Tight end Evan Engram is looking to make an impact on the Jacksonville Jaguars in 2022. Will Engram produce enough to be on your fantasy football roster, and what is his current ADP in fantasy drafts?
Evan Engram ADP | Is he worth his current price in fantasy drafts?
Engram’s current ADP is 166th overall and the 19th receiver selected in fantasy drafts. This means he’s being taken late or going undrafted in standard leagues. Other players drafted in his range include Hunter Henry, David Njoku, Robert Tonyan, and Gerald Everett.
Engram burst out to a fast start in his career, producing his best season in Year 1. Since his 2017 campaign, injuries, inconsistent play, and a poor surrounding cast limited his performance. His 2021 production was his worst year yet, with 46 catches for 408 yards and three scores.
Finally out of New York, Engram decided to team up with Jaguars second-year quarterback Trevor Lawrence. Lawrence didn’t rely on tight ends too often in his rookie season, with Dan Arnold and James O’Shaughnessy combining for only 75 targets. Engram had 73 on his own last year.
The most promising outlook for Engram is the presence of head coach Doug Pederson. Pederson made his tight ends a priority while in Philadelphia. Zach Ertz finished No. 9, No. 2, No. 3, and No. 7 in Pederson’s first four years. Lawrence hasn’t shown the desire to utilize the position as heavily, but maybe that changes with an athletic pass catcher.
Evan Engram’s projected fantasy value in 2022
Because of Lawrence’s aggressiveness as a passer and Pederson’s track record of maximizing tight ends, it’s possible Engram is a valuable sleeper we’re overlooking. You can likely grab him at the end of drafts as a backup, or he’ll be a waiver wire option. There’s little downside here.
His first two years in the league were the only ones he was a productive red-zone target. 2017 was his best, catching six touchdowns on seven receptions and 11 targets. His inability to stay available has obviously limited his opportunities.
The three tight ends I could see being better sleeper candidates are Njoku (if Deshaun Watson plays), Tonyan, and Logan Thomas — after they’re back from injury. Obviously, two of those aren’t rosterable until they’re even back on the field. That makes Engram a solid target if you do not want to spend a pick for a backup until the final round or two.
At best, Engram could potentially be a low-end starter. I wouldn’t risk streaming the position week-to-week due to his injury history, though. He’s absolutely a backup until we see more.