What Is Average Depth of Target?
Average depth of target (aDOT) is the average number of yards past the line of scrimmage a quarterback's passes travel in the air, whether or not they are caught. A higher aDOT means a more downfield passing profile.
College Football Average Depth of Target Leaders
| Player | Team | Pos | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Jackson Gutierrez |  | QB | 15.7 |
| 2 | Michael Hawkins Jr. |  | QB | 13.8 |
| 3 | Cale Hellums |  | QB | 13.5 |
| 4 | Liam Szarka |  | QB | 13.1 |
| 5 | Trey Hedden |  | QB | 12.3 |
| 6 | Isaiah Marshall |  | QB | 12.1 |
| 7 | Deshawn Purdie |  | QB | 11.8 |
| 8 | Kalieb Osborne |  | QB | 11.4 |
| 9 | Mitch Griffis |  | QB | 11.3 |
| 10 | McCae Hillstead |  | QB | 11.2 |
| 11 | Dylan Lonergan |  | QB | 11.1 |
| 12 | David McComb |  | QB | 11.0 |
| 12 | Toa Fa'avae |  | QB | 11.0 |
| 14 | Jacurri Brown |  | QB | 10.9 |
| 14 | Ajani Sheppard |  | QB | 10.9 |
| 14 | Deuce Bailey |  | QB | 10.9 |
| 14 | Austin Simmons |  | QB | 10.9 |
| 18 | Jared Curtis |  | QB | 10.8 |
| 18 | Julian Sayin |  | QB | 10.8 |
| 18 | Rocco Becht |  | QB | 10.8 |
| 18 | Bryce Underwood |  | QB | 10.8 |
| 22 | Ryan Huff |  | QB | 10.7 |
| 22 | Marcus Stokes |  | QB | 10.7 |
| 24 | Katin Houser |  | QB | 10.6 |
| 24 | Nathan Hayes |  | QB | 10.6 |
| 24 | Keelon Russell |  | QB | 10.6 |
| 27 | Josh Hoover |  | QB | 10.3 |
| 28 | Kadin Semonza |  | QB | 10.2 |
| 29 | Ashton Daniels |  | QB | 10.1 |
| 30 | DJ Lagway |  | QB | 10.0 |
| 30 | Jackson Arnold |  | QB | 10.0 |
| 32 | Luke Weaver |  | QB | 9.9 |
| 33 | Blaze Berlowitz | | QB | 9.8 |
| 33 | AJ Surace | | QB | 9.8 |
| 33 | Luke Moga | | QB | 9.8 |
| 33 | Quinn Henicle | | QB | 9.8 |
| 33 | CJ Bailey |  | QB | 9.8 |
| 33 | Jason Wright |  | QB | 9.8 |
| 39 | Ryder Burton |  | QB | 9.7 |
| 40 | Jared Hollins |  | QB | 9.6 |
| 40 | Devon Dampier |  | QB | 9.6 |
| 42 | Landry Lyddy |  | QB | 9.5 |
| 42 | Braden Atkinson |  | QB | 9.5 |
| 44 | Jaden Craig |  | QB | 9.4 |
| 44 | Brad Jackson |  | QB | 9.4 |
| 46 | CJ Carr |  | QB | 9.3 |
| 47 | William Watson III |  | QB | 9.2 |
| 47 | John Alan Richter |  | QB | 9.2 |
| 47 | Jackson Sharman |  | QB | 9.2 |
| 50 | Mason Heintschel |  | QB | 9.1 |
| 50 | Goose Crowder |  | QB | 9.1 |
| 50 | Faizon Brandon |  | QB | 9.1 |
| 50 | JJ Kohl |  | QB | 9.1 |
| 50 | Brayden Roggow |  | QB | 9.1 |
| 50 | Dexter Williams II |  | QB | 9.1 |
| 50 | Bishop Davenport | | QB | 9.1 |
| 50 | Nate Bennett | | QB | 9.1 |
| 50 | Aidan Chiles |  | QB | 9.1 |
| 50 | Jaylen Raynor |  | QB | 9.1 |
| 60 | Trey Owens |  | QB | 9.0 |
| 60 | Jayden Denegal |  | QB | 9.0 |
| 62 | Davis Warren |  | QB | 8.9 |
| 62 | Kamario Taylor |  | QB | 8.9 |
| 62 | Sam Leavitt |  | QB | 8.9 |
| 65 | Grady Brosterhous | | QB | 8.8 |
| 65 | Skyler Locklear |  | QB | 8.8 |
| 67 | Tayven Jackson |  | QB | 8.7 |
| 67 | Nico Iamaleava |  | QB | 8.7 |
| 67 | Steve Angeli |  | QB | 8.7 |
| 67 | Lincoln Kienholz |  | QB | 8.7 |
| 67 | Kevin Jennings |  | QB | 8.7 |
| 72 | Nick Minicucci |  | QB | 8.6 |
| 72 | EJ Colson Jr. |  | QB | 8.6 |
| 72 | Isaac Wilson |  | QB | 8.6 |
| 72 | Byrum Brown |  | QB | 8.6 |
| 76 | Camden Coleman |  | QB | 8.5 |
| 76 | Cameran Brown |  | QB | 8.5 |
| 78 | Elijah Holmes | | QB | 8.4 |
| 78 | Billy Edwards Jr. |  | QB | 8.4 |
| 78 | Drew Mestemaker |  | QB | 8.4 |
| 78 | Will Hammond |  | QB | 8.4 |
| 78 | Caden Pinnick |  | QB | 8.4 |
| 83 | Tyler Hughes |  | QB | 8.3 |
| 83 | John Mateer |  | QB | 8.3 |
| 83 | Avery Johnson |  | QB | 8.3 |
| 83 | Aidan Armenta |  | QB | 8.3 |
| 87 | Gunner Stockton |  | QB | 8.2 |
| 87 | Conner Weigman |  | QB | 8.2 |
| 87 | Noah Fifita |  | QB | 8.2 |
| 87 | Jayden Maiava |  | QB | 8.2 |
| 87 | Walker Eget |  | QB | 8.2 |
| 92 | LaNorris Sellers |  | QB | 8.1 |
| 92 | Caden Creel |  | QB | 8.1 |
| 92 | Roman Gagliano |  | QB | 8.1 |
| 92 | Marcel Reed |  | QB | 8.1 |
| 92 | Arch Manning |  | QB | 8.1 |
| 97 | Trinidad Chambliss |  | QB | 8.0 |
| 97 | Hank Brown |  | QB | 8.0 |
| 97 | Demond Williams Jr. |  | QB | 8.0 |
| 97 | Taron Dickens |  | QB | 8.0 |