Wide Receiver Rankings 2026 NFL Draft

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LAST UPDATED: 12/13/2024

Player Rankings - Wide Receiver

# Player Pos H/W/S Team Weight Height 40YD AVG POS RANK AVG OVR RANK Rating Summary
13

WR
Barion
Brown

6-1 182lbs 4.28
WR
Kentucky   Mascot
Kentucky Mascot
182lbs 6-1 4.28 15 107
82.1
Barion Brown projects as a dynamic offensive weapon and return specialist at the NFL level. His game-breaking speed and elusiveness make...
14

WR
Brandon
Inniss

6-0 203lbs 4.38
WR
Ohio State   Mascot
Ohio State Mascot
203lbs 6-0 4.38 16 114
81.7
Fits a zone system, can sift through oncoming traffic and explode through tiny creases and cutback lanes. Elite, darting stop-and-go...
15

WR
J.Michael
Sturdivant

6-3 205lbs 4.38
WR
UCLA   Mascot
UCLA Mascot
205lbs 6-3 4.38 17 117
81.5
Sturdivant projects as a developmental X-receiver with the potential to contribute early as a deep threat and red zone target. His...
16

WR
Marquis
Johnson

5-11 180lbs 4.29
WR
Missouri   Mascot
Missouri Mascot
180lbs 5-11 4.29 18 122
81.3
A savvy, natural pass-catcher with reliable hands and very good focus. Snatches the ball out of the air and shows the concentration to make...
17

WR
Jalen
Hale

6-1 188lbs 4.48
WR
Alabama   Mascot
Alabama Mascot
188lbs 6-1 4.48 20 131
81.1
Hale tracks the ball well downfield and consistently runs under long throws. He has reliable hands and shows the willingness to make...
18

WR
Jaquaize
Pettaway

5-10 189lbs 4.37
WR
Oklahoma   Mascot
Oklahoma Mascot
189lbs 5-10 4.37 21 134
81.0
Shows good sense as a route runner and provides an enormous catch radius over the middle of the field. Pettaway has soft hands and uses his...
19

WR
Shamar
Porter

6-3 210lbs 4.42
WR
UConn   Mascot
UConn Mascot
210lbs 6-3 4.42 22 148
80.4
He’s very good in contested-catch situations, using his frame effectively to make plays facing the quarterback. Porter also shows a knack...
20

WR
Nic
Anderson

6-4 219lbs 4.52
WR
Oklahoma   Mascot
Oklahoma Mascot
219lbs 6-4 4.52 23 153
80.1
Anderson projects as a high-upside X-receiver with the potential to develop into a dangerous vertical threat at the next level. His...
21

WR
Jalil
Farooq

6-1 207lbs 4.49
WR
Oklahoma   Mascot
Oklahoma Mascot
207lbs 6-1 4.49 25 176
78.7
Farooq's tape shows a versatile wideout with plus size and good long speed. His ability to contribute in the passing game, run game, and...
22

WR
Caullin
Lacy

5-10 190lbs 4.45
WR
Louisville   Mascot
Louisville Mascot
190lbs 5-10 4.45 28 196
77.2
Caullin Lacy, a quintessential "mighty mite," brings game-breaking ability to the slot receiver position and return game. His elite...
23

WR
Ayden
Williams

6-3 205lbs 4.65
WR
Ole Miss   Mascot
Ole Miss Mascot
205lbs 6-3 4.65 29 200
77.0
Williams catches the ball with his large, soft hands and is tough. Deceptive jets and a smooth route runner. Does not have exceptional...
24

WR
CJ
Daniels

6-2 205lbs 4.44
WR
LSU   Mascot
LSU Mascot
205lbs 6-2 4.44 40 231
74.4
Daniels profiles as a potential Day 3 selection with upside as a complementary receiver in an NFL offense. His ability to create big...

2026 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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2026 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.