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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 95th 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

2023 ScoutIndex Rating · WR

Methodology
71.6

91th percentile among WRs

16 games · 138 targets

Role×0.14+1.53
Hands×0.1+0.80
Volume×0.12+2.00
Total EPA×0.22+1.67
EPA/target×0.3+0.82
Yards/target×0.12+0.28

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.

2023 attribute card

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AthleticismReceivingRoleImpact

group averages

Athleticism

Speed78▶

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

Burst21▶

Percentile of vertical jump + broad jump among combine WRs.

Agilityno data▶

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

Size30▶

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

Receiving

Hands59▶

Catch rate — receptions ÷ targets.

Deep Threat91▶

Average depth of target — receiving air yards ÷ targets.

YAC Ability33▶

Yards after catch ÷ reception.

Role

Target Share90▶

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

Air-Yards Share93▶

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

Impact

Efficiency82▶

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

Volume95▶

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)

2023 splits

regular season
SplitGRecRec ydsRec TD
Home7
34
4.9/g
422
60/g
3
Away9
53
5.9/g
701
78/g
2
In division6
24
4.0/g
314
52/g
2
Out of division10
63
6.3/g
809
81/g
3
In wins8
37
4.6/g
412
52/g
4
In losses8
50
6.3/g
711
89/g
1
On grass2
11
5.5/g
130
65/g
0
On turf14
76
5.4/g
993
71/g
5
Indoors12
68
5.7/g
895
75/g
4
Outdoors4
19
4.8/g
228
57/g
1

2023 game log

WkOppLineScore
Week 1TEN8 rec, 112 yds, 0 TD85.6
Week 2CAR6 rec, 86 yds, 0 TD53.4
Week 3GB8 rec, 104 yds, 0 TD76.7
Week 4TB1 rec, 4 yds, 0 TD25.1
Week 5NE2 rec, 12 yds, 1 TD43.1
Week 6HOU7 rec, 96 yds, 0 TD76.3
Week 7JAX7 rec, 57 yds, 0 TD16
Week 8IND5 rec, 46 yds, 0 TD48.1
Week 9CHI6 rec, 46 yds, 1 TD56.8
Week 10MIN6 rec, 94 yds, 1 TD71.3
Week 12ATL7 rec, 114 yds, 0 TD79.7
Week 13DET5 rec, 119 yds, 0 TD80.6
Week 14CAR4 rec, 28 yds, 1 TD61.1
Week 16LAR9 rec, 123 yds, 0 TD70.4
Week 17TB3 rec, 26 yds, 0 TD47.4
Week 18ATL3 rec, 56 yds, 1 TD72.9

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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