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The wide receiver position in fantasy football is always one of the most talented, and heading into the 2026 season, it is more of the same. With elite veterans, breakout candidates, rookies, and potential sleepers all competing for fantasy value, there are plenty of options to consider on draft day.
Here are the top 75 wide receivers ranked, from No. 1 through No. 75, to help you find value throughout your fantasy football draft.
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Cincinnati Bengals wide receiver Ja’marr Chase (1) runs for yards after catch against the Cleveland Browns during the first quarter at Paycor Stadium. Credit: Joseph Maiorana-Imagn Images
1. Ja’Marr Chase, Bengals. He’s the top receiver in a top passing offense, and continues to dominate no matter who is at QB. Burrow is at QB. Giddy up!
2. Puka Nacua, Rams. He’s a target monster who has averaged close to 10 looks a game over his three years in the league. If he plays all 17 games, he could be the WR1. Check back on his injury and suspension status as we get closer to the season.
3. Amon Ra St. Brown, Lions. He’s the most consistent guy you can get. He doesn’t miss games (even when he’s banged up); he gets 10 targets a game and 10 TDs a year. Yes, please as a 1st round anchor.
4. Justin Jefferson, Vikings. Last year was a nightmare. He’s the most talented player at the position, and if he gets any type of consistent play from his QB, he’ll threaten an overall WR1 finish.
5. Jaxon Smith-Njigba, Seahawks. Last year went perfectly for JSN and the Hawks. Repeating isn’t likely, but he’s still elite.
6. CeeDee Lamb, Cowboys. An injury last year hampered him all season long. When healthy, he’s a 10-target-a-game guy in a high-volume passing offense.
7. Drake London, Falcons. He’s an elite target share guy in a team with a super tight target tree. (The Falcons don’t throw very often, but when they do, they throw it to Drake London)
8. AJ Brown, Patriots. He has moved from one of the lower-volume passing offenses to one of the highest. That alone should elevate his overall numbers. He was a top 12 guy last year in a down year.
9. Malik Nabers, Giants. Ranked here assuming he’s healthy and playing by week 1 or 2. He’s a different type of talent that can finish as a top 3 scorer in all fantasy if all breaks right.
10. Nico Collins, Texans. He’s amazing, but he misses a game or two every year. Not the target monster of the top 9 names, but still an elite talent. Look for him to break the double-digit touchdown barrier this season for the first time.
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Nov 23, 2025; Kansas City, Missouri, USA; Kansas City Chiefs wide receiver Rashee Rice (4) runs against the Indianapolis Colts in overtime at GEHA Field at Arrowhead Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Denny Medley-Imagn Images Credit: IMAGN IMAGES via Reuters Connect (Reuters)
11. Rashee Rice, Chiefs. He’s a polarizing player, but when he plays, Mahomes force-feeds him the ball. I think the Chiefs will need to pass more than they’d like to this season, and Rice has 150+ target potential if he can stay on the field.
12. George Pickens, Cowboys. Broke out when CeeDee went down, held onto an elite target share after he returned. If Lamb is the 1, Pickens is the 1A in Dallas. Plenty of room for both to eat.
13. Chris Olave, Saints. Finished last year strong with Tyler Shough under center. He’s a borderline WR1 or an elite WR2 for your fantasy team.
14. DeVonta Smith, Eagles. He’s the top dog in Philly with AJ Brown gone. He should set career highs in targets, receptions and yards. Still a little on the small side to finish as a top 10 scorer, but he’s a safe WR2.
15. Emeka Egbuka, Bucs. He has WR1 upside, but let’s see it first. I’m willing to take the shot that his second-half fade was a combo of Baker’s injuries and rookie fatigue and not the league figuring out how to stop him.
16. Garrett Wilson, Jets. Geno Smith is enough of a QB to make Wilson a WR1 once again. I’m taking the discount wherever I can and rostering him as my WR2.
17. Tetairoa McMillan, Panthers. He had a great rookie year, and I think he takes a step forward. He’s a big-body pass catcher that Bryce Young will lock into, especially in the red zone.
18. Zay Flowers, Ravens. I don’t love him as much as some, but there’s no doubt that he’s the Ravens top receiver. We just need to see more than 5 TDs, and at his size it’s a little tough to say it’s bound to happen.
19. Jaylen Waddle, Broncos. The Broncos brought him in to be their #1. Based on sheer volume alone, he’s going to be a top 20 fantasy scorer in a PPR league.
20. Terry McLaurin, Commanders. The addition of Diggs might cut into the targets a bit, but he’s still the top guy in Washington. Hopefully Daniels can stay healthy and feed him.
