Jaylen Warren
25-Year-Old
2024 Rush/Rec Stats
ATT
20
YDS
61
TD
0
YDS
39
TD
0
Rest-of-Season Projections
2024 Fantasy Outlook
It's not easy for an off-the-bench running back to provide mainstream fantasy football utility, but Warren showed the ability last season to provide regular flex production or better even while starter Najee Harris took most of Pittsburgh's rushing workload. Warren was especially strong in PPR scoring, catching 61 of 74 targets to boost an otherwise modest rushing total of 784 yards and four touchdowns (on 149 carries). One thing to keep in mind is that while Harris remains an obstacle for Warren's rushing production, Warren may be able to handle a workhorse role if he's ever called to serve in one. At 5-8, 215, Warren is able to get the better of most collisions, and he even took 281 touches during his final collegiate season at Oklahoma State. The Steelers figure to remain run-heavy in 2024 after hiring offensive coordinator Arthur Smith and using their first two draft picks on linemen, so they'll need to feature Warren extensively even when Harris is healthy and effective. Read Past Outlooks
RANKS
Nine touches in return
Warren recorded six rushes for seven yards in Sunday's 32-13 win over the Raiders. He added three receptions on three targets for 11 yards.
ANALYSIS
Warren returned from a two-game absence and is perhaps healthy for the first time this season. He worked as the change-of-pace back to Najee Harris and was ineffective in the role. However, Warren has shown the ability to work efficiently through his first two seasons in the league and will look to get his campaign on track after being derailed by injuries early on.
Warren returned from a two-game absence and is perhaps healthy for the first time this season. He worked as the change-of-pace back to Najee Harris and was ineffective in the role. However, Warren has shown the ability to work efficiently through his first two seasons in the league and will look to get his campaign on track after being derailed by injuries early on.
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Advanced NFL Stats
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Broken Tackle %
5.0%Positive Run %
80.0%% Yds After Contact
80.3%Avg Yds After Contact
2.5Rushing TD %
0.0%Touches Per Game
7.0% Snaps w/Touch
31.8%Air Yards Per Game
-2.0Air Yards Per Snap
-0.09% Team Air Yards
-0.7%% Team Targets
5.3%Avg Depth of Target
-1.0 YdsCatch Rate
100.0%Drop Rate
0.0%Avg Yds After Catch
5.9% Targeted On Route
17.4%Avg Yds Per Route Run
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Receiving Alignment Breakdown
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This Week's Opposing Pass Defense
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Sunday, Oct 20th at 8:20PM
Overall QB Rating Against
67.0
Cornerbacks
48.0
Safeties
79.3
Linebackers
99.0
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2024 Jaylen Warren Split Stats
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Measurables Review
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How do Jaylen Warren's measurables compare to other running backs?
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Height
5' 8"Weight
215 lbs40-Yard Dash
4.55 secVertical Jump
31.5 inBroad Jump
119 inHand Length
9.25 inArm Length
29.88 in
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Past Fantasy Outlooks
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2022
Despite an unremarkable collegiate career and average athletic testing, Warren made a quick impression on the Steelers after they signed him as an undrafted free agent last spring. Warren not only earned a roster spot, but he swiftly jumped ahead of a pair of fourth-round picks from previous drafts (Anthony McFarland and Benny Snell) on the Pittsburgh depth chart, becoming the backup to Najee Harris and playing off the bench in mostly passing situations. He's stocky -- 5-8, 215 -- and his low center of gravity pairs well with reliable hands to pose a nuisance to defenses on checkdown throws. Warren is a valuable complementary piece for Pittsburgh, but he's unlikely to scale up as a starter because he's average as a runner. Warren struggled to average 5.0 YPC in college, and his 4.9 YPC from 2022 was largely a product of the Steelers limiting his carries to low-stakes situations or snaps where the defense was sitting on the pass. He's a threat to poach a large share of the RB targets, but taking more than a handful of carries per week from a healthy Harris is less likely.
More Fantasy News
Cleared to face Raiders
Warren (knee) has been upgraded from his prior listed questionable status and will not carry an injury designation ahead of Sunday's game against the Raiders, Burt Lauten of Steelers.com reports.
ANALYSIS
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Questionable for Sunday
Coach Mike Tomlin said Friday that Warren (knee) will be listed as questionable for Sunday's game against the Raiders, Teresa Varley of the Steelers' official site reports.
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Remains limited at practice
Warren (knee) remained limited at practice Thursday, Teresa Varley of the Steelers' official reports.
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Limited in practice Wednesday
Warren (knee) was a limited participant in practice Wednesday, Teresa Varley of the Steelers' official site reports.
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Unlikely to play in Week 6
Steelers head coach Mike Tomlin said Tuesday that Warren (knee) is doubtful for Sunday's game against the Raiders, Missi Matthews of the Steelers' official site reports.
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Week 1 status in jeopardy
Warren is expected to miss multiple weeks due to a hamstring strain he suffered in Saturday's preseason game against the Bills, and he may not be ready to suit up in Week 1, Grant Gordon of NFL.com reports.
ANALYSIS
The third-year running back is expected to see a big workload in the Steelers backfield this season alongside Najee Harris, but Warren looks like he might get a late start to his campaign due to the injury. Should Warren be sidelined in Week 1 or beyond, Cordarrelle Patterson would likely step into the No. 2 spot on the depth chart given his familiarity with offensive coordinator Arthur Smith's scheme from their time together in Atlanta.
The third-year running back is expected to see a big workload in the Steelers backfield this season alongside Najee Harris, but Warren looks like he might get a late start to his campaign due to the injury. Should Warren be sidelined in Week 1 or beyond, Cordarrelle Patterson would likely step into the No. 2 spot on the depth chart given his familiarity with offensive coordinator Arthur Smith's scheme from their time together in Atlanta.