Devaughn Vele Fantasy outlook, stats and Week 4 start/sit for 2026
- Age
- 28
- Height / weight
- 6'5", 210 lb
- Experience
- 3rd season
- Drafted
- 2024 R7, #235
2026 Season
- PPR PPG
- 12.7
- Pos rank
- WR24
- Rostered
- 75%
Week 4 vs. Falcons, Mon Oct 5, 8:15 PM ET 3rd vs. WRs, favorable
Devaughn Vele Fantasy Football Stats & Analysis
Scoring rate
12.7 PPG
Played
3 games
Role
Depth
Trend
Stable
Devaughn Vele's 2026 Season, Week by Week
3 games played: two mid-range starts and one bust. The next four matchups include two of the league's softest pass defenses.
- Week 1, Loss,at DET,19.9,WR10
- Week 2, Win,at BAL,11.4,WR29
- Week 3, Loss,vs LV,6.9,WR64
- Up next. Week 4, Oct 5,vs ATL,FavorableFalcons vs. WRs
- Week 5, Oct 11,vs MIN,NeutralVikings vs. WRs
- Week 6, Oct 18,at NYG,FavorableGiants vs. WRs
- Week 7, Oct 25,vs PIT,NeutralSteelers vs. WRs
Matchup rank is PPR points allowed to WRs through Week 4. 1st allows the most, 32nd the fewest.
Should You Start or Roster Devaughn Vele?
Vele is averaging 12.7 PPR points per game through 3 games, with 15 catches for 172 yards and 1 TD on 22 targets. That ranks WR24, which makes him a weekly starter in 12-team leagues.
His catch rate (68.2%) is in the 68th percentile among WRs, the best of his efficiency marks; his target share (17.7%) is the weakest, in the 21st. His quarterback has been Tyler Shough.
His best week was WR10 in Week 1 at the Lions (19.9 points); his worst, WR64 in Week 3 against the Raiders (6.9). Two favorable matchups are coming: the Falcons (3rd vs. WRs) in Week 4 and the Giants (8th vs. WRs) in Week 6.
For the season-long call, whether to hold, trade or start him, check where Vele ranks among all WRs in Redraft Command.
What's Driving His Production
Percentile vs. every WR with at least 12 targets in 2026. The line marks the league median.
Target share
17.7%21st percentile, below average
Yards per target
7.852nd percentile, about average
Catch rate
68.2%68th percentile, about average
Fantasy points per target
1.7458th percentile, about average
Devaughn Vele 2026 Game Log
| Wk | Opp | Result | FPTS | Finish |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | @ Lions | L 30–31 | 19.9 | WR10 |
| 2 | @ Ravens | W 24–17 | 11.4 | WR29 |
| 3 | vs Raiders | L 27–35 | 6.9 | WR64 |
| Total | 1–2 | 38.2 | WR24 |
Career Fantasy Stats by Season
| Season | Team | GP | Tgt | Rec | Rec yds | Rec TD | FPTS | PPG | Finish |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | NO | 3 | 22 | 15 | 172 | 1 | 38.2 | 12.7 | — |
| 2025 | NO | 13 | 39 | 25 | 293 | 2 | 66.3 | 5.1 | WR95 |
| 2024 | DEN | 13 | 55 | 41 | 475 | 3 | 106.5 | 8.2 | WR75 |
| Career | 29 | 116 | 81 | 940 | 6 | 211.0 | 7.3 |
Rest-of-Season Outlook and Availability
Outlook
The catch is opportunity. A 50.2% snap share and 36. Full outlook
Injury status
Active, no designation
He has not missed a game this season. Career games missed to injury: 3. Injury history
- 2025shoulderPlayed through
- 2025left shoulder3 games
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Devaughn Vele Fantasy Football FAQ
Should I start Devaughn Vele in Week 4?
Devaughn Vele is a weekly starter in 12-team leagues for Week 4 against the Falcons, as the WR24 in PPR total points this season (12.7 a game). The Falcons rank 3rd in PPR points allowed to WRs, a favorable matchup. Get the start/sit call for Vele.
How many fantasy points is Devaughn Vele averaging in 2026?
Devaughn Vele is averaging 12.7 PPR fantasy points per game in 2026, 38.2 points across 3 games. His last game produced 6.9 points.
Where does Devaughn Vele rank in fantasy football in 2026?
Devaughn Vele ranks WR24 in PPR total points in 2026, through 3 games. That makes him a weekly starter in 12-team leagues. View his complete season statistics.
