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2025 NFL Draft Rankings: Best 35 Wide Receivers Available

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35. Roc Taylor - Memphis Tigers
Roc Taylor isn't the fastest receiver in this class, but he's built like an NFL receiver. Coming in at 6'2'' and 213 lbs was his saving grace in college. It remains unclear whether he can translate his skills to the NFL without the top-end speed or route running ability. We're still counting on a few teams willing to give him a shot.
1. Tetairoa McMillan, Arizona Wildcats
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Tetairoa McMillan stands out as the draft class's most transformative wide receiver, a true game-changer on the field. With his imposing stature and reliable hands, McMillan consistently dominates his matchups, overpowering defenders with ease. But it's not just his physical attributes that set him apart; McMillan also brings a level of sophistication to his game with elite route-running skills that are the icing on the cake. This season at Arizona, McMillan put up staggering numbers, hauling in 84 receptions for 1,319 yards and scoring eight touchdowns, underscoring his readiness to make a significant impact at the next level.
2. Emeka Egbuka, Ohio State Buckeyes
Emeka Egbuka is a wide receiver who's bound to capture the hearts of NFL scouts everywhere. Despite facing stiff competition for the team's top target spot, Egbuka emerged with a stellar season, hauling in 81 receptions for 1.01 yards and notching ten touchdowns. Given his impressive stats and undeniable on-field presence, it would hardly be shocking to find Egbuka's name called in the first round of the 2025 NFL Draft. His blend of agility, hands, and football IQ make him a tantalizing prospect for any team looking to bolster their receiving corps.
3. Matthew Golden, Texas Longhorns
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As the season unfolded, Matthew Golden's sheer explosiveness increasingly caught my eye. By the close of the year, he had established himself as the premier target in Texas's aerial assault, reeling in an impressive 56 receptions for 938 yards and crossing the end zone nine times. Golden's dynamic playmaking ability and knack for clutch catches not only bolstered his draft stock but also solidified his role as one of the top WR options in this class.
4. Luther Burden III, Missouri Tigers
Once hailed as the premier pass-catcher of his draft class, Luther Burden III's grip on the top spot loosened after a lackluster season. Despite this, he managed to secure 60 receptions, tallying 666 yards and crossing into the end zone six times by year's end. Heading into the draft process, there's legitimate buzz about this player potentially falling out of the first round.
5. Tre Harris, Ole Miss Rebels
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Tre Harris leaves you craving a bit more at times, but his blend of skills ticks many of the boxes NFL teams covet. This season, Harris snagged 61 receptions, racking up 1,063 yards and scoring seven touchdowns. The value around Harris feels about right in the second round at this stage in the process.
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6. Elic Ayomanor , Stanford Cardinal
Elic Ayomanor is a name you'll want to remember for the upcoming NFL Draft. This season at Stanford, Ayomanor turned heads with a standout performance, racking up 786 yards and six touchdowns, showcasing traits that scream top-tier talent.
7. Isaiah Bond, Texas Longhorns
Isaiah Bond's collegiate career had some standout moments. However, questions lingered about his consistency and durability. This season at Texas, Bond made his presence felt with 34 receptions, racking up 540 yards and crossing into the end zone five times.
8. Jack Bech, TCU Horned Frogs
At the 2025 Senior Bowl, Jack Bech truly embodied the essence of an elite wide receiver prospect. With his performance in this pivotal showcase, Bech undoubtedly enhanced his appeal for the upcoming draft. Throughout his final year in college, Bech impressively snagged 62 receptions, accumulating 1,034 yards and crossing into the end zone nine times.
9. Xavier Restrepo, Miami Hurricanes
Xavier Restrepo capped off his Miami tenure in stellar form, firmly establishing himself as one of the nation's premier wide receivers. He hauled in 69 passes for a whopping 1,127 yards and crossed the end zone 11 times over the course of the season.
10. Jayden Higgins, Iowa State Cyclones
Jayden Higgins exemplifies the archetype of an all-around football star, combining formidable size, dynamic athleticism, and reliable hands. In his last season at Iowa State, Higgins hauled in 87 receptions, amassing 1,183 yards and crossing into the end zone nine times.
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11. Jaylin Noel - Iowa State Cyclones
Jaylin Noel has elevated his profile year after year, culminating with a standout senior season. In 2024, the Missouri native was part of the two-headed pass-catching monster for the Iowa State Cyclones. Now, one lucky team will get to develop Noel at the professional level.

