2026 NFL Draft Prospects: Wide Receiver

1/24/26: Tyson had 61 catches for 711 yards and eight touchdowns. He has played well as a receiver and has shown blocking ability. 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). Team sources say that they have some medical concerns with Tyson, as he has dealt with missed time and injuries in every season. While Tyson does not have a specific injury, a lack of durability is a concern for team evaluators.

1/24/26: In 2025, Tate had 51 receptions for 875 yards with nine touchdowns. 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.

1/24/26: Boston had 62 catches for 881 yards and 11 touchdowns.. 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 in size, and it looks like he is just scratching the surface of his potential. Some sources feel Boston is a really good No. 2 receiver similar to Tee Higgins.

1/24/26: Concepcion caught 61 passes for 919 yards and nine touchdowns, and returned two punts for touchdowns. 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.

1/24/26: In 2025, Bell had 72 catches for 917 yards and six touchdowns but had a late-season ACL tear. 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.

1/24/26: In 2025, Lemon has played well and has been very productive. Despite not being big, Lemon has done a nice job of winning contested catches. He had 79 receptions for 1,156 yards and 11 touchdowns. 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.

1/24/26: In 2025, Fields had 36 catches for 630 yards and five touchdowns. Fields is a big receiver and has been a solid contributor for the Irish. He is dangerous along the sideline to win on 50-50 catches and is a red zone weapon. 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.

1/24/26: Bernard played well in 2025, coming up with some clutch plays for Alabama. He had 64 catches for 862 yards and seven touchdowns. Bernard played well in 2024, with 50 catches for 794 yards and two touchdowns. Bernard has the upside to produce more in 2025.

1/24/26: Williams did not play in the season opener and dealt with injuries in the early going of the season. In 2025, Williams had 55 receptions for 604 yards and four touchdowns. 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.

1/24/26: In 2025, Lane had 49 catches for 745 yards and four touchdowns. 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.

1/24/26: In 2025, Anderson had 33 receptions for 398 yards. He has explosive speed, but is very undersized. Anderson is an extremely fast receiver who is a threat to rip off a big gain 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.

1/24/26: In 2025, Burks had 57 receptions for 620 yards and four touchdowns. 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.

1/24/26: Brazzell played well for the Volunteers in 2025 and provided some big plays. He caught 62 catches for 1,017 yards and nine touchdowns. 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.

1/24/26: In 2025, Surratt had 65 catches for 830 yards and 15 touchdowns. 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.

1/24/26: In 2025, Cooper had 69 catches for 937 yards with 13 touchdowns. 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.

1/24/26: In 2025, Lance had 51 catches for 1,079 yards and eight touchdowns. 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.

1/24/26: Douglas had 54 catches for 846 yards and seven touchdowns. 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.

1/24/26: In 2025, Bell had 27 receptions for 268 yards and two touchdowns. 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.

1/24/26: Notre Dame had a dynamic offense led by their dual-headed monster at running back and a group of talented receivers and tight ends. Thus, it was difficult for a lot of their receivers to stand out this season, but a number of them played well in limited opportunities to show next-level ability. Pauling was one of those under-the-radar players, but team sources say he was impressive on tape with his route-running, instincts, and feel. Pauling had 26 catches for 381 yards and scored touchdowns on six of those catches. Pauling is also known to be a high-character individual and a great leader. Despite only being at Notre Dame for a few months after transferring from Wisconsin, Pauling was elected a captain by his teammates. Some sources think the potential is there for Pauling to be a mid-round steal in the 2026 NFL Draft.

1/24/26:While Bill O’Brien’s Boston College team was awful last year, Bond was one of the few bright spots as he had a strong season for the Eagles. Bond hauled in 88 catches for 993 yards and a touchdown. Given his size, Bond is a slot receiver candidate for the NFL.

1/24/26: Anthony did not have a huge season in 2025 with 31 catches for 391 yards and a touchdown, but he was impressive enough to earn an invitation to the Senior Bowl. In 2024, Anthony had 39 catches for 672 yards with four scores. Anthony is a slot receiver candidate.

1/24/26: Coleman was a solid contributor for the Tigers in 2025. He caught 66 passes for 732 yards with a touchdown. In 2024, he had 74 catches for 932 yards with six touchdowns with Mississippi State. Coleman is an undersized receiver who could be a slot receiver competitor and also could be a punt returner.

