Pierre Strong

Pierre Strong

25-Year-Old Running BackRB
Cleveland Browns
2024 Fantasy Outlook
Drafted by the Patriots in 2022, Strong barely saw the field in his first two seasons. A trade to the Browns at the end of camp last year gave him a fresh start, and the South Dakota State product spotted in and out of the Cleveland offense the rest of the way after Nick Chubb was lost for the season in Week 1. Strong is capable of breaking off chunk plays with his open-field elusiveness, but Chubb will be back in 2024, backed up by Jerome Ford and D'Onta Foreman. There's no clear path to a regular role for Strong. Read Past Outlooks
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$Signed a four-year, $4.37 million contract with the Patriots in June of 2022. Traded to the Browns in August of 2023.
Back to third on depth chart
RBCleveland Browns
November 4, 2024
Strong had two carries for eight yards in Sunday's 27-10 loss to the Chargers. He also returned two kickoffs for 47 yards.
ANALYSIS
Strong dropped a rung on the backfield depth chart with the return of Jerome Ford from a hamstring injury, working behind Nick Chubb and Ford and seeing his opportunities diminish. For Strong to have a significant backfield role, the Browns might have to decide to blow up the roster ahead of Tuesday's trade deadline and deal Chubb, who is operating on a one-year deal.
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Advanced NFL Stats
How do Pierre Strong's 2024 advanced stats compare to other running backs?
This section compares his advanced stats with players at the same position. The bar represents the player's percentile rank. For example, if the bar is halfway across, then the player falls into the 50th percentile for that metric and it would be considered average. The longer the bar, the better it is for the player.
  • Broken Tackle %
    The number of broken tackles divided by rush attempts.
  • Positive Run %
    The percentage of run plays where he was able to gain positive yardage.
  • % Yds After Contact
    The percentage of his rushing yards that came after contact.
  • Avg Yds After Contact
    The average rushing yards he gains after contact.
  • Rushing TD %
    Rushing touchdowns divided by rushing attempts. In other words, how often is he scoring when running the ball.
  • Touches Per Game
    The number of touches (rushing attempts + receptions) he is averaging per game
  • % Snaps w/Touch
    The number of touches (rushing attempts + receptions) divided by offensive snaps played.
  • Air Yards Per Game
    The number of air yards he is averaging per game. Air yards measure how far the ball was thrown downfield for both complete and incomplete passes. Air yards are recorded as a negative value when the pass is targeted behind the line of scrimmage. All air yards data is from Sports Info Solutions and does not include throwaways as targeted passes.
  • Air Yards Per Snap
    The number of air yards he is averaging per offensive snap.
  • % Team Air Yards
    The percentage of the team's total air yards he accounts for.
  • % Team Targets
    The percentage of the team's total targets he accounts for.
  • Avg Depth of Target
    Also known as aDOT, this stat measures the average distance down field he is being targeted at.
  • Catch Rate
    The number of catches made divided by the number of times he was targeted by the quarterback.
  • Drop Rate
    The number of passes he dropped divided by the number of times he was targeted by the quarterback.
  • Avg Yds After Catch
    The number of yards he gains after the catch on his receptions.
  • % Targeted On Route
    Targets divided by total routes run. Also known as TPRR.
  • Avg Yds Per Route Run
    Receiving yards divided by total routes run. Also known as YPRR.
Broken Tackle %
5.9%
 
Positive Run %
88.2%
 
% Yds After Contact
57.8%
 
Avg Yds After Contact
2.2
 
Rushing TD %
0.0%
 
Touches Per Game
3.4
 
% Snaps w/Touch
19.2%
 
Air Yards Per Game
-0.3
 
Air Yards Per Snap
-0.02
 
% Team Air Yards
-0.1%
 
% Team Targets
4.0%
 
Avg Depth of Target
-0.2 Yds
 
Catch Rate
53.8%
 
Drop Rate
7.7%
 
Avg Yds After Catch
13.9
 
% Targeted On Route
13.7%
 
Avg Yds Per Route Run
0.81
 
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Snap Counts
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Cleveland BrownsBrowns 2024 RB Snap Distribution See more data like this | See last season's snap counts
#% of Team Snaps