21. DJ Moore, Bills. This is higher than most have him ranked, but I believe he’s going to be the Bills true WR1. Buffalo isn’t the highest volume passing offense, but I see him getting 130 targets and 1000+ yards.
22. Tee Higgins, Bengals. He’s everybody’s favorite WR2, but I don’t really get it. The potential is there for a 1,000-yard season as second banana to Chase, but he tends to miss time and hasn’t broken that yardage mark in over 3 years.
23. Ladd McConkey, Chargers. Another guy I’m lower on than the rest of the room. He needs to play the slot, and for some reason the team thinks he can succeed playing on the outside. If he does play more slot, then he could be a WR1 (top 12).
24. Rome Odunze, Bears. He’s the Bears’ #1 WR, not his teammate, even before the groin injury. He has Caleb Williams’ trust, and he’s their top red zone target.
25. Jameson Williams, Lions. People seem to be sleeping on Jamo, but he’s coming off of a 1,000-yard season, and he feels like a great bet to repeat his stat line from last year.
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Dec 27, 2025; Green Bay, Wisconsin, USA; Green Bay Packers wide receiver Christian Watson (9) during the game against the Baltimore Ravens at Lambeau Field. Mandatory Credit: Jeff Hanisch-Imagn Images
26. Christian Watson, Packers. He has top 12 potential, but he just never stays healthy. I’m willing to take the shot if he falls to the 5th round or so.
27. Luther Burden, Bears. He might be the #2 in Chicago, but that’s still good enough to be a great WR3 for your fantasy team. I think they both go over 1k yards this year. Watch his status as he suffered a groin injury and will miss the preseason.
28. Brian Thomas Jr., Jaguars. I’m a believer, but this is higher than most will have him ranked. His teammate is much more beloved by most analysts, but I’m buying BTJ based on his potential to repeat his 2023 numbers.
29. Parker Washington, Jaguars. He’s right there next to his teammate on the draft board and some prefer him based on his finish last season. I love this Jaguar pass offense and don’t think you can go wrong with either.
30. Davante Adams, Rams. I’m not terribly interested in Adams, but he’s a fine WR3 based on his touchdown potential. Father Time is undefeated, and I think Adams is his next victim.
31. Mike Evans, 49ers. He’s right behind Adams on my list, and he’s also right behind him on Father Time’s target list. He’s already nursing an injury in camp, and I just don’t see him playing 14+ games. When he does play, he’s going to get tons of targets in Shanahan’s offense.
32. Alec Pierce, Colts. He hasn’t quite made it back to camp yet as he rehabs from his foot surgery, but the team paid him this offseason to be their #1 WR. He has good size and great speed and should prove this year that he’s more than just a deep threat. Great upside as a WR3 or 4.
33. Chris Godwin, Bucs. He’s been falling to the 7th round, but I am really high on him. Two years ago he was a top 10 WR through 7 weeks before he suffered a foot injury. He missed the rest of that season, and it lingered into last year. He’s not young, but he isn’t ancient yet (30), and he’s likely going to be Baker’s top target underneath as he works from the slot. PPR Gold!
34. Marvin Harrison Jr., Cardinals. His stock has been dropping harder than the footballs we’ve seen him drop in camp this summer. It’s now or never for MHJ as he enters his 3rd year in the league, and he’s still worth a pick as your WR4 based on potential.
35. Courtland Sutton, Broncos. Boooooring. I know. But he’s 1,000 yards every year, and I think the addition of Waddle will only help as he won’t get the opposing defense’s top cover guys. He’s not sexy, but he’s going to get 5 catches for 65 yards every week, and he’ll kick in 7-10 touchdowns.
36. Jordyn Tyson, Saints. My top-rated rookie. He’s in a great situation, and he looks to have worked his way past the “injury-prone” tag he had in college. He should be Tyler Shough’s #2 target and is a great upside pick as your WR3 or 4.
37. Carnell Tate, Titans. And here’s my second rookie. Tate was the highest drafted WR from this past draft, and he will likely be the Titans’ WR1 this season. There may be some bumps along the way as he draws top coverage, making his floor a little lower than Tyson’s.
38. Stephon Diggs, Commanders. He comes into a great situation in Washington and should be a fantastic #2 option for Jayden Daniels. I’m just not thrilled over the Laremy Tunsil injury, as Daniels needs all the protection he can get and Tunsil was their top lineman.
