Dontayvion Wicks
22-Year-Old
2023 Receiving Stats
REC
39
YDS
581
TD
4
AVG
14.9
TAR
58
2024 Projections
2024 Fantasy Outlook
Wicks came in as a fifth-round pick last year and played 50-to-66 percent of snaps in Green Bay's first four games, before sliding back to the bench once 2022 second-rounder Christian Watson got healthy. Wicks had just six catches for 85 yards over those first four games, but he caught fire in his part-time role, hauling in 16 of 22 targets for 279 yards over a six-game stretch in which he never played more than 30 snaps. He became a starter again in December with Watson and fellow rookie Jayden Reed bothered by injuries, only to suffer a chest injury of his own in the process of making a TD catch Week 16. Wicks came back Week 18 and caught a pair of TD passes, giving him a 16-207-3 receiving line on 22 targets over his final four appearances of the regular season. He then split snaps with Watson in two playoff games and had 2-25-1 on four targets, while Romeo Doubs took the lead in Green Bay's passing game. Overall, Wicks' rookie season was a pleasant surprise given his 430-yard senior year at Virginia and 4.62 40 time at the 2023 Combine. On the other hand, he'd put up 1,203 yards and nine TDs as a junior, and his non-40 workout numbers were impressive, including a 39-inch vertical and 130-inch broad jump at 6-1, 206. Wicks is probably the most physical among Green Bay's group of talented young wideouts, but the target projection is tricky given that Watson, Doubs and Reed all were drafted earlier and also have made their respective cases as NFL starters. It might take an injury or two for Wicks to get the volume he deserves in a Green Bay offense that caught fire in the second half of last season with QB Jordan Love and HC Matt LaFleur firing on all cylinders. Read Past Outlooks
RANKS
Ends with goose egg
Wicks was targeted twice but did not catch a pass in Saturday's 24-21 loss to the 49ers.
ANALYSIS
Wicks entered Saturday's contest on a bit of a hot streak, but he did not make a mark outside of the targets in Green Bay's final game of the season. He did reach the end zone in his team's playoff opener, and over the final six games of the regular season, he averaged 3.7 receptions and 56.8 receiving yards while scoring three times. Every Packers wideout that finished the year on the roster is under contract for 2024, so it's tough to predict what role Wicks will open next season in. However, he made a major mark during his rookie campaign, and he figures to make a push for a starting spot in Year 2.
Wicks entered Saturday's contest on a bit of a hot streak, but he did not make a mark outside of the targets in Green Bay's final game of the season. He did reach the end zone in his team's playoff opener, and over the final six games of the regular season, he averaged 3.7 receptions and 56.8 receiving yards while scoring three times. Every Packers wideout that finished the year on the roster is under contract for 2024, so it's tough to predict what role Wicks will open next season in. However, he made a major mark during his rookie campaign, and he figures to make a push for a starting spot in Year 2.
NFL Stats
Loading NFL Stats...
Fantasy/Red Zone Stats
See red zone opportunities inside the 20, 10 and 5-yard lines along with the percentage of time they converted the opportunity into a touchdown.
Loading Fantasy/Red Zone Stats...
Advanced NFL Stats
How do Dontayvion Wicks' 2023 advanced stats compare to other wide receivers?
This section compares his advanced stats with players at the same position. The bar represents the player's percentile rank.
The longer the bar, the better it is for the player.
Air Yards Per Game
38.5Air Yards Per Snap
1.31% Team Air Yards
12.4%% Team Targets
10.3%Avg Depth of Target
9.9 YdsCatch Rate
67.2%Drop Rate
6.9%Avg Yds After Catch
5.7% Targeted On Route
21.2%Avg Yds Per Route Run
2.13Loading Advanced NFL Stats...
2023
2023 NFL Game Log
Loading Game Log...
Snap Distribution / Depth Chart
Snap Counts
Snap %
Receiving Alignment Breakdown
See where Dontayvion Wicks lined up on the field and how he performed at each spot.
Detailed
Grouped
Side
Loading Alignment Breakdown...
Loading Alignment Breakdown...
