2026 NFL Draft Prospects: Wide Receiver

9/3/25: To open 2025, Tyson had 12 catches for 141 yards and two touchdowns, taking on Northern Arizona. Tyson was a dangerous weapon for the Sun Devils in 2024 as he hauled in 75 catches for 1,101 yards and 10 touchdowns. Tyson is fast with easy acceleration and adequate size. He showed some serious speed and explosiveness in 2022 when he averaged 21.4 yards per reception (22-470-4).

9/3/25: Versus Colorado State, Boston had five catches for 92 yards and a touchdown. After Washington lost a trio of good receivers to the NFL, Boston enjoyed a breakout season for the Huskies in 2024. He had 64 receptions for 834 yards and nine touchdowns. Boston has mismatch size and looks like he is just scratching the surface of his potential.

9/3/25: Williams did not play in the season opener. Williams flashed playmaking ability for the Tigers in 2024 with 75 catches for 904 yards and 11 touchdowns. Williams (5-11, 190) has enough size and some natural talent as a route-runner.

9/3/25: Team sources have said that Harbor jumped out to them when watching Gamecocks practice. He has a freaky skill set as he is a massive receiver with track sprinter speed. Against Virginia Tech to open 2025, Harbor had three receptions for 99 yards and a touchdown in the season opener. In 2024, Harbor had 26 receptions for 376 yards and three touchdowns. Harbor has great size and speed, but needs to produce more on the field in 2025.

9/3/25: To open 2025, Bernard had eight catches for 146 yards against Florida State. Bernard played well in 2024, with 50 catches for 794 yards and two touchdowns. Bernard has the upside to produce more in 2025.

9/3/25: Versus Texas, Tate caught two passes for 49 yards and a touchdown. Tate flashed as a freshman in 2023, catching 18 passes for 264 yards and a touchdown. In 2024, Tate had 50 receptions for 698 yards and four touchdowns. He could be primed to break out in 2025 as the replacement for Emeka Egbuka.

9/3/25: In the opener against Clemson, Anderson caught six passes for 99 yards. He has explosive speed, but is very undersized. Anderson is an extremely fast receiver who is a threat to score anytime he touches the ball. In 2024, Anderson had 61 receptions for 875 yards and five touchdowns. Anderson has a lot of upside to develop.

9/3/25: In 2025, Burks has seven receptions for 88 yards and a touchdown. Burks has playmaking ability for the NFL. In 2024, he had 31 receptions for 245 yards and three touchdowns. In 2023, Burks caught 47 passes for 629 yards and seven touchdowns with Purdue. Burks is a fast and dynamic receiver. Team sources feel that Burks is fast, tough, blocks hard, and has upside.

9/3/25: Thomas had no catches in the season opener. Thomas is a tall receiver who presents a size mismatch against cornerbacks. The test will be to see how well he runs and if he can separate from cornerbacks during the 2025 season. In 2024, Thomas caught 39 passes for 574 yards and eight touchdowns.

9/3/25: To open 2025, Bell had five catches for 63 yards. Bell was a solid receiver for the Cardinals in 2024, catching 43 passes for 737 yards and four touchdowns. With more experience, Bell could be better in 2025. Showing the speed to separate will be necessary for him to rise.

9/3/25: In the season opener, Singleton he has three catches for 20 yards. Singleton is a small speed receiver with the ability to stretch defenses vertically. In 2024, he had 56 catches with 754 yards and three touchdowns with Georgia Tech. The previous season, Singleton totaled 48 receptions for 714 yards with six scores. He is very fast, but is undersized and could have durability concerns for the NFL.

9/3/25: In the 2025 season opener, Horton had one catch for six yards. Horton is a big receiver who looked like he was just scratching the surface of his potential in 2024 with Miami. He caught 56 passes for 616 yards and five touchdowns. Horton has good size and could improve after gaining experience.

9/3/25: To open 2025, Surratt has three catches for 44 yards. Sarratt made some big plays for the Hoosiers in 2024 with eight touchdowns, 53 receptions, and 957 yards. His 18.1 yards per catch average showed the playmaking ability that Sarratt possesses. In 2023, he had 82 catches for 1,191 yards with eight touchdowns while playing for James Madison. Sarratt had 42 catches for 700 yards and 13 scores with Saint Francis in 2022.

