Wide Receivers - 2026 NFL Draft Preview

Ourlads Staff
10/17/2025 3:52PM ET
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*Denotes Underclassman

1. Tyson, Jordyn 

Arizona State -  6020 / 200

Two-year starter, Allen, TX. Began career at Colorado where he led the team in receiving as a true freshman. Missed most of 2023 with a torn ACL. Third team All-American in 2024 in addition to first team All-Big 12 as he won the conference’s Newcomer of the Year Award. Rapid footwork off the line who puts immediate pressure on the defense. A stressful player to cover with how abruptly he can alter his direction and control his body. Coordination is top notch at the catch point. Shows a lot of snappy, late movement to the ball. Strong in contested situations and will play bigger than his listed size. Runs a variety of routes at a high level and lines up a good amount both in the slot and outside. Competitive and smart. Will out-hustle and out-compete defenders in traffic but also does a nice job of finding open space against zone and feeling where the defense is post-catch. Does not get over the top of coverage and may have a limit to his speed which will limit his potential. Has cleaned up drops but put some easy ones on the turf in 2024. Needs to be stronger with ball protection. 

2. Lemon, Makai*

USC -  5110 / 195 

Two-year starter, Los Alamitos, CA. Two-year starter who spent his first season with the Trojans playing both cornerback and receiver. Separation comes easy to him with the rare combination of acceleration and deceleration. Shows a high level of understanding coverages, leverage, and spacing. Will time his breaks with precision and accuracy. Comes back to the ball and attacks it with his hands. Has a miniscule drop rate over his career and has a lot of production post-catch. A friendly target for the passer who brings the offensive efficiency and explosive play potential to a different level. Competes hard in contested situations and will remain strong and stable against bigger defenders. Maintains a high level of concentration and coordination in traffic. Does not give a wide catch radius for quarterbacks to work with. May not have the final gear to get by and stay over the top of pro corners downfield. 

3. Tate, Carnell*

Ohio State 6030 / 190 

Two-year starter, Chicago, IL. A production machine since his freshman season despite a crowded offense jammed with NFL talent and just one ball to go around. A reliable playmaker at all three levels of the route tree. Shows excellent start/stop ability at his size which is rare for such a long-limbed athlete. A smooth operator who moves like he is on ice skates. Adept route runner who shows all of the nuances to creating separation. Moves with great tempo and has the ability to gear up and down to trick corners into committing a certain way. Goes up and gets it in contested situations as well as anyone. Easy jumper who gets to the ball with his massive hands at the apex of his extension. Coordinated near the boundaries. Not the most creative or elusive runner post-catch. Will take the extra second before turning upfield and is not a natural mover with the ball in his hands. Needs to add strength and power to his frame to play through contact better. 

4. Brazzell II, Chris

Tennessee 6050 / 205 

Three-year starter, Midland, TX. Began career at Tulane where he redshirted in 2022 prior to earning Freshman All-America honors and and All-AAC honors in 2023. Transferred to Tennessee in 2024. Has standout size and speed with explosive stop and go traits. Long strider down the field who can take the top off the secondary.  Has shown the ability to snap out of his breaks to maximize separation comeback routes. Sharp and abrupt turns. Moves light and crisp but is strong enough to handle contact by physical corners. Late hands and ability to twist his body on the move widens his catch radius. Excellent coordination with his hands. Can get to the ball away from his frame. A big play threat who puts pressure on the defense and also factors in traffic. Plays a bit high and lethargic with the ball in his hands. Needs to be more sudden post-catch. Does not run a wide variety of routes and still has a rawness to his skill set that may need extra time to develop.

5. Bernard, Germie 

Alabama 6034 / 209 

Three-year starter, Las Vegas, NV. Spent one season at Michigan State as a redshirt before playing for Washington in 2023 and then following Head Coach Kalen DeBoer to Alabama in 2024. Was immediately the team’s leading receiver once he got out from underneath the shadow of three eventual draft picks. Possesses a rarely thick and strong frame for the positon. Plays through contact with power and precision. Hard to get him off his path. Has a vacuum for hands. Rarely lets one hit the turf if he can get his hands on it. Has a strong base with good feel for tacklers in space to pick up hidden yards with the ball. Fast decision maker who creates on his own. Savvy, quarterback-friendly. May be limited to short to intermediate route tree. Has not made much happen down the field over his career. Gets a little heavy-footed when he needs to abruptly change direction for an inaccurate pass. 

6. Boston, Denzel 
Washington - 6040 / 210 

7. Concepcion, KC
Texas A&M - 5110 / 190 

8. Anderson, Aaron 
LSU - 5080 / 188 

9. Daniels, CJ 
Miami - 6020 / 199 

10. Strong, Ian
Rutgers – 6030 / 211

11. Sarratt, Elijah 
Indiana – 6017 / 208

12. Sategna III, Isaiah 
Oklahoma - 5100 185 

13. Fields, Malachi
Notre Dame -  6040 / 220 

14. Bell, Chris
Louisville -  6020 / 220 

15. Williams, Antonio 
Clemson -  5110 / 190 

16. Singleton Jr., Eric
Auburn - 5100 / 180 

17. Robinson, Duce 
Florida State -  6060 / 220

18. Moore Jr., DeAndre
Texas – 6000 / 190

19. Horton, Isaiah
Alabama – 6040  / 208 

20. Rivers, Eric
Georgia Tech -  5096 / 170 

21. Cameron, Josh
Baylor 6010 /  224 

22. Lane, Ja’Kobi
USC -  6040 / 200 

23. Burks, Deion
Oklahoma – 5094 /182

24. Douglas, Caleb
Texas Tech – 6040 / 205

25. Prentice, Kobe 
Baylor -  5110  / 190

26. Coleman Jr., Kevin
Missouri -  5110 / 180 

27. Harbor, Nyck*
South Carolina -  6050 / 235 

28. Branch, Zachariah*
Georgia – 5100 / 180 

29. Rutherford, Malik 
Georgia Tech – 5090 / 170 

30. Thomas, Noah
Georgia - 6050  / 205 

31. Anderson, Nic
LSU – 6040 / 210 

32. Key, Dane 
Nebraska - 6042 / 206 

33. Bell, Dillon 
Georgia – 6011 / 216

34. Cooper Jr., Omar
Indiana -  6000 / 204 

35. Brown, Barion
LSU – 5105 / 175 

36. Young, Colbie
Georgia – 6040 / 215 

37. Sturdivant, J Michael 
Florida – 6023 / 211

38. Lance, Bryce
North Dakota State – 6030 / 209 

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