If you were to look at Hunter Renfrow’s physical profile, there is nothing about him that stands out. At just 5’10, 184 pounds, he is a small receiver who lacks elite speed (4.59 40-yard dash) or great quickness.
According to 3sigmaathlete.com, Renfrow tested in just the 10th percentile of all receivers to enter the NFL draft in the last decade. But there is more to being a receiver than just being a great athlete, and he proved that this season.
In 13 games, Renfrow caught 49 passes for 605 yards and four touchdowns. By the end of the season, Renfrow was Derek Carr’s second-favorite receiver, only behind breakout tight end Darren Waller. And it’s not hard to see why Renfrow became an effective receiver for the Raiders.
According to the NFL’s Next Gen Stats, Renfrow averaged 3.5 yards of separation on every target. Only one other receiver (Diontate Johnson) averaged more during the 2019 season. To put this into perspective even further, players such as Michael Thomas, Amari Cooper, and Stefon Diggs all averaged a full yard less of separation per target.
Renfrow has always been a player who has found ways to get open despite having less than ideal measurables, and he has now shown he can do so at the highest level. Look for the former Clemson receiver to remain a big part of the Raiders’ offense going forward.
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