Is Devaughn Vele worth rostering in fantasy football?
Yes, in the right league: Devaughn Vele is a weekly starter in 12-team PPR, 10-team PPR and half-PPR leagues. He is rostered in 75% of Sleeper leagues.
What is Devaughn Vele's fantasy football role?
Devaughn Vele is the Saints' starting WR. He is averaging 7.3 targets a game, on 91% of the offensive snaps in 2026.
What are Devaughn Vele's upcoming fantasy football matchups?
Devaughn Vele's next three games are Week 4 vs. the Falcons (3rd in PPR points allowed to WRs, favorable), Week 5 vs. the Vikings (13th in PPR points allowed to WRs, neutral) and Week 6 at the Giants (8th in PPR points allowed to WRs, favorable). Two of them are favorable by points allowed to the position.
How consistent has Devaughn Vele been in fantasy football this season?
Devaughn Vele has finished as a top-12 WR in 1 of his 3 games this season and outside the top 36 in 1. His weekly scoring has a standard deviation of 6.6 points around his 12.7-point average.
What is Devaughn Vele's fantasy floor and ceiling?
This season Devaughn Vele's floor has been 6.9 PPR points (Week 3, WR64) and his ceiling 19.9 (Week 1, WR10). His median week has been 11.4 points. See Vele's full game log.
Devaughn Vele 2026 Stats
2026 through Week 4 · New Orleans SaintsTouchdowns account for 16% of his fantasy production, so his weekly output leans on volume more than scoring.
Receiving
- Rec
- 15
- Yards
- 172
- TD
- 1
- Targets
- 22
11.5 Y/R68.2% Catch %
Fantasy (PPR)
- Points
- 38.2
- Pos rank
- WR24
19.9 Best Week 1 @ DET6.9 Worst Week 3 vs LV
Advanced Receiving Stats
Vele is an intermediate target (11.1 yards per target last season), with a 17.7% target share this season.
| Stat | 2026 Thru Wk 4 | 2025 9 games | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Efficiency | ||||
| Yards per target | 7.8 | 46th | 7.5 | 43rd |
| Fantasy points per target | 1.05 | 51st | 1.06 | 45th |
| Yards per route run | — | — | 1.26 | 32nd |
| YAC per reception | 2.9 | 34th | 1.4 | 2nd |
| Catch rate | 68.2% | 67th | 64.1% | 59th |
| Usage | ||||
| Target share | 17.7% | 54th | 7.3% | 17th |
| Snap share | 91.7% | 96th | 50.2% | 26th |
| Air-yards share | 22.4% | 50th | 9.6% | 18th |
| Red-zone targets | 3 | 66th | 4 | 16th |
| Route participation | — | — | 39.2% | 18th |
| Style | ||||
| Average depth of target | 10.3 | 37th | 11.1 | 45th |
Percentiles: 2026 through Week 4 among 102 qualified WRs · 2025 (9 games, weeks 1–17) among 116. Grey bars describe style, not quality.
Profile: Vele plays most snaps, but adds little after the catch and draws few targets.
For fantasy: his floor is his volume, 7.3 targets a game this season; efficiency decides how much of it becomes points.
Fantasy Points per Game, Every Season
12.7
Fantasy PPG
7.3
Targets/g
57
Rec yds/g
Devaughn Vele career stats by season
| Season | GP | Tgt | Rec | Rec yds | Rec TD | Rush yds | FPTS | PPG | Finish |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026to date | 3 | 22 | 15 | 172 | 1 | 0 | 38.2 | 12.7 | — |
| 2025 | 13 | 39 | 25 | 293 | 2 | 0 | 66.3 | 5.1 | WR95 |
| 2024 | 13 | 55 | 41 | 475 | 3 | 0 | 106.5 | 8.2 | WR75 |
| Career | 29 | 116 | 81 | 940 | 6 | 0 | 211.0 | 7.3 | — |
What His Career Numbers Say
7.3
Career PPG
29 games over 3 seasons
78%
Availability
Share of team games he played
17%
Top-24 weeks
Share of his games as a top-24 WR
6.1
Weekly swing
Standard deviation, low
Vele has averaged 7.3 fantasy points per game over 29 games and 3 seasons, without a top-12 finish. The average hides two careers: 12.7 a game in his one season with a starter's volume, 6.6 in the two without it.
