WR RANKINGS 1.0 2024 NFL DRAFT

Oh man. This receiver class is something really special. Tons of guys who will have an immediate impact as soon as they get in the league. By 'a ton' I mean, there is a chance that there will be 20 receivers among the top 3 recievers on their respective teams. This class is going to be really special when it's all said and done, and don't be shocked when there is a good amount go in the 1st round.

45. Troy Omiere, Arizona State

44. Corey Rucker, Arkansas

43. Ajou Ajou, South Florida

42. Jimmy Horn Jr, Colorado

41. Hayden Hatten, Idaho

40. Tyler Harrell, Miami

39. Cornelius Johnson, Michigan

38. Isaiah Neyor, Texas

37. Jordan Johnson, Notre Dame

36. Joshua Cephus, UTSA

35. Bub Means

Pittsburgh

6'2

215

2023 STATS:

41 REC 721 YDS 17.6 AVG 6 TD

PROS:

Frame
Catch radius
Release

CONS:

Route tree
Drops

DAY 3 GRADE

With some of these lower guys on the list, there's not a whole lot to say about these guys. However, I do like Means. I like the pros, He is fluid off the line and has solid hands, except when it comes to focus drops. He works on his route tree and route running he could see the NFL field for sure.

34. Robert Lewis

Georgia State

5'11

185

2023 STATS:

70 REC 877 YDS 12.5 AVG 7 TD

PROS:

Hands
Catch in traffic
Vertical threat

CONS:

Blocking
Frame

DAY 3 GRADE

For a smaller receiver, he is surprisingly good at catching in traffic and has secure hands. Could be a nice vertical threat in the league, but maybe projects more as a gadget guy.

33. Zakhari Franklin

Ole Miss

6'1

185

2022 STATS:

93 REC 1137 YDS 12.2 AVG 15 TD

PROS:

Press
Route running
Strong hands

CONS:

Catch radius
Size

DAY 3 GRADE

I think on the surface he's not a great prospect, but when you factor in how good he is in press coverage, that matters, as you'll come to see, some guys in this class struggle with press.

32. Tayvion Robinson

Kentucky

5'11

194

2023 STATS:

41 REC 552 YDS 13.5 AVG 4 TD

PROS:

Creative
Hands
Quick
RAC

CONS:

Seperation
Frame
Lining up outside

DAY 3 GRADE

I think Robinson is certainly a guy that you want to get the ball in his hands, and let him make plays after the catch. In terms of a guy trying to get open down field, not one of the greatest, but absolutely has something to offer with the ball in his hands.

31. Marcus Rosemy-Jacksaint

Georgia

6'2

195

2023 STATS:

34 REC 535 YDS 15.7 AVG 4 TD

PROS:

Strong hands
RAC
Ball tracking
Blocking

CONS:

Route runner
Speed
Frame

DAY 3 GRADE

Rosemy-Jacksaint provides some interesting tape to watch, in the sense that he clearly has a lot of upside, as his best traits will translate to the NFL. However, A lack of seperation ability as a route runner, breakaway speed, and out-bodying defenders, will make it hard for him to live up to his potential. Nonetheless, I think it's still there, and can absolutely see the field.

30. Jordan Whittington

Texas

6'1

204

2023 STATS:

42 REC 505 YDS 12 AVG 1 TD

PROS:

RAC
Route running
Hands

CONS:

Physical ceiling
Underneath

DAY 3 GRADE

Whittington may be one of the more boring, but effective players to watch on tape. Nothing really stands out, and that's not a bad thing, but it is something to note. Nothing really too bad stands out either though, and it makes for a relatively hard scouting report. I think he displays good strengths but he really caps out physically.

29. Roman Wilson

Michigan

6'0

192

2023 STATS:

48 REC 789 YDS 16.4 AVG 12 TD

PROS:

Footwork
Frame
High-point
Accelerating

CONS:

Drops
Blocking
Press coverage

DAY 3 GRADE

Roman Wilson feels like a slightly better version of Whittington, in the sense that I don't feel he's great nor bad at anything, just that his set of skills is different.

28. De'Corian Clark

UTSA

6'3

215

2023 STATS:

51 REC 741 YDS 14.5 AVG 8 TD

PROS:

Speed
RAC
Route running
Ball skills

CONS:

Catch radius
Gathering

DAY 3 GRADE

Clark is another gadget guy in my opinion, but with a good set of wheels to evade defenders after the catch. I don't see him finding a whole lot of success over the middle of the field, although he does run routes very well, he's just much better in scenarios where the ball can get in his hands as soon as possible.