39. Michael Pittman, Steelers. He’s going to supplant Metcalf as the Steelers’ top WR. I’m not sure what that will mean, but he’s a very talented route runner and will work underneath and likely be Rodgers’ safety blanket, which will make him a decent PPR option.
40. Wan’Dale Robinson, Titans. Robinson has followed his former HC, Brian Daboll, to Tennessee and will likely act as the top possession receiver for Cam Ward. He had exactly 140 targets in each of the last two seasons under Daboll, so I’m very interested in him in PPR leagues at his current draft price.
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Oct 19, 2025; Glendale, Arizona, USA; Green Bay Packers wide receiver Matthew Golden (0) against the Arizona Cardinals at State Farm Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Mark J. Rebilas-Imagn Images
41. Matthew Golden, Packers. He’s been drafted 3rd among the Packers WR room this season so far, but I think he has the potential to be the best of the lot. He’s the highest drafted of the three, and despite his diminutive stature, he has the least injury history. He’s an upside pick.
42. Deebo Samuel, 49ers. People are acting like Deebo is 50 years old. He’s actually 3 years younger than Mike Evans, and he returns to Kyle Shanahan’s offense after a year away. He’s going to start for them, and he may not be sexy, but he’s probably going to flirt with around 900 total yards, and he’ll score his share of TDs.
43. Josh Downs, Colts. He was the Colts slot receiver last year, and now it looks like he’s moving up to their #2. If he’s playing the Flanker position, he can be Daniel Jones top underneath target, working opposite Tyler Warren.
44. Jalen Nailor, Raiders. He was the Raiders’ big offseason signing, and he has been their top WR in camp. Brock Bowers is going to lead the team in receiving, but I think Nailor is the top WR to draft there. He’s going late in drafts, and you can pick him up as your WR5 right now.
45. Jayden Reed, Packers. Set to play the slot for the Packers this year. He’s a great talent, and he has great size, but he’s struggled to stay on the field, and when he did play last season, he wasn’t a huge part of the offense.
46. Quenten Johnston, Chargers. He’s fast, and he plays in a very good offense. I’m not drafting much of him outside of bestball leagues. His upside makes him a very good WR4 option, but his hands make him an inconsistent week-to-week scorer.
47. Michael Wilson, Cardinals. I’m lower on him than most others after he was one of my favorite sleepers last season. His great year was top-heavy and driven by huge games when Marvin Harrison was out. He’s going to have to fight for targets, so I’m not taking him unless he falls to WR4 territory.
48. DK Metcalf, Steelers. In the right offense, DK could be a WR3 or better for your fantasy team. This isn’t the right offense, and he’s being drafted more on name recognition at this point.
49. Jordan Addison, Vikings. He’s talented, but has had off-field issues that have caused him to miss some time. He’s good to go, and with a good QB he could be a top 36 option. Kyler Murray isn’t the type of QB that will feed multiple WRs, so Addison is a boom-or-bust type, better for Best Ball formats.
50. Jakobi Meyers, Jaguars. He’s a very good real-life receiver, but he’s going to be the third option at best in Jacksonville. If you play in a league that rewards run blocking, toughness, and a great attitude, then he’s a great pick.
51. Xavier Worthy, Chiefs. Entering his 3rd year, the fastest player from the 2024 draft should be primed for a breakout season. I’m interested, but not as anything more than my WR5.
52. Khalil Shakir, Bills. He’s very good, but this isn’t a high-volume passing offense, and he looks to be no better than the 3rd option behind DJ Moore and Dalton Kincaid. Low upside, boring pick that is fine to fill in during a bye week.
53. Jayden Higgins, Texans. He’s coming off of a solid rookie year and has been turning heads in preseason. He’ll be CJ Stroud’s #2 option after Nico Collins and makes a great high-upside WR4 or 5.
54. Jalen Coker, Panthers. He’s a large-framed, hard worker who Bryce Young has built a connection with despite coming into the league as an undrafted free agent. A third-year breakout is possible if the Panthers’ passing attack can take a step forward.
55. Adonai Mitchell, Jets. He’s very talented and looks to have found a home with the Jets. He is set to start opposite Garrett Wilson and could be a 3rd year breakout for a team that will likely be playing from behind more often than not. He’s one of my favorite late round picks.
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Jan 25, 2026; Seattle, WA, USA; Seattle Seahawks wide receiver Rashid Shaheed (22) runs in the first half against the Los Angeles Rams in the 2026 NFC Championship Game at Lumen Field. Mandatory Credit: Steven Bisig-Imagn Images
56. Rasheed Shaheed, Seahawks. He was breaking out for the Saints last season before he was traded to Seattle. I’m sure he’s not complaining as he got a Super Bowl ring out of it. This year he should be Sam Darnold’s #2 option and the deep threat opposite JSN.