So far in 2026 he is at 12.7 per game, up 7.6 from 2025. Volume is the driver: 7.3 targets a game against 3.0. His quarterback this season has been Tyler Shough.
Career numbers describe the past; for what he is worth from here, see Vele's rest-of-season rank and trade value in Redraft Command.
Career highs
- 475Rec yards2024
- 3Rec TD2024
- 106.5Fantasy pts2024 · WR75
- 940Career rec yds2024–2026
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Devaughn Vele Stats FAQ
How many fantasy points does Devaughn Vele have in 2026?
Devaughn Vele has 38.2 PPR fantasy points in 2026 through Week 4, 12.7 per game across 3 games. That total ranks WR24 at the position. See how those numbers break down week by week.
How many receiving yards does Devaughn Vele have this season?
Devaughn Vele has 172 receiving yards in 2026 through Week 4, on 15 catches and 22 targets. His high was 69 yards, in Week 1 at the Lions.
How many receptions does Devaughn Vele have this season?
Devaughn Vele has 15 receptions in 2026 through Week 4, 5.0 a game, on 22 targets. His high was 7 catches, in Week 1 at the Lions.
How many targets does Devaughn Vele have this season?
Devaughn Vele has drawn 22 targets in 2026 through Week 4, 7.3 a game, and caught 68% of them. His high was 9 targets, in Week 1 at the Lions.
How many receiving touchdowns does Devaughn Vele have this season?
Devaughn Vele has 1 receiving touchdown in 2026 through Week 4.
How many receiving yards per game is Devaughn Vele averaging?
Devaughn Vele is averaging 57.3 receiving yards per game in 2026, 172 yards across 3 games.
How many yards per reception is Devaughn Vele averaging?
Devaughn Vele is averaging 11.5 yards per reception in 2026, 172 yards on 15 catches.
How many games has Devaughn Vele played in 2026?
Devaughn Vele has played 3 games in the 2026 season through Week 4.
What were Devaughn Vele's stats last season?
In 2025, Devaughn Vele caught 25 of 39 targets for 293 yards and 2 touchdowns in 13 games. That was 66.3 PPR points (5.1 per game), a WR95 finish.
What are Devaughn Vele's career NFL stats?
Across 3 seasons and 29 games, Devaughn Vele has 81 catches for 940 yards and 6 touchdowns, for 211.0 PPR fantasy points (7.3 per game).
How many touchdowns does Devaughn Vele have in his career?
Devaughn Vele has 6 touchdowns in his NFL career: 0 rushing and 6 receiving, over 29 games.
How many career receiving yards does Devaughn Vele have?
Devaughn Vele has 940 career receiving yards over 3 seasons, on 81 catches.
Devaughn Vele Game Log 2026
Games played
3
FPTS/G (PPR)
12.7
Targets/g
7.3
Rec/g
5.0
Rec yds/g
57.3
Yds/rec
11.5
Across 3 games in 2026, Devaughn Vele has averaged 7.3 targets, 5.0 receptions and 12.7 PPR fantasy points per game. Devaughn Vele has finished as a top-12 WR in 1 of those weeks, and inside the top 24 in 1. The best week was Week 1 against DET (19.9 points); the lowest was Week 3 against LV (6.9).
| Wk | Opp | Result | FPTS | TGT | REC | REC YDS | REC TD | YPR | Finish |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | DET4th | L 30-31 | 19.9 | 9 | 7 | 69 | 1 | 9.9 | WR10 |
Week 1 · DET · L 30-31 · 19.9 pts
How the 19.9 points scored (PPR)
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| 2 | BAL10th | W 24-17 | 11.4 | 7 | 5 | 64 | 0 | 12.8 | WR29 |
Week 2 · BAL · W 24-17 · 11.4 pts
How the 11.4 points scored (PPR)
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| 3 | LV28th | L 27-35 | 6.9 | 6 | 3 | 39 | 0 | 13.0 | WR64 |
Week 3 · LV · L 27-35 · 6.9 pts
How the 6.9 points scored (PPR)
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Opponent rank is fantasy points allowed to WRs across 2026: 1st allows the most, 32nd the fewest.
Where His Weeks Finished
One WR1 week, one WR2 week and one bust. For a wide receiver ranked WR24 overall, the spread matters more than the average: you get a top-24 ceiling and a waiver-wire floor.
Game-by-Game Breakdown
Shut down by Las Vegas
3/6, 39 yds.
