

T.J. Vasher is a Vertical Threat WR for Texas Tech. T.J.'s 2017 season produced 36.4 total EPA across 48 plays.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 | vsEastern Washington | W56-10 | — | 1 | 11 | 11.0 | 0 | 11 | 0.45 |
| 4 | @Houston | W27-24 | 7.7 | 1 | 5 | 5.0 | 0 | 5 | -0.14 |
| 7 | @West Virginia | L35-46 | 5.6 | 2 | 113 | 56.5 | 2 | 60 |
Usage = share of team plays (CFBD has no true snap counts).
Rec 5 · Rec Yds 84 · Avg 16.8 · Rec TD 1
| 4.43 |
| 9 | @Oklahoma | L27-49 | 25.5 | 5 | 98 | 19.6 | 0 | 34 | 0.85 |
| 10 | vsKansas State | L35-42 | 10.9 | 5 | 58 | 11.6 | 1 | 22 | 0.14 |
| 11 | vsBaylor | W38-24 | -1.4 | 4 | 42 | 10.5 | 1 | 18 | 1.25 |
| 12 | vsTCU | L3-27 | 18.9 | 1 | 7 | 7.0 | 0 | 7 | -0.29 |
| 13 | @Texas | W27-23 | 10.6 | 5 | 127 | 25.4 | 1 | 51 | 1.53 |
| 1 | vsSouth Florida | L34-38 | 10.2 | 5 | 84 | 16.8 | 1 | 34 | 0.35 |