27. Jha'Quan Jackson

Tulane

5'11

185

2023 STATS:

26 REC 439 YDS 16.9 AVG 4 TD

PROS:

Vertical threat
Hands
Catch in traffic
Body control

CONS:

Seperation
Catch radius
Underneath

DAY 3 GRADE

Jackson has the chops to be a really good deep threat in the NFL. Down field, he has all the traits you look for in a stereotypical deep threat, all though he isn't quite as polished. Doesn't seem to have a great catch radius, doesn't nearly go for every ball he can. Obviously he's not as good underneath but that would be using Jackson wrong.

26. Javon Baker

UCF

6'1

208

2023 STATS:

52 REC 1139 YDS 21.9 AVG 7 TD

PROS:

RAC
Vision
Strong hands
High-point

CONS:

Separation
Gathering

DAY 3 GRADE

Baker is almost a day 2 prospect in my eyes, but he just lacks some technical aspects to his game that can elevate himself. Certainly can be coached out though, as his RAC is special, and has elite vision after the catch. Combo that with being able to pluck the ball in tough spots, he's got some serious potential and will go early on day 3.

25. Isaiah Williams

Illinois

5'10

185

2023 STATS:

82 REC 1055 YDS 12.9 AVG 5 TD

PROS:

Speed
Quick footwork
Hands

CONS:

Contested catches
RAC

DAY 3 GRADE

Williams is similar to Baker in a lot of ways, Williams just has a little more polish in his game.

24. Brenden Rice

USC

6'3

210

2023 STATS:

45 REC 791 YDS 17.6 AVG 12 TD

PROS:

Hands
Vision
Burst
Seperation

CONS:

Route tree
Technique
High-pointing

DAY 2 GRADE

Rice is my first day 2 prospect, as you can see, this is a loaded class if I have 24 guys I could see going in the first 3 rounds. I don't think that will happen, which means someone is going to get a steal with Rice. He provides a lot of upside, maybe with some refining, he can be a solid piece in the NFL.

23. Tahj Washington

USC

5'10

175

2023 STATS:

59 REC 1062 YDS 18 AVG 8 TD

PROS:

Blocking
Fluid player
Hands
RAC

CONS:

Size
Route tree

DAY 2 GRADE

Tahj Washington was an extremely fun watch on tape. Very explosive playmaker, and on top of that stuff that will make coaches happy such as blocking and sure hands. He will have to learn some more routes, but He has some real potential as a shorter receiver.

22. Ainias Smith

Texas A&M

5'10

200

2023 STATS:

53 REC 795 YDS 15 AVG 2 TD

PROS:

Blocking
Route running
RAC
Twitch

CONS:

Ball tracking
Contested catch

DAY 2 GRADE

Smith is a surefire NFL player. Blocking, route running, RAC? That is everything that the league is about in a receiver nowadays, and Smith delivers all of that. He's not perfect, he's a little smaller making over the middle in contested situations tougher, and lacks vertical deep threat skills, he still is a solid prospect.

21. Jalen McMillan

Washington

6'1

192

2023 STATS:

45 REC 559 YDS 12.4 AVG 5 TD

PROS:

Explosive
RAC
Route running
Catch & go

CONS:

Footwork
Physicality
Drops

DAY 2 GRADE

I realize to some, I may have McMillan lower than expected. However I don't really have anything against him, I just find the guys in front of him just as if not better prospect-wise. McMillan is explosive with the ball in his hands, and has an elite ability to get open. He has some technical stuff he'll have to work on with his footwork, and limit his drops, but McMillan will be a very solid player in the NFL.

20. Johnny Wilson

Florida State

6'7

237

2023 STATS:

41 REC 617 YDS 15 AVG 2 TD

PROS:

Catch radius
High-point
RAC
Blocking

CONS:

Seperation
Route running
Route tree

DAY 2 GRADE

Yes, he's 6'7. He is a freak of nature, as some have him as a tight end, rather than a receiver. While I can see that, I am listing him as a receiver, because his upside is still there, and in general, he is probably the most high risk high reward receiver in the draft class.

19. Luke McCaffrey

Rice

6'2

195

2023 STATS:

71 REC 992 YDS 14 AVG 13 TD

PROS:

Speed
RAC
Hands
Route running
Creative

CONS:

Blocking
Press
Catch radius

PRO COMPARISON

Romeo Doubs

DAY 2 GRADE

The brother of the best running back in the NFL is non-surprisingly a decent pass catcher in the NFL draft. I think he is complex as a receiver, as he is good with the ball in his hands, almost like his brother, but he also possesses good route running skills as well. He doesn't really have the physicality to be a great blocker, nor go up against good man coverage. I still think he can be used as a weapon in the NFL.

