Wide Receiver Rankings 2026 NFL Draft
LAST UPDATED: 04/10/2026
Player Rankings - Wide Receiver
| # | Player | Pos | H/W/S | Team | Weight | Height | 40YD | AVG POS RANK | AVG OVR RANK | Rating | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
19 |
|
5-9
164lbs
4.26
|
WR |
|
164lbs | 5-9 | 4.26 | 25 | 119 |
84.7
|
Here is what I keep coming back to after watching Thompson: he does one thing at a ridiculous level, and it is the one thing that never... |
37 |
|
5-10
190lbs
4.28
|
WR |
|
190lbs | 5-10 | 4.28 | 46 | 244.7 |
80.0
|
Thomas is an interesting evaluation because what he does well, he does really well, but the total package leaves you wanting a bit... |
68 |
|
5-10
187lbs
4.30
|
WR |
|
187lbs | 5-10 | 4.30 | 75 | 505 |
58.9
|
Niblett also proved to be a force in catch-and-run situations. A violent runner who transitions upfield quickly after the catch, Niblett... |
16 |
|
5-10
180lbs
4.30
|
WR |
|
180lbs | 5-10 | 4.30 | 19 | 84.2 |
84.7
|
The Combine answered the one question that still lingered with Burks: just how athletic is he? Finishing in the top five among receivers in... |
30 |
|
6-5
216lbs
4.31
|
WR |
|
216lbs | 6-5 | 4.31 | 31 | 152.7 |
81.2
|
I came away from the tape believing Caldwell is a fascinating late-round dart throw with legitimate traits you cannot find on most receiver... |
47 |
|
6-2
220lbs
4.32
|
WR |
|
220lbs | 6-2 | 4.32 | 58 | 293 |
78.0
|
A blue-chip prospect with day one starter potential, Williams possesses the tools to become a true X-receiver at the next level. His rare... |
17 |
|
6-3
204lbs
4.34
|
WR |
|
204lbs | 6-3 | 4.34 | 21 | 87.6 |
84.7
|
The Combine changed everything for Bryce Lance. Before Indianapolis, the scouting conversation centered on a productive FCS receiver who... |
27 |
|
5-10
176lbs
4.35
|
WR |
|
176lbs | 5-10 | 4.35 | 37 | 203.6 |
82.0
|
Watch the game tape on from FIU in 2024 and you see a receiver who can flat-out fly, eat up a secondary, and turn short completions into... |
10 |
|
5-9
177lbs
4.35
|
WR |
|
177lbs | 5-9 | 4.35 | 11 | 61 |
84.9
|
Branch's NFL future is in the slot, and his skill set maps cleanly to that role. His speed and burst give him a clear athletic advantage... |
18 |
|
6-2
207lbs
4.36
|
WR |
|
207lbs | 6-2 | 4.36 | 22 | 97.4 |
84.7
|
Stribling's best reps are the ones where he gets vertical in a hurry and makes corners pay for giving him space. When defensive backs play... |
22 |
|
6-0
189lbs
4.37
|
WR |
|
189lbs | 6-0 | 4.37 | 36 | 198 |
82.9
|
Benson's NFL value is tied to one thing above all else: his ability to stretch the field. That speed is real, and it shows up on tape in... |
5 |
|
6-4
198lbs
4.37
|
WR |
|
198lbs | 6-4 | 4.37 | 10 | 56.3 |
86.4
|
Brazzell walked into Indianapolis with a reputation as a long, fluid receiver who could win downfield and at the catch point. He walked out... |