Ranking the 2022 NFL Draft's top 50 wide receivers
Take a deep dive into the 2022 wide receiver class
The 2022 NFL Draft wide receiver class isn’t as strong as its predecessors from 2020 and 2021, but you don’t have to look far to find analysts mocking five or six wide receivers in the first round. There’s a disconnect between the league’s constant need for new offensive weapons and the lack of high-end wide receiver talent in 2022. However, the day three depth of this class outmatches what we saw over the past two years.
This wide receiver group features plenty of talented playmakers including day one slot options and a plethora of height/weight/speed prospects. This article breaks down the pros and cons for the 50 best receivers in the 2022 NFL Draft, contextualizing their profiles with size measurements and college production.
Feel free to tell me in the comments or on Twitter @Sam_Teets33 if you believe a certain prospect should rank higher. Let me know if I missed anyone.
*All player measurements come from the NFL Combine unless otherwise specified
Tier 1- Locked-In First-Round Selections
1. Drake London, WR USC
Size: 6'4", 219 lbs. with 33" arms and 9 3/8" hands
Pros: Still 21 years old, won nearly 68% of his contested catch opportunities in 2021, massive catch radius, rumbles for YAC, can play out wide or in the slot, willing blocker, underrated build up speed, great body control
Cons: Recovering from a fractured ankle, eight drops in 2021, one year of elite production, doesn’t separate at a high level, not twitchy, route tree is a work in progress
Production: 1,084 receiving yards and seven touchdowns on 88 receptions in eight games in 2021
2. Jameson Williams, WR Alabama
Size: 6'1 1/2", 179 lbs. with 32 1/8" arms and 9 1/4" hands
Pros: Game changing speed, smooth release and quick feet, some twitch to break short passes for big gains, played on special teams coverage, experience as a kick returner, inside-out versatility
Cons: One year of elite production, recovering from torn ACL, six drops in 2021, slight frame offers little resistance
Production: 1,572 receiving yards and 15 touchdowns on 79 receptions plus ten kick returns for 352 yards and two touchdowns in 2021
3. Chris Olave, WR Ohio St.
Size: 6'0", 187 lbs. with 31 1/8" arms and 9 1/2" hands
Pros: Three-year starter, speed to threaten every level, route running, natural separator, sells routes well, has experience in the slot, wins clean releases, offers inside-out versatility
Cons: Five drops in 2021, doesn’t offer much YAC, struggles to make defenders miss tackles, four fumbles in 2020, slight frame
Production: 936 receiving yards and 13 touchdowns on 65 receptions in 2021
4. Garrett Wilson, WR Ohio St.
Size: 5'11 3/4", 183 lbs. with 32" arms and 9 7/8" hands
Pros: Experienced punt returner, great release to beat press, able to force miss tackles with twitch, impressive ball skills for his size, offers inside-out versatility, mixes up speed and pace mid-route
Cons: Small frame, six drops in 2021 and four in 2020, contested catch scenarios will be a question mark, might have to play in the slot
Production: 1,058 receiving yards and 12 touchdowns on 70 receptions plus 13 punt returns for 68 yards in 2021
Tier 2- Late First/Early Second Rounders
5. Skyy Moore, WR Western Michigan
Size: 5'10", 195 lbs. with 31" arms and 10 1/4" hands
Pros: Offers inside-out versatility, massive hands, quick off the line of scrimmage, footwork to beat press, muscular 195 lbs. capable of enduring hits, forced 26 missed tackles in 2021, some twitch, can stack defenders
Cons: Size limitations, might be confined to the slot in the NFL, low average depth of target (10.8) compared to other top prospects, didn’t face much elite competition in 2021, not a true burner
Production: 1,292 receiving yards and ten touchdowns on 95 receptions in 2021
6. Treylon Burks, WR Arkansas
Size: 6'2", 225 lbs. with 33 1/2" arms and 9 7/8" hands
Pros: Instances of erasing tackling angles with acceleration, versatile weapon, takes handoffs, punt and kick returner in 2019, great play strength, tremendous YAC production in 2021, height/weight/speed prospect, tracks ball well
Cons: Lack of production in contested catch situations, 12 drops in past three years, primarily played slot in college, low average depth of target (9.7), schemed touches as opposed to winning on NFL-caliber routes, developmental route runner, legend exceeds reality, speed on tape didn’t show up at the Combine, poor agility testing, not twitchy, concerns about weight
Production: 1,104 receiving yards and 11 touchdowns on 66 receptions plus 14 carries for 112 yards and one touchdown in 2021
