1. Johnston, Quentin
TCU 6040 212
Three year starter from Temple, TX. Earned first team All Big 12 honors in 2021. Elite size with the proper mix of length and muscle mass to pose as a credible traffic-threat. Will win more than his fair share of 50/50 balls, as he has steadily improved his ball skills on all fronts. Reaches the ball at the apex of his wide and high radius. Can position himself like a power forward extending for a rebound. Long-strider with the ability to get over the top of the defense and track the ball without losing spatial awareness or body control. Plays strong and physical. Will demand effort from the defenders when it comes to getting him on the ground. Will need to shore up his route running habits throughout the short to intermediate portions of the tree.
2. Addison, Jordan*
USC 6000 175
Three year starter from Frederick, MD. Spent two years at Pittsburgh where he led the team in catches and yards, capping off 2021 by setting a program record with 100 receptions on his way to earning first team All American honors and winning the Biletnikoff Award. Transferred to USC for the 2022 season to play under Lincoln Riley. Elite body control as he tracks the deep pass and will make the tough catch over the shoulder. Sees the ball into his hands on vertical routes and shows the extra gear if he has catching up to do. Sharp, crisp route runner with ability to stop on a time and alter his weight. Has experience lining up inside and out, but has primarily played from the slot. Needs to strengthen his hands when coming back to the ball and does not have the natural power to free himself from the grasp of tacklers.
3. Smith-Njigba, Jaxon*
Ohio State 6000 198
Two year starter from Rockwall, TX 2021 third team All American that led the team in catches and yards coming from a position group that produced two first round picks in Garrett Wilson and Chris Olave. A crisp, sharp route runner that does not give up his intentions until the final moment. Has elite body control as he changes direction at the top of his route. A strong and sturdy base with easy ankle flexion. Shows the kind of body control that will maximize limited space with a high success rate in traffic. Fast, sudden burst after the catch. Sturdy frame will break through arm tackles and gain extra yards after the catch. Primarily lines up in the slot and does not have the kind of long speed to separate vertically.
4. Boutte, Kayshon*
LSU 6000 205
Three year starter from New Iberia, LA. Led the Tigers in receiving for the second straight season in 2021 despite missing seven games due to an ankle injury. Recovery has been slower than expected which has slowed him down early in 2022 in addition to an off field situation (girlfriend gave birth to their child in September). Elite burst and body control attached to a plus-sized frame for the position. Will create missed tackles after the catch with his ability to lower his pads toward the ground and absorb contact without skipping a beat. Can separate on all levels of the route tree, showing advanced tactics as a route runner. Can feel the defender and make his breaks at the right moment. Inconsistent ball skills in contested situations tend to show up too often and has maturity question marks hanging around during the start of the 2022 season.
5. Rice, Rashee
SMU 6003 203
Three year starter from North Richland Hills, TX. Blessed with natural size and speed traits that do not come together on one frame often. Big, strong hands that swallow the ball on contact with extra-long arms that work off his elite combination of speed and leaping ability. Plays with explosive traits but maintains loose nimbleness below the waist. Elite ball skills. Goes up and gets it, attacking the pass with his hands and will play through contact. Constant upper hand when it comes to the 50/50 situations. Can get himself open on all areas of the route tree and won’t go down without a fight. Route quality needs to catch up to his tool set to further his impact in a pro offense and will need to refine his approach at getting off the line.
6. Tillman, Cedric
Tennessee 6031 214
7. Downs, Josh*
North Carolina 5010 175
8. Hyatt, Jalin
Tennessee 6002 175
9. Washington, Parker*
Penn State 5100 214
10. Mims, Marvin*
Oklahoma 5110 184
11. Higgins, Elijah
Stanford 6030 244
12. Reed, Jayden
Michigan State 5107 187
13. Flowers, Zay
Boston College 5091 170
14. Smith, Ainias
Texas A&M 5100 194
15. Perry, AT
Wake Forest 6034 203
16. Robinson, Tayvion
Kentucky 5103 184
17. Mingo, Jonathan
Mississippi 6014 220
18. Ford-Wheaton, Bryce
West Virginia 6032 223
19. Bell, Ronnie
Michigan 5110 190
20. Demus, Dontay
Maryland 6033 213
21. Wicks, Dontayvion
Virginia 6016 202
22. Hutchinson, Xavier
Iowa State 6020 208
23. Burton, Jermaine*
Alabama 6000 200
24. Johnson, Braydon
Oklahoma State 6000 204
25. Jarrett, Rakim
Maryland 5110 194
26. Tucker, Tre
Cincinnati 5083 175
27. Dell, Nathaniel
Houston 5100 159
28. DuBose, Grant
Charlotte 6022 198
29. Johnson, Cornelius
Michigan 6022 211
30. Knowles, Malik
Kansas State 6023 195
31. Ngata, Joseph
Clemson 6030 215
32. Autman-Bell, Chris
Minnesota 6000 207
33. Cowing, Jacob
Arizona 5086 166
34. Cruickshank, Aaron
Rutgers 5090 165
35. Franklin, Zakhari
UTSA 6006 189
36. Harrell, Tyler
Alabama 6004 192
37. Moreno-Cropper, Jalen
Fresno State 5114 184
37. Jenkins, Jaray
LSU 6012 202
39. Jackson, Kearis
Georgia 5113 203
40. Harris, Keilahn
Oklahoma Baptist 5097 181
41. Jones, Charlie
Purdue 5117 186
42. Vann, Josh
South Carolina 5101 197
43. Wilson, Michael
Stanford 6010 209
44. Janke, Jaxon
South Dakota State 6021 209
* Denotes Underclassman