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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 98th 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

2025 ScoutIndex Rating · WR

Methodology
67.4

88th percentile among WRs

16 games · 156 targets

Role×0.14+2.23
Hands×0.1-0.68
Volume×0.12+2.79
Total EPA×0.22+1.52
EPA/target×0.3+0.06
Yards/target×0.12-0.41

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.

2025 attribute card

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AthleticismReceivingRoleImpact

group averages

Athleticism

Speed74▶

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

Burst19▶

Percentile of vertical jump + broad jump among combine WRs.

Agilityno data▶

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

Size31▶

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

Receiving

Hands70▶

Catch rate — receptions ÷ targets.

Deep Threat71▶

Average depth of target — receiving air yards ÷ targets.

YAC Ability5▶

Yards after catch ÷ reception.

Role

Target Share96▶

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

Efficiency57▶

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

Volume98▶

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)

2025 splits

regular season
SplitGRecRec ydsRec TD
Home8
59
7.4/g
631
79/g
3
Away8
41
5.1/g
532
67/g
6
In division5
31
6.2/g
352
70/g
2
Out of division11
69
6.3/g
811
74/g
7
In wins6
39
6.5/g
545
91/g
5
In losses10
61
6.1/g
618
62/g
4
On grass5
25
5.0/g
398
80/g
5
On turf11
75
6.8/g
765
70/g
4
Indoors9
62
6.9/g
688
76/g
3
Outdoors7
38
5.4/g
475
68/g
6

2025 game log

WkOppLineScore
Week 1ARI7 rec, 54 yds, 0 TD32.7
Week 2SF6 rec, 54 yds, 0 TD43.5
Week 3SEA10 rec, 57 yds, 0 TD54.5
Week 4BUF3 rec, 20 yds, 1 TD51.5
Week 5NYG7 rec, 59 yds, 0 TD48.5
Week 6NE6 rec, 98 yds, 0 TD60.5
Week 7CHI5 rec, 98 yds, 2 TD85.5
Week 8TB-3 rush yds, 0 TD · 8 rec, 63 yds, 0 TD29.5
Week 9LAR3 rec, 57 yds, 0 TD61.3
Week 10CAR5 rec, 104 yds, 1 TD78.3
Week 12ATL9 rec, 70 yds, 0 TD51.8
Week 13MIA4 rec, 47 yds, 1 TD45.6
Week 14TB3 rec, 30 yds, 0 TD48
Week 15CAR6 rec, 85 yds, 1 TD65.5
Week 16NYJ10 rec, 148 yds, 2 TD88.2
Week 17TEN8 rec, 119 yds, 1 TD90.9

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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