57. De’Zhaun Stribling, 49ers. He looks like the team’s best receiver in camp and his size and speed have us all dreaming of a breakout rookie season. It’s certainly in the cards, and he makes for a great high-upside pick as your WR5. He just needs the herd to thin a bit in front of him.
58. Romeo Doubs, Patriots. Brought in to be one of Drake Maye’s main targets, he could either work opposite AJ Brown with Pop Douglas in the slot, or if Kayshon Boutte ends up starting on the outside, Doubs may work more from the slot. Either way, he’s a solid pick as a WR5.
59. Makai Lemon, Eagles. He’s a first-round rookie, and he has loads of potential, but I’m not drafting a ton of him this season. He will be gone by the 8th-9th round in most drafts, and I’ve been missing out. He has loads of potential, but a camp injury has him a bit behind the rest of the receiver room in Philly.
60. Malik Washington, Dolphins. The good: He’s a number 1 receiver in his offense, and he’s entering his 3rd year in the league. The bad: It’s the Miami offense. He could be their top target earner this season, and that could equate to some decent stats. I”m willing to add him as my WR6 or so if I’m drafting in a deeper league.
61. Jalen McMillan, Bucs. Another year 3 guy who could take a big step forward now that he’s fully healthy. I love the Bucs passing game this season, so he makes an interesting pick late in the draft.
62. Tre Harris, Chargers. He was drafted to be what Quentin Johnston ended up being for them last year. He’s a bigger outside WR who can win against smaller corners on the outside. The coaches consider him a starter with Ladd and QJ, and I think he could emerge as one of their top 2 pass catchers this season.
63. Denzel Boston, Browns. He’s been dazzling in camp and is now working with the starters. He’s a bigger target than the Browns other rookie WR, and he could work his way into some red zone targets.
64. KC Concepcion, Browns. The Browns’ other rookie WR was a 1st-round pick this Spring. The plan is to move him all around the formation to utilize his playmaking ability. Usually that means he’s a gadget player, which means he’s going to have up-and-down weeks. He’s worth taking, but more as a bench player.
65. Jauan Jennings, Vikings. The Vikings brought him in to replace Jalen Nailor, so I’m not sure how much we can expect from him as Kyler Murray’s #3 WR. If Addison or Jefferson get hurt, he becomes interesting.
66. Rashod Bateman, Ravens. We’ve been waiting and waiting, and maybe this is the year Bateman breaks out. It’s possible, but I don’t think you have to draft him to find out. More of a waiver wire target at this stage of the game.
67. Isaac TeSlaa, Lions. He’s a big dude who is a great red zone target. He’s locked in as the Lions’ #3 WR, and with a step forward he could become fantasy relevant this year.
68. Omar Cooper, Jets. Rookie from the University of Indiana who the Jets traded up to pick in the 1st round. He’s currently running as their #3 WR, but he has a load of potential. It just might not happen this year.
69. Tyquon Thornton, Chiefs. He’s been around for some time without doing much, but he’s locked in as Patrick Mahomes’ #3 WR, and the Chiefs top deep threat. He’s just 25 years old, and there’s a chance he emerges as a fantasy asset this season. He’s worth a grab late in deep drafts.
70. Dontavian Wicks, Eagles. At one point, he was a great sleeper while with the Packers, as he stood out early in his career when looking at certain metrics like separation rate. It just never amounted to much. Now he’s in Philly, following Sean Mannion, who is the new play caller for the Eagles. He’s going to start for the Eagles, so there’s a chance he puts up some decent numbers.
71. Zaccariah Branch, Falcons. The exciting rookie out of Georgia has drawn comparisons to Jaylen Waddle from Tua in camp. He’s down on the depth chart right now, but the names in front aren’t even on this list aside from Drake London.
72. Ryan Flournoy, Cowboys. He’s been around for a while, but when given the chance, he has shown he can operate as a top 30ish fantasy WR. He’s a rare “handcuff” WR that you should use a late pick on if you draft either Lamb or Pickens.
73. Jakobi Lane, Ravens. Draft him late. He’s a big body, and that’s what the Ravens are missing after they lost Isaiah Likely, Charlie Kolar, and DeAndre Hopkins from last season. Lamar needs another big target in the red zone after Mark Andrews.
