Jaylen Warren
25-Year-Old
2023 Rush/Rec Stats
ATT
149
YDS
784
TD
4
YDS
370
TD
0
2024 Projections
2024 Fantasy Outlook
It's not easy for an off-the-bench running back to provide mainstream fantasy football utility, but in 2023 Warren showed the ability to provide regular flex production or better even while starter Najee Harris took most of the Pittsburgh rushing workload. Warren was especially strong in PPR scoring, catching 61 passes on 74 targets to boost an otherwise modest rushing total of 784 yards and four touchdowns on 149 carries. One thing to keep in mind with Warren is that, while Harris is likely an obstacle for Warren's rushing production, it's also true that Warren has shown the ability to take a workhorse role if he's ever called to serve in one. Some backup running backs have good but maxed out production due to longevity limitations, but Warren is likely the kind of backup running back who could hold up under a big workload if one becomes available. Warren is very densely built at 5-foot-8, 215 pounds, which allows him to get the better of most collisions, and he showed the ability to play a workhorse role at both Oklahoma State and Utah State in college. The Steelers will remain very run-heavy in 2024, so they'll need to feature Warren extensively even in games where Harris is at 100 percent. Read Past Outlooks
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Solid numbers in playoff loss
Warren rushed eight times for 38 yards and brought in both targets for 16 yards in the Steelers' 31-17 wild-card loss to the Bills on Monday afternoon.
ANALYSIS
Warren logged just four fewer carries than backfield mate Najee Harris and also matched his teammate's two receptions. Warren enjoyed an expanded role in the 2023 campaign, establishing himself as a legitimate two-way threat out of the backfield with a 149-784-4 line on the ground that he complemented with an impressive 61 receptions and 370 yards on 74 targets while seeing action in all 17 regular-season games. Warren remains under contact for 2024 season at a very reasonable $989,000 cap figure, essentially ensuring he'll be back to compete for another significant role alongside Harris.
Warren logged just four fewer carries than backfield mate Najee Harris and also matched his teammate's two receptions. Warren enjoyed an expanded role in the 2023 campaign, establishing himself as a legitimate two-way threat out of the backfield with a 149-784-4 line on the ground that he complemented with an impressive 61 receptions and 370 yards on 74 targets while seeing action in all 17 regular-season games. Warren remains under contact for 2024 season at a very reasonable $989,000 cap figure, essentially ensuring he'll be back to compete for another significant role alongside Harris.
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Broken Tackle %
30.9%Positive Run %
83.2%% Yds After Contact
56.5%Avg Yds After Contact
3.0Rushing TD %
2.7%Touches Per Game
12.4% Snaps w/Touch
42.2%Air Yards Per Game
-7.9Air Yards Per Snap
-0.27% Team Air Yards
-3.7%% Team Targets
15.4%Avg Depth of Target
-1.8 YdsCatch Rate
82.4%Drop Rate
6.8%Avg Yds After Catch
8.1% Targeted On Route
29.0%Avg Yds Per Route Run
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Measurables Review
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Height
5' 8"Weight
215 lbs40-Yard Dash
4.55 secVertical Jump
31.5 inBroad Jump
119 inHand Length
9.25 inArm Length
29.88 in
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Latest Fantasy Rumors
Harris' fifth-year option declined
The Steelers declined the fifth-year option for Warren's backfield mate Najee Harris on Thursday, making the latter a free agent after the 2024 season, Brooke Pryor of ESPN.com reports.
ANALYSIS
Warren logged a career-high 149 carries in 2023, and he could be in store for an even bigger role this coming season. Both Warren and Harris will be playing in new coordinator's Arthur Smith's run-heavy attack, and the Steelers reportedly want to see how much of a fit Harris is within it before potentially extending an offer on a new deal next offseason. The developments mean Warren, who's slated to be a restricted free agent after this season, will potentially be in line to inherit the lead-back role in 2025, especially if he proves capable of thriving in the team's new system.
Warren logged a career-high 149 carries in 2023, and he could be in store for an even bigger role this coming season. Both Warren and Harris will be playing in new coordinator's Arthur Smith's run-heavy attack, and the Steelers reportedly want to see how much of a fit Harris is within it before potentially extending an offer on a new deal next offseason. The developments mean Warren, who's slated to be a restricted free agent after this season, will potentially be in line to inherit the lead-back role in 2025, especially if he proves capable of thriving in the team's new system.
Past Fantasy Outlooks
2023
2022
Despite an unremarkable collegiate career and average athletic testing, Warren made a quick impression on the Steelers after they signed him as an undrafted free agent last spring. Warren not only earned a roster spot, but he swiftly jumped ahead of a pair of fourth-round picks from previous drafts (Anthony McFarland and Benny Snell) on the Pittsburgh depth chart, becoming the backup to Najee Harris and playing off the bench in mostly passing situations. He's stocky -- 5-8, 215 -- and his low center of gravity pairs well with reliable hands to pose a nuisance to defenses on checkdown throws. Warren is a valuable complementary piece for Pittsburgh, but he's unlikely to scale up as a starter because he's average as a runner. Warren struggled to average 5.0 YPC in college, and his 4.9 YPC from 2022 was largely a product of the Steelers limiting his carries to low-stakes situations or snaps where the defense was sitting on the pass. He's a threat to poach a large share of the RB targets, but taking more than a handful of carries per week from a healthy Harris is less likely.
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Struggles with ball security
Warren rushed the ball nine times for 33 yards in Saturday's 17-10 win over the Ravens. He added five receptions on five targets for 17 yards and also lost a fumble.
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Narrowly misses 100 yards
Warren rushed the ball 13 times for 75 yards and a touchdown in Sunday's 30-23 win over the Seahawks. He added four receptions on four targets for 23 yards.
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Eight carries, five catches in win
Warren rushed eight times for 24 yards and caught five of six targets for 30 yards in Saturday's 34-11 win over the Bengals.
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Paces team in scrimmage yards
Warren rushed the ball 10 times for 40 yards in Saturday's 30-13 loss to the Colts. He added five receptions on six targets for 28 yards.
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Compiles 40 total yards in loss
Warren rushed seven times for 11 yards and secured four of five targets for 29 yards in the Steelers' 21-18 loss to the Patriots on Thursday night.
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