A clean, mistake-free game that landed well below his season average.
Steady in a win at Baltimore
5/7, 64 yds.
A clean, mistake-free game that landed well below his season average.
WR1 week at Detroit
7/9, 69 yds, 1 TD.
A clean, mistake-free game that landed well above his season average.
Fantasy Points By Week
- Weekly points
- Season average (12.7)
Upcoming Matchups
View matchup — New Orleans Saints vs Atlanta Falcons
View matchup — New Orleans Saints vs Minnesota Vikings
View matchup — New Orleans Saints vs New York Giants
View matchup — New Orleans Saints vs Pittsburgh Steelers
Devaughn Vele Game Log 2025
Games played
13
FPTS/G (PPR)
5.1
Targets/g
3.0
Rec/g
1.9
Rec yds/g
22.5
Yds/rec
11.7
Across 13 games in 2025, Devaughn Vele has averaged 3.0 targets, 1.9 receptions and 5.1 PPR fantasy points per game. Devaughn Vele has finished as a top-12 WR in 1 of those weeks, and inside the top 24 in 1. The best week was Week 13 against MIA (23.3 points); the lowest was Week 4 against BUF (0.0).
| Wk | Opp | Result | FPTS | TGT | REC | REC YDS | REC TD | YPR | Finish |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | ARI18th | L 13-20 | 2.3 | 2 | 1 | 13 | 0 | 13.0 | WR92 |
Week 1 · ARI · L 13-20 · 2.3 pts
How the 2.3 points scored (PPR)
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| 2 | SF9th | L 21-26 | 7.3 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 1 | 3.0 | WR69 |
Week 2 · SF · L 21-26 · 7.3 pts
How the 7.3 points scored (PPR)
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| 3 | Did not play | ||||||||
| 4 | BUF28th | L 19-31 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | — | WR138 |
Week 4 · BUF · L 19-31 · 0.0 pts
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| 5 | NYG13th | W 26-14 | 3.3 | 2 | 2 | 13 | 0 | 6.5 | WR82 |
Week 5 · NYG · W 26-14 · 3.3 pts
How the 3.3 points scored (PPR)
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| 6 | NE19th | L 19-25 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | — | WR133 |
Week 6 · NE · L 19-25 · 0.0 pts
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| 7 | CHI3rd | L 14-26 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | — | WR131 |
Week 7 · CHI · L 14-26 · 0.0 pts
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| 8 | TB15th | L 3-23 | 2.0 | 5 | 1 | 10 | 0 | 10.0 | WR80 |
Week 8 · TB · L 3-23 · 2.0 pts
How the 2.0 points scored (PPR)
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| 9 | LAR5th | L 10-34 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | — | WR124 |
Week 9 · LAR · L 10-34 · 0.0 pts
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| 10 | CAR27th | W 17-7 | 2.5 | 3 | 1 | 15 | 0 | 15.0 | WR78 |
Week 10 · CAR · W 17-7 · 2.5 pts
How the 2.5 points scored (PPR)
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| 11 | Bye week | ||||||||
| 12 | ATL11th | L 10-24 | 6.7 | 7 | 3 | 37 | 0 | 12.3 | WR44 |
Week 12 · ATL · L 10-24 · 6.7 pts
How the 6.7 points scored (PPR)
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| 13 | MIA20th | L 17-21 | 23.3 | 8 | 8 | 93 | 1 | 11.6 | WR7 |
Week 13 · MIA · L 17-21 · 23.3 pts
How the 23.3 points scored (PPR)
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| 14 | TB15th | W 24-20 | 7.0 | 5 | 3 | 40 | 0 | 13.3 | WR47 |
Week 14 · TB · W 24-20 · 7.0 pts
How the 7.0 points scored (PPR)
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| 15 | CAR27th | W 20-17 | 11.9 | 6 | 5 | 69 | 0 | 13.8 | WR32 |
Week 15 · CAR · W 20-17 · 11.9 pts
How the 11.9 points scored (PPR)
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| 16 | Did not play | ||||||||
| 17 | Did not play | ||||||||
| 18 | Did not play | ||||||||
Opponent rank is fantasy points allowed to WRs across 2025: 1st allows the most, 32nd the fewest.
Where His Weeks Finished
One WR1 week, one WR2 week and 11 busts. For a wide receiver who finished WR94 overall, the spread mattered more than the average: you got a top-24 ceiling and a waiver-wire floor.
