As Anakin Skywalker said in Revenge Of The Sith: “This is where the fun begins”. This year’s wide receiver class is crazy talented from top to bottom. There seems to have been a huge influx of wide receiver talent in the NFL since the 2020 class. This class is no different, and coming up with a top 10 was difficult. I hope you all enjoy my final 2024 NFL Draft rankings for the wide receivers.
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2024 NFL Draft Wide Receivers: The Top 5
- Marvin Harrison Jr., Ohio State: What else needs to be said about this Marvin Harrison, Jr? He can do it all. He has the size, the speed, the hands, the route running, etc. His only (slight) weakness is he isn’t a great YAC guy, but everything else about him is so good that it ends up not really mattering.
- Malik Nabers, Louisiana State: Malik Nabers is an athletic freak. He just recently had his pro day and blew it out of the water, although he was expected to test well anyway. He really proved this season that he wasn’t just a slot. He can play inside and out. Nabers is a YAC monster. His catch radius is kind of average, but that’s about his only weakness. The former Tiger will not be a big 50/50 guy, but he makes up for it in plenty of other areas.
- Rome Odunze, Washington: Rome Odunze is similar to Harrison in that he is coming into the league well polished. He is a great route runner, great on 50/50 balls, can block, runs routes, and is physical. Odunze can really do everything and anything you ask of him.
- Brian Thomas Jr., Louisiana State: Brian Thomas, Jr. was seen as the Robin to Nabers’ Batman coming into the season, but he showed himself to be his own Batman. He probably has the highest upside of all the top receivers. He is almost 6’3 209 with long arms and ran a 4.33 40-yard dash at the Combine. And he can jump through the roof. Thomas is a developing route runner, but is already an elite deep threat. If he hits his ceiling he could be better than anyone else in this class.
- Keon Coleman, Florida State: Keon Coleman is like a power forward at wide receiver. Despite his size, though, he has shown agility not normally seen on a man his size, even returning punts for FSU. He obviously did not run a good 40-yard dash at the combine, but he just plays faster. You can see it in his speed in the gauntlet drill. Coleman still needs some development, but can be a #1 wide receiver — if he hits.
2024 NFL Draft Wide Receivers: The Best Of The Rest
6. Adonai Mitchell, Texas: Adonai Mitchell started out at Georgia and showed flashes there, but needed to be a starter. He transferred to Texas for the 2023 season and was immediately a starter. The former Bulldog has yet to completely put it together, and is still a work in progress. He even came out to be a freakier athlete than originally thought. He was listed at 6’4 195, but came in at 6’2 205 and ran a 4.34 40-yard dash. With some development, he could be one of the best in the class.
7. Xavier Legette, South Carolina: Legette is another freaky athlete in this class. He was listed at 6’3 225 by South Carolina. He showed up at the Senior Bowl and was 6’1, which disappointed people. It’s hard being a big 50/50 ball type receiver at 6’1. The question teams have with him is why it took him so long to produce. His first four years he had just 42 catches combined. He does show some stiffness, as well.
8. Devontez Walker, North Carolina: “Tez” Walker is already an elite deep threat; shown by the 4.36 40-yard dash he ran at the combine. He has good size and very long arms for his size. His release package needs some work, as does his route running in general. He has the upside, though, to be better. Missing the first five weeks of the season definitely hurt his development.
9. Ladd McConkey, Georgia: Ladd McConkey is not your “typical white receiver” He is not a “big slow” type, but rather a “good route runner” type of receiver. He is small, he is fast, and he is quick. He does run good routes though, and should see most of his time in the slot. The guy has magic feet and will kill teams with his ability to make them miss and get YAC.
10. Javon Baker, Central Florida: For those that know me, Javon Baker has been one of MyGuys™ since 2022. He was at Alabama for two years, but couldn’t crack the line up. He was a starter as soon as he transferred and, despite playing in a run-heavy offense, showed real flashes in 2022. Baker had his breakout this past season though, with over 1,100 yards in an offense that was still run heavy. He has a special agility to stack DBs, despite running a 4.54 40-yard dash at the Combine. He plays faster than that on the field. Baker is also physical and gets YAC with great spatial awareness. If he goes to the right team, he could be a #1 receiver eventually.
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