

Colin Reardon is a Workhorse Receiver WR for Kent State. Colin's 2014 season ranks in the 29th percentile nationally by opponent-adjusted EPA per play across 429 plays — a developing rate for the WR.
The primary target in the offense — used across all situations and down-types at an elite volume.
Players from 2014–2024 matched on EPA efficiency, play volume, and adjusted value tier — not just one metric.
| Player | Team | Yr | Plays | WEPA/play | Line val | Total EPA |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Zach Abey | Navy | 2017 | 275 | 0.370 | 2.9 | 101.8 |
Comps are statistical — efficiency, volume, and value tier all factor in. Style and conference context differ.
| Wk | Opponent | Result | Opp SP+ | EPA/play | Pass | Rush |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | vsOhio | L14-17 | -11.7 | 0.33 | 0.38 | -0.01 |
| 2 | vsSouth Alabama | L13-23 | -4.3 | 0.16 | 0.20 | -0.19 |
| 3 | @Ohio State | L0-66 | 25.8 | -0.24 | -0.29 | 0.24 |
| 5 | @Virginia | L13-45 | 4.0 | 0.16 | 0.24 |
Usage = share of team plays (CFBD has no true snap counts).
Chart shows per-game EPA (bars) and rolling 5-game average (line). Season breaks marked with dashed lines. Line value = est. points over replacement per game.
| -0.30 |
| 6 | @Northern Illinois | L14-17 | -0.6 | 0.33 | 0.38 | 0.13 |
| 7 | vsMassachusetts | L17-40 | -20.2 | -0.14 | -0.24 | 1.26 |
| 8 | vsArmy | W39-17 | -16.9 | 0.65 | 0.64 | 0.70 |
| 9 | @Miami (OH) | L3-10 | -18.7 | -0.03 | -0.02 | -0.09 |
| 11 | vsToledo | L20-30 | 2.3 | -0.24 | -0.19 | -1.39 |
| 12 | @Bowling Green | L20-30 | -5.4 | 0.05 | 0.08 | -1.10 |
| 14 | vsAkron | W27-24 | -9.4 | 0.12 | 0.14 | -0.03 |