Zach Abey is a 3-year Vertical Threat WR for Navy. Zach's 2018 season ranks in the 67th percentile nationally by opponent-adjusted EPA per play across 138 plays — a average 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Shai Werts | Georgia Southern | 2018 | 144 | 0.360 | 2.3 | 51.8 |
| Jerrod Heard | Texas | 2015 | 116 | 0.290 | 1.6 | 33.6 |
| Shane Tucker | Middle Tennessee | 2014 | 97 | 0.320 | 1.6 | 31.0 |
| Shai Werts | Georgia Southern | 2020 | 128 | 0.310 | 1.0 | 39.7 |
| James Graham | Georgia Tech | 2019 | 91 | 0.280 | 1.7 | 25.5 |
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 | @Hawai'i | L41-59 | -10.4 | — | — | — | — | — | 1.29 |
| 2 | vsMemphis | W22-21 | 9.2 | — | — | — | — | — | 0.52 |
| 3 | vsLehigh | W51-21 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Usage = share of team plays (CFBD has no true snap counts).
| Season | Team | Line value | WEPA/play | YoY Δ | Total EPA |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | Navy | 0.8 | 0.370 | — | 25.9 |
| 2017 | Navy | 2.9 | 0.370 | — | 101.8 |
| 2018 | Navy | 2.1 | 0.370 | — | 46.6 |
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 — · Rec Yds — · Avg — · Rec TD —
| 0.35 |
| 4 | @SMU | L30-31 | -5.4 | — | — | — | — | — | 0.51 |
| 8 | vsHouston | L36-49 | 2.3 | — | — | — | — | — | 0.94 |
| 9 | vsNotre Dame | L22-44 | 20.7 | — | — | — | — | — | -0.23 |
| 10 | @Cincinnati | L0-42 | 5.4 | — | — | — | — | — | -0.27 |
| 11 | @UCF | L24-35 | 16.5 | — | — | — | — | — | -0.05 |
| 12 | vsTulsa | W37-29 | -11.2 | — | — | — | — | — | 0.48 |
| 13 | @Tulane | L28-29 | -3.5 | 1 | 37 | 37.0 | 1 | 37 | 0.50 |
| 15 | vsArmy | L10-17 | -1.5 | — | — | — | — | — | -0.53 |
