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ArticleCan Alec Pierce Be More Than a Vertical Threat?
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he ranks first in yards per reception (18.7) and third in average depth of target (17.6) among qualifying wide receivers

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Pierce's 18.7 YPR and 6% drop rate rank elite; 57% medium-route catch rate functional.

Over the last 10 years, Pierce ranks first in yards per reception (18.7) and third in average depth of target (17.6) among qualifying wide receivers with 100+ targets. His 6.0% drop rate ranks among the league's best, indicating elite ball security and catch reliability despite his deep-threat profile. On medium routes (10-19 yards), Pierce posted a 57% catch rate, slightly above the league average of 54%, suggesting functional capability to execute an expanded intermediate route tree beyond his historical deep work.

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