Cedric Tillman

Cedric Tillman, the 25-year-old wide receiver from Cleveland, faces a declining dynasty trajectory after posting 49.5 custom fantasy points across 17 games in 2025 on a 67.1% snap share, down from his rookie season. Tillman’s 21 receptions on 39 targets, with 2 touchdowns and 11 first-down conversions, establish a volume floor, but his role security and target share are in question.

Tillman logs 67.1% of Cleveland’s offensive snaps under Kevin Stefanski’s Shanahan-tree offense, which emphasizes outside zone runs and play-action bootlegs. However, his target involvement dwindled to 21 receptions on 39 attempts, with only 2 touchdowns and 11 first-down conversions. The 49.5-point finish establishes a volume floor, but the underlying data suggests a reliance on short passes and minimal separation from defenders, limiting his upside in custom scoring formats.

Tillman has practiced fully in Weeks 11, 10, and 1, and was listed as questionable in Week 15 due to a non-participation in practice. However, his injury history remains clean, and his role is not significantly impacted by rushing exposure.

Tillman’s snap share dropped to 67.1% in 2025, with weekly marks ranging from 22% to 95%, indicating inconsistent involvement in the offense. The Cleveland Browns have a passing-oriented scheme under coach Kevin Stefanski, but Tillman’s target share and route-running responsibilities are uncertain, making it difficult to project his volume and involvement.

The Shanahan-tree offense under Kevin Stefanski emphasizes outside zone runs and play-action bootlegs, but Tillman’s limited route-running and target involvement make it challenging to fit him into the system effectively. His inability to separate from defenders and create meaningful separation from the line of scrimmage limits his upside in custom scoring formats.

Declining Verdict’s dynasty score model shows Tillman’s score plummeting to 29.0, with a trade value of 1,320 and a pos rank of #219, driven by his declining snap share and reduced target volume.

Ceiling: 70-80 points in a high-target share scenario, with improved separation and more consistent involvement in the offense. Floor: 30-40 points in a low-target share scenario, with limited separation and reduced involvement in the offense.