2026 NFL Draft Prospects: Wide Receiver

12/24/25: 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.

12/24/25: Boston has 56 catches for 755 yards and 10 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.

12/24/25: Thus far in 2025, Tate has 39 receptions for 711 yards with seven 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.

12/24/25: 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.

12/24/25: 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.

12/24/25: 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. In 2025, he had 30 receptions for 618 yards and six touchdowns. 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.

12/24/25: Concepcion caught 61 passes for 919 yards and nine touchdowns, and has 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.

12/24/25: 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.

12/24/25: Bernard has played well in 2025, coming up with some clutch plays for Alabama. He has He has 60 catches for 802 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.

12/24/25: Williams did not play in the season opener and dealt with injuries in the early going of the season. In 2025, Williams has 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.

12/24/25: In 2025, Lane has 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.

12/24/25: 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.

12/24/25: 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.

12/24/25: In 2025, Singleton had 58 catches for 534 yards and three touchdowns. 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.

12/24/25: Brazzell has played well for the Volunteers and has provided some big plays. He has 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.

12/24/25: In 2025, Surratt has 51 catches for 687 yards and 12 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.

12/24/25: In 2025, Cooper has 58 catches for 804 yards with 11 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.

12/24/25: 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.

12/24/25: Douglas has 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.

12/24/25: In 2025, Bell has 27 receptions for 279 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.

12/24/25: 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.

12/24/25: 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.

12/24/25: Wilson had 27 catches for 239 yards and three touchdowns. 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.

12/24/25: In 2025, Horton has 40 catches for 495 yards and eight touchdowns. 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 presents a big target with a large catch radius for his quarterback.

12/24/25: 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.

12/24/25: The Red Raiders spread the ball around, but got steady play from their receivers Virgil and Caleb Douglas. In 2025, Virgil entered the college football playoff with 55 catches for 676 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.

12/24/25: 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.

12/24/25: 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.

12/24/25: 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.

12/24/25: Wetjen has been a dynamic punt and kick returner for the Hawkeys. In 2025, Wetjen has 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.

12/24/25: 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.

12/24/25: 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.

12/24/25: 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

12/24/25: 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.

12/24/25: 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.

12/24/25: Lee has 35 catches for 549 yards and three touchdowns. In 2024, he totaled 57 receptions for 874 yards and two touchdowns.

12/24/25: Daniels has 37 receptions for 420 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.

12/24/25: Thomas has 16 catches for 254 yards and four touchdwons. 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.

12/24/25: 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.

12/24/25: In 2025, Lacy caught 54 passes for 547 yards and two touchdowns. Lacy was a solid No. 2 receiver across from Chris Bell.

12/24/25: White had five catches for 52 yards. He has dealt with injuries and has not had a catch since late September. 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.

12/24/25: Anderson played in seven games and had 12 catches for 106 yards and two touchdowns. He’s talented but has issues staying healthy.

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.

12/24/25: 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.

12/24/25: In 2025, Evans has 63 catches for 751 yards and four touchdowns. Evans has some speed, and has to produce more on the field. In 2024, with Georgia, he had nine catches for 88 yards.

12/24/25: Law has 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.

12/24/25: 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.