Fantasy Football: Finding 2022's breakout wide receiver

Miami Gardens, Florida, USA; Miami Dolphins wide receiver Jaylen Waddle (17) runs with the football against New York Giants linebacker Elerson Smith (94) during the second half at Hard Rock Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Sam Navarro-USA TODAY Sports

In this series of articles, we're looking at breakout potential for second-year wide receivers in fantasy football for 2022.

One of the best ways to determine the range of outcomes and the probability of success for fantasy players is by comparing them to similar historical players. In this analysis, we'll compare breakout candidates to hundreds of receivers drafted since 2006 and project the likelihood of their breakout based on those who had the most similar size, college production, draft position and rookie metrics.

Stay tuned for more analysis on second-year breakout wide receivers for fantasy football.

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