18. Jacob Cowing

Arizona

5'11

175

2023 STATS:

90 REC 848 YDS 9.4 AVG 13 TD

PROS:

Speed
RAC
Footwork
Vision

CONS:

Drops
Press coverage

DAY 2 GRADE

Cowing has some serious breakaway speed and vision. He is like an elusive back when he has the ball, displying some great RAC abilities. However, he lacks physicality to beat press coverage, and has a drop issue, but maybe the best RAC threat on the list so far.

17. Jamari Thrash

Louisville

6'1

185

2023 STATS:

63 REC 858 YDS 13.6 AVG 6 TD

PROS:

Speed
Ball tracking
Route running
Quick

CONS:

Contested catch
Underneath

PRO COMPARISON

Rashid Shaheed

DAY 2 GRADE

Thrash is another speedy slender threat from Louisville. He has awesome deep threat skills that will translate and help teams instantly. He is smaller, so underneath isn't his strong suit, but can still be capable.

16. Ricky Pearsall

Florida

6'1

190

2023 STATS:

65 REC 965 YDS 14.8 AVG 4 TD

PROS:

Versatile
Route running
Creative
Hands

CONS:

Press coverage
Speed

PRO COMPARISON

Adam Thielen

DAY 2 GRADE

Pearsall has a lot to offer to an offense, as he can play any receiver spot, can run any type of route all over the field. He has a lot of admirable traits that will translate immediately, and he'll be molded into whatever the team that drafts him wants him to be.

15. Malik Washington

Virginia

5'8

194

2023 STATS:

110 REC 1426 YDS 13 AVG 9 TD

PROS:

Slot
Ball skills
Agility
Tackle breaking

CONS:

Blocking
Route tree
Press coverage

PRO COMPARISON

Wan'dale Robinson

DAY 2 GRADE

Malik Washington is a slot that is a dynamic playmaker. He has a lot of potential, and lacks some route knowledge and blocking skills, so he may end up as a gadget player. However, I feel that a gadget player is his floor.

14. Ja'Lynn Polk

Washington

6'2

204

2023 STATS:

69 REC 1159 YDS 16.8 AVG 9 TD

PROS:

Secure hands
Body control
Catch radius
RAC

CONS:

Acceleration
Route tree

PRO COMPARISON

Mohamed Sanu

DAY 2 GRADE

Polk is a big-bodied receiver, and has all the potential to be a teams X receiver. His game is already pretty polished, and if he learns some more routes, he could be a starter as soon as his rookie year.

13. Jermaine Burton

Alabama

6'0

194

2023 STATS:

39 REC 798 YDS 20.5 AVG 8 TD

PROS:

Speed
Ball skills
RAC
Ball tracking

CONS:

Footwork
Effort
Temperament

PRO COMPARISON

Wal-mart Tyreek Hill

DAY 2 GRADE

Watching the tape, I was pretty blown away by Burton. He has insane talent as a playmaker and it could easily translate to the NFL... however, he has some off the field issues, and sometimes it shows on the field too. I hope for the best for Burton, because his best could be game breaking.

12. Xavier Legette

South Carolina

6'3

227

2023 STATS:

71 REC 1255 YDS 17.7 AVG 7 TD

PROS:

Insane measurables
Physicality
Speed
Release
Contested catch

CONS:

Development
Production
Footwork

PRO COMPARISON

Ceiling AJ Brown

DAY 2 GRADE

Legette is going to take some development, but I totally think that his upside is top 5 in the class. He has the measurables, he has the speed, and has the release. Legette is a lot of fun to watch.

11. Malachi Corley

Western Kentucky

5'11

210

2023 STATS:

79 REC 984 YDS 12.5 AVG 11 TD

PROS:

Slot
RAC
Explosive
Speed

CONS:

Route tree
Drops

PRO COMPARISON

Wal-mart Deebo Samuel

DAY 2 GRADE

Watching Corley reminded me a ton of Deebo Samuel in the way that he plays the game. I think he is likely better in the slot, which could limit him, but he still has a lot of value in terms of after the catch play-making.

10. Ladd McConkey

Georgia

6'0

185

2023 STATS:

30 REC 478 YDS 15.9 AVG 2 TD

PROS:

Slot
Precision
Ball tracking
IQ
Route running

CONS:

Seperation
RAC

PRO COMPARISON

Doug Baldwin

DAY 2 GRADE

Daniel Jeremiah compared him to Doug Baldwin and I can't stop seeing it. It's all I think about when I watch his tape, I don't know if there has ever been a better player comp. I think Baldwin was one of the most underrated receivers for a long time, so McConkey projects well in my opinion.

