NFL Research: How good is Alshon Jeffery?

Published: Oct 01, 2016 at 02:36 PM

NFL Research takes a look back at how productive Alshon Jeffery has been during his five-year career.

Alshon Jeffery profile

-26 years old

-Drafted by the Bears in the 2nd round (45th overall) in the 2012 NFL Draft

-Suspended four games for violating the NFL policy on performance enhancing substances

How has Jeffery performed in 2016?

-Targets per game: 8.0 (lowest since rookie season)

-Receptions per game: 4.4 (lowest since rookie season)

-Receiving yards per game: 70.0 (lowest since rookie season)

-Receiving TDs per game: 0.1 (lowest of career)

How has Jeffery performed since 2013?

-Jeffery has averaged 79.8 receiving yards per game since 2013 (ranks 7th among active players with 20+ games played)

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