Noel has been on an upward trajectory since he landed in Ames. He's improved his standing in each subsequent season, resulting in 1,189 receiving yards on 80 receptions last year. Moreover, he demonstrated his insane athletic ability, testing above the charts in most categories at the combine.

Arguably, Noel is the most polished slot receiver in this year's draft. He'll hear his name called on Day 2, but we could see him make a first-round impact in his rookie campaign.
12. Tez Johnson - Oregon Ducks
Tez Johnson has all the attributes to excel as a slot receiver in the NFL. The Oregon Ducks standout maximized production as an upper-classman and will hear his name called on Day 2 of the NFL Draft.

Over the past two seasons, Johnson has accumulated 2,080 receiving yards and 20 touchdowns on 169 receptions. His junior season was moderately more productive than his senior campaign, but that won't come at the expense of his draft position.

Under the right circumstances, Johnson could become an elite pass-catcher in the NFL. Surely, his transition to the pros will be seamless.
13. Tai Felton - Maryland Terrapins
A productive junior season put Tai Felton on the radar, but the Maryland Terrapins wide receiver had his coming out party in 2024. Felton was one of the top pass-catchers in college football last season, elevating his NFL appeal.

While he tapered off toward the latter stages of the campaign, Felton posted four consecutive 100-yard efforts to start the season. Ultimately, he accumulated 1,124 receiving yards on 96 receptions while remaining the primary target from start to finish.

Still, there are concerns about his build and whether he can stand the rigors of the professional game. Felton struggled to create separation in coverage, and he'll face an entirely different challenge in the NFL. Nevertheless, he's a solid bet to go on Day 2.
14. Savion Williams - TCU Horned Frogs
Quarterback turned wide receiver Savion Williams is one of the most athletic prospects available in the draft. But after honing his craft as a premier pass catcher, the TCU Horned Frogs product is tailormade as an X receiver in the NFL.

Williams's stats don't jump off the page or reflect his athletic ability. The Texas native hauled in 60 receptions in his senior season for 611 yards and six touchdowns. However, he was also heavily featured in the Horned Frogs' ground game. Williams toted the ball 51 times for 322 yards and six more touchdowns.

While he only ran the 40-yard dash at the combine, Williams has previously posted a 10'8" broad jump and 40" vertical. Any team would be lucky to work with those tools at the professional level.
15. Jalen Royals - Utah State Aggies
After starting his career with the Georgia Military Bulldogs, Jalen Royals spent the past two seasons with the Utah State Aggies. Over those two seasons, he showcased his deep threat ability, but Royals must develop his route tree if he hopes to stick around in the NFL.

Royals's most productive campaign came back in 2023. In his first season with Utah State, the Georgia native eclipsed 1,000 receiving yards on 71 receptions. He followed that up with 834 yards in his senior season while managing 16 fewer catches.