Wk 1 WR92 · Wk 2 WR69 · Wk 4 WR138 · Wk 5 WR82 · Wk 6 WR133 · Wk 7 WR131 · Wk 8 WR80 · Wk 9 WR124 · Wk 10 WR78 · Wk 12 WR44 · Wk 13 WR7 · Wk 14 WR47 · Wk 15 WR32
Game-by-Game Breakdown
Efficient in a home win
5/6, 69 yds.
A clean, mistake-free game that landed well above his season average.
Held in check by Tampa Bay
3/5, 40 yds.
A clean, mistake-free game that landed well above his season average.
WR1 week at Miami
8/8, 93 yds, 1 TD.
A clean, mistake-free game that landed well above his season average.
Shut down by Atlanta
3/7, 37 yds.
Just 5.3 yards per target. A clean, mistake-free game that landed well above his season average.
Held in check by Carolina
1/3, 15 yds.
Just 5.0 yards per target. A clean, mistake-free game that landed well below his season average.
Shut down by the Rams
0/0, 0 yds.
A clean, mistake-free game that landed well below his season average.
Shut down by Tampa Bay
1/5, 10 yds.
Just 2.0 yards per target. A clean, mistake-free game that landed well below his season average.
Shut down by Chicago
0/0, 0 yds.
A clean, mistake-free game that landed well below his season average.
Shut down by New England
0/0, 0 yds.
A clean, mistake-free game that landed well below his season average.
Held in check by the Giants
2/2, 13 yds.
A clean, mistake-free game that landed well below his season average.
Shut down by Buffalo
0/0, 0 yds.
A clean, mistake-free game that landed well below his season average.
Shut down by San Francisco
1/1, 3 yds, 1 TD.
Just 3.0 yards per target. The touchdown kept it from being a total loss, but this is his floor when the offense can't sustain drives. A clean, mistake-free game that landed well above his season average.
Shut down by Arizona
1/2, 13 yds.
A clean, mistake-free game that landed well below his season average.
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Devaughn Vele Game Log FAQ
How did Devaughn Vele do in his last game?
Devaughn Vele scored 6.9 PPR points in Week 3 against the Raiders, a 35–27 loss, a WR64 finish. He caught 3 of 6 targets for 39 yards. View his 2026 season totals.
How many fantasy points did Devaughn Vele score in his last game?
Devaughn Vele scored 6.9 PPR fantasy points in his last game, Week 3 against the Raiders, a WR64 finish for the week. That was 5.8 below his season average of 12.7.
How many receiving yards did Devaughn Vele have in his last game?
Devaughn Vele had 39 receiving yards on 3 catches in Week 3 against the Raiders, from 6 targets.
How many touchdowns did Devaughn Vele score in his last game?
Devaughn Vele did not score a touchdown in Week 3 against the Raiders; his 6.9 points came from yardage and catches.
How many receptions did Devaughn Vele have in his last game?
Devaughn Vele caught 3 of 6 targets for 39 yards in Week 3 against the Raiders.
What were Devaughn Vele's stats in Week 2?
In Week 2 at the Ravens, a 24–17 win, Devaughn Vele caught 5 of 7 targets for 64 yards. That was 11.4 PPR points, a WR29 finish.
What was Devaughn Vele's best game this season?
Devaughn Vele's best 2026 game was Week 1 at the Lions: 19.9 PPR points, a WR10 finish. He caught 7 of 9 targets for 69 yards and 1 touchdown.
What was Devaughn Vele's worst game this season?
Devaughn Vele's lowest-scoring 2026 game was Week 3 against the Raiders: 6.9 PPR points, a WR64 finish. He caught 3 of 6 targets for 39 yards.
How many games has Devaughn Vele scored a touchdown in this season?
Devaughn Vele has scored a touchdown in 1 of his 3 games this season, most recently in Week 1.
Can I see Devaughn Vele's game logs from previous seasons?
Yes. The season selector above the game log switches it to Vele's weekly results from any season from 2024 through 2025.
Devaughn Vele Rest-of-Season Outlook
WR2 every week
Preseason Projection vs. Reality
He was projected as a depth WR. Four weeks in, he's WR24, scoring 7.6 points per game more than last season.
Our Take After Week 4
We projected Vele in the WR97 range this summer. Through 3 games he's WR24 at 12.7 PPR points per game, against 5.1 over 13 games last season (WR95). He's running ahead of last season's pace.
