It wasn’t surprising that Hunter Renfrow was able to find success as a rookie in the NFL. He’s been shocking the doubters for his entire career.
But what was maybe the most surprising about Renfrow’s season was just how efficient he was on his limited targets. The former Clemson receiver caught 49 passes and averaged over 12 yards per reception, which is significantly more than most slot receivers.
In a recent article by Pro Football Focus, they broke down the most efficient receivers from the 2019 season. Renfrow finished eighth in catch rate among all receivers, hauling in over 73 percent of his targets. Here is a breakdown of the top-10 receivers in catch rate in 2019:
While the Raiders did make a ton of additions to their wide receiver room this offseason, it’s fair to assume that Renfrow will still be a big part of the team’s offense going forward. He has a connection with Derek Carr and he is just about as reliable as it gets in the slot.
Don’t be shocked if Renfrow catches 65 or more passes in 2020, especially if the team gets into more shootouts. Renfrow couldn’t be a better fit in the slot for Derek Carr and Jon Gruden.
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