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The NFL Draft has arrived. No more conjecture or hypothetical. Five months of preparations and the biggest job interview in the world will now become real.
Viewers have become accustomed to certain similarities. The best quarterbacks, edge rushers, offensive linemen and cornerbacks are towards the top, while running backs, safeties and linebackers are less prioritized at the top. In 2026, they throw out almost all the positional tendencies and trends.
Wide Receiver is one of the strengths of this draft. There are no Ja'Marr Chase or Justin Jefferson in this draft. However, there could be quite a few Puka Nakua or JSN.
While this draft lacks some of the bigger, can't miss evaluations, there are starters to be had in this draft. It will come down to flavors. What is your team looking for? There are deep threats, dangerous slot receivers as well as possession receivers throughout this draft.
Best available WR in 2026 NFL Draft
| Name | School | HT | WT | Range | Pick | Team |
| Carnell Tate | Ohio St | 6'3 | 195 | Rd 1 | 4 | Titans |
| Jordyn Tyson | ASU | 6'2 | 200 | Rd 1 | 8 | Saints |
| Makai Lemon | USC | 5'11 | 195 | Rd 1-2 | 20 | Eagles |
| Omar Cooper Jr | Indiana | 6'0 | 204 | Rd 1-2 | 30 | Jets |
| Denzel Boston | Washington | 6'4 | 210 | Rd 2-3 | 39 | Browns |
| KC Concepcion | Texas A&M | 5'11 | 190 | Rd 2-3 | 24 | Browns |
| Chris Bell | Louisville | 6'2 | 204 | Rd 2-3 | 94 | Dolphins |
| Chris Brazzell II | Tennessee | 6'5 | 200 | Rd 2-3 | 83 | Carolina |
| Germie Bernard | Alabama | 6'1 | 204 | Rd 2-3 | 47 | Steelers |
| Elijah Surratt | Indiana | 6'2 | 213 | Rd 2-3 | 115 | Ravens |
| Malachi Fields | Notre Dame | 6'4 | 222 | Rd 2-3 | 74 | Giants |
| Zachariah Branch | Georgia | 5'10 | 180 | Rd 2-3 | 79 | Falcons |
| Skyler Bell | UConn | 6'0 | 185 | Rd 2-3 | 25 | Bills |
| Ted Hurst | Georgia St | 6'3 | 195 | Rd 2-4 | 84 | Buccaneers |
| Antoinio Williams | Clemson | 5'11 | 190 | Rd 2-4 | 71 | Commanders |
| Jeff Caldwell | Cincinnati | 6'5 | 215 | Rd 3-4 | ||
| Deion Burks | Oklahoma | 5'9 | 188 | Rd 3-4 | 254 | Colts |
| Ja'Kobi Lane | USC | 6'4 | 200 | Rd 3-4 | 80 | Ravens |
| Bryce Lance | NDSU | 6'3 | 209 | Rd 3-4 | 136 | Saints |
| CJ Daniels | Miami | 6'2 | 205 | Rd 3-5 | 197 | Rams |
| Cyrus Allen | Cincinnati | 5'11 | 180 | Rd 3-5 | 176 | Chiefs |
| De'Zhaun Stribling | Ole Miss | 6'2 | 210 | Rd 3-5 | 33 | 49ers |
| Brenen Thompson | Mississippi St | 5'9 | 170 | Rd 3-5 | 105 | Chargers |
| Kevin Coleman Jr | Missouri | 5'11 | 180 | Rd 3-5 | 177 | Dolphins |
| Eric McAlister | TCU | 6'3 | 205 | Rd 4-6 | ||
| Eric Rivers | GT | 5'11 | 180 | Rd 4-6 | ||
| Reggie Virgil | Texas Tech | 6'3 | 190 | Rd 4-6 | 143 | Cardinals |
| Caleb Douglas | Texas Tech | 6'4 | 205 | Rd 4-6 | 75 | Dolphins |
| Aaron Anderson | LSU | 5'8 | 188 | Rd 4-6 | ||
| J. Michael Sturdivant | Florida | 6'2 | 213 | Rd 4-6 | ||
| Tyren Montgomery | John Carroll | 6'3 | 195 | Rd 5-7 | ||
| Chase Roberts | BYU | 6'4 | 210 | Rd 5-7 | ||
| Zavion Thomas | LSU | 5'10 | 192 | Rd 5-7 | 89 | Bears |
| Kendrick Law | Kentucky | 6'0 | 205 | Rd 5-7 | 168 | Lions |
| Colbie Young | Georgia | 6'4 | 215 | Rd 5-7 | 140 | Bengals |
| Noah Thomas | Georgia | 6'5 | 205 | Rd 5-7 | ||
| Dane Key | Nebraska | 6'3 | 210 | Rd 5-7 | ||
| Kaden Wetjen | Iowa | 5'9 | 196 | Rd 5-7 | 121 | Steelers |
| Josh Cameron | Baylor | 6'1 | 224 | Rd 5-7 | 191 | Jaguars |
Social media reactions to WR selections in 2026 NFL Draft
— Indianapolis Colts (@Colts) April 25, 2026WELCOME TO DALLAS ANTHONY SMITH pic.twitter.com/sSWfsMo55c