Last season he ranked 91st of 142 in target volume (6.9% target share), 89th of 142 in downfield role (9.0% air-yards share) and 86th of 142 in efficiency (1.26 yards per route run). Target volume is the soft spot. Tyler Shough is his quarterback.
The next favorable matchups are the Falcons in Week 4 (3rd against WRs) and the Giants in Week 6 (8th against WRs).
Read our preseason outlook (June 2026)
Published June 17, 2026. Kept for reference; the take above replaces it.
The numbers say Vele can play when given a route tree. Across nine games after the midseason move to New Orleans in 2025 he posted a 0.507 EPA per play and a 61.5% success rate, hauling in 25 of 39 looks for 293 yards and 2 scores. His 2024 Denver tape was even sharper: 0.638 EPA per play, a 74.5% catch rate on 55 targets, and 1.66 yards per route run. At 6-foot-5 he wins down the field, with 11-plus air yards per target and a 17.3 air yards per reception mark that screams vertical role.
The catch is opportunity. A 50.2% snap share and 36.8% route rate kept him from ever consolidating volume, and a season-ending shoulder injury on IR clouds his timeline. Projections land near 35-423-3, and his ADP sits in the WR97 range. He is a late flier whose efficiency profile only pays off if the Saints carve out real snaps.
What Drives His Outlook
His 2025 rank among the 142 receivers who played at least six games. Each bar is one receiver, best on the left; his is highlighted.
Target volume
Downfield role
Efficiency
- Average depth of target
- 11.1
- Drop rate
- 0.0%
- Red-zone targets
- 4
- Route participation
- 36.8%
- YAC per reception
- 1.4
What Could Change His Value
Upside
- A soft stretchThe Falcons in Week 4 and the Giants in Week 6 are top-10 matchups for WRs.Wk 4 ATL, 3rdWk 5 MIN, 13thWk 6 NYG, 8thWk 7 PIT, 20th
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Devaughn Vele Fantasy Outlook FAQ
What is Devaughn Vele's fantasy outlook for the rest of the 2026 season?
Devaughn Vele projects as a wR2 every week for the rest of the 2026 season: a weekly starter in 12-team PPR, 10-team PPR and half-PPR leagues. His target volume (6.9% target share, 91st of 142 WRs in 2025) holds him back. See his live rank in Redraft Command.
What is Devaughn Vele's rest-of-season fantasy ranking?
Devaughn Vele is the WR24 in PPR points per game through Week 4, against a preseason projection of about WR97. That puts him in WR2 territory, a weekly starter in 10-team PPR leagues.
Should I buy low or sell high on Devaughn Vele?
Devaughn Vele is outperforming his projection, WR24 against about WR97, so his trade value is near its high. Selling is reasonable if an offer pays for the WR2 he has been rather than the depth WR he was projected to be.
What is Devaughn Vele's projected role going forward?
Devaughn Vele is the listed starting WR. Nothing on the chart threatens the job, so the role is his to lose on performance.
Will Devaughn Vele get more targets?
Devaughn Vele's targets are holding steady: 6.5 a game over his last two games against 7.3 for the season. His share of the offense is what his fantasy value rides on.
What is Devaughn Vele's fantasy football upside?
Devaughn Vele's upside: his ceiling this season is 19.9 PPR points (Week 1, WR10) and the Falcons in Week 4 and the Giants in Week 6 are top-10 matchups for WRs.
What could hurt Devaughn Vele's fantasy value?
Devaughn Vele's risks: his target volume (6.9% target share, 91st of 142 WRs in 2025) limits his scoring. See his injury status and history.
How difficult is Devaughn Vele's remaining fantasy schedule?
About average: of his next seven games, 2 come against a top-10 matchup for WRs and 2 against one of the stingiest defenses, by PPR points allowed to the position.
Devaughn Vele Injury Update & History
Practice participation
Week 4 reports: Thu, Fri, SatVele hasn't appeared on an injury report this season.
Injury History at a Glance
Two logged injuries in three seasons, including two shoulder injuries. Most of his lost time came from a shoulder injury in 2025; nothing else has cost him a game.
Durability
72/100
Games missed
Injuries
Longest absence
Shoulder injury · 2025
Where He's Been Hurt
Marker size shows games missed. A dashed ring means he played through it.
| Body part | Injuries | Games missed |
|---|---|---|
| Shoulder | 2 | 3 |
| Total | 2 | 3 |
Injury risk profile: Moderate
- Shoulder injuries in 2025 and 2025
- Questionable in 2025, 3 games missed
- 3 games in 3 seasons
- 2 injuries spread across 1 body part
Devaughn Vele Injury History
Every logged injury, most recent first. Games missed are regular-season games.