9. Xavier Worthy

Texas

6'1

172

2023 STATS:

75 REC 1014 YDS 13.5 AVG 5 TD

PROS:

Twitchy
Route running
Speed
Release
RAC

CONS:

Drops
Physicality

PRO COMPARISON

Hollywood Brown

DAY 1 GRADE

Worthy is versatile, in the sense where I can see him having a successful career as a deep threat, or a RAC monster. He has that kind of ability. Drops have been a problem, but a very solveable one, as Worthy is my first day 1 grade.

8. Troy Franklin

Oregon

6'3

187

2023 STATS:

81 REC 1383 YDS 17.1 AVG 14 TD

PROS:

Big-time speed
Deep route running
High-point
RAC

CONS:

Frame
Drops

PRO COMPARISON

Jaylen Waddle

DAY 1 GRADE

Maybe the fastest wideout in the class, also possesses the best deep threat skills in the class. I think he brings more to the table than that, as he can instantly be a starting receiver in the league. His frame is a little small, and I would only worry based off injury prevention.

7. Devontez Walker

North Carolina

6'3

200

2023 STATS:

41 REC 699 YDS 17 AVG 7 TD

PROS:

Release
Speed
Length
High-point
Explosive

CONS:

Limited route tree
short area quickness

PRO COMPARISON

DK Metcalf

DAY 1 GRADE

Walker is an explosive receiver makes plays on the regular. He is long, fast, and has good hands and gets open regularly. The only real flaw to his game is his route tree, which can simply be expanded by a good coach.

6. Keon Coleman

Florida State

6'4

215

2023 STATS:

50 REC 658 YDS 13.2 AVG 11 TD

PROS:

Physical
Versatility
Route running
Contested catch
RAC

CONS:

Seperation

PRO COMPARISON

Pittman Jr/ Pickens

DAY 1 GRADE

Coleman is a beast. He is a guy that you want to feed him the ball, regardless of what it looks like, whether it's vertical, RAC, Deep threat, just get him the ball. Sometimes however, he relies on his ability to out-body the defender too much, and doesn't get good seperation. However, you just gotta give him the chance and he will make the play most of the time.

5. Adonai Mitchell

Texas

6'4

196

2023 STATS:

55 REC 845 YDS 15.4 AVG 11 TD

PROS:

Size
Polish
Fast
Climbs ladder
Red zone threat

CONS:

PRO COMPARISON

Dez Bryant

DAY 1 GRADE

Maybe the best guy I want in the red zone in this draft class. I think his tape offers a very versatile pass catcher, as he is pretty good all over the field, just doesn't posses any real special move after the catch to evade defenders, but that is the only flaw I found in his game.

4. Brian Thomas Jr

LSU

6'4

205

2023 STATS:

68 REC 1177 YDS 17.3 AVG 17 TD

PROS:

Huge frame
Catch radius
Route runner
High-pointing
Speed
Footwork

CONS:

Route tree

PRO COMPARISON

Tee Higgins

DAY 1 GRADE

Brian Thomas Jr is the X receiver of the class, as he possesses all the big body outside traits you could possibly want. He is huge, he is going to be one of the best pass catchers on whatever team drafts him, easily.

3. Rome Odunze

Washington

6'3

215

2023 STATS:

92 REC 1640 YDS 17.8 AVG 13 TD

PROS:

Hands
Route running
Physicality
Adjustments
RAC

CONS:

Press coverage

PRO COMPARISON

Justin Jefferson (prospect)

DAY 1 GRADE

Odunze is elite, and I genuinely believe these top 3 guys in this class will likely be pro bowlers as early as their rookie year. Odunze has elite traits at pretty much everything. He is just really good at everything, before the catch, catching, and after the catch.

2. Malik Nabers

LSU

6'0

200

2023 STATS:

89 REC 1569 YDS 17.6 AVG 14 TD

PROS:

Explosive
Release
Strong hands
RAC
Playmaker

CONS:

Lets ball travel to body sometimes

PRO COMPARISON

Antonio Brown

DAY 1 GRADE

Nabers would be the number 1 receiver in just about most every other draft class as of recently. He is a pure athlete, with All-pro upside. No real flaws to his game, and is able to generate plays from nothing better than any player in this class. The only thing he is missing is Hall of Fame DNA.

1. Marvin Harrison Jr

Ohio State

6'4

205

2023 STATS:

67 REC 1211 YDS 18.1 AVG 14 TD

PROS:

Size
Speed
Route running
Tracking football
Catch radius
Physicality
Explosiveness

CONS:

Elusiveness

PRO COMPARISON

Larry Fitzgerald

DAY 1 GRADE

You knew Marvin Harrison was going to be the number 1 receiver... last year. His dad is a hall of famer, and he is the best receiver prospect in years, is any of this really surprising?

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