74. Savion Williams, Packers. Super deep sleeper, but keep his name tucked away. He’s a big body return specialist/gadget player, ala Corderelle Patterson, and he’s slated to open the season as the #4 WR in Green Bay. The top 3 guys are all injury-prone. Take him before wasting a pick on Travis Hunter or Tank Dell. His role now is as big as Hunter’s is in his offense.
75. Xavier Legette, Panthers. This is what the bottom of the barrel looks like, and I still haven’t listed Travis Hunter. Legette was a 1st round pick in 2024 out of South Carolina who drew comparisons to Deebo Samuel. He hasn’t done anything yet, and we’re talking about the #3 in the Carolina pass offense, so he’s not a name we’re drafting. But be aware he exists.
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Here are the top 75 wide receivers ranked, from No. 1 through No. 75, to help you find value throughout your fantasy football draft.
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Top 1-10
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Cincinnati Bengals wide receiver Ja’marr Chase (1) runs for yards after catch against the Cleveland Browns during the first quarter at Paycor Stadium. Credit: Joseph Maiorana-Imagn Images
1. Ja’Marr Chase, Bengals. He’s the top receiver in a top passing offense, and continues to dominate no matter who is at QB. Burrow is at QB. Giddy up!
2. Puka Nacua, Rams. He’s a target monster who has averaged close to 10 looks a game over his three years in the league. If he plays all 17 games, he could be the WR1. Check back on his injury and suspension status as we get closer to the season.
3. Amon Ra St. Brown, Lions. He’s the most consistent guy you can get. He doesn’t miss games (even when he’s banged up); he gets 10 targets a game and 10 TDs a year. Yes, please as a 1st round anchor.
4. Justin Jefferson, Vikings. Last year was a nightmare. He’s the most talented player at the position, and if he gets any type of consistent play from his QB, he’ll threaten an overall WR1 finish.
5. Jaxon Smith-Njigba, Seahawks. Last year went perfectly for JSN and the Hawks. Repeating isn’t likely, but he’s still elite.
6. CeeDee Lamb, Cowboys. An injury last year hampered him all season long. When healthy, he’s a 10-target-a-game guy in a high-volume passing offense.
7. Drake London, Falcons. He’s an elite target share guy in a team with a super tight target tree. (The Falcons don’t throw very often, but when they do, they throw it to Drake London)
8. AJ Brown, Patriots. He has moved from one of the lower-volume passing offenses to one of the highest. That alone should elevate his overall numbers. He was a top 12 guy last year in a down year.
9. Malik Nabers, Giants. Ranked here assuming he’s healthy and playing by week 1 or 2. He’s a different type of talent that can finish as a top 3 scorer in all fantasy if all breaks right.
10. Nico Collins, Texans. He’s amazing, but he misses a game or two every year. Not the target monster of the top 9 names, but still an elite talent. Look for him to break the double-digit touchdown barrier this season for the first time.
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Top 11-25
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11. Rashee Rice, Chiefs. He’s a polarizing player, but when he plays, Mahomes force-feeds him the ball. I think the Chiefs will need to pass more than they’d like to this season, and Rice has 150+ target potential if he can stay on the field.
12. George Pickens, Cowboys. Broke out when CeeDee went down, held onto an elite target share after he returned. If Lamb is the 1, Pickens is the 1A in Dallas. Plenty of room for both to eat.
13. Chris Olave, Saints. Finished last year strong with Tyler Shough under center. He’s a borderline WR1 or an elite WR2 for your fantasy team.
14. DeVonta Smith, Eagles. He’s the top dog in Philly with AJ Brown gone. He should set career highs in targets, receptions and yards. Still a little on the small side to finish as a top 10 scorer, but he’s a safe WR2.
15. Emeka Egbuka, Bucs. He has WR1 upside, but let’s see it first. I’m willing to take the shot that his second-half fade was a combo of Baker’s injuries and rookie fatigue and not the league figuring out how to stop him.
16. Garrett Wilson, Jets. Geno Smith is enough of a QB to make Wilson a WR1 once again. I’m taking the discount wherever I can and rostering him as my WR2.
17. Tetairoa McMillan, Panthers. He had a great rookie year, and I think he takes a step forward. He’s a big-body pass catcher that Bryce Young will lock into, especially in the red zone.
18. Zay Flowers, Ravens. I don’t love him as much as some, but there’s no doubt that he’s the Ravens top receiver. We just need to see more than 5 TDs, and at his size it’s a little tough to say it’s bound to happen.
19. Jaylen Waddle, Broncos. The Broncos brought him in to be their #1. Based on sheer volume alone, he’s going to be a top 20 fantasy scorer in a PPR league.
