Just how important has Nate Boerkircher been to the Jaguars’ offense?
When the Jaguars selected Nate Boerkircher with the 56th overall selection, the NFL world was set ablaze.
Key points
- From an EPA per pass perspective, the Jaguars rank second, just behind the Bengals.
- Much of that can be attributed to the offensive line and tight ends as Jags’ running backs are hit at or behind the line of scrimmage on just 20% of those carries (NFL best).
- On 3rd/ 4th downs with three yards or less to go, the Jaguars are fifth in yards per carry (3.55) and second best at converting first down (85.0%).
But the question remains: how much of that is a result of Nate Boerkircher?
At the heart of it all is Nate Borckircher, who despite being just a “blocking tight end,” has played half of the team’s offensive snaps.
Additional details
- Many were left puzzled as to why the Jaguars would not only select a tight end - but select a blocking tight end - with their second-round pick.
- Through the air, the Jaguars rank first in yards per attempt (9.15), first in explosive play rate (17.7%), fifth in pass rating (119.8).
- On pass plays with multiple tight ends, the Jaguars actually target their tight ends second-most of any team, 47.6% of the time.
- Even if the Boerkircher isn’t putting up crazy numbers as a receiver, it’s hard to say his impact hasn’t been felt on the grass.
- In multi-TE personnel, the Jaguars have excelled and become one of the league’s best at utilizing their battery of tight ends.
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