Shai Werts is a 4-year Vertical Threat WR for Georgia Southern. Shai's 2017 season ranks in the 0th percentile nationally by opponent-adjusted EPA per play across 332 plays — a developing rate for the WR.
Elite deep receiver who stretches the field. Wins downfield, commands safety attention, and creates the threat that opens underneath routes.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| D.J. Foster | Arizona State | 2014 | 174 | 0.200 | 1.0 | 34.8 |
| Zach Abey | Navy | 2017 | 275 | 0.370 | 2.9 | 101.8 |
| De'Michael Harris | Southern Miss | 2019 | 117 | 0.130 | 0.7 | 15.2 |
| Chris Tyree | Notre Dame | 2022 | 105 | 0.110 | 0.1 | 11.6 |
| Hyleck Foster | Marshall | 2015 | 101 | 0.180 | 0.5 | 18.2 |
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 | @Auburn | L7-41 | 24.7 | — | — | — | — | — | -0.48 |
| 2 | vsNew Hampshire | L12-22 | — | — | — | — | — | — | -0.15 |
| 4 | @Indiana | L17-52 | 10.2 | — | — | — | — | — |
Usage = share of team plays (CFBD has no true snap counts).
| Season | Team | Line value | WEPA/play | YoY Δ | Total EPA |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2017 | Georgia Southern | 0 | 0.150 | — | 24.2 |
| 2018 | Georgia Southern | 2.3 | 0.360 | +0.21 | 51.8 |
| 2019 | Georgia Southern | 1.9 | 0.210 | -0.15 | 32.1 |
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.
Rec 1 · Rec Yds 30 · Avg 30.0 · Rec TD 0
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| 6 | vsArkansas State | L25-43 | 1.5 | — | — | — | — | — | 0.05 |
| 7 | vsNew Mexico State | L27-35 | -9.4 | — | — | — | — | — | 0.07 |
| 9 | @Troy | L16-38 | 1.6 | — | — | — | — | — | 0.22 |
| 10 | vsGeorgia State | L17-21 | -14.0 | — | — | — | — | — | 0.34 |
| 11 | @App State | L6-27 | 3.8 | — | — | — | — | — | -0.15 |
| 12 | vsSouth Alabama | W52-0 | -12.0 | — | — | — | — | — | 0.45 |
| 13 | @Louisiana | W34-24 | -15.8 | — | — | — | — | — | -0.21 |
| 14 | @Coastal Carolina | L17-28 | — | 1 | 30 | 30.0 | 0 | 30 | 0.09 |
| 2020 | Georgia Southern | 1 | 0.310 | +0.10 | 39.7 |