7. Christian Watson, WR North Dakota St.
Size: 6'4", 208 lbs. with 32 1/2" arms and 10 1/8" hands
Pros: Elite combination of height/weight/speed, easily stacks defenders, high-level deep threat, improved route running in 2021, extremely flexible, able to beat press, experienced kick returner, over 100 rushing yards in 2019, 2020, and 2021, big hands
Cons: About to turn 23, route running needs work, low levels of competition, 12 drops over the past two years, limited production in contested catch situations, must increase play strength, limited agility stopping and starting mid-route
Production: 801 receiving yards and seven touchdowns on 43 receptions plus 15 carries for 114 yards and one touchdown in 2021
8. Jahan Dotson, WR Penn St.
Size: 5'11", 178 lbs. with 30 3/4" arms and 9 1/2" hands
Pros: Ball skills, body control, very few drops, speed to stack defenders, accelerates and throttles up/down with ease, experienced punt returner, twitchy, primarily played outside but has experience in the slot, wins at all three levels, sudden route running
Cons: Limited play strength, small frame, might have to play slot in the NFL, only nine forced missed tackles in 2021, poor in contested catch situations, limited catch radius
Production: 1,182 receiving yards and 12 touchdowns on 91 receptions plus 14 punt returns for 104 yards in 2021
Tier 3- Second Round Selections
9. George Pickens, WR Georgia
Size: 6'3", 195 lbs. with 32 3/8" arms and 8 3/4" hands
Pros: Won 64% of contested catch opportunities in 2020, high average depth of target, capable of stacking defenders, elite ability to track the football, solid body control, dominant since his freshman season
Cons: Recovering from a torn ACL suffered before 2021 season, missed time in 2020, played as many games as a freshman as he did in 2020 and 2021 combined, doesn’t generate many missed tackles, surprisingly low YAC, ninth percentile hand size, lean player who needs to add 15 to 20 pounds, route running needs more precision
Production: 107 receiving yards and zero touchdowns on five receptions in 2021
Production: 727 receiving yards and eight touchdowns on 49 receptions in 2019
10. Jalen Tolbert, WR South Alabama
Size: 6'1", 194 lbs. with 32 1/4" arms and 10" hands
Pros: Back-to-back 1,000-yard seasons, smooth route runner, fights through press coverage, build up speed allows him to win vertically, alternates speed and urgency mid-route, high average depth of target, exposure to slot in 2021, good footwork at line of scrimmage, averaged over 17 yards per reception in 2019, 2020, and 2021
Cons: Recently turned 23, competition level, 17 drops in the past three years, below 50% in contested catch situations, doesn’t force missed tackles, not twitchy
Production: 1,474 receiving yards and eight touchdowns on 82 receptions in 2021
Tier 4- Third Round Selections
11. John Metchie III, WR Alabama
Size: 5'11", 187 lbs. with 30 5/8" arms and 9 1/4" hands
Pros: Inside-out versatility, can run every route, wins at all three levels, separates with finesse, high-level cuts and footwork, sells routes and misdirects defenders, some short-area quickness for YAC, excellent release package, willing blocker
Cons: Recovering from torn ACL, below average physical measurements, eight drops in 2021 and six in 2020, extremely low average depth of target in 2021 (8.8), might be a slot-only receiver in the NFL, lacks elite speed and explosiveness, tries too many body catches
Production: 1,142 receiving yards and eight touchdowns on 96 receptions in 2021
12. Justyn Ross, WR Clemson
Size: 6'4", 205 lbs. with 32 1/8" arms and 9 5/8" hands
Pros: Inside-out versatility, skyscraper height, excellent catch radius, will compete at catch point, cut down on drops in 2021, excels when allowed to work vertically, build up speed to win downfield, taps toes on sideline grabs, sinks hips when decelerating
Cons: Hasn’t regained 2018-19 form after 2020 neck surgery, underwent surgery for foot injury in 2021, six drops in 2019 and 2018, lean frame for his size, lacks explosiveness, struggles to separate, underwhelming YAC, average depth of target declined each season, big target for press corners
Production: 514 receiving yards and three touchdowns on 46 receptions in 2021
Production: 1,000 receiving yards and nine touchdowns on 46 receptions in 2018
13. David Bell, WR Purdue
Size: 6'1", 212 lbs. with 31 7/8" arms and 9 1/4" hands
Pros: Two 1,000-yard seasons (2019 and 2021), has experience in the slot, 25 forced missed tackles in 2021, more games with 100 yards than without (six in 2019, four in 2020, seven in 2021 for 17 out of 29 appearances), great body control, tracks and snatches ball, will use his build to create YAC, varies route tempo