9/3/25: Wilson had five catches and scored a touchdown against Long Island, but he totaled -1 yard receiving. Wilson hit the ground running for the Gators as a freshman and flashed an ability to make things happen with the ball in his hands. He totaled 538 yards and six touchdowns on 61 catches in his debut. In 2024, Wilson was banged up and did not flash the playmaking ability he did as a freshman. In his sophomore season, Wilson had 19 catches for 266 yards and a touchdown.

9/3/25: To open 2025 against Florida State, Horton had one reception for six yards. Horton is a big receiver who looked like he was just scratching the surface of his potential in 2024. He caught 56 passes for 616 yards and five touchdowns with Miami. Horton has good size and could improve after gaining experience. He transferred to Alabama for the 2025 season.

9/3/25: Anderson did not have a catch in the season opener versus Clemson. He was said to be dealing with an injury in the preseason and practicing with the second team.

In 2024, with Oklahoma, an injury kept Anderson out of the season opener against Temple. He returned to the field against Tennessee before leaving the game early with another injury. He did not have a catch in 2024. Anderson transferred to LSU after the season. Anderson showed that he was scratching the surface of his potential in 2023 with Oklahoma. As a redshirt freshman, Anderson caught 38 passes for 798 yards and 10 touchdowns. That made for a superb average of 21 yards per catch. Anderson has mismatch size and upside to be better as he gains experience.

9/3/25: Versus Alabama, White had one catch for 40 yards. White is a shifty receiver with quickness and is a dangerous runner with the ball in his hands. In 2024, White had 34 catches for 381 yards and two touchdowns with Tennessee. As a sophomore, White had 67 receptions for 803 yards with two touchdowns. White is an undersized slot receiver candidate for the NFL.

9/3/25: In the season opener, Fields had three catches for 48 yards and a fumble. Fields is a big receiver and has been a consistent contributor for the Irish. In 2024, he had 55 catches for 808 yards and five scores. The previous season he had 58 receptions for 811 yards with five touchdowns. Fields is a good boundary receiver with his size. He lacks some explosion, but is consistent in winning contested catches. He could be a safe mid-round pick to develop into a solid contributor.

9/3/25: Faison had five catches for 33 yards and a touchdown in the season opener. He had 30 catches for 356 yards and a touchdown. Faison is a quick and shifty receiver who can also contribute as a returner.

9/3/25: Cooper had two catches for 52 yards to open the 2025 season. In 2024, Cooper had 28 catches for 594 yards and seven touchdowns. He was a shifty and dangerous receiver for the Hoosiers. Cooper could be featured more by the Hoosiers in 2025.

9/3/25: To open the 2025 season, Brazzell had five catches for 62 yards. In 2024, Brazzell had 29 catches for 333 yards and two touchdowns. Brazzell flashed as a redshirt freshman in 2023, catching 44 passes for 711 yards and five touchdowns. Brazzell is a size mismatch problem with upside to be better as he gains experience.

9/3/25: In 2025, Lane had three catches for 33 yards. Lane is a big receiver who is dangerous to win 50-50 passes. He was an excellent redzone weapon in 2024, hauling in 12 touchdowns. He caught 43 passes for 525 yards. If Lane shows speed in 2025, he could be a riser.

9/3/25: To open 2025, Lance has four catches for 34 yards. Lance had a breakout year with the Bison in 2024, catching 75 passes for 1,053 yards and 17 touchdowns. As the younger brother of former Bison quarterback Trey Lance, Bryce Lance is keeping the family tradition alive in North Dakota. Lance will need to run well in pre-draft workouts.

9/3/25: Gibson did not play in the season opener. In 2024, Gibson had 14 catches for 375 yards and five touchdowns. Like the other Sooner receivers, Gibson missed time with injuries. He has the skill set and upside to rise as a junior.

9/3/25: Greathouse did not record a catch in the season opener. Greathouse had some clutch plays in 2024 to help the Irish reach the National Championship. Riley Leonard was inconsistent as a passer, so Greathouse could have produced more. He totaled 42 catches for 592 yards and four touchdowns.

9/3/25: In the opener, Douglas had three catches for 44 yards. Douglas had a strong 2024 season for the Red Raiders, hauling in 60 receptions for 877 yards and six touchdowns. He has mismatch size and the potential to be a riser if he runs well leading up to his draft class.