- 2026
Healthy 0 games missed
No injury has cost Vele a game this season.
- 2025
Questionable Played through
Questionable
- 2025
Shoulder · Left 3 games
Vele suffered a shoulder injury in Week 15 against the Carolina Panthers and was subsequently placed on injured reserve, ending his season.
If Vele Misses Time
Who else it affects
His absence would move work to the rest of the offense, and Tyler Shough would lose one of his main options.
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Devaughn Vele Injury FAQ
Is Devaughn Vele injured?
No. As of October 2, 2026, Devaughn Vele is active with no injury designation. He has played every game in 2026.
Is Devaughn Vele playing this week?
Devaughn Vele has no injury designation for Week 4 against the Falcons on Monday, October 5, so he is on track to play. Should you start him?
Has Devaughn Vele missed any games this season?
No. Devaughn Vele has played in every Saints game in 2026, 3 games so far.
What is Devaughn Vele's injury history?
Devaughn Vele has 2 logged NFL injuries, which have cost him 3 games in all: 3 for a left shoulder injury in 2025.
What was Devaughn Vele's most recent injury?
Devaughn Vele's most recent logged injury was a questionable injury in Week 18 of 2025. He played through it and missed no regular-season games.
Does Devaughn Vele have any recurring injuries?
Yes: shoulder injuries in 2025 (3 games missed).
What was Devaughn Vele's worst injury?
Devaughn Vele's longest absence came from a left shoulder injury in 2025, which cost him 3 games, all of the games he has missed to injury.
Latest Devaughn Vele News & Updates
Vele struggles vs. Las Vegas
3 REC, 39 YDS (6 TGT)
6.9 fantasy points · WR64
Vele caught 3 of 6 targets for 39 yards in the 35–27 loss vs. Las Vegas. That was 15% of the team's targets.
Season Timeline
Every update this season, grouped by week, newest first.
Week 2Sep 20W 24–17 @ BAL
Fantasy impact: Neutral. Vele quiet in win at Baltimore
11.4 fantasy points · WR29 · 1.3 below his 12.7 average
Vele caught 5 of 7 targets for 64 yards in the 24–17 win at Baltimore. That was 22% of the team's targets.
Game logWeek 1Sep 13L 30–31 @ DET
Fantasy impact: Positive. Vele delivers WR1 week at Detroit
19.9 fantasy points · WR10 · 7.2 above his 12.7 average
Vele caught 7 of 9 targets for 69 yards and one touchdown in the 31–30 loss at Detroit. That was 17% of the team's targets.
Game logPreseasonAugust
Fantasy impact: Neutral. Had a rest day Tuesday (opens in new tab)
Rested Tuesday, likely for maintenance rather than injury concern.
Fantasy take: A preseason health note; his Week 1 availability is what matters for fantasy.
Read full report (opens in new tab)Fantasy impact: Neutral. Sitting out Tuesday's practice (opens in new tab)
Did not participate in Tuesday's practice session.
Fantasy take: Practice and camp notes are context; his usage in games is what moves his value.
Read full report (opens in new tab)
No updates of this type yet this season.
Saints Teammates News
Updates on Vele's quarterback and target competition.
- Tyler Shough: Produces two TDs in Week 2 win (opens in new tab)Tyler Shough, QB. 132 pass attempts this season. Via Dynasty CommandNeutral
- Chris Olave: Suiting up in Week 2 (opens in new tab)Chris Olave, WR. 36 targets this season. Via Dynasty CommandNeutral
- Juwan Johnson: Clear for Week 2 (opens in new tab)Juwan Johnson, TE. 19 targets this season. Via Dynasty CommandPositive
- Chris Olave: Questionable for Sunday (opens in new tab)Chris Olave, WR. 36 targets this season. Via Dynasty CommandPositive
- Chris Olave: Present for Friday's practice (opens in new tab)Chris Olave, WR. 36 targets this season. Via Dynasty CommandNeutral
- Juwan Johnson: Listed as limited Thursday (opens in new tab)Juwan Johnson, TE. 19 targets this season. Via Dynasty CommandNeutral
Around the Saints
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Devaughn Vele News FAQ
What is the latest news on Devaughn Vele?
