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Average Depth of Target in College Football
aDOT
In college football, Average Depth of Target means: Average air yards per target. It is commonly calculated as Air yards ÷ targets.
Definition
Average air yards per target.
Formula
Air yards ÷ targets
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Related Glossary Terms
Air YardsThe yards a pass travels from the line of scrimmage to the catch point or target point.TargetA pass thrown toward a specific receiver, whether caught or not.Yards After CatchYardage gained by a receiver after catching a pass.Adjusted EfficiencyAn efficiency metric modified for context such as opponent strength, game location, tempo, garbage time, or game state.Adjusted Yards Per AttemptA passing efficiency stat that adjusts yards per attempt for touchdowns and interceptions.Broken TackleA play where a ball carrier avoids or escapes a tackle attempt.
Last reviewed 2026-04-24