1/24/26: Hudson had a solid season for the Mustangs in 2025, hauling in 61 passes for 766 yards and six touchdowns. Hudson could rise if he practices well at the Senior Bowl and runs well at the NFL Scouting Combine.

1/24/26: Wallace has quality size, to go with shifty route-running and suddenness out of the break. His tape against Georgia in the college football playoff will definitely help his draft grade, as he had his way with a secondary that has a lot of future NFL competitors. In 2025, Wallace caught 61 passes for 934 yards with four touchdowns.

1/24/26: In 2025, Brown had 41 catches for 712 yards and five 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.

1/24/26: In 2025, Thomas has 39 catches for 629 yards and five touchdowns. 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.

1/24/26: The Red Raiders spread the ball around, but got steady play from their receivers Virgil and Caleb Douglas. In 2025, Virgil had 57 catches for 705 yards with six touchdowns. The 6-foot-3, 190-pound Virgil has good size for the NFL. He earned a Senior Bowl invitation, and if he shows he can separate from the all-star cornerbacks, that could help Virgil rise.

1/24/26: In 2025, Thompson was a dangerous receiver for the Bulldogs, hauling in 57 passes for 1,054 yards with six touchdowns. Thompson is very undersized and will have to compete for a role as a slot receiver.

1/24/26: Bell was productive for UConn in 2025, entering the bowl game against Army with 101 catches for 1,278 yards with 13 touchdowns. Bell (6-0, 185) is a gritty receiver who could fit as a slot receiver in the NFL.

1/24/26: Brinson had a solid senior season for the Mustangs, hauling in 43 catches for 638 yards with three touchdowns. He has some functional size and showed enough this season to get a Senior Bowl invitation.

1/24/26: Hurst played well for the Panthers this season and earned an invitation to the Senior Bowl. He hauled in 71 passes for 1,004 yards with six touchdowns. Hurst has good size and length for taking on cornerbacks. If Hurst plays well at the Senior Bowl, he could be a riser.

1/24/26: Wetjen has been a dynamic punt and kick returner for the Hawkeys. In 2025, Wetjen had 20 catches for 151 yards and a touchdown. With the new kickoff rules in the NFL, Wetjen will be more valuable and could be a nice mid-round prospect who contributes on offense and special teams. Wetjen has already returned punts and kicks for touchdowns this season and had one of each last year. Wetjen (would probably produce more as a receiver if he played in an offense that featured more passing. Wetjen could be a sleeper steal in the 2026 NFL Draft.

1/24/26: Cameron has 69 receptions for 872 yards and nine touchdowns. In 2024, Cameron caught 52 passes for 754 yards and 10 touchdowns. He was also a solid punt returner.

1/24/26: In 2025, Farooq had 58 catches for 545 yards and four touchdowns. 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.

1/24/26: In 2025, Prentice had 26 catches for 380 yards and six touchdowns. 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

1/24/26: In 2025, Strong had 52 receptions for 762 yards and five touchdowns. Strong is a big outside receiver who is put together well and provides a size mismatch. In 2024, he caught 43 passes for 676 yards and five touchdowns.

1/24/26: Daniels had 50 receptions for 557 yards and seven touchdowns. 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.

1/24/26: Thomas had 16 catches for 254 yards and four touchdowns. 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.

1/24/26: In 2025, Brown caught 52 passes for 495 yards with one touchdown. Brown had modest production the previous three seasons. If he can create separation from Senior Bowl cornerbacks, he could rise into the mid-rounds.

1/24/26: In 2025, Lacy caught 54 passes for 547 yards and two touchdowns. Lacy was a solid No. 2 receiver across from Chris Bell.

1/24/26: Benson has caught 36 passes for 645 yards and six touchdowns. 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.

1/24/26: Law had 53 catches for 540 yards and three touchdowns. In 2024, Law had 10 catches for 105 yards and a touchdown with Alabama. After the season, he transferred to Kentucky.

1/24/26: Hilton had seven catches for 55 yards. In 2024, Hilton flashed some big-play ability on only nine catches. He averaged 27 yards per catch for 243 yards with three touchdowns.Hilton shoud test well before the draft.