Cons: Five drops in 2021, below 50% in contested catch situations in 2019 and 2021, one speed route runner, no twitch or explosiveness, will be caught from behind, horrible day at the Combine, out of 11 categories only above the 50th percentile for wide receivers in weight, target for press corners
Production: 1,286 receiving yards and six touchdowns on 93 receptions in 2021
14. Alec Pierce, WR Cincinnati
Size: 6'3", 211 lbs. with 33" arms and 9" hands
Pros: Height/weight/speed receiver, large frame, tracks ball well and goes to meet it, stacks defenders, among the highest average depths of target in this class (17.1 in 2021), creates separation vertically
Cons: Four drops in 2021, low YAC totals, only four missed tackles forced in 2021, below 50% in contested catch situations, still developing route tree, lacks twitch and suddenness, lacks burst going into and exciting cuts, gets jammed at the line of scrimmage
Production: 884 receiving yards and eight touchdowns on 52 receptions in 2021
15. Calvin Austin III, WR Memphis
Size: 5'8", 170 lbs. with 30" arms and 9 1/4" hands
Pros: Consecutive 1,000-yard seasons, experienced punt returner, explosive athlete, twitchy, track speed, fast and light feet, fluid overall athlete, played mostly out wide in college, experience in the slot, shifts gears with ease
Cons: Recently turned 23, catch radius, not many successful NFL wide receivers with his size, 14 drops over the past two years, offers nothing in contested catch situations, lacks strength to break tackles, can be pushed off route
Production: 1,149 receiving yards and eight touchdowns on 74 receptions plus five punt returns for 135 yards and a touchdown in 2021
Tier 5- Fourth Round Selections
16. Khalil Shakir, WR Boise St.
Size: 6'0", 196 lbs. with 29" arms and 9 1/2" hands
Pros: Experienced punt returner, can take handoffs from various alignments, inside-out versatility but projects best as a slot, produced roughly 470 YAC in 2021, displays toughness, well-liked team leader, understands routes and creating separation, good initial burst
Cons: Arm length, offers limited target, ten drops in 2021, low average depth of target for collegiate career (9.7), lacks long speed, little twitch in the open field
Production: 1,117 receiving yards and seven touchdowns on 77 receptions plus 21 carries for 130 yards and nine punt returns for 115 yards in 2021
17. Romeo Doubs, WR Nevada
Size: 6'2", 201 lbs. with 32 1/4" arms and 10" hands
Pros: Consecutive 1,000-yard seasons, introduced to the slot in 2021, experienced punt returner, hand size, initial burst (especially on punt returns), speed to stack defenders, he and Carson Strong had special chemistry
Cons: Nine drops over the past two years, limited forced missed tackles, 2021 only season with notable production in contested catch situations, gets jammed in press coverage, route running is average, few above-average areas to his game
Production: 1,109 receiving yards and 11 touchdowns on 80 receptions plus 12 punt returns for 170 yards in 2021
18. Kyle Philips, WR UCLA
Size: 5'11", 189 lbs. with 29 5/8" arms and 8 5/8" hands
Pros: Averaged 19.3 yards per punt return in college, 680 or more yards in three consecutive years, active footwork, quickness to create separation
Cons: Hand size, arm length, slot-only option, six drops in 2021, offers nothing in contested catch situations, rarely makes defenders miss tackles
Production: 739 receiving yards and ten touchdowns on 59 receptions plus nine punt returns for 203 yards and a touchdown in 2021
19. Wan'Dale Robinson, WR Kentucky
Size: 5'8", 178 lbs. with 27 5/8" arms and 9" hands
Pros: Surprising production in contested catch situations, 22 missed tackles forced in 2021, nearly 600 YAC in 2021, athleticism to avoid tacklers in space, above-average vision, carried the ball 134 times for 580 yards at Nebraska (2019 and 2020)
Cons: Frame, arm length, size, hand size, very few successful players with his build, seven drops in 2021, low average depth of target, pure slot option or gadget player in the NFL, lacks elite speed
Production: 1,334 receiving yards and seven touchdowns on 104 receptions plus seven carries for 111 yards in 2021
Tier 6- Fifth Round Selections
20. Danny Gray, WR SMU
Size: 6'0", 186 lbs. with 31 7/8" arms and 9 5/8" hands
Pros: Exposure to slot and out wide, 4.33 40-yard dash, stacks defenders, wins at all three levels, some twitch present, elite athletic profile
Cons: Recently turned 23, one season with over 500 yards, seven drops in 2021 and three in 2020, limited production in contested catch opportunities, very few missed tackles forced, small frame, must add weight