20. Terry McLaurin, Commanders. The addition of Diggs might cut into the targets a bit, but he’s still the top guy in Washington. Hopefully Daniels can stay healthy and feed him.
21. DJ Moore, Bills. This is higher than most have him ranked, but I believe he’s going to be the Bills true WR1. Buffalo isn’t the highest volume passing offense, but I see him getting 130 targets and 1000+ yards.
22. Tee Higgins, Bengals. He’s everybody’s favorite WR2, but I don’t really get it. The potential is there for a 1,000-yard season as second banana to Chase, but he tends to miss time and hasn’t broken that yardage mark in over 3 years.
23. Ladd McConkey, Chargers. Another guy I’m lower on than the rest of the room. He needs to play the slot, and for some reason the team thinks he can succeed playing on the outside. If he does play more slot, then he could be a WR1 (top 12).
24. Rome Odunze, Bears. He’s the Bears’ #1 WR, not his teammate, even before the groin injury. He has Caleb Williams’ trust, and he’s their top red zone target.
25. Jameson Williams, Lions. People seem to be sleeping on Jamo, but he’s coming off of a 1,000-yard season, and he feels like a great bet to repeat his stat line from last year.
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Top 26-40
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26. Christian Watson, Packers. He has top 12 potential, but he just never stays healthy. I’m willing to take the shot if he falls to the 5th round or so.
27. Luther Burden, Bears. He might be the #2 in Chicago, but that’s still good enough to be a great WR3 for your fantasy team. I think they both go over 1k yards this year. Watch his status as he suffered a groin injury and will miss the preseason.
28. Brian Thomas Jr., Jaguars. I’m a believer, but this is higher than most will have him ranked. His teammate is much more beloved by most analysts, but I’m buying BTJ based on his potential to repeat his 2023 numbers.
29. Parker Washington, Jaguars. He’s right there next to his teammate on the draft board and some prefer him based on his finish last season. I love this Jaguar pass offense and don’t think you can go wrong with either.
30. Davante Adams, Rams. I’m not terribly interested in Adams, but he’s a fine WR3 based on his touchdown potential. Father Time is undefeated, and I think Adams is his next victim.
31. Mike Evans, 49ers. He’s right behind Adams on my list, and he’s also right behind him on Father Time’s target list. He’s already nursing an injury in camp, and I just don’t see him playing 14+ games. When he does play, he’s going to get tons of targets in Shanahan’s offense.
32. Alec Pierce, Colts. He hasn’t quite made it back to camp yet as he rehabs from his foot surgery, but the team paid him this offseason to be their #1 WR. He has good size and great speed and should prove this year that he’s more than just a deep threat. Great upside as a WR3 or 4.
33. Chris Godwin, Bucs. He’s been falling to the 7th round, but I am really high on him. Two years ago he was a top 10 WR through 7 weeks before he suffered a foot injury. He missed the rest of that season, and it lingered into last year. He’s not young, but he isn’t ancient yet (30), and he’s likely going to be Baker’s top target underneath as he works from the slot. PPR Gold!
34. Marvin Harrison Jr., Cardinals. His stock has been dropping harder than the footballs we’ve seen him drop in camp this summer. It’s now or never for MHJ as he enters his 3rd year in the league, and he’s still worth a pick as your WR4 based on potential.
35. Courtland Sutton, Broncos. Boooooring. I know. But he’s 1,000 yards every year, and I think the addition of Waddle will only help as he won’t get the opposing defense’s top cover guys. He’s not sexy, but he’s going to get 5 catches for 65 yards every week, and he’ll kick in 7-10 touchdowns.
36. Jordyn Tyson, Saints. My top-rated rookie. He’s in a great situation, and he looks to have worked his way past the “injury-prone” tag he had in college. He should be Tyler Shough’s #2 target and is a great upside pick as your WR3 or 4.
37. Carnell Tate, Titans. And here’s my second rookie. Tate was the highest drafted WR from this past draft, and he will likely be the Titans’ WR1 this season. There may be some bumps along the way as he draws top coverage, making his floor a little lower than Tyson’s.
38. Stephon Diggs, Commanders. He comes into a great situation in Washington and should be a fantastic #2 option for Jayden Daniels. I’m just not thrilled over the Laremy Tunsil injury, as Daniels needs all the protection he can get and Tunsil was their top lineman.
39. Michael Pittman, Steelers. He’s going to supplant Metcalf as the Steelers’ top WR. I’m not sure what that will mean, but he’s a very talented route runner and will work underneath and likely be Rodgers’ safety blanket, which will make him a decent PPR option.