9/3/25: To open the 2025 season, Concepcion caught three passes for 72 yards and a touchdown and returned a punt for a touchdown. He is a quick, and shifty receiver. Over two seasons at N.C. State, Concepcion flashed some ability with the Wolfpack. In 2023, he had 71 receptions for 839 yards and 10 touchdowns. He also ran for 320 yards that season on 41 carries. In 2024, he had 53 catches for 460 yards and six scores.

9/3/25: Thus far in 2025, Brown has 16 catches for 187 yards and two touchdowns. Brown showed some playmaking ability for the Wildcats in 2024, averaging 18 yards per reception. He hauled in 47 passes for 823 yards and five touchdowns. He could stand to gain some weight and fill out his frame for the NFL.

9/3/25: In his debut with Troy, Thomas had one catch for seven yards. Thomas had buzz and excitement in the scouting community for the 2024 season, but Thomas was kicked off the Georgia team in the preseason. In 2023 (23-383-1) and 2022 (44-626-7), he flashed for the Bulldogs. Thomas landed with Troy for the 2025 season, but off-the-field concerns are going to hurt Thomas throughout the draft process.

9/3/25: Hilton had one catch for -1 yards in the opener against Clemson. In 2024, Hilton flashed some big-play ability on only nine catches. He averaged 27 yards per catch for 243 yards with three touchdowns.

9/3/25: Cameron had two receptions for 54 yards in the season opener. In 2024, Cameron caught 52 passes for 754 yards and 10 touchdowns. He was also a solid punt returner.

9/3/25: In his debut with Maryland, Farooq had four catches for 43 yards. Farooq has dealt with injuries and had only three catches for 58 yards. In 2023, Farooq caught 45 passes for 694 yards and two touchdowns with Oklahoma. The previous season, Farooq had 37 catches for 466 yards and five scores. Farooq has a solid build and the upside to be better in 2025.

9/3/25: Prentice has two catches for 38 yards and a touchdown. At Alabama, Prentice had 11 receptions for 129 yards and a touchdown. In 2023, Prentice produced 314 yards on 18 catches with two touchdowns

9/3/25: During spring workouts, Stewart tore a patellar tendon and will miss the 2025 season. In 2024, Stewart had 48 receptions for 615 yards and five touchdowns with Oregon. Stewart did not have a prolific season in two years with Texas A&M, but he flashed the ability to make plays. In 2023, Stewart caught 38 passes for 514 yards and four touchdowns.

9/3/25: To open 2025, Lemon has seven receptions for 90 yards. Lemon contributed 52 receptions for 764 yards and three touchdowns to the Trojans offense in 2024. For the NFL, he could fit as a slot receiver.

9/3/25: To open 2025, Strong has seven receptions for 100 yards. Strong is a big outside receiver that is put together well and provides a size mismatch. In 2024, he caught 43 passes for 676 yards and five touchdowns.

9/3/25: In the opener, Lee had 13 yards on two catches. Lee is a dangerous slot receiver that could produce more after the Rebels lost some upperclassmen to the NFL. In 2024, he totaled 57 receptions for 874 yards and two touchdowns.

9/3/25: In the opener, Bell had one catch for zero yards. Bell caught 43 passes for 466 yards and four touchdowns. He showed some ability but was hindered by Carson Beck’s struggles and inconsistency. In 2023, Bell had 29 catches for 355 yards and two touchdowns. With Brock Bowers and Ladd McConkey moving on to the NFL, Bell could get more opportunities to make plays in 2024.

9/3/25: Daniels had five receptions for 46 yards and a touchdown in the season opener. In 2024, Daniels had 42 catches for 480 yards while playing with LSU. In 2023, Daniels caught 55 passes for 1,067 yards with 10 touchdowns while playing for Liberty.

9/3/25: In his debut with Oregon, Benson caught five passes for 51 yards and a touchdown. Benson had 25 receptions for 311 yards and a touchdown. Benson caught 13 passes for 162 yards and a touchdown in 2023 for Alabama. He transferred to Florida State after the season. Benson was a five-star JUCO recruit who landed at Alabama for 2023. Benson was unable to get playing time and targets over players like Jermaine Burton and Isaiah Bond.

9/3/25: To open 2025, Evans had four catches for 36 yards. Evans has some speed, and has to produce more on the field. In 2024, with Georgia, he had nine catches for 88 yards.

9/3/25: Law did not have a catch in the opener. In 2024, Law had 10 catches for 105 yards and a touchdown with Alabama. After the season, he transferred to Kentucky.