Ryan Wingo WR Texas |
NFL Draft Profile & Scouting Report
| Jersey: #1 ROLE: Outside X-Receiver | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Last Updated: 11/03/2026 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Draft Year: 2027 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
| FORTY time: 4.36 seconds (91%*) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| Jersey: #1 | |
| ROLE: Outside X-Receiver | |
| Last Updated: 11/03/2026 | |
| Draft Year: 2027 | |
| Forty time: 4.36 seconds (91%*) | |
| Overall Rating: |
85.0 / 100
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| Average rating of opposition Defense player has faced | ||
| Defense Rating: |
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79% |
| Click the links below to view how player ranks vs other prospects. | ||
| QB Rating When targeted: | 115.8 | |
| Hands: |
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67% |
| Short Receiving: |
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73% |
| Intermediate Routes: |
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78% |
| Deep Threat: |
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78% |
| Blocking: |
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57% |
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DRAFT PROJECTION:
2nd - Late
Overall Rank:
#60
Position rank:
#8 (WR)
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| College Games: 36 College Snaps: 1638 | ||
ESPN RATING: 87/100
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247 RATING: 98/100
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RIVALS RATING: 6.0 (98%)
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| Player Comparison* (Similarity level) | ||
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| Devontez Walker - North Carolina |
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96% |
| Kevin Austin Jr. - Notre Dame |
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88% |
| Elic Ayomanor - Stanford |
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86% |
Draft Profile: Bio
Ryan Wingo caught 129 passes for 2,160 yards and 31 touchdowns at St. Louis University High School, also returning punts for touchdowns and making 41 tackles as a junior, and he played in the 2024 All-American Bowl. 247Sports ranked him the No. 5 player and No. 2 receiver in the class. He is the youngest of three brothers to play SEC football: Ronnie Wingo Jr. was a running back at Arkansas who reached the Buffalo Bills, and Ray Wingo played defensive back at Missouri.Wingo played in 16 games as a freshman in 2024, including a 75-yard touchdown against UTSA in his first 100-yard game. He started all 13 games in 2025 and led Texas with 54 catches for 834 yards and seven touchdowns, earning second-team All-SEC from the coaches. He had a career-high 184 yards on five catches in the overtime win at Mississippi State and scored on a 75-yard screen on the first play against Vanderbilt before hurting his thumb, and he had offseason wrist surgery after catching four passes for 64 yards in the Citrus Bowl win over Michigan.
Wingo announced in January 2026 that he would return. He had 121 yards and a touchdown in the opener against Texas State, scored in the comeback win over No. 1 Ohio State and caught seven passes for 111 yards and a touchdown against Ole Miss. He has 36 catches for 470 yards and four touchdowns in eight games for a 6-2 team.
Scouting Report: Strengths
- Rare speed after the catch, with 291 yards after the catch this season
- Led Texas in receiving in 2025 with 834 yards and seven touchdowns
- Strong, sturdy build that runs through arm tackles in space
- Career-high 184 yards on five catches at Mississippi State in 2025
- Productive on screens, jet motion and deep shots, threatening all three levels
- Scored in the win over No. 1 Ohio State and against Ole Miss this fall
Scouting Report: Weaknesses
- Drops remain an issue, with seven in 2025 and three this season
- Contested catches are a struggle, with two wins on seven chances in 2026
- Route detail is still developing, so he wins more on traits than nuance
- Mississippi State held him to 14 yards on three catches with a drop
Scouting Report: Summary
Give Wingo the ball in space and he ranks among the most dangerous players in the class. He has rare speed and a strong, sturdy build that runs through arm tackles, and Texas has leaned on him with screens, jet motion and deep shots. He led the Longhorns in receiving in 2025 with 834 yards and 447 yards after the catch, and his 184-yard day at Mississippi State showed how quickly he can swing a game.His 2026 season has been productive in a balanced offense. He opened with 121 yards and a touchdown against Texas State, scored in the comeback win over No. 1 Ohio State and caught seven passes for 111 yards and a touchdown against Ole Miss, and he has 291 yards after the catch on 36 receptions. Texas is 6-2, and he has caught 36 of his 50 targets. He has also lined up both outside and in the slot, adding flexibility for an NFL offense.
However, the catch point is still a problem. He dropped seven passes in 2025 and three more this season, he has won two of seven contested chances in 2026, and his hands are not yet dependable when coverage sits tight. His route detail is still developing, so he wins more on athleticism than nuance, and quieter days such as his three-catch, 14-yard game against Mississippi State show what happens when the manufactured touches slow down. He also had wrist surgery in the offseason. He also won only four of 14 contested chances in 2025.
Overall, Wingo fits an offense built on motion and yards after the catch, one that gets him the ball moving rather than asking him to win contested throws. He projects as a second-round receiver whose upside is a featured playmaker if the hands and routes catch up to the speed. His work after the catch alone gives him a role from his first season.
How other scouting services rate Ryan Wingo (Overall Rank)
All Scouts AverageOverall Rank
59.8
All Scouts AveragePosition Rank
8.0
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For instance, being in the 90th percentile for a particular stat means the player outperformed 90% of their peers in that category.
*Similarity Percentage: This percentage is calculated based on a comprehensive analysis of various factors, including height, weight, 40-yard dash times, on-field performance statistics, and overall player rating. The analysis is conducted against our database of draft prospects from 2021 to 2023. This similarity score helps in evaluating how closely a current prospect aligns with past prospects. It is important to note, however, that this score reflects similarities based on college production and attributes, and does not account for eventual success or performance in the NFL.
*Similarity Percentage: This percentage is calculated based on a comprehensive analysis of various factors, including height, weight, 40-yard dash times, on-field performance statistics, and overall player rating. The analysis is conducted against our database of draft prospects from 2021 to 2023. This similarity score helps in evaluating how closely a current prospect aligns with past prospects. It is important to note, however, that this score reflects similarities based on college production and attributes, and does not account for eventual success or performance in the NFL.