When it comes to deep threats, Jacksonville Jaguars receiver D.J. Chark is among one of the best in football. He got to prove that last year after a breakout season where he registered a career-high of 73 catches, 1,008 receiving yards, and eight touchdowns, which earned him Pro Bowl honors.
However, according to Pro Football Focus, Chark hasn’t just been one of the best deep threats in football since entering the league, but also one of the most reliable. The popular database recently grouped him in rare company, pointing out that he’s one of the few receivers to not drop a pass of 20 yards or more since 2018 with 16 catches. In fact, only three receivers have been more sure-handed with deep attempts in Julio Jones (26), Allen Robinson (23), and Devante Parker (17).
I know what you all at home are thinking: it would’ve been great to pair both Robinson and Chark up, which definitely would be interesting. Nonetheless, this is a pretty impressive achievement on Chark’s part.
Heading into 2020, Chark likely won’t see a decline in deep opportunities as Gardner Minshew will need him to take the next step. With an offensive coordinator like Jay Gruden by his side and a receivers coach like Keenan McCardell, fans have to like his chances to improve in 2020.
