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Chris Olave

WR

Chris Olave came into the league as a 1st-round selection (11th overall) in 2022, drafted out of Ohio State. He's currently with NO, in his 5th season in the league. He graded out among the best WRs in the league last season — a 67.4 ScoutIndex Rating, the 88th percentile at the position. Volume is his calling card, grading in the 99th percentile among his peers. Across 5 NFL seasons, he has totaled 334 catches for 4,308 yards and 21 touchdowns.

Size

6'0", 187#

College

Ohio State

Draft

Rd 1, 11th overall (2022)

Seasons

2022–2026

2026 ScoutIndex Rating · WR

Methodology
96.5

99th percentile among WRs

6 games · 61 targets

Role×0.14+1.76
Hands×0.1+2.55
Volume×0.12+2.69
Total EPA×0.22+3.50
EPA/target×0.3+2.35
Yards/target×0.12+1.34

Week 1 projection · @ DET

Methodology
Rec5.5 (3–9)48% 5.5+
Rec5.5 (3–9)48% 5.5+
Rec5.5 (3–9)48% 5.5+
Rec5.5 (3–9)48% 5.5+
Rec5.5 (3–9)48% 5.5+
Rec5.5 (3–9)48% 5.5+
Rec5.5 (3–9)48% 5.5+
Rec yds68.8 (15.9–121.7)48% 70.5+
Rec yds68.8 (15.9–121.7)48% 70.5+
Rec yds68.8 (15.9–121.7)48% 70.5+
Rec yds68.8 (15.9–121.7)48% 70.5+
Rec yds68.8 (15.9–121.7)48% 70.5+
Rec yds68.8 (15.9–121.7)48% 70.5+
Rec yds68.8 (15.9–121.7)48% 70.5+
Rec TD0.6 (0–2)45% 0.5+
Rec TD0.6 (0–2)45% 0.5+
Rec TD0.6 (0–2)45% 0.5+
Rec TD0.6 (0–2)45% 0.5+
Rec TD0.6 (0–2)45% 0.5+
Rec TD0.6 (0–2)45% 0.5+
Rec TD0.6 (0–2)45% 0.5+

Mean (10th–90th percentile) · recent form × matchup. Informational, not wagering advice.

2026 attribute card

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AthleticismReceivingRoleImpact

group averages

Athleticism

Speed73▶

Percentile of 40-yard dash time among WRs at the NFL Combine (faster = higher), 2000–present.

Burst14▶

Percentile of vertical jump + broad jump among combine WRs.

Agilityno data▶

Percentile of 3-cone + short shuttle among combine WRs (faster = higher).

Size32▶

Height/weight z-score vs. the WR cohort (from official bio, not combine-dependent).

Receiving

Hands95▶

Catch rate — receptions ÷ targets.

Deep Threat87▶

Average depth of target — receiving air yards ÷ targets.

YAC Ability4▶

Yards after catch ÷ reception.

Role

Target Share93▶

Share of the team's targets while on the field, target-weighted across the season.

Air-Yards Share96▶

Share of the team's total air yards, target-weighted across the season.

Impact

Efficiency98▶

Receiving EPA ÷ target — the Rating's largest component.

Volume99▶

Total targets this season.

Career (regular season)

SeasonTmSIGPass ydsPass TDRush ydsRush TDRecRec ydsRec TD
2026NO96.56435802
2025NO67.416-310011639
2024NO5287324001
2023NO71.6168711235
2022NO66.9157210424

Career profile

Chris Olave has appeared in 61 regular-season games across 5 NFL seasons on file, all with NO.

He has rushed for 4 yards and 0 touchdowns. As a receiver he has caught 334 passes for 4,308 yards and 21 touchdowns. His most productive receiving season was 2025 with NO: 1,163 yards and 9 touchdowns in 16 games.

By the ScoutIndex Rating, his best qualified season was 2023: a 71.6, in the 91st percentile among WRs that year.

Career highs (regular season)

2026 splits

regular season
SplitGRecRec ydsRec TD
Home3
21
7.0/g
269
90/g
0
Away3
22
7.3/g
311
104/g
2
In division1
8
8.0/g
116
116/g
0
Out of division5
35
7.0/g
464
93/g
2
In wins2
12
6.0/g
129
65/g
2
In losses4
31
7.8/g
451
113/g
0
On grass1
8
8.0/g
86
86/g
1
On turf5
35
7.0/g
494
99/g
1
Indoors4
31
7.8/g
451
113/g
0
Outdoors2
12
6.0/g
129
65/g
2

2026 game log

WkOppLineScore
Week 1DET10 rec, 182 yds, 0 TD99
Week 2BAL8 rec, 86 yds, 1 TD75.2
Week 3LV9 rec, 107 yds, 0 TD81.7
Week 4ATL8 rec, 116 yds, 0 TD72.7
Week 5MIN4 rec, 46 yds, 0 TD63.2
Week 6NYG4 rec, 43 yds, 1 TD56.2

Chris Olave — common questions

What position does Chris Olave play?
Chris Olave is listed as a WR.
Which teams has Chris Olave played for?
In the seasons on file (1999 onward), Chris Olave has played for NO (2022–2026).
Where did Chris Olave go to college?
Chris Olave played college football at Ohio State.
When was Chris Olave drafted?
Chris Olave was selected in round 1, 11th overall, of the 2022 NFL Draft.
How many touchdowns has Chris Olave scored?
Chris Olave has 21 touchdowns in the regular-season games on file (21 receiving).
What is Chris Olave's ScoutIndex Rating?
Chris Olave rated 96.5 for 2026, the 99th percentile among WRs (provisional or limited sample). Ratings run 0–99; about 60 is a league-average qualified starter.

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