Production: 803 receiving yards and nine touchdowns on 49 receptions in 2021
21. Makai Polk, WR Mississippi St.
Size: 6'3", 195 lbs. with 32 1/4" arms and 9 1/2" hands
Pros: Still 20 years old, works back to the quarterback, natural bend, good mid-air adjustments, excellent work along the sideline, frame to add muscle
Cons: One season with over 300 yards, developmental route runner, low average depth of target (8.6) in 2021, limited to no production in contested catch situations despite size, only seven forced missed tackles in 2021, six drops in 2021, lacks deep speed
Production: 1,046 receiving yards and nine touchdowns on 105 receptions in 2021
22. Samori Toure, WR Nebraska
Size: 6'0 3/4", 191 lbs. with 32 1/4" arms and 9 3/8" hands (Shrine Bowl)
Pros: Experienced kick returner at Montana, play outside at Montana and in the slot at Nebraska, cut down on drops this past season, speed helped him run away from Ohio State’s defense (2021), has a spin move and some wiggle, route running becoming more refined
Cons: Recently turned 24, converted below 40% of contested catch opportunities, one fumble each of the past three seasons, not very sudden, benefitted from some schemed touches throughout college
Production: 898 receiving yards and five touchdowns on 46 receptions in 2021
Production: 1,495 receiving yards and 13 touchdowns on 87 receptions with Montana in 2019
23. Jaivon Heiligh, WR Coastal Carolina
Size: 6'0", 202 lbs. with 32" arms and 9 1/4" hands (Pro Day)
Pros: Averaged 1,063 yards over the past two years, averaged 17.1 yards per reception in 2021, exposure to slot and out wide, doesn’t lose any speed going into cuts during his routes, varies speed on routes, experienced punt returner, good release package
Cons: Eleven drops in the past two seasons, limited forced missed tackles, at best 50-50 in contested catch opportunities, can get caught from behind
Production: 1,128 receiving yards and seven touchdowns on 66 receptions plus 13 punt returns for 77 yards in 2021
24. Bo Melton, WR Rutgers
Size: 5'11", 189 lbs. with 31 1/4" arms and 9" hands
Pros: Experienced kick returner, can turn into a rushing threat in creative offenses, experience in the slot and out wide, ball tracking, speed to get vertical, played well despite Rutgers’ shortcomings
Cons: Hand size, never topped 650 receiving yards in a season, two fumbles in 2021, 11 drops over the past two years, not as shifty in space as his profile suggests, well below average in contested catch chances
Production: 618 receiving yards and three touchdowns on 55 receptions plus five kick returns for 108 yards in 2021
25. Erik Ezukanma, WR Texas Tech
Size: 6'2", 209 lbs. with 33 1/2" arms and 9 3/8" hands
Pros: Long arms and good size to create large catch radius, introduced to the slot in 2020, above-average in 50-50 balls, beats coverage with ten-yard burst, will adjust routes against physical defenders, plenty of YAC on short throws, footwork leads to snappy movement
Cons: Nine drops in the past two years, mostly one-speed route runner, not shifty, underdeveloped route tree, needs to sink hips more
Production: 705 receiving yards and four touchdowns on 48 receptions plus ten carries for 138 yards and two touchdowns in 2021
26. Charleston Rambo, WR Miami
Size: 6'1", 177 lbs. with 32" arms and 9 3/4" hands
Pros: Offers inside-out versatility, ball tracking, diving catches away from his body, snappy footwork to turn around on a dime, experienced kick returner, battles for YAC
Cons: Eight drops over the past two years, 50-50 at best in contested catch situations, not many forced missed tackles, needs to add muscle, easy target for press coverage, lacks elite speed to consistently close gap in off-coverage, plays upright
Production: 1,172 receiving yards and seven touchdowns on 79 receptions in 2021
