Top NFL Wide Receivers 2026
Compare route running, separation, hands and production after the catch across NFL receiving corps.
32 of up to 32 qualifying players · Updated Oct 8, 2026.
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#1
Jaxon Smith-Njigba
97/100- College
- Ohio State
- Jersey
- 11
- Height (in)
- 72
- Weight (lb)
- 197
- Experience (years)
- 4
Added "Njigba" to his name to honor his grandfather.
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481 yards and 6 tds in 4 games. best receiver in football right now, not even close. 5 for 76 last week was his quietest game
#2
Ja'Marr Chase
96/100- College
- LSU
- Jersey
- 1
- Height (in)
- 72
- Weight (lb)
- 205
- Experience (years)
- 6
Won the receiving triple crown in 2024.
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212 yards and 3 tds, but only 3 catches last week for 27. team needs to get him the ball more, he's too good to be quiet
#3
AJ Brown
93/100- College
- Ole Miss
- Jersey
- 1
- Height (in)
- 73
- Weight (lb)
- 226
- Experience (years)
- 8
Had back-to-back 1,400+ yard seasons with the Eagles (2022-23).
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huge loss for the patriots. high ankle sprain in the opener and he's on ir until at least week 6. 3 catches before he got hurt so there's nothing to really judge. still one of the most physical receivers around when healthy, and Maye really needs him with how bad that offense looks.
#4
Puka Nacua
93/100- College
- BYU
- Jersey
- 12
- Height (in)
- 74
- Weight (lb)
- 216
- Experience (years)
- 4
Holds rookie mark for receiving yards in a season (1,486).
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only 2 games with a stat but 9 for 125 and a rushing td last week with a hip thing. when he plays he's unguardable
#5
CeeDee Lamb
92/100- College
- Oklahoma
- Jersey
- 88
- Height (in)
- 74
- Weight (lb)
- 198
- Experience (years)
- 7
Led the NFL in receptions (135) in 2023.
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17 catches for 189 on 21 targets last week, wow. 498 yards in 4 games, absolute alpha
#6
Amon-Ra St. Brown
91/100- College
- USC
- Jersey
- 14
- Height (in)
- 72
- Weight (lb)
- 202
- Experience (years)
- 6
Set Lions mark for most consecutive games with a TD reception (8).
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31 catches on 46 targets, super reliable. 8 for 75 last week. quietly one of the best, no drops no drama
#7
Nico Collins
90/100- College
- Michigan
- Jersey
- 12
- Height (in)
- 76
- Weight (lb)
- 222
- Experience (years)
- 6
One of three players in Texans' history with three-straight 1,000+ yard seasons.
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Collins is the offense's big-play X receiver: huge catch radius, smooth build-up speed and a clear connection with Stroud. He can win a route in multiple ways, which makes him the most bankable Houston receiver.
Strengths: Size, catch radius, downfield tracking, YAC potential, and repeated evidence of timing with Stroud.
Weaknesses: Defenses will tilt coverage toward him, and a deeper receiving room could make raw target totals less concentrated than his talent deserves.
#8
Justin Jefferson
89/100- College
- LSU
- Jersey
- 18
- Height (in)
- 73
- Weight (lb)
- 195
- Experience (years)
- 7
Youngest player, 23, to lead the NFL in receptions (128) and receiving yards (1,809) in 2022.
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still elite when he's out there but the vikings are winning with the defense and the run and he's only got 17 targets in 3 games. ankle thing is annoying. honestly feels underused.
#9
DeVonta Smith
89/100- College
- Alabama
- Jersey
- 6
- Height (in)
- 72
- Weight (lb)
- 170
- Experience (years)
- 6
2020 Heisman Trophy winner.
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solid but the eagles offense isn't giving him much. 1 td and now a hamstring thing. super smooth route runner with great hands, just not seeing enough big plays right now.
#10
Calvin Ridley
87/100- College
- Alabama
- Jersey
- 0
- Height (in)
- 73
- Weight (lb)
- 190
- Experience (years)
- 8
Holds the Falcons record for receiving TDs by a rookie (10).
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Ridley remains the polished veteran at the top of this group. He can create separation at every level and still tracks the deep ball beautifully; a healthy full camp-to-season transition is the main thing to watch.
Strengths: Starter designation, veteran route craft, deep-ball tracking, and the ability to be Cam Ward's reliable perimeter answer.
Weaknesses: Limited early work and a veteran workload call for monitoring, while the new young targets may spread the offense more widely.
