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WR GRADE RECEIPT

Kevin Austin Jr.

New Orleans Saints / WR2 / Healthy

Model version: player-forecast-v24 Data updated: August 24, 2026 at 6:13 PM EDT
NFSMELL RATING69.4C+
POSITION RANK#87of 128 rated WRs
WHY THIS RATING

Grade components

Rotation-level forecastevidence-shrunk multi-season
Current form68.0
Player-created value69.8
Next-season projection71.1
Production forecast69.4
Position-relative forecast grade69.4

Model receipt

WR production uses EPA per target, first-down rate, opportunity, YAC over expected, drops, air-yards share, and separation.

The displayed performance component is recency-weighted across qualifying 2025, 2024 seasons.

Prospect pedigree and testing are context only; qualifying NFL production is authoritative.

The non-QB forecast target is next-season position-relative production, not an independent film or talent grade.

2025 PERFORMANCE

Position-specific metrics

Receiving EPA Per Target0.015
41st percentile
First Down Rate30.4
46th percentile
Targets Per Game4.600
30th percentile
Drop Pct17.4
42nd percentile
67.0 season score23 qualifying plays