Tier 7- Sixth Round Selections
27. Kevin Austin Jr., WR Notre Dame
Size: 6'2", 200 lbs. with 32 7/8" arms and 9" hands
Pros: Averaged 18.5 yards per reception, 87th percentile three-cone (6.71) among wide receivers, height/weight/speed prospect, 4.43 40-yard dash, play strength, ball tracking, beats defenses vertically
Cons: One year of production, hand size, five drops in 2021, underdeveloped route runner, suspended by team for 2019, two surgeries on foot in 2020,
Production: 888 receiving yards and seven touchdowns on 48 receptions in 2021
28. Velus Jones Jr., WR Tennessee
Size: 6'0", 204 lbs. with 30 7/8" arms and 9 3/4" hands
Pros: Highly experienced kick returner with 2,973 return yards, 4.31 40-yard dash, inside-out versatility, only nine drops in college career, 16 forced missed tackles in 2021, bulk to break arm tackle, turns into a return man on short receptions
Cons: About to turn 25, one season with over 300 receiving yards, never had an average depth of target above 9.5, limited attempts in contested catch opportunities, route tree is lacking
Production: 807 receiving yards and seven touchdowns on 62 receptions plus 23 kick returns for 628 yards and one touchdown in 2021
29. Tyquan Thornton, WR Baylor
Size: 6'2", 181 lbs. with 33 1/4" arms and 8 1/4" hands
Pros: Fastest receiver at the NFL Scouting Combine (4.28 40-time), stacks defenders vertically, separates with speed
Cons: Hand size, wiry frame, low play strength, vulnerable to press, track speed but lacks twitch, route running is telegraphed, primarily a linear vertical threat
Production: 948 receiving yards and ten touchdowns on 62 receptions in 2021
30. Dai’Jean Dixon, WR Nicholls St.
Size: 6'3", 205 lbs. with 32 3/8" arms and 9 1/2" hands
Pros: Catch radius, two 1,000-yard seasons, footwork on the boundary, shoulder shake to sell routes, battles for YAC, effective at moving defensive backs as a blocker
Cons: Turned 23 in October, competition level, lacks speed and twitch, creating separation could be problematic, some double catches on tape, slow build up in release
Production: 1,002 receiving yards and eight touchdowns on 71 receptions in 2021
Production: 1,044 receiving yards and eight touchdowns on 54 receptions in 2019
31. Tanner Conner, WR Idaho St.
Size: 6'2 3/4", 230 lbs. with 31 7/8" arms and 9" hands (Shrine Bowl)
Pros: Elite height/weight/speed combination, 4.37 40-yard dash (better than the Ohio State wide receivers), 39.5" vertical jump (would’ve been third-best at the Combine), also ran track in college, explosive athlete, wins vertically
Cons: Recently turned 24, competition level, developmental route runner, shows inexperience for an older prospect
Production: 735 receiving yards and four touchdowns on 42 receptions in 2021
Production: 685 receiving yards and three touchdowns on 34 receptions in six games in 2020-21 spring season
32. Dontario Drummond, WR Ole Miss
Size: 6'1", 215 lbs. with 31 1/2" arms and 9 1/4" hands
Pros: Inside-out versatility, 16 forced missed tackles in 2021, muscular build, smooth athlete with no stiffness, some punt return experience
Cons: Turned 24 in August, six drops in 2021, one season with over 500 yards, developmental route runner, lacks high-end speed
Production: 1,028 receiving yards and eight touchdowns on 76 receptions in 2021
33. Tre Turner, WR Virginia Tech
Size: 6'1", 184 lbs. with 30 3/4" arms and 8 1/2" hands
Pros: Just four drops in the past two years, basketball background shows up on contested catches, production on jet sweeps and run plays, build up speed
Cons: Arm and hand size, four years with over 500 yards but never took the next step, concerns about frame, jostled by aggressive defensive backs
Production: 675 receiving yards and three touchdowns on 40 receptions in 2021
34. Isaiah Weston, WR Northern Iowa