Despite the decreased production, Royals could still develop into an NFL-caliber talent. His speed and hands are well-suited to be a return man, if nothing else.
16. Tory Horton - Colorado State Rams
When Tory Horton transferred to the Colorado State Rams ahead of the 2022 season, few people could have envisioned the heights he would reach. Horton posted consecutive 1,000-yard receiving seasons before a season-ending knee injury de-railed his 2024 campaign after just five games. Nevertheless, the Rams receiver put all those doubts to rest with a solid showing at the combine, ensuring he hears his name called in Green Bay.
17. Pat Bryant - Illinois Fighting Illini
Pat Bryant's stat page doesn't pop the way his game tape does. The Illinois Fighting Illini receiver was one of the most clutch performers this season, hauling in three game-winning touchdown passes in the fourth quarter. Moreover, he tied the school record for touchdown passes in a season, grabbing 10 in 2024. Bryant is far from the fastest receiver in the class, but he's a master at creating separation and pulling down passes. Depending on where he lands, Bryant could have a fruitful rookie season in the NFL.
18. Chimere Dike - Florida Gators
After four season with the Wisconsin Badgers, Chimere Dike followed his quarterback to the Florida Gators for his senior season. As we found out, it was a smart move that enhanced Dike's NFL Draft profile. The Wisconsin native had a banner year, setting new highs in receiving yards and yards per reception. Moreover, he ratcheted the stakes even higher with a superb effort at the scouting combine. Dike still has a lot to prove to become a regular at the pro level, but if he can learn how to win one-on-one battles in coverage and he could be well suited for an outside X role.
19. Kyle Williams - Washington State Cougars
Teams looking for a burner late in the draft could set their sights on Kyle Williams. The senior from Washington State had a dynamic year, setting career-bests across the board. Williams pulled down 70 receptions for 1,198 yards and 14 touchdowns. He captivated the nation in the Holiday Bowl, going off for 172 yards on 10 receptions. Williams could be an every-down pass-catcher if he can add some mass without compromising speed.
20. Jaylin Lane - Virginia Tech Hokies
Jaylin Lane's testing was off the charts at the NFL Scouting Combine. His 40" vertical and 11' broad jumps were among the best, as was his scorching 4.34 40-yard dash time. Still, teams could be slightly turned off by his tepid production metrics in his senior season with the Virginia Tech Hokies. Lane produced a paltry 466 receiving yards despite playing in every contest. Lane could be a productive slot receiver in the NFL if he develops more breakaway techniques.
21. Kobe Hudson - UCF Knights
Kobe Hudson isn't your prototypical deep-ball pass-catcher. The UCF Knights wideout lacks the top-end speed typically associated with deep threats, but he makes up for it with his elusiveness with the ball in his hands. Over his last three seasons, Hudson has eclipsed 16.4 yards per reception in every campaign. Moreover, he averaged 17.8 yards per reception across that span. Hudson could develop into a specialized deep threat in the NFL, but his catch rate needs work if he desires more than that.
22. Isaac TeSlaa - Arkansas Razorbacks
Coming up through the Division. II ranks, Isaac TeSlaa fought his way onto an SEC roster. The Michigan native spent the past two seasons continuing his development with the Arkansas Razorbacks. There, he posted 897 receiving yards on 62 catches across those campaigns. TeSlaa is built like a professional receiver and is faster than you'd expect for someone of his build. He's an intriguing prospect with tons of upside.
23. Dont'e Thornton Jr. - Tennessee Volunteers
One of the top athletes available in this year's crop of wide receivers, Dont'e Thornton Jr., still has lots to prove on the field. The Tennessee Volunteers' receiver has never caught more than 26 passes or accumulated more than 661 receiving yards in a season. However, he's unstoppable with the ball in his hands and averaged 25.4 yards per reception last season. Thornton Jr. could be one of the premier late-round steals if he lands in the right place and gets the proper coaching.
24. Nick Nash - San Jose State Spartans
Six years of college experience later, Nick Nash finally showed his professional acumen in his senior year. He broke out in 2024, recording a jaw-dropping 104 passes on 181 targets, churning out 1,382 yards and 16 touchdowns. Nash's athletic testing doesn't jump off the page, but he finally emerged as the elite pass-catcher everyone thought he could be. If he wants to stick around, he can't take that long to develop at the professional level. Still, he has one of the best ceilings in the later rounds.
25. Antwane Wells Jr. - Ole Miss Rebels
Antwane Wells Jr. could never replicate his success in his sophomore campaign. In 2021, Wells Jr. posted 1,250 receiving yards on 83 receptions with the James Madison Dukes. He springboarded off that success to the SEC, but failed to deliver consistently. Granted, Wells Jr. put up a respectable 950 receiving yards in his junior season with the South Carolina Gamecocks. Then a foot injury limited him to just three games in 2023. Subsequently, he transferred to the Ole Miss Rebels for his final year of eligibility. Wells Jr. has some promising attributes, but could lack some professional intangibles.
