Trey Palmer
23-Year-Old
2023 Receiving Stats
REC
39
YDS
385
TD
3
AVG
9.9
TAR
68
2024 Projections
2024 Fantasy Outlook
After being selected in the sixth round of the NFL Draft, Palmer was the No. 3 receiver for the Buccaneers. Palmer took on that role after Russell Gage suffered a season-ending injury in the preseason. Palmer didn’t have more than four catches in any game. In addition, the receiver only surpassed 22 yards once in his first 14 games. Palmer did show potential by averaging 44.8 yards over his last five games, which included two playoff games. It should be noted that Palmer often played in the slot, but new offensive coordinator Liam Coen said he expects Chris Godwin to see an increased slot role. Also, the Bucs added Jalen McMillan in the draft. It would seem that McMillan would have the edge for an outside role over Palmer when the team goes to three-receiver sets, If that happens, Palmer’s production and playing time could suffer. Read Past Outlooks
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Gets new competition from draft
Palmer and rookie third-round pick Jalen McMillan are the top candidates for Tampa Bay's No. 3 receiver job, Joshua Queipo of Pewter Report reports.
ANALYSIS
Palmer, a 2023 sixth-round pick, held the role for nearly all of his rookie season, though he was perhaps miscast in the slot. New offensive coordinator Liam Coen said he wants to put Chris Godwin back in the slot as his primary alignment, which means the team's No. 3 receiver this upcoming season likely will play a majority of snaps outside. While that's perhaps good news for Palmer given his 4.33 wheels, McMillan has decent speed in his own right (4.47) and is slightly taller and heavier (6-1, 197, compared to Palmer's 6-0, 192). There's also the matter of Palmer being a much later draft pick and then struggling with his opportunities as a rookie; he caught just 57.4 percent of his 68 targets and averaged 9.9 yards per catch, which works out to a RB-like 5.7 YPT.
Palmer, a 2023 sixth-round pick, held the role for nearly all of his rookie season, though he was perhaps miscast in the slot. New offensive coordinator Liam Coen said he wants to put Chris Godwin back in the slot as his primary alignment, which means the team's No. 3 receiver this upcoming season likely will play a majority of snaps outside. While that's perhaps good news for Palmer given his 4.33 wheels, McMillan has decent speed in his own right (4.47) and is slightly taller and heavier (6-1, 197, compared to Palmer's 6-0, 192). There's also the matter of Palmer being a much later draft pick and then struggling with his opportunities as a rookie; he caught just 57.4 percent of his 68 targets and averaged 9.9 yards per catch, which works out to a RB-like 5.7 YPT.
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Advanced NFL Stats
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Air Yards Per Game
42.2Air Yards Per Snap
1.06% Team Air Yards
15.2%% Team Targets
12.3%Avg Depth of Target
10.5 YdsCatch Rate
57.4%Drop Rate
5.9%Avg Yds After Catch
3.1% Targeted On Route
13.1%Avg Yds Per Route Run
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Receiving Alignment Breakdown
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2023 Trey Palmer Split Stats
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Measurables Review
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How do Trey Palmer's measurables compare to other wide receivers?
This section compares his draft workout metrics with players at the same position. The bar represents the player's percentile rank. For example, if the bar is halfway across, then the player falls into the 50th percentile for that metric and it would be considered average.
* The Shuttle Time, Cone Drill, Vertical Jump, Broad Jump, and Bench Press metrics are from his Pro Day. All others are from the NFL Combine.
Height
6' 0"Weight
192 lbs40-Yard Dash
4.33 secShuttle Time*
4.26 secCone Drill*
7.13 secVertical Jump*
29.5 inBroad Jump*
114 inBench Press*
0 repsHand Length
9.63 inArm Length
31.88 in
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X-factor versus Detroit
Matt Bowen of ESPN.com believes that Palmer's vertical threat will bring game-changing plays for the Buccaneers in their NFC divisional-round game against the Lions.
ANALYSIS
Palmer firmly sits behind Mike Evans and Chris Godwin as the WR3. However, Palmer has made big plays in his limited usage, including in Tampa Bay's wild-card win over the Eagles, when his lone catch on the night went for a 56-yard touchdown. With Evans and Godwin likely to get the bulk of attention from the Lions' secondary, Palmer could see more opportunities on home run plays from Baker Mayfield on Sunday. Palmer, a rookie sixth-round draft pick out of Nebraska, finished the regular season with 39 catches on 68 targets for 385 yards and three touchdowns across 17 games.
Palmer firmly sits behind Mike Evans and Chris Godwin as the WR3. However, Palmer has made big plays in his limited usage, including in Tampa Bay's wild-card win over the Eagles, when his lone catch on the night went for a 56-yard touchdown. With Evans and Godwin likely to get the bulk of attention from the Lions' secondary, Palmer could see more opportunities on home run plays from Baker Mayfield on Sunday. Palmer, a rookie sixth-round draft pick out of Nebraska, finished the regular season with 39 catches on 68 targets for 385 yards and three touchdowns across 17 games.
2023 Fantasy Outlook
Palmer may only be a rookie sixth-round pick, but his 4.33 40-yard dash is the stuff of a higher-pedigreed player. He finished his college career at Nebraska last year after transferring from LSU and made the most of the move, totaling 71 catches, 1,043 receiving yards and nine touchdowns. Palmer's speed is naturally unrivaled on the team, but how well it translates against pro defenses remains to be seen. For the moment, he seems almost certain to open the season as the No. 4 wideout, at best, behind the experienced trio of Mike Evans, Chris Godwin and Russell Gage.
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Remaining in No. 3 role
Palmer looks slated to run it back as the No. 3 wide receiver for Tampa Bay with Mike Evans having re-signed on a two-year deal and quarterback Baker Mayfield set to return via a three-year, $100 million contract, Jeremy Fowler of ESPN reports.
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Pair of grabs to close out season
Palmer brought in both targets for 32 yards in the Buccaneers' 31-23 divisional-round loss to the Lions on Sunday.
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Effective with two touches in win
Palmer brought in one of two targets for a 56-yard touchdown and rushed once for nine yards in the Buccaneers' 32-9 wild-card win over the Eagles on Monday night.
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Pair of grabs in Week 18 win
Palmer brought in two of six targets for 10 yards in the Buccaneers' 9-0 win over the Panthers on Sunday.
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Suiting up in regular-season finale
Palmer (hip) is active for Sunday's game against the Panthers.
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