Size: 6'3 1/2", 214 lbs. with 32 1/2" arms and 9 1/2" hands
Pros: Elite combine performance, size and catch radius to become a red zone threat, wins vertically with build up speed, quick initial step off the line, falls forward when tackled
Cons: Turned 24 in October, competition level, wish he had more contested catch production, doesn’t vary tempo, short and intermediate routes not open consistently, not a bully despite his build
Production: 883 receiving yards and five touchdowns on 37 receptions in 2021
Production: 1,053 receiving yards and ten touchdowns on 43 receptions in 2019
Tier 8- Seventh Round Selections
35. Devon Williams, WR Oregon
Size: 6'5", 210 lbs. with 34 1/8" arms and 9 7/8" hands
Pros: Elite arm length and wingspan, skyscraper size, large catch radius
Cons: Only one season with over 500 yards, one season with ten or more games played, 4.65 40-yard dash is tenth percentile, limited experience in the slot, below average production on contested catches, struggles to beat press, stop-start speed is lacking
Production: 557 receiving yards and four touchdowns on 35 receptions in 2021
36. Josh Johnson, WR Tulsa
Size: 5'10 1/2", 183 lbs. with 31 7/8" arms and 8 5/8" hands
Pros: Speed to pull away from defenders, high-end stop-start speed leads to YAC, smooth release and cuts
Cons: Everything about him is small, slot-only in college, drop machine including eight in 2021, seven in 2020, and 12 in 2019, brought down too easily by defenders
Production: 1,114 receiving yards and six touchdowns on 83 receptions in 2021
37. Jerreth Sterns, WR Western Kentucky
Size: 5'7 3/8", 183 lbs. with 30 1/8" arms and 9" hands (Shrine Bowl)
Pros: Play translated when he transferred from Houston Baptist to Western Kentucky, over 1,100 YAC in 2021, 25 forced missed tackles this past season, experienced punt returner, only three drops on 186 targets in 2021, more production in crowded air space than you would expect, weaves through defenses for YAC
Cons: Size, frame, slot-only in the NFL, average depth of target below 6.5 in 2021, 4.49 40-time at his size, lacks speed to consistently win deep, inconsistent burst off the line
Production: 1,902 receiving yards and 17 touchdowns on 150 receptions plus 13 punt returns for 70 yards in 2021
38. Jaquarii Roberson, WR Wake Forest
Size: 6'0 7/8", 182 lbs. with 31 3/4" arms and 9" hands (Shrine Bowl)
Pros: Averaged 1,000 yards over the past two seasons, catches through contact, makes catches outside his frame, high points the ball, enough speed to threaten all three levels
Cons: Slight frame, hand size, slot-only in the NFL, seven drops over the past two years, two fumbles in 2021, inconsistent YAC
Production: 1,078 receiving yards and eight touchdowns on 71 receptions in 2021
39. Reggie Roberson Jr., WR SMU
Size: 5'11", 192 lbs. with 32 5/8" arms and 9 1/2" hands
Pros: Electric speed, can take the top off of defenses, erases some tackling angles, cuts without losing much speed, some kick return experience
Cons: Turned 23 in October, major injuries in 2019 (foot) and 2020 (ACL), most productive years came in 2018 and 2019, largely played only out wide in college, five drops in 2021, negative in contested catch opportunities, lacks twitch
Production: 625 receiving yards and six touchdowns on 51 receptions in 2021
Production: 803 receiving yards and six touchdowns on 43 receptions in 2019
40. Jalen Nailor, WR Michigan St.
Size: 5'11", 186 lbs. with 30 1/4" arms and 9 1/8" hands
Pros: Eats up off man coverage, turns on the jets when he sees open grass, experience as a return man, some wiggle, good stop-start speed, accelerates into contact
Cons: Recently turned 23, small arms, over seven-second three-tone (7.03), very limited experience in the slot, nine drops over the past two years, offers nothing on contested catch attempts, durability concerns
