Dontayvion Wicks is a Vertical Threat WR for Virginia. Dontayvion's 2021 season ranks in the 100th percentile nationally by opponent-adjusted EPA per play across 84 plays — a elite rate for the WR.
Elite deep receiver who stretches the field. Wins downfield, commands safety attention, and creates the threat that opens underneath routes.
Top-3 player at position nationally. Collective + national brand deals.
Tier is a model estimate based on position, school brand, performance rank, and usage — not a reported deal. NIL deals are private. For a real market valuation, see On3's NIL profile, which factors in social following and actual deal tracking.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Quadree Henderson | Pittsburgh | 2016 | 63 | 0.530 | 1.6 | 33.4 |
Comps are statistical — efficiency, volume, and value tier all factor in. Style and conference context differ.
| Wk | Opponent | Result | Opp SP+ | Rec | Rec Yds | Avg | Rec TD | Long | EPA/play |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | vsWilliam & Mary | W43-0 | — | 4 | 94 | 23.5 | 0 | 30 | 0.48 |
| 2 | vsIllinois | W42-14 | 4.3 | 3 | 69 | 23.0 | 2 | 35 | 1.67 |
| 3 | @North Carolina | L39-59 | 6.4 | 7 | 183 | 26.1 | 1 | 49 |
Usage = share of team plays (CFBD has no true snap counts).
Rec 3 · Rec Yds 55 · Avg 18.3 · Rec TD 0
| 1.52 |
| 4 | vsWake Forest | L17-37 | 10.1 | 8 | 114 | 14.3 | 1 | 22 | 0.35 |
| 5 | @Miami | W30-28 | 10.8 | 2 | 75 | 37.5 | 1 | 39 | 1.12 |
| 6 | @Louisville | W34-33 | 7.8 | 1 | 19 | 19.0 | 0 | 19 | — |
| 7 | vsDuke | W48-0 | -13.5 | 7 | 125 | 17.9 | 1 | 27 | 1.60 |
| 8 | vsGeorgia Tech | W48-40 | -6.7 | 6 | 168 | 28.0 | 2 | 77 | 1.08 |
| 9 | @BYU | L49-66 | 8.9 | 4 | 125 | 31.3 | 1 | 70 | 2.62 |
| 11 | vsNotre Dame | L3-28 | 17.4 | 2 | 32 | 16.0 | 0 | 17 | 0.07 |
| 12 | @Pittsburgh | L38-48 | 17.6 | 10 | 144 | 14.4 | 0 | 36 | 0.84 |
| 13 | vsVirginia Tech | L24-29 | 2.4 | 3 | 55 | 18.3 | 0 | 27 | -0.06 |
