WIDE RECEIVERS WITH THE BEST HANDS 2026 NFL Draft

2026 WIDE RECEIVERS WITH THE BEST HANDS

The role of a wide receiver is pivotal in any offensive scheme, where reliable hands can make the difference in critical game moments. Historical talents like Larry Fitzgerald (Pittsburgh) and Calvin Johnson (Georgia Tech) showcased how dependable catching skills can pave the way for remarkable careers both in college and the NFL. This lens of "Best Hands" provides a glimpse into identifying those college wide receivers who might be the next big names in secure catches.

Engage with the data provided below, centered on the "Best Hands" metric, and explore which college wide receivers are mirroring the sure-handed excellence of predecessors like Fitzgerald and Johnson, ensuring every targeted pass is a potential completed catch.

2026 Wide Receivers ranked by HANDS

RANK Player Pos Team HANDS SHORT MEDIUM DEEP BLOCKING Rating
1

Eugene
Wilson III

WR
Florida   Mascot
Florida Mascot
94 85 87 77 58
85.9
2

Cayden
Lee

WR
Ole Miss   Mascot
Ole Miss Mascot
92 79 86 85 52
82.9
3

Makai
Lemon

WR
USC   Mascot
USC Mascot
87 85 90 91 65
86.7
4

Jaden
Greathouse

WR
Notre Dame   Mascot
Notre Dame Mascot
84 77 81 83 66
83.6
5

Germie
Bernard

WR
Alabama   Mascot
Alabama Mascot
84 80 89 89 67
86.0
6

Elijah
Sarratt

WR
Indiana   Mascot
Indiana Mascot
83 89 95 98 60
85.8
7

De'Zhaun
Stribling

WR
Ole Miss   Mascot
Ole Miss Mascot
82 79 86 82 76
81.0
8

Carnell
Tate

WR
Ohio State   Mascot
Ohio State Mascot
81 78 87 85 64
87.7
9

Anthony
Evans III

WR
Georgia   Mascot
Georgia Mascot
80 67 72 67 45
80.0
10

Denzel
Boston

WR
Washington   Mascot
Washington Mascot
80 81 85 83 61
87.4
11

Malachi
Fields

WR
Notre Dame   Mascot
Notre Dame Mascot
78 76 84 84 69
84.8
12

Evan
Stewart

WR
Oregon   Mascot
Oregon Mascot
78 70 79 82 48
83.5
13

CJ
Daniels

WR
Miami   Mascot
Miami Mascot
77 73 76 77 57
75.0
14

E.J.
Williams Jr....

WR
Indiana   Mascot
Indiana Mascot
76 0 79 70 55
73.2
15

Zachariah
Branch

WR
Georgia   Mascot
Georgia Mascot
76 76 78 79 47
87.3
16

Christian
Leary

WR
Georgia Tech   Mascot
Georgia Tech Mascot
76 76 76 76 76
74.2
17

Dane
Key

WR
Nebraska   Mascot
Nebraska Mascot
75 82 89 87 65
82.1
18

Semaj
Morgan

WR
Michigan   Mascot
Michigan Mascot
73 67 62 71 52
78.5
19

Caullin
Lacy

WR
Louisville   Mascot
Louisville Mascot
72 76 83 81 64
76.0
20

Eric
Singleton Jr...

WR
Auburn   Mascot
Auburn Mascot
72 84 89 88 64
87.6