Wide Receiver Rankings 2026 NFL Draft

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LAST UPDATED: 12/16/2024

Player Rankings - Wide Receiver

# Player Pos H/W/S Team Weight Height 40YD AVG POS RANK AVG OVR RANK Rating Summary
25

WR
Christian
Leary

5-10 180lbs 4.40
WR
Georgia Tech   Mascot
Georgia Tech Mascot
180lbs 5-10 4.40 44 270
72.6
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...
26

WR
JoJo
Earle

5-10 180lbs 4.39
WR
TCU   Mascot
TCU Mascot
180lbs 5-10 4.39 48 285
70.6
Earle has strong hands and is extremely competitive, and Earle has an innate sense of timing when it comes to elevating and high-pointing...
27

WR
Jerand
Bradley

6-5 222lbs 4.50
WR
Boston College   Mascot
Boston College Mascot
222lbs 6-5 4.50 60 407
60.1
Bradley plays with a smoothness and balance, and Bradley shows a knack for setting up defensive backs. Fearless in traffic. Very good...
28

WR
Jayden
Ballard

6-2 195lbs 4.48
WR
Ohio State   Mascot
Ohio State Mascot
195lbs 6-2 4.48 98 608
52.5
Balanced, savvy route runner with top field awareness, setting up and selling routes beautifully. He’s broad-shouldered, long-limbed and a...
29

WR
Jurrion
Dickey

6-2 205lbs 4.49
WR
Oregon   Mascot
Oregon Mascot
205lbs 6-2 4.49 108 720
43.6
He’s coordinated with soft, reliable hands, and Dickey shows the ability to adjust to balls thrown behind him, as well as a knack for...
30

WR
Malachi
Coleman

6-5 210lbs 4.34
WR
Nebraska   Mascot
Nebraska Mascot
210lbs 6-5 4.34 110 741
41.8
Has a knack for getting open and is a quarterback's best friend - passers just need to toss the ball in his area and he'll come down with...
31

WR
Micah
Mays Jr.

6-2 195lbs 4.35
WR
Wake Forest   Mascot
Wake Forest Mascot
195lbs 6-2 4.35 112 745
41.3
Shows quickness off the snap to shake off corners and create room. Separates with hesitation moves and nice acceleration. Has good body...
32

WR
Raymond
Cottrell

6-3 210lbs 4.56
WR
Texas A&M   Mascot
Texas A&M Mascot
210lbs 6-3 4.56 114 759
39.5
Often used on deep routes, getting separation down the sideline or over the middle on crossing routes by extending his arms rather than...
33

WR
Ryan
Niblett

5-10 185lbs 4.30
WR
Texas   Mascot
Texas Mascot
185lbs 5-10 4.30 128 831
33.6
Niblett also proved to be a force in catch-and-run situations. A violent runner who transitions upfield quickly after the catch, Niblett...
34

WR
Dylan
Braithwaite

5-9 180lbs 4.37
WR
Rutgers   Mascot
Rutgers Mascot
180lbs 5-9 4.37 129 835
33.4
Has smooth acceleration and deceiving speed. Balanced and very fast with the ball in his hands. Shows quickness off the snap to shake off...
35

WR
Nyziah
Hunter

6-2 210lbs 4.45
WR
California   Mascot
California Mascot
210lbs 6-2 4.45 216
20.0
Often used on deep routes, getting separation down the sideline or over the middle on crossing routes by extending his arms rather than...

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.