Erik Ezukanma is a Slot Specialist WR for Texas Tech. Erik's 2019 season ranks in the 100th percentile nationally by opponent-adjusted EPA per play across 56 plays — a elite rate for the WR.
The offense's primary passing-down weapon — routes, separation, and reliability on 3rd down define this role.
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 |
| DeAndre Hughes | Air Force | 2021 | 60 | 0.470 | 1.3 | 28.2 |
| Keytaon Thompson | Mississippi State | 2017 | 70 | 0.460 | 1.2 | 32.2 |
| Savion Williams | TCU | 2024 | 56 | 0.450 | 1.1 | 25.2 |
| Javion Posey | Florida Atlantic | 2020 | 53 | 0.450 | 1.4 | 23.8 |
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 | vsMontana State | W45-10 | — | 4 | 29 | 7.3 | 0 | 12 | 0.32 |
| 3 | @Arizona | L14-28 | -8.0 | 3 | 27 | 9.0 | 0 | 11 | -0.51 |
| 5 | @Oklahoma | L16-55 | 22.9 | 1 | 19 | 19.0 | 0 | 19 |
Usage = share of team plays (CFBD has no true snap counts).
Rec 7 · Rec Yds 135 · Avg 19.3 · Rec TD 1
| 0.56 |
| 6 | vsOklahoma State | W45-35 | 8.7 | 3 | 92 | 30.7 | 1 | 56 | 3.10 |
| 7 | @Baylor | L30-33 | 17.8 | 4 | 63 | 15.8 | 0 | 37 | 0.79 |
| 8 | vsIowa State | L24-34 | 12.6 | 7 | 62 | 8.9 | 0 | 25 | 0.39 |
| 9 | @Kansas | L34-37 | -9.8 | 1 | 7 | 7.0 | 0 | 7 | 0.08 |
| 11 | @West Virginia | W38-17 | -7.0 | 5 | 70 | 14.0 | 0 | 24 | 1.19 |
| 12 | vsTCU | L31-33 | 6.7 | 4 | 91 | 22.8 | 1 | 51 | 0.57 |
| 13 | vsKansas State | L27-30 | 6.0 | 3 | 69 | 23.0 | 1 | 34 | 1.07 |
| 14 | @Texas | L24-49 | 12.0 | 7 | 135 | 19.3 | 1 | 29 | 0.94 |