Jalen Tolbert
25-Year-Old
2023 Receiving Stats
REC
22
YDS
268
TD
2
AVG
12.2
TAR
36
2024 Projections
2024 Fantasy Outlook
As a rookie in 2022, Tolbert was a hot name in the preseason. He followed that up by catching two passes for 12 yards all season. Last year, Tolbert saw his role increase. The receiver frequently played between 23 and 30 snaps. Tolbert was also targeted between three and five times in seven games. Despite seeing opportunity, he ended the season with 268 yards. With Michael Gallup no longer with the team, Tolbert could become an every-down player. It’s reasonable to predict a third-year breakout for the receiver. Read Past Outlooks
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Should have larger role in 2024
Tolbert is in line for a larger role this season after working as the Cowboys' No. 4 WR in 2023, David Moore of The Dallas Morning News reports
ANALYSIS
After playing just 89 snaps on offense as a rookie, the 2022 third-round pick got a lot more playing time (477 snaps) in his second season, essentially splitting the No. 3 receiver role with Michael Gallup for much of the year. Gallup is now in Las Vegas and hasn't been replaced by a similar veteran or early draft pick, leaving Tolbert as the likely third WR behind entrenched starters CeeDee Lamb and Brandin Cooks. While the role won't necessarily entail a large quantity of targets, Tolbert at least would be positioned for a degree of fantasy value if Lamb were to miss any time with an injury.
After playing just 89 snaps on offense as a rookie, the 2022 third-round pick got a lot more playing time (477 snaps) in his second season, essentially splitting the No. 3 receiver role with Michael Gallup for much of the year. Gallup is now in Las Vegas and hasn't been replaced by a similar veteran or early draft pick, leaving Tolbert as the likely third WR behind entrenched starters CeeDee Lamb and Brandin Cooks. While the role won't necessarily entail a large quantity of targets, Tolbert at least would be positioned for a degree of fantasy value if Lamb were to miss any time with an injury.
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Air Yards Per Game
26.9Air Yards Per Snap
1.01% Team Air Yards
9.9%% Team Targets
6.0%Avg Depth of Target
12.7 YdsCatch Rate
61.1%Drop Rate
2.8%Avg Yds After Catch
1.5% Targeted On Route
14.1%Avg Yds Per Route Run
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Receiving Alignment Breakdown
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2023 Jalen Tolbert Split Stats
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Measurables Review
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Height
6' 1"Weight
195 lbs40-Yard Dash
4.49 secCone Drill
7.08 secVertical Jump
36.0 inBroad Jump
123 inHand Length
10.00 inArm Length
32.25 in
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Opportunity to step up in 2024
Tolbert is expected to play a larger role in Dallas' passing game in 2024, according to David Moore of The Dallas Morning News.
ANALYSIS
Tolbert has only 24 catches for 280 yards and two touchdowns through two NFL seasons, but the 2022 third-round draft pick projects to see a consistent role in three-receiver sets, as Michael Gallup signed with the Raiders and the Cowboys didn't draft another wide receiver in 2024 until the sixth round of the 2024 NFL Draft. CeeDee Lamb and Brandin Cooks occupy the top two spots on Dallas' wide receiver depth chart, but Tolbert could emerge as the top remaining option out of a group that includes return specialist KaVontae Turpin, rookie sixth-round pick Ryan Flournoy and second-year pro Jalen Brooks.
Tolbert has only 24 catches for 280 yards and two touchdowns through two NFL seasons, but the 2022 third-round draft pick projects to see a consistent role in three-receiver sets, as Michael Gallup signed with the Raiders and the Cowboys didn't draft another wide receiver in 2024 until the sixth round of the 2024 NFL Draft. CeeDee Lamb and Brandin Cooks occupy the top two spots on Dallas' wide receiver depth chart, but Tolbert could emerge as the top remaining option out of a group that includes return specialist KaVontae Turpin, rookie sixth-round pick Ryan Flournoy and second-year pro Jalen Brooks.
Past Fantasy Outlooks
2023
2022
A 2022 third-round pick out of South Alabama, Tolbert was viewed as a raw prospect whose skills needed to catch up to his athleticism. That didn't happen in his rookie season, as, despite the early season absence of Michael Gallup, Tolbert didn't play in the first two games and fell out of the wideout rotation for good after Week 12. Gallup will be further removed from his knee injury this year, and the Cowboys traded for Brandin Cooks in the offseason, so there's no clear path to a regular role for Tolbert in 2023 even if he does take a step forward in his development.
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Makes progress in second season
Tolbert caught 22 of 36 passes for 268 yards and two touchdowns over 17 regular-season games in 2023.
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Grabs TD against Washington
Tolbert caught two of three targets for eight yards and a touchdown in Sunday's 38-10 romp over the Commanders.
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Big gain in Week 16 loss
Tolbert caught both his targets for 51 yards in Sunday's 22-20 loss to the Dolphins.
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Will play Sunday
Tolbert (illness) is active Sunday against the Bills, Todd Archer of ESPN.com reports.
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Questionable for Week 15
Tolbert (illness) is questionable for Sunday's game against the Bills, Michael Gehlken of The Dallas Morning News reports.
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