A.J. Brown ranks among NFL's elite wide receivers in 2025
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 30, 2026, 1:22 PM
Last updated Jun 30, 2026
A.J. Brown of the New England Patriots demonstrated elite performance as a wide receiver during the 2025 NFL season. He was ranked in the top 16 among 110 evaluated receivers in categories such as getting open, catching the ball, and yards after the catch. Brown achieved a 64.5 percent catch rate and averaged 2.14 yards gained per route run. His ability to create separation and effectiveness as a deep-ball threat enhances his reputation heading into the upcoming season as the Patriots' leading receiver. Brown aims to build on this strong evaluation in 2026.
- •A.J. Brown ranked in top 16 in three key receiver categories
- •Achieved a 64.5% catch rate during the 2025 season
- •Averaged 2.14 yards gained per route run
- •Strong deep-ball threat contributing across all offensive phases
- •Party of only two receivers ranked highly across all categories
- 1:22 PMYahoo Sports — A.J. Brown one of only two current receivers to accomplish this feat
"Patriots' wide receiver A.J. Brown is still one of the elite wideouts in the NFL, and the stats back it up.
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