Joseph Ngata is a Vertical Threat WR for Clemson. Joseph's 2021 season produced 33.9 total EPA across 38 plays.
2021 Production
Performance Analysis · 2021 · vs WR peers
Elite deep receiver who stretches the field. Wins downfield, commands safety attention, and creates the threat that opens underneath routes.
- ▸Top-10% efficiency among WRs — elite opponent-adjusted EPA rate.
- ▸Limited usage share suggests a rotational or specialist role.
- ▸High game-to-game consistency — reliable floor each week.
- ▸6 high-impact games (EPA/play > 0.4) this season — elite ceiling.
- ▸Strong second-half surge — EPA/play improved 0.59 from the first to second half of the season.
- ▸Peak game: 2.12 EPA/play in Wk 10 vs Louisville (SP+ 8).
NIL Market Tier· 2021
On3 valuation ↗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.
Historical Comparables · WR · efficiency + volume + value
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.
Game Log · box score + EPA, week by week
| Wk | Opponent | Result | Opp SP+ | Rec | Rec Yds | Avg | Rec TD | Long | EPA/play |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | vsGeorgia | L3-10 | 32.0 | 6 | 110 | 18.3 | 0 | 44 | 1.54 |
| 2 | vsSouth Carolina State | W49-3 | — | 3 | 51 | 17.0 | 0 | 38 | 0.52 |
| 3 | vsGeorgia Tech | W14-8 | -6.7 | 2 | 25 | 12.5 | 0 | 13 | 0.22 |
| 4 | @NC State | L21-27 | 16.1 | 2 | 36 | 18.0 | 0 | 29 | 0.41 |
| 5 | vsBoston College | W19-13 | 0.9 | 4 | 111 | 27.8 | 0 | 54 | 0.84 |
| 7 | @Syracuse | W17-14 | 0.3 | 1 | 19 | 19.0 | 1 | 19 | 0.33 |
| 9 | vsFlorida State | W30-20 | 7.6 | 3 | 52 | 17.3 | 0 | 29 | 1.77 |
| 10 | @Louisville | W30-24 | 7.8 | 2 | 34 | 17.0 | 0 | 17 | 2.12 |
Usage & Situational · Pro
- Standard downs
- 0.98
- Passing downs
- 0.83
- Pass / Rush EPA
- 0.89 / —
Usage = share of team plays (CFBD has no true snap counts).