2022 Fantasy Upside
Hunter Renfrow had a career-year in 2021, leading the Raiders with 103 catches on 128 targets for 1,038 yards and nine touchdowns. He led the team in every major receiving category and expanded his repertoire from move-the-chains slot work to full-time target hog. Renfrow is shifty and finds space in zone defenses well. He has the trust of quarterback Derek Carr and should continue to get plenty of targets, especially on third downs.
2022 Fantasy Downside
Renfrow benefited greatly from the lack of other receiving options in Las Vegas last year. Zay Jones was the team’s second-best wide receiver and Darren Waller was limited to just 11 games. With DaVante Adams now in town, Renfrow may go back to his previous role as a chain-mover only. In 2019 and 2020, Renfrow had 71 and 77 targets, respectively, averaged 630.5 yards, and scored a total of just six touchdowns. Those numbers seem more likely with the addition of Adams and a healthy Waller back in play.
2022 Bottom Line
Renfrow in the seventh round seems a little rich considering his likely decrease in role this year. He’s being drafted ahead of guys like Drake London and Rashod Bateman, who both seem to have clearer paths to triple-digit targets. He’s not a bad option in PPR formats as a low-risk WR3 in your lineup, but fantasy managers should look for a little more upside in the middle rounds of the draft than Renfrow will provide.