Wide Receiver Rankings 2026 NFL Draft
LAST UPDATED: 03/23/2026
Player Rankings - Wide Receiver
| # | Player | Pos | H/W/S | Team | Weight | Height | 40YD | AVG POS RANK | AVG OVR RANK | Rating | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
28 |
|
5-8
191lbs
4.58
|
WR |
|
191lbs | 5-8 | 4.58 | 41 | 226 |
81.4
|
Anderson fits best as a slot receiver in a quick-tempo offense that gets the ball out early and lets its playmakers work in space. His... |
55 |
|
5-9
183lbs
4.55
|
WR |
|
183lbs | 5-9 | 4.55 | 61 | 334.8 |
74.0
|
Caullin Lacy, a quintessential "mighty mite," brings game-breaking ability to the slot receiver position and return game. His elite... |
36 |
|
5-9
193lbs
4.47
|
WR |
|
193lbs | 5-9 | 4.47 | 39 | 211 |
80.0
|
Wetjen is walking into the league as one of the most accomplished return specialists in recent college football history, and that... |
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... |
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... |
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... |
60 |
|
5-10
170lbs
4.63
|
WR |
|
170lbs | 5-10 | 4.63 | 69 | 439.3 |
72.8
|
White brings electric playmaking ability to the table as a slot receiver and return specialist, with the potential to be a mismatch... |
58 |
|
5-10
185lbs
4.51
|
WR |
|
185lbs | 5-10 | 4.51 | 78 | 522.5 |
73.2
|
Earle has strong hands and is extremely competitive, and Earle has an innate sense of timing when it comes to elevating and high-pointing... |
57 |
|
5-10
180lbs
4.51
|
WR |
|
180lbs | 5-10 | 4.51 | 76 | 511.5 |
73.2
|
Leary accelerates 0-to-60 and hits top speed fast enough to outrun angles. He’s also flexible and agile, able to keep the pedal to the... |
44 |
|
5-10
186lbs
4.52
|
WR |
|
186lbs | 5-10 | 4.52 | 59 | 311 |
78.1
|
Peña is a slot receiver and return man, and the sooner an NFL staff accepts that, the better off everyone will be. His 2024 Syracuse... |
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... |
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... |