Loading Alignment Breakdown...
Loading Team Alignment Breakdown...
2023 Dontayvion Wicks Split Stats
Loading NFL Split Stats...
Measurables Review
View College Player Page
How do Dontayvion Wicks' measurables compare to other wide receivers?
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.
* The Shuttle Time, Cone Drill, and Bench Press metrics are from his Pro Day. All others are from the NFL Combine.
Height
6' 1"Weight
206 lbs40-Yard Dash
4.62 secShuttle Time*
4.20 secCone Drill*
6.91 secVertical Jump
39.0 inBroad Jump
120 inBench Press*
0 repsHand Length
10.00 inArm Length
32.38 in
Recent RotoWire Articles Featuring Dontayvion Wicks See More
RotoWire gathered its top football writers for their top-150 rankings for the 2024 fantasy season. Among the players with the greatest variance, Mike Evans stands out.
RW's Jerry Donabedian surveys breakout candidates for 2024, starting with a group of players that might've broken out last season if not for injury limitations.
Ezekiel Elliott is back in Dallas, boosting his ADP by a league-high 80 spots compared to April. RW's Jerry Donabedian discusses Zeke and the other big ADP movers from April to May.
Bucs RB Rachaad White is one of the many players whose ADP varies considerably across different best ball platforms. RW's Jerry Donabedian highlights other examples and analyzes positional trends on each site.
Latest Fantasy Rumors
Touring NFC North
Wicks had visits Wednesday with the Packers and Thursday with the Bears, Tom Pelissero of NFL Network reports.
ANALYSIS
Wicks set a Virginia record with 1,203 receiving yards in 2021 but regressed to 430 yards in 2022. The 6-foot-1 wide receiver is expected to be drafted on Day 2 or 3, while the Bears and Packers are both searching for additional playmakers for young quarterbacks Justin Fields and Jordan Love, respectively.
Wicks set a Virginia record with 1,203 receiving yards in 2021 but regressed to 430 yards in 2022. The 6-foot-1 wide receiver is expected to be drafted on Day 2 or 3, while the Bears and Packers are both searching for additional playmakers for young quarterbacks Justin Fields and Jordan Love, respectively.
2023 Fantasy Outlook
After a 2021 season with Virginia in which he averaged 21.1 yards per catch and scored nine touchdowns, Wicks fell off last year (14.3 YPC, two TDs) and subsequently fell down draft boards. Even so, the Packers liked him enough to snap him up in the fifth round of this year's draft. Drops were an issue for Wicks, as were his 40-yard dash times (4.62 at the combine, 4.57 at his pro day). He otherwise rates well athletically and can be a big-play threat. Green Bay's receiving room is as green as any in the NFL, so if Wicks shows he's more like the receiver from 2021 than a year ago, he could snag the fourth spot on the depth chart and push for snaps as a rookie.
More Fantasy News
Finds paydirt in win
Wicks was targeted twice and caught two passes for 25 yards and a touchdown in Sunday's 48-32 victory over the Cowboys.
ANALYSIS
Subscribe now to instantly reveal our take on this news.
Subscribe now to instantly reveal our take on this news.
Two touchdowns in Week 18
Wicks recorded six receptions on seven targets for 61 yards and two touchdowns in Sunday's 17-9 win over the Bears.
ANALYSIS
Subscribe now to instantly reveal our take on this news.
Subscribe now to instantly reveal our take on this news.
Active in Week 18
Wicks (chest) is listed as active Sunday versus the Bears, Mike Spofford of the Packers' official site reports.
ANALYSIS
Subscribe now to instantly reveal our take on this news.
Subscribe now to instantly reveal our take on this news.
Among team's questionable WRs
Wicks (chest) is listed as questionable for Sunday's game against the Bears, Rob Demovsky of ESPN.com reports.
ANALYSIS
Subscribe now to instantly reveal our take on this news.
Subscribe now to instantly reveal our take on this news.
Logs full practice Thursday
Wicks (chest) practiced fully Thursday.
ANALYSIS
Subscribe now to instantly reveal our take on this news.
Subscribe now to instantly reveal our take on this news.