Amon-Ra St. Brown leads NFL in short-pass grading

St. Brown excels on underneath routes.

Wire Report IntelligenceUpdated Jul 101 min read

Short Passes: Amon-Ra St. Brown Intermediate Passes: ?? Deep Passes: ?? Highest-Graded NFL WRs by Targeted Depth⬇️ htt Via @PFF on X

What happened: Pro Football Focus released its wide receiver evaluations organized by targeted depth. Amon-Ra St. Brown secured the highest mark for passes traveling between one and nine yards downfield.

Why it matters: His production underneath the coverage drives offensive possessions. St. Brown consistently converts these short targets into fresh downs. The high success rate creates a reliable foundation for the passing attack.

By the numbers: St. Brown earned a 92.3 receiving grade on short passes spanning the 2021 through 2025 seasons. He logged league-highs with 424 targets, 334 receptions, and 177 first downs in that range over the five-year period.

What to watch: St. Brown prepares for the upcoming 2026 season.

Sources

@PFF 2026-07-10T08:36:51.576689+00:00

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