26. Ja'Corey Brooks - Louisville Cardinals
If someone can teach Ja'Corey Brooks some of the finer points of being a wide receiver, he could develop into an absolute stud. For the first time in his career, Brooks eclipsed the 1,000-yard plateau last season. The Louisville Cardinals wideout hauled in 61 receptions for 1,013 yards, becoming the catalyst on offense. Still, he has difficulty separating in coverage, and people in the third bowl can see his next move. Get this man an All-Pro mentor, and he could be the steal of the draft.
27. Arian Smith - Georgia Bulldogs
Arian Smith was an afterthought in the passing game through the first four seasons of his collegiate career. From 2020 through 2023, he accumulated just 20 receptions, albeit with a more impressive 539 receiving yards. However, Smith broke out in his fifth-year senior campaign. The Georgia Bulldogs tallied 817 yards on 48 receptions, demonstrating his speed and deep threat ability.
28. Bru McCoy - Tennessee Volunteers
A former five-star recruit, Bru McCoy's college career took an unexpected turn after his freshman campaign. The California native transferred from the USC Trojans to the Tennessee Volunteers, where he would play the next three seasons. McCoy had a standout sophomore season but failed to replicate those totals in either of his two subsequent seasons. Still, he has a professional frame and is a solid pass-catcher with potential.
29. Sam Brown Jr. - Miami Hurricanes
Sam Brown Jr. split five college seasons across three different teams, deciding to enter the NFL Draft after his "junior" campaign. Brown Jr. spent 2024 with the Miami Hurricanes, where he would fail to replicate his career benchmarks from the prior year. Still, he put up 509 yards on 36 receptions, while finding the endzone on two occasions. Brown is a natural athlete with a versatile route-tree, making him adaptable to any roster.
30. Da'Quan Felton - Virginia Tech Hokies
Da'Quan Felton has never been a high-volume receiver, and his reliability took a hit in his senior year. The Virginia Tech Hokies receiver reeled in just 32 of 65 targets this year, for a sub-50.0% catch rate. He's quick off the line without top-end speed, though. Some teams may value Felton as a development player, but he might need to prove his professional ability as an undrafted free agent.
31. KeAndre Lambert-Smith - Auburn Tigers
KeAndre Lambert-Smith has led each of his last two teams in receiving yards. In 2023, he put up 673 yards with the Penn State Nittany Lions, following that up with 981 with the Auburn Tigers in 2024. His best work comes on deep routes, but he will need to add mass to his frame to handle the rigors of the professional game.
32. Ricky White III - UNLV Rebels
Over the last couple of years, Ricky White III has shown flashes of brilliance. He totaled 1,483 receiving yards in 2023, with a more modest 1,041 in his senior season. The UNLV Rebels standout has a wiry frame and could face challenges adapting his skillset to the professional game. Nevertheless, several NFL teams will be interested in seeing what he can do in camp.
33. Dominic Lovett - Georgia Bulldogs
Not surprisingly, Dominic Lovett has drawn attention as an intriguing slot receiver in this year's draft. Lovett is built for the slot role, standing just 5'10'' and weighing 185 lbs. We saw what he could do on short-to-intermediate routes this past season, hauling in 59 receptions for 607 yards. Slot-needy teams could have him ranked much higher on their list.
34. Elijhah Badger - Florida Gators
After four seasons with the Arizona State Sun Devils, Elijhah Badger closed his college career with the Florida Gators. Badger had a productive senior campaign, leading the Gators with 806 receiving yards on just 39 receptions. As we saw in Indianapolis, Badger is a gifted athlete. Still, he moves effortlessly on the field and can find release points in coverage.
35. Roc Taylor - Memphis Tigers
Roc Taylor isn't the fastest receiver in this class, but he's built like an NFL receiver. Coming in at 6'2'' and 213 lbs was his saving grace in college. It remains unclear whether he can translate his skills to the NFL without the top-end speed or route running ability. We're still counting on a few teams willing to give him a shot.
1. Tetairoa McMillan, Arizona Wildcats
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Tetairoa McMillan stands out as the draft class's most transformative wide receiver, a true game-changer on the field. With his imposing stature and reliable hands, McMillan consistently dominates his matchups, overpowering defenders with ease. But it's not just his physical attributes that set him apart; McMillan also brings a level of sophistication to his game with elite route-running skills that are the icing on the cake. This season at Arizona, McMillan put up staggering numbers, hauling in 84 receptions for 1,319 yards and scoring eight touchdowns, underscoring his readiness to make a significant impact at the next level.

2025 NFL Draft Rankings: Best 35 Wide Receivers Available

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