Production: 695 receiving yards and six touchdowns on 37 receptions in 2021
Tier 9- Priority UDFAs
41. Emeka Emezie, WR N.C. St.
Size: 6'2 1/2", 204 lbs. with 32 3/4" arms and 9" hands (Shrine Bowl)
Pros: Increased production each year, above-average contested catch receiver, will out-physical corners at the catch point, beat Andrew Booth Jr. consistently (2021), surprising number of big plays, battles for YAC
Cons: Consistently battled drops, hand size, lacks separation speed and agility, will get caught from behind, struggles to make defenders miss in space
Production: 802 receiving yards and six touchdowns on 60 receptions in 2021
42. Ty Fryfogle, WR Indiana
Size: 6'1", 204 lbs. with 30 3/4" arms and 9 3/4" hands
Pros: Masterful route running and pacing, cuts without tipping his hand, plucks ball out of the air, inside-out versatility
Cons: Turned 23 in January, steep decline in production from 2019 and 2020 to 2021, eight drops in 2021, below average in contested catch situations, fewer than five missed tackles forced each year, lacks separation speed
Production: 512 receiving yards and one touchdown on 46 receptions in 2021
Production: 721 receiving yards and seven touchdowns on 37 receptions in 2020
43. Braylon Sanders, WR Ole Miss
Size: 6'0", 194 lbs. with 31 1/2" arms and 10" hands
Pros: Hand size, average depth of target over 20 in 2020 and 2021, fast footwork in release, proven vertical weapon capable of stacking defensive backs, game-changing deep threat
Cons: Turned 23 in January, one season with over 400 yards, limited experience in the slot, low winning percentage on contested catches, under four missed tackles forced each year, one year with over 100 YAC, fast footwork but doesn’t go anywhere, underdeveloped route tree
Production: 549 receiving yards and four touchdowns on 24 receptions in 2021
44. Michael Woods II, WR Oklahoma
Size: 6'1", 204 lbs. with 33" arms and 9 5/8" hands
Pros: Has cut down on drops, arm size, some ability to win vertically
Cons: Few missed tackles forced, limited YAC, lacks breakaway speed, not shifty
Production: 400 receiving yards and two touchdowns on 35 receptions in 2021
Production: 619 receiving yards and five touchdowns on 32 receptions in 2020
45. Davontavean Martin, WR Oklahoma St.
Size: 6'1 1/2", 188 lbs. with 32 3/8" arms and 9 3/8" hands (Shrine Bowl)
Pros: Plus contested catch receiver in 2021 and 2020, caught over 62% of targets each year, smooth route runner
Cons: Turned 24 in December, not very sudden, two seasons with over 600 yards (2018 and 2021), ten drops in 2021, low YAC
Production: 1,046 receiving yards and ten touchdowns on 80 receptions in 2021
46. Jequez Ezzard, WR Sam Houston St.
Size: 5'9 1/2", 191 lbs. with 30" arms and 10" hands (Senior Bowl)
Pros: Experienced punt returner, averaged 86.1 yards per game in 2020-21 spring season, hand size, ball tracking, surprising number of contested catch wins
Cons: Turned 24 in November, size concerns, competition level
Production: 861 receiving yards and nine touchdowns on 38 receptions plus 18 punt returns for 314 yards and two punt return TDs in 2020-21 spring season
47. Deven Thompkins, WR Utah St.
Size: 5'7", 167 lbs. (The College Gridiron Showcase)
Pros: Kick return experience, played over 30% of college snaps out wide, averaged 16.7 yards per reception, speed to win vertically
Cons: Size, low win percentage on contested catches, only one season with more than 550 yards
Production: 1,704 receiving yards and ten touchdowns on 102 receptions in 2021
48. Lio’Undre Gallimore, WR Valdosta St.
Size: 5'10", 171 lbs. (Program Records)
Pros: Averaged over 30 yards per kick return in 2021, two seasons with 900 or more yards, willing blocker, speed
Cons: Size, low-level competition, a handful of body catches on tape
Production: 1,123 receiving yards and 15 touchdowns on 58 receptions in 2021
49. Corey Sutton, WR Appalachian St.
Size: 6'1 7/8", 206 lbs. with 30 3/4" arms and 8 5/8" hands
Pros: Only four drops in college, enough speed to threaten vertically, scored a touchdown every six receptions, contact balance
Cons: Older prospect, low win percentage on contested catches, not much YAC
Production: 904 receiving yards and seven touchdowns on 61 receptions in 2021
50. Dareke Young, WR Lenoir-Rhyne
Size: 6'2", 223 lbs. with 32 1/8" arms and 10 1/8" hands (Shrine Bowl)
Pros: Had over 300 rushing yards in 2018 and 2019, averaged over 100 yards per game in abbreviated 2020 season, size
Cons: Never produced more than 520 receiving yards or 25 receptions in a season, low level of competition
Production: 515 receiving yards and eight touchdowns on 25 receptions plus 49 carries for 335 yards and four touchdowns in 2019
Honorable Mentions
Stanley Berryhill III, WR Arizona
Slade Bolden, WR Alabama
Malachi Carter, WR Georgia Tech
Britain Covey, WR Utah
Johnny Johnson III, WR Oregon
Lance McCutcheon, WR Montana St.
Kalil Pimpleton, WR Central Michigan
Montrell Washington, WR Samford