Things happen fast in the NFL and no better example of how quickly change can happen is Philadelphia Eagles WR A.J. Brown. When he and the Tennessee Titans couldn’t come to an agreement on a long-term contract extension, Tennessee traded him to the Eagles.
Below, we look at A.J. Brown’s 2022 fantasy football average draft position (ADP) and where you should draft him.
Brown is coming off the least productive season of his career after catching 122 passes for 2,126 yards and 19 touchdowns in first 2 seasons. He joins an Eagles team that already has WR DeVonta Smith and TE Dallas Goedert as weapons for QB Jalen Hurts and Brown steps in as a mismatch nightmare.
A.J. Brown’s ADP: 33.95
(ADP data courtesy of MyFantasyLeague.com; last updated at time of this publishing – ADPs continually change as more drafts occur)
Brown has seen his stock slip slightly from where he was last season when he was coming off back-to-back 1,000-yard campaigns and big things were expected.
In a 10-player league, Brown is a WR2 as the 12th-ranked receiver by current ADP rankings. He is behind Keenan Allen (Los Angeles Chargers) at 29.83, is in almost a dead heat with Michael Pittman (Indianapolis Colts) at 33.92 and slightly ahead of Tee Higgins (Cincinnati Bengals) at 37.29.
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A.J. Brown’s 2021 stats
Games: 13
Receptions | targets: 63 | 105
Receiving yards: 869
Receiving touchdowns: 5
Where should you draft Brown?
The biggest question here isn’t about Brown. It’s about Hurts. Philadelphia was the top-rated rushing team in the league by design last season because Hurts struggled to take over games as a passer.
Tennessee QB Ryan Tannehill isn’t going to confuse anyone with the elite QBs in the league, so the production Brown had with the Titans is expected to remain the same in Philly.
The biggest issue is that Hurts has built a rapport with Smith and Goedert, both of whom served as his safety valve receivers in 2021. Brown’s talent will stand out, but it may take some time before Hurts and Brown are fully on the same page.
Given Brown’s athleticism, it should come as no surprise if he approaches 1,000 yards and 8 or so touchdowns – which is what is expected from a WR2. Brown’s ranking is about where it should be, but unless the Eagles completely change their offensive philosophy, like his days with the Titans, his opportunities may be limited and he will have to make the most of them when they come.
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