Cincinnati Bengals WR Ja’Marr Chase was everything Bengals fans dreamed of last season.
After being selected 5th overall in the 2021 NFL Draft, fans were in suspense if the chemistry between Chase and his former LSU teammate, QB Joe Burrow, would continue.
Below, we look at Ja’Marr Chase‘s 2022 fantasy football average draft position (ADP) and where you should draft him. Though Chase is coming off his rookie season, he already has an extensive resume.
Chase has Super Bowl and Pro Bowl appearances under his belt. On top of that, he was voted AP Offensive Rookie of the Year, PFWA Offensive Rookie of the Year, and Sporting News Rookie of the Year.
Ja’Marr Chase ADP: 9.65
(ADP data courtesy of MyFantasyLeague.com; last updated at time of this publishing – ADPs continually change as more drafts occur)
Chase has an ADP of 9.65 in redraft leagues, which puts him in the 1st round of draft picks, unless it’s an 8-team league or smaller. His ADP is the highest of all Cincinnati Bengals players.
Among wide receivers, Chase’s ADP puts him 3rd at the position, behind Justin Jefferson (Minnesota Vikings) and Cooper Kupp (Los Angeles Rams).
Chase places ahead of Davante Adams (Las Vegas Raiders) as well as his teammate Tee Higgins (37.29 ADP).
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Ja’Marr Chase’s 2021 stats
Games: 17
Receptions | targets: 81 | 128
Receiving yards: 1,455
Receiving touchdowns: 13
Where should you draft Chase?
Chase’s fantasy value is astronomical and rightfully so coming off one of the best rookie seasons in NFL history. Chase is expected to be the premier deep threat for a dynamic Bengals offense.
The offense should get even better with the addition of 2 veteran offensive linemen. The hope is that will free up more time for Burrow to connect with Chase, but it will also increase what RB Joe Mixon is capable of.
Chase is going to get all the snaps he can handle and should see well over 128 targets. However, with the Ravens and Browns, both top-3 secondaries, on the calendar for 4 of the 17 games, I would be hesitant to pick Chase in the top 10.
My favorite play would be Chase at 11 or 12 and then a top-tier running back like Lions RB D’Andre Swift in the early 2nd round.
While the potential is there, the boom-or-bust nature of Chase should dwindle as his popularity grows, and he sees increased coverage. He’s still a 1st-round pick, but I wouldn’t take him in the top 10.
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