeming with quality receivers and will back up David Njoku.
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Resuming backup role
Akins will be the top backup in Sunday's game against the Eagles, as starter David Njoku (knee, ankle) no longer has an injury designation on the Browns' injury report.
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Grabs first TD since 2022
Akins caught three of three targets for 22 yards and a touchdown in Sunday's 34-13 loss to the Commanders in Week 5.
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Loses playing time in Week 4
Akins caught one of two targets for 10 yards in Sunday's 20-16 loss to the Raiders.
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Likely to start again in Week 4
Akins again is expected to operate as Cleveland's top tight end Sunday against the Raiders, as David Njoku (ankle) has been ruled out for a third consecutive game.
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Four catches in Week 3 loss
Akins caught four of seven targets for 29 yards in Sunday's 21-15 loss to the Giants.
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Set for Week 2 start
Akins is the only healthy tight end on the Browns' roster heading into Sunday's game against the Jaguars, as David Njoku has been ruled out due to an ankle injury, per Chris Easterling of the Akron Beacon Journal.
ANALYSIS
Akins had three catches for 27 yards on four targets in the season opener, during which Njoku sustained the injury. Njoku is considered week-to-week and may miss additional game action beyone Week 2. The Browns will likely elevate at least one of Geoff Swaim, Cameron Latu or Blake Whiteheart from the practice squad to join Akins on the gameday roster.
Akins had three catches for 27 yards on four targets in the season opener, during which Njoku sustained the injury. Njoku is considered week-to-week and may miss additional game action beyone Week 2. The Browns will likely elevate at least one of Geoff Swaim, Cameron Latu or Blake Whiteheart from the practice squad to join Akins on the gameday roster.