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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. Air-Yards Share 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

2022 ScoutIndex Rating · WR

Methodology
66.9

87th percentile among WRs

15 games · 119 targets

Role×0.14+1.98
Hands×0.1+0.50
Volume×0.12+1.69
Total EPA×0.22+0.95
EPA/target×0.3+0.15
Yards/target×0.12+0.94

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.

2022 attribute card

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AthleticismReceivingRoleImpact

group averages

Athleticism

Speed76▶

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

Burst24▶

Percentile of vertical jump + broad jump among combine WRs.

Agilityno data▶

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

Size28▶

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

Receiving

Hands33▶

Catch rate — receptions ÷ targets.

Deep Threat97▶

Average depth of target — receiving air yards ÷ targets.

YAC Ability6▶

Yards after catch ÷ reception.

Role

Target Share94▶

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

Air-Yards Share99▶

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

Impact

Efficiency61▶

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

Volume92▶

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)

2022 splits

regular season
SplitGRecRec ydsRec TD
Home8
37
4.6/g
539
67/g
4
Away7
35
5.0/g
503
72/g
0
In division6
29
4.8/g
446
74/g
1
Out of division9
43
4.8/g
596
66/g
3
In wins6
24
4.0/g
344
57/g
2
In losses9
48
5.3/g
698
78/g
2
On grass6
32
5.3/g
462
77/g
0
On turf9
40
4.4/g
580
64/g
4
Indoors8
36
4.5/g
513
64/g
3
Outdoors7
36
5.1/g
529
76/g
1

2022 game log

WkOppLineScore
Week 1ATL3 rec, 41 yds, 0 TD64.9
Week 2TB5 rec, 80 yds, 0 TD27.5
Week 3CAR9 rec, 147 yds, 0 TD69.6
Week 4MIN4 rec, 67 yds, 1 TD70.7
Week 5SEA4 rec, 54 yds, 1 TD64.4
Week 7ARI7 rec, 106 yds, 0 TD42.8
Week 8LV5 rec, 52 yds, 0 TD68.3
Week 9BAL6 rec, 71 yds, 0 TD70.3
Week 10PIT3 rec, 40 yds, 0 TD50.5
Week 11LAR5 rec, 102 yds, 1 TD86.8
Week 12SF5 rec, 62 yds, 0 TD49.5
Week 13TB4 rec, 65 yds, 0 TD63.9
Week 15ATL3 rec, 53 yds, 0 TD63
Week 17PHI4 rec, 42 yds, 0 TD52.1
Week 18CAR5 rec, 60 yds, 1 TD37

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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