24742%
3416%
12521%
6429%
10818%
2210%
9516%
9543%
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Receiving Alignment Breakdown
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This Week's Opposing Pass Defense
How does the Saints pass defense compare to other NFL teams this season?
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@ Saints
Sunday, Nov 17th at 1:00PM
Overall QB Rating Against
71.4
 
Cornerbacks
89.2
 
Safeties
45.5
 
Linebackers
74.0
 
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Measurables Review
How do Pierre Strong's measurables compare to other running backs?
This section compares his draft workout metrics with players at the same position. The bar represents the player's percentile rank. For example, if the bar is halfway across, then the player falls into the 50th percentile for that metric and it would be considered average.
Height
5' 11"
 
Weight
215 lbs
 
40-Yard Dash
4.37 sec
 
Vertical Jump
36.0 in
 
Broad Jump
124 in
 
Hand Length
9.25 in
 
Arm Length
31.88 in
 
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Past Fantasy Outlooks
2023
2022
A 2022 fourth-round pick, Strong didn't get many opportunities last year in New England, finishing the season with 10 carries for 100 yards. But one of those rushes showed his trademark speed as he ripped off a 44-yard burst Week 14 against the Cardinals. Strong (5-11, 207) is a bit skinny for his height, which means his excellent athletic testing (4.37 40, 36-inch vertical, 124-inch broad jump) comes with the slight asterisk. The Patriots traded him to Cleveland in August a couple weeks after signing Ezekiel Elliott, giving Strong a new opportunity to carve out a role in a backfield with minimal experience behind the starter. It looks like only fellow 2022 draft pick Jerome Ford, a fifth-rounder, stands between Strong and the second spot on Cleveland's depth chart.
Despite his name, speed is the name of Strong's game, not power. The fourth-round pick out of South Dakota State opened eyes with a 4.37 40-yard dash at the 2022 Combine, the fastest time of any running back in this year's draft class. He showed good vision and elusiveness in college, albeit not against top-level competition, and his 10 career touchdowns of 50 or more yards show the speed translates in pads. While Damien Harris and Rhamondre Stevenson are slated to share early down duties in the Patriots' backfield, the retirement of James White could offer Strong a path to a change-of-pace role in the team's offense if he impresses during the preseason.
More Fantasy News
No carries in win
RBCleveland Browns
October 28, 2024
Strong caught his lone target for three yards and returned three kickoffs for 59 yards in Sunday's 29-24 win over the Ravens in Week 8.
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Set for backup role Sunday
RBCleveland Browns
October 25, 2024
Strong is expected to serve as the top backup to starting running back Nick Chubb with Jerome Ford (hamstring) ruled out for Sunday's game against Baltimore.
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Four touches in loss
RBCleveland Browns
October 20, 2024
Strong had three rushes for six yards and caught one of three targets for nine yards in Sunday's 21-14 loss to Cincinnati.
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In backfield mix Week 7
RBCleveland Browns
October 19, 2024
Strong is expected to be one of three running backs available for Sunday's game against the Bengals..
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Leading rusher in loss
RBCleveland Browns
October 13, 2024
Strong carried the ball eight times for 43 yards and caught two of three targets for 35 yards in Sunday's 20-16 loss to the Eagles.
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Might be battling for roster spot
RBCleveland Browns
July 8, 2024
Strong may be competing with free-agent signing D'Onta Foreman in training camp for a roster spot, Chris Easterling of the Akron Beacon Journal reports.
ANALYSIS
The Browns backfield is crowded, with Jerome Ford, Nick Chubb and Nyheim Hines all locked into spots if they are healthy. There's no guarantee either of the latter two will be, however, as they are both recovering from knee surgeries. In the event all three are ready by Week 1, Strong and Foreman will be battling for the final roster spot. Strong is younger and offers special-teams value, which could give him an edge in that fight, but Cleveland presumably signed Foreman for a reason.
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