40. Wan’Dale Robinson, Titans. Robinson has followed his former HC, Brian Daboll, to Tennessee and will likely act as the top possession receiver for Cam Ward. He had exactly 140 targets in each of the last two seasons under Daboll, so I’m very interested in him in PPR leagues at his current draft price.
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Top 41-55
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41. Matthew Golden, Packers. He’s been drafted 3rd among the Packers WR room this season so far, but I think he has the potential to be the best of the lot. He’s the highest drafted of the three, and despite his diminutive stature, he has the least injury history. He’s an upside pick.
42. Deebo Samuel, 49ers. People are acting like Deebo is 50 years old. He’s actually 3 years younger than Mike Evans, and he returns to Kyle Shanahan’s offense after a year away. He’s going to start for them, and he may not be sexy, but he’s probably going to flirt with around 900 total yards, and he’ll score his share of TDs.
43. Josh Downs, Colts. He was the Colts slot receiver last year, and now it looks like he’s moving up to their #2. If he’s playing the Flanker position, he can be Daniel Jones top underneath target, working opposite Tyler Warren.
44. Jalen Nailor, Raiders. He was the Raiders’ big offseason signing, and he has been their top WR in camp. Brock Bowers is going to lead the team in receiving, but I think Nailor is the top WR to draft there. He’s going late in drafts, and you can pick him up as your WR5 right now.
45. Jayden Reed, Packers. Set to play the slot for the Packers this year. He’s a great talent, and he has great size, but he’s struggled to stay on the field, and when he did play last season, he wasn’t a huge part of the offense.
46. Quenten Johnston, Chargers. He’s fast, and he plays in a very good offense. I’m not drafting much of him outside of bestball leagues. His upside makes him a very good WR4 option, but his hands make him an inconsistent week-to-week scorer.
47. Michael Wilson, Cardinals. I’m lower on him than most others after he was one of my favorite sleepers last season. His great year was top-heavy and driven by huge games when Marvin Harrison was out. He’s going to have to fight for targets, so I’m not taking him unless he falls to WR4 territory.
48. DK Metcalf, Steelers. In the right offense, DK could be a WR3 or better for your fantasy team. This isn’t the right offense, and he’s being drafted more on name recognition at this point.
49. Jordan Addison, Vikings. He’s talented, but has had off-field issues that have caused him to miss some time. He’s good to go, and with a good QB he could be a top 36 option. Kyler Murray isn’t the type of QB that will feed multiple WRs, so Addison is a boom-or-bust type, better for Best Ball formats.
50. Jakobi Meyers, Jaguars. He’s a very good real-life receiver, but he’s going to be the third option at best in Jacksonville. If you play in a league that rewards run blocking, toughness, and a great attitude, then he’s a great pick.
51. Xavier Worthy, Chiefs. Entering his 3rd year, the fastest player from the 2024 draft should be primed for a breakout season. I’m interested, but not as anything more than my WR5.
52. Khalil Shakir, Bills. He’s very good, but this isn’t a high-volume passing offense, and he looks to be no better than the 3rd option behind DJ Moore and Dalton Kincaid. Low upside, boring pick that is fine to fill in during a bye week.
53. Jayden Higgins, Texans. He’s coming off of a solid rookie year and has been turning heads in preseason. He’ll be CJ Stroud’s #2 option after Nico Collins and makes a great high-upside WR4 or 5.
54. Jalen Coker, Panthers. He’s a large-framed, hard worker who Bryce Young has built a connection with despite coming into the league as an undrafted free agent. A third-year breakout is possible if the Panthers’ passing attack can take a step forward.
55. Adonai Mitchell, Jets. He’s very talented and looks to have found a home with the Jets. He is set to start opposite Garrett Wilson and could be a 3rd year breakout for a team that will likely be playing from behind more often than not. He’s one of my favorite late round picks.
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56. Rasheed Shaheed, Seahawks. He was breaking out for the Saints last season before he was traded to Seattle. I’m sure he’s not complaining as he got a Super Bowl ring out of it. This year he should be Sam Darnold’s #2 option and the deep threat opposite JSN.
57. De’Zhaun Stribling, 49ers. He looks like the team’s best receiver in camp and his size and speed have us all dreaming of a breakout rookie season. It’s certainly in the cards, and he makes for a great high-upside pick as your WR5. He just needs the herd to thin a bit in front of him.
58. Romeo Doubs, Patriots. Brought in to be one of Drake Maye’s main targets, he could either work opposite AJ Brown with Pop Douglas in the slot, or if Kayshon Boutte ends up starting on the outside, Doubs may work more from the slot. Either way, he’s a solid pick as a WR5.
