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Beyond off-field and medical concerns for Rashee Rice, I'm not so sure his role is as secure as many project. One-hundred-and-twelve wide receivers have run 600 or more routes since 2023, and Rice's 4.69 air yards per target ranks 112th, with a decent gap to 111th in Greg Dortch at 5.23.
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Rice's 112th-ranked air yards per target and role uncertainty make him a fade despite 34.7 ADP.

Beyond off-field and medical concerns, Rice's role security is questionable despite ADP of 34.7. Among 112 WRs with 600+ routes since 2023, Rice ranks 112th in air yards per target at 4.69 (gap to 111th is Greg Dortch at 5.23), indicating heavy reliance on short, underneath targets. With Kenneth Walker III providing a rushing game, those extension-of-run-game targets could disappear, especially near the goal line. The Chiefs were underwhelming last year while funneling short targets to Rice and have incentive to diversify their approach.

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