The latest Vele update, from September 27: Vele struggles vs. Las Vegas. Vele caught 3 of 6 targets for 39 yards in the 35–27 loss vs. Las Vegas. That was 15% of the team's targets.
How does the latest Devaughn Vele news affect his fantasy value?
Negatively: he scored 6.9 fantasy points, a WR64 finish, 5.8 below his 12.7 average. See the updated fantasy outlook.
Devaughn Vele Bio
Devaughn Vele is a wide receiver for the New Orleans Saints, where he wears No. 14. Born December 12, 1997, in Indianapolis, IN, he attended Rancho Bernardo and played college football at Utah.
The Denver Broncos selected Vele in round 7, pick 235, of the 2024 NFL Draft. He was traded to the Denver Broncos on April 27, 2024. He was traded to the New Orleans Saints on August 20, 2025. Since then, Vele joined the New Orleans Saints in 2025.
In 29 regular-season games since 2024, he has caught 81 passes for 940 yards and 6 touchdowns.
Career Timeline
2 stops with 2 teams in 3 seasons. Each block's width is the time he spent there.
What happened at each stop
Most recent first.
New Orleans Saints Current team2025–present
Acquired in a trade with the Denver Broncos on August 20, 2025. He was a starter, playing at least half the offensive snaps in 9 of 16 games.
Denver Broncos2024
Selected in round 7, pick 235, of the 2024 NFL Draft. He was a starter, playing at least half the offensive snaps in 8 of 13 games.
College: Utah
Transactions
- Placed on IRPlaced on injured reserve by the New Orleans Saints.
- TradedTraded by the Denver Broncos to the New Orleans Saints for a 2026 fourth-round pick and a 2027 seventh-round pick.
- SignedSigned his rookie contract with the Denver Broncos.
- TradedTraded by the Seattle Seahawks to the Denver Broncos for TE AJ Barner, CB Nehemiah Pritchett and OT Michael Jerrell.
- DraftedSelected by the Denver Broncos in round 7, pick 235.
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About Devaughn Vele: Bio FAQ
How old is Devaughn Vele?
Devaughn Vele is 28 years old. He was born on December 12, 1997. 2026 is his 3rd NFL season.
How tall is Devaughn Vele?
Devaughn Vele is 6 feet 5 inches tall (6'5"), listed at 210 pounds, and plays wide receiver for the New Orleans Saints.
How much does Devaughn Vele weigh?
Devaughn Vele weighs 210 pounds, his listed weight on the New Orleans Saints roster. He is listed at 6'5".
What number does Devaughn Vele wear?
Devaughn Vele wears number 14 for the New Orleans Saints. He plays wide receiver.
What position does Devaughn Vele play?
Devaughn Vele plays wide receiver for the New Orleans Saints, wearing number 14. 2026 is his 3rd season in the NFL.
What team does Devaughn Vele play for?
Devaughn Vele plays for the New Orleans Saints as a wide receiver. He has been with the Saints since 2025.
Where did Devaughn Vele go to college?
Devaughn Vele played college football at Utah, after attending Rancho Bernardo (CA). The Denver Broncos drafted him out of Utah in 2024.
When was Devaughn Vele drafted?
The Denver Broncos selected Devaughn Vele in the seventh round of the 2024 NFL Draft with the 235th overall pick, out of Utah.
What round was Devaughn Vele drafted in?
Devaughn Vele was a seventh-round pick in the 2024 NFL Draft, taken 235th overall by the Denver Broncos.
What pick was Devaughn Vele in the NFL Draft?
Devaughn Vele was the 235th overall pick of the 2024 NFL Draft, selected by the Denver Broncos in the seventh round.
Where is Devaughn Vele from?
Devaughn Vele went to high school in California, at Rancho Bernardo, before playing college football at Utah.
When is Devaughn Vele's birthday?
Devaughn Vele's birthday is December 12. He was born on December 12, 1997 and is 28 years old.
How long has Devaughn Vele been in the NFL?
2026 is Devaughn Vele's 3rd NFL season; he entered the league in 2024 as a seventh-round pick of the Denver Broncos. View his career statistics.
What teams has Devaughn Vele played for?
Devaughn Vele has played for the Denver Broncos and New Orleans Saints. View his career statistics.
What year did Devaughn Vele enter the NFL?
Devaughn Vele entered the NFL in 2024, when the Denver Broncos drafted him in the seventh round. 2026 is his 3rd season.