— DivaD4k (@D4DDYD4K) April 25, 2026The name's Bond... Lewis Bond. pic.twitter.com/PQ6zkYIZIT
— Houston Texans (@HoustonTexans) April 25, 2026We have selected Stanford WR CJ Williams with the No. 203 overall pick!@Dream_Finders | #NFLDraft pic.twitter.com/QfGRAhAchA
— Jacksonville Jaguars (@Jaguars) April 25, 2026— Seattle Seahawks (@Seahawks) April 25, 2026Newest addition to the #RamsHouse, @cjaaaay_! pic.twitter.com/MnzcBoVLl1
— Los Angeles Rams (@RamsNFL) April 25, 2026— Las Vegas Raiders (@Raiders) April 25, 2026We have selected Baylor WR Josh Cameron with the No. 191 overall pick!@Dream_Finders | #NFLDraft pic.twitter.com/l0NrvDKAME
— Jacksonville Jaguars (@Jaguars) April 25, 2026With the 190th pick in the NFL Draft, the #Saints select LSU WR Barion Brown 🙌 pic.twitter.com/K5vsS7BkCK
— New Orleans Saints (@Saints) April 25, 2026Dolphins pick WR Kevin Coleman Jr. with No. 177 overall selection in 2026 NFL Drafthttps://t.co/1kUIcH8Dto pic.twitter.com/ulCs7M7YnZ
— Around The NFL (@AroundTheNFL) April 25, 2026— Kansas City Chiefs (@Chiefs) April 25, 2026BREAKING: The #Ravens select Clemson RB Adam Randall with the 174th pick in the #NFLDraft pic.twitter.com/LevEPzwarx
— SleeperRavens (@SleeperRavenss) April 25, 2026Lions trade up to select WR Kendrick Law with No. 168 overall pick in 2026 NFL Drafthttps://t.co/6lQN7XNMND pic.twitter.com/fDaXJKOskl
— Around The NFL (@AroundTheNFL) April 25, 2026WR Reggie Virgil joins the Arizona Cardinals! pic.twitter.com/2RAAjjbXD3
— PHNX Cardinals (@PHNX_Cardinals) April 25, 2026— NFL (@NFL) April 25, 2026— NFL (@NFL) April 25, 2026— B/R Gridiron (@brgridiron) April 25, 2026With the 121st pick in the 2026 NFL Draft, we select WR Kaden Wetjen. pic.twitter.com/0uiTTIXZxh
— Pittsburgh Steelers (@steelers) April 25, 2026— NFL (@NFL) April 25, 2026If you liked Tez Johnson last year you will LOVE Mississippi St. WR Brenen Thompson
- 5’9
- 164 lbs (Tez is 154)
- 4.26 40 yd dash w/ a top speed of 23.95 mph (T-5th all time)
2025 stats:
- 57 REC
- 1054 YDS (school record)
- 18.5 YPR
- 7 total TDs
- 17.9 yd aDOT
- 5… pic.twitter.com/xPHmUw9FC1
With the 89th pick in the 2026 NFL Draft, the Bears select Zavion Thomas, WR from LSU. pic.twitter.com/jbk2MEEGyM
— Preme Football (@premefootball) April 25, 2026Welcome to the Krewe, Ted Hurst 🏴☠️ pic.twitter.com/knh3pJoKD2
— Tampa Bay Buccaneers (@Buccaneers) April 25, 2026Adding some Brazzell dazzle@budlight | #NFLDRAFT pic.twitter.com/rvhcJ20DLB
— Carolina Panthers (@Panthers) April 25, 2026— NFL (@NFL) April 25, 2026— ESPN (@espn) April 25, 2026— Miami Dolphins (@MiamiDolphins) April 25, 2026The Giants just got a DAWG in Notre Dame's Malachi Fields pic.twitter.com/g7HOJe6o0M
— Bussin' With The Boys (@BussinWTB) April 25, 2026— Clemson Football (@ClemsonFB) April 25, 2026Ja'Kobi Lane is the best available WR according to ESPN's draft tracker.
— B/R Gridiron (@brgridiron) April 25, 2026— NFL (@NFL) April 25, 2026— Cleveland Browns (@Browns) April 24, 2026— NFL (@NFL) April 24, 2026— NFL (@NFL) April 24, 2026— NFL (@NFL) April 24, 2026— NFL (@NFL) April 24, 2026Jordyn Tyson is overcome with emotion as he walks up to the stage at the NFL Draft 🥹 pic.twitter.com/erj7Cf0XmN
— TSN (@TSN_Sports) April 24, 2026.@PatMcAfeeShow and the boys were loving the Titans' selection of Carnell Tate 👏 pic.twitter.com/aS5Nqr0ysU
— SportsCenter (@SportsCenter) April 24, 20262026 NFL Draft How to Watch
The 2026 NFL draft kicks off at 8 p.m. ET on Thursday in Pittsburgh (ESPN, ABC and NFL Network-- available on Fubo), The Las Vegas Raiders will likely select Indiana quarterback Fernando Mendoza with the No. 1 overall pick.
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