59. Makai Lemon, Eagles. He’s a first-round rookie, and he has loads of potential, but I’m not drafting a ton of him this season. He will be gone by the 8th-9th round in most drafts, and I’ve been missing out. He has loads of potential, but a camp injury has him a bit behind the rest of the receiver room in Philly.
60. Malik Washington, Dolphins. The good: He’s a number 1 receiver in his offense, and he’s entering his 3rd year in the league. The bad: It’s the Miami offense. He could be their top target earner this season, and that could equate to some decent stats. I”m willing to add him as my WR6 or so if I’m drafting in a deeper league.
61. Jalen McMillan, Bucs. Another year 3 guy who could take a big step forward now that he’s fully healthy. I love the Bucs passing game this season, so he makes an interesting pick late in the draft.
62. Tre Harris, Chargers. He was drafted to be what Quentin Johnston ended up being for them last year. He’s a bigger outside WR who can win against smaller corners on the outside. The coaches consider him a starter with Ladd and QJ, and I think he could emerge as one of their top 2 pass catchers this season.
63. Denzel Boston, Browns. He’s been dazzling in camp and is now working with the starters. He’s a bigger target than the Browns other rookie WR, and he could work his way into some red zone targets.
64. KC Concepcion, Browns. The Browns’ other rookie WR was a 1st-round pick this Spring. The plan is to move him all around the formation to utilize his playmaking ability. Usually that means he’s a gadget player, which means he’s going to have up-and-down weeks. He’s worth taking, but more as a bench player.
65. Jauan Jennings, Vikings. The Vikings brought him in to replace Jalen Nailor, so I’m not sure how much we can expect from him as Kyler Murray’s #3 WR. If Addison or Jefferson get hurt, he becomes interesting.
66. Rashod Bateman, Ravens. We’ve been waiting and waiting, and maybe this is the year Bateman breaks out. It’s possible, but I don’t think you have to draft him to find out. More of a waiver wire target at this stage of the game.
67. Isaac TeSlaa, Lions. He’s a big dude who is a great red zone target. He’s locked in as the Lions’ #3 WR, and with a step forward he could become fantasy relevant this year.
68. Omar Cooper, Jets. Rookie from the University of Indiana who the Jets traded up to pick in the 1st round. He’s currently running as their #3 WR, but he has a load of potential. It just might not happen this year.
69. Tyquon Thornton, Chiefs. He’s been around for some time without doing much, but he’s locked in as Patrick Mahomes’ #3 WR, and the Chiefs top deep threat. He’s just 25 years old, and there’s a chance he emerges as a fantasy asset this season. He’s worth a grab late in deep drafts.
70. Dontavian Wicks, Eagles. At one point, he was a great sleeper while with the Packers, as he stood out early in his career when looking at certain metrics like separation rate. It just never amounted to much. Now he’s in Philly, following Sean Mannion, who is the new play caller for the Eagles. He’s going to start for the Eagles, so there’s a chance he puts up some decent numbers.
71. Zaccariah Branch, Falcons. The exciting rookie out of Georgia has drawn comparisons to Jaylen Waddle from Tua in camp. He’s down on the depth chart right now, but the names in front aren’t even on this list aside from Drake London.
72. Ryan Flournoy, Cowboys. He’s been around for a while, but when given the chance, he has shown he can operate as a top 30ish fantasy WR. He’s a rare “handcuff” WR that you should use a late pick on if you draft either Lamb or Pickens.
73. Jakobi Lane, Ravens. Draft him late. He’s a big body, and that’s what the Ravens are missing after they lost Isaiah Likely, Charlie Kolar, and DeAndre Hopkins from last season. Lamar needs another big target in the red zone after Mark Andrews.
74. Savion Williams, Packers. Super deep sleeper, but keep his name tucked away. He’s a big body return specialist/gadget player, ala Corderelle Patterson, and he’s slated to open the season as the #4 WR in Green Bay. The top 3 guys are all injury-prone. Take him before wasting a pick on Travis Hunter or Tank Dell. His role now is as big as Hunter’s is in his offense.
75. Xavier Legette, Panthers. This is what the bottom of the barrel looks like, and I still haven’t listed Travis Hunter. Legette was a 1st round pick in 2024 out of South Carolina who drew comparisons to Deebo Samuel. He hasn’t done anything yet, and we’re talking about the #3 in the Carolina pass offense, so he’s not a name we’re drafting. But be aware he exists.
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