Wide Receiver Rankings 2023 NFL Draft

Ohio State Buckeyes wide receiver Jaxon Smith-Njigba (11) races up the sideline ahead of Purdue Boilermakers cornerback Jamari Brown (7) and safety Marvin Grant (4) during the first quarter of the NCAA football game at Ohio Stadium in Columbus on Saturday, Nov. 13, 2021. Adam Cairns/Columbus Dispatch / USA TODAY NETWORK
Ohio State Buckeyes wide receiver Jaxon Smith-Njigba (11) races up the sideline ahead of Purdue Boilermakers cornerback Jamari Brown (7) and safety Marvin Grant (4) during the first quarter of the NCAA football game at Ohio Stadium in Columbus on Saturday, Nov. 13, 2021. Adam Cairns/Columbus Dispatch / USA TODAY NETWORK

WIDE RECEIVER RANKINGS 2023 NFL DRAFT

Of late the draft's receiver classes have become a consistent bounty of NFL-level talent capable of making an impact from day one with 11 being selected in the first round over the past two years. This year is no different where we have rated no less than six wideouts as worthy of first-round consideration.
The class is led by TCU's Quentin Johnston who is a physical dominator (6-4 215lbs)he's got legit 4.40 speed with the body control and hands to match and while still not a perfect route runner is still the best pro prospect in the class.

Smith-Njigba has put up crazy numbers for the Buckeyes in 2021 despite officially being listed as the third receiver behind Olave and Garret Wilson and playing with CJ Stroud was expected to be the top prospect in the 23 class. However, he missed nearly all the year and has seen his star fall somewhat as a result.

After these two there are two deep threats players with first-round grades - led by Jordan Addison from USC and Jalin Hyatt from Tennessee. Both have crazy speed and the ability to take the top off any NFL defense.
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Player Rankings - Wide Receiver

# Player Pos H/W/S Team Weight Height 40YD AVG POS RANK AVG OVR RANK Rating Summary
37

WR
Jake
Bobo

6-4 206lbs 4.99
WR
UCLA   Mascot
UCLA Mascot
206lbs 6-4 4.99 48 246.8
77.0
Has the strong hands any NFL wide receiver coach and quarterback would covet. Tracks the deep ball over either shoulder and brings in...
58

WR
Keylon
Stokes

5-10 202lbs 4.96
WR
Tulsa   Mascot
Tulsa Mascot
202lbs 5-10 4.96 82 494
71.0
Balanced, savvy route runner with top field awareness, setting up and selling routes beautifully. Does not have exceptional straight-line...
50

WR
Jared
Wayne

6-3 208lbs 4.73
WR
Pittsburgh   Mascot
Pittsburgh Mascot
208lbs 6-3 4.73 77 414.3
74.0
Although Wayne is more of a possession target than a field stretcher, he fiercely competitive demeanor and run-after-catch ability make him...
57

WR
C.J.
Johnson

6-2 224lbs 4.70
WR
East Carolina   Mascot
East Carolina Mascot
224lbs 6-2 4.70 62 304.6
71.4
Johnson has reliable hands and shows the willingness to make catches in traffic over the middle. A fluid mover capable of creating some...
54

WR
Jalen
Brooks

6-1 201lbs 4.69
WR
DAL   Mascot
DAL Mascot
201lbs 6-1 4.69 65 333
73.0
Tracks the ball well downfield and shows good ball skills, including the ability to go up and high-point it in contested-catch...
49

WR
Tyler
Hudson

6-2 193lbs 4.69
WR
Louisville   Mascot
Louisville Mascot
193lbs 6-2 4.69 71 354
74.0
When used downfield, Hudson shows the ball-tracking skills and hand-eye coordination to make the adjustment on underthrown balls and...
36

WR
Jadon
Haselwood

6-2 215lbs 4.66
WR
Arkansas   Mascot
Arkansas Mascot
215lbs 6-2 4.66 55 271.6
77.2
He’s very good in contested-catch situations, using his frame effectively to make plays facing the quarterback. Haselwood also shows a...
34

WR
Keytaon
Thompson

6-5 213lbs 4.66
WR
Virginia   Mascot
Virginia Mascot
213lbs 6-5 4.66 61 303.5
78.0
Thompson has quick feet and good body control, allowing him to gear down and quickly get in and out of cuts. His hands are good, and he’s a...
55

WR
Malik
Heath

6-2 213lbs 4.64
WR
Mississippi State   Mascot
Mississippi State Mascot
213lbs 6-2 4.64 67 341.3
73.0
Heath runs precise routes, showing an innate feel for setting up defensive backs to create separation. A versatile weapon, proving to be...
45

WR
Dallas
Daniels

6-1 176lbs 4.63
WR
Jackson State   Mascot
Jackson State Mascot
176lbs 6-1 4.63 73 370.8
75.0
Daniels has reliable hands and shows the willingness to make catches in traffic over the middle. Does not have exceptional straight-line...
35

WR
E.J.
Jenkins

6-7 243lbs 4.62
WR
South Carolina   Mascot
South Carolina Mascot
243lbs 6-7 4.62 60 303
78.0
Jenkins runs precise routes, showing an innate feel for setting up defensive backs to create separation. Has good body strength to squirm...
29

WR
Dontayvion
Wicks

6-1 206lbs 4.62
WR
GB   Mascot
GB Mascot
206lbs 6-1 4.62 35 136.6
80.0
Has elite balance tight-roping the sideline and in-and-out of his breaks, showing excellent start-stop ability and burst. Has good body...

2023 NFL Draft Athleticism Chart - Wide Receiver

We've compared players post combine 40 times and weight and charted them on the scatter chart below. You'll find the 40 time on the Y-axis and on the X-axis the weight in pounds.
The exceptional athletic freaks (determined by the combination of speed vs weight) will be found at the top right of the chart while the less impressive athletes will be sitting towards the bottom left.

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2023 NFL Draft Athleticism Chart - Wide Receiver

We've compared players 40 times and weight and charted them on the scatter chart below. You'll find the 40 time on the Y-axis and on the X-axis the weight in pounds.
The exceptional athletic freaks (determined by the combination of speed vs weight) will be found at the top right of the chart while the less impressive athletes will be sitting towards the bottom left.