2026 NFL Draft Wide Receiver Rankings and Grades

The 2026 NFL draft cycle is gaining steam. The college playoffs roll on until a champion is crowned on January 19. After that, attention turns to the all-star game circuit in late January.

From there, the focus will shift to the 2026 NFL Scouting Combine, then to Pro Days and personal and/or private workouts.

Below are the latest WR rankings, grades, superlatives and potential NFL landing spots for the 2026 class.

1. Carnell Tate, Ohio State (8.4)
2. Jordyn Tyson, Arizona State (8.3)
3. Kevin Concepcion, Texas A&M (8.0)
4. Makai Lemon, USC (8.0)
5. Elijah Sarratt, Indiana (7.8)
6. Chris Brazzell II, Tennessee (7.7)
7. Denzel Boston, Washington (7.6)
8. Deion Burks, Oklahoma (7.6)
9. Zachariah Branch, Georgia (7.5)
10. Ja'Kobi Lane, USC (7.4)
11. Chris Bell, Louisville (7.4)
12. Antonio Williams, Clemson (7.3)
13. Malachi Fields, Notre Dame (7.2)
14. Germie Bernard, Alabama (7.1)
15. Omar Cooper Jr., Indiana (7.0)
16. Josh Cameron, Baylor (7.0)
17. Ted Hurst, Georgia State (7.0)
18. Skyler Bell, Connecticut (6.9)
19. Eric Singleton Jr., Auburn (6.9)
20. Ian Strong, Rutgers (6.8)
21. Brenen Thompson, Mississippi State (6.7)
22. Hank Beatty, Illinois (6.6)
23. Romello Brinson, SMU (6.5)

NFL teams with top potential WR need: Atlanta Falcons, Buffalo Bills, Cleveland Browns, Dallas Cowboys, Miami Dolphins, New England Patriots, New Orleans Saints, New York Giants, Pittsburgh Steelers, San Francisco 49ers, Tennessee Titans, Washington Commanders

Best Hands: Denzel Boston
Best Route-Runner: Jordyn Tyson
Best Speed: Brenen Thompson
Best Slot Receiver: Makai Lemon
Most Pro-Ready: Carnell Tate

Bleacher Report Scouting Dept.'s latest Big Board has complete rankings for the entire draft class. You can also find more position-specific rankings here:

Quarterbacks

Running Backs

Tight Ends

Offensive Tackles

Interior Offensive Linemen

Defensive Linemen

Edge-Rushers

Linebackers

Cornerbacks

Safeties

Rankings will be updated at regular intervals throughout the 2026 NFL draft cycle.