#11
Zay Flowers
86/100- College
- Boston College
- Jersey
- 4
- Height (in)
- 69
- Weight (lb)
- 183
- Experience (years)
- 4
Was the 22nd overall pick in 2023.
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352 yards in 3 games, 8 for 118 and a td last week. people sleep on him, he is elite
#12
Malik Nabers
86/100- College
- LSU
- Jersey
- 1
- Height (in)
- 72
- Weight (lb)
- 200
- Experience (years)
- 3
Had 109 catches, 1,204 yards and seven TDs for the Giants as a rookie in 2024.
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112 yards and a td last week, 208 on the year. only gets better, whoever is throwing to him
#13
Chris Olave
86/100- College
- Ohio State
- Jersey
- 12
- Height (in)
- 72
- Weight (lb)
- 187
- Experience (years)
- 5
Had a career-high 100 catches for 1,163 yards for the Saints in 2025.
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He consistently creates separation and can win at multiple levels of the field. Eight catches for 116 yards despite Atlanta controlling the game shows he can remain productive even when defenses know he's coming.
#14
Carnell Tate
86/100- College
- Ohio State
- Jersey
- 14
- Height (in)
- 74
- Weight (lb)
- 192
- Experience (years)
- 0
Joined Marvin Harrison Jr. as the highest-drafted Ohio State WR when the Titans took him fourth in 2026.
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rookie who gets targets. 6 for 9 vs giants. 123 yds on 13 catches is meh but the titans offense isn't helping. smooth and has potential.
#15
Emeka Egbuka
85/100- College
- Ohio State
- Jersey
- 2
- Height (in)
- 73
- Weight (lb)
- 205
- Experience (years)
- 2
Set Ohio State's career receptions record with 205.
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decent start for a young guy. 5 for 9 vs minnesota. smart route runner with good hands but the whole offense is in the dumps.
#16
Chris Godwin
85/100- College
- Penn State
- Jersey
- 14
- Height (in)
- 73
- Weight (lb)
- 209
- Experience (years)
- 10
Grew up a fan of the Buccaneers, who would go on to draft him in 2017.
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16 catches for 142, no tds. a slot guy who doesn't do much downfield anymore, team is 0-4
#17
Drake London
85/100- College
- USC
- Jersey
- 5
- Height (in)
- 76
- Weight (lb)
- 215
- Experience (years)
- 5
The first WR taken in the 2022 NFL Draft.
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His 37-yard catch wasn't simply a contested-ball play — his ability to threaten defenses downfield makes Atlanta's play-action game considerably harder to defend
#18
Rashid Shaheed
85/100- College
- Weber State
- Jersey
- 22
- Height (in)
- 72
- Weight (lb)
- 180
- Experience (years)
- 5
Traded from the Saints to Seahawks midway through the 2025 season.
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mostly a returner at this point. 2 for 3 vs washington plus kick returns. not much offensive involvement.
#19
Davante Adams
83/100- College
- Fresno State
- Jersey
- 17
- Height (in)
- 73
- Weight (lb)
- 204
- Experience (years)
- 13
Has led the NFL in receiving TDs in three separate seasons.
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390 yards and 2 tds but only 4 for 32 on 9 targets last week. still the smoothest route runner, just not the focus every week
#20
Marvin Harrison Jr.
83/100- College
- Ohio State
- Jersey
- 18
- Height (in)
- 75
- Weight (lb)
- 220
- Experience (years)
- 3
Had 62 catches for 885 yards and eight touchdowns as a rookie with the Cardinals in 2024.
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only 5 catches in 4 games, 85 yards. not what we hoped for at all, he's a bust until he shows otherwise
#21
Tee Higgins
83/100- College
- Clemson
- Jersey
- 5
- Height (in)
- 76
- Weight (lb)
- 220
- Experience (years)
- 7
Received scholarship offers to play basketball in college.
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11 for 157 last week and 401 on the year. better than the guy everyone talks about, fight me
#22
Terry McLaurin
83/100- College
- Ohio State
- Jersey
- 17
- Height (in)
- 72
- Weight (lb)
- 210
- Experience (years)
- 8
Has logged five 1,000-yard seasons with the Commanders.
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10 catches on 22 targets is a bad catch rate, i thought he'd be better. td vs seattle helped. still a smooth vet but washington is sharing it with Diggs and he's not the main guy anymore.
#23
George Pickens
83/100- College
- Georgia
- Jersey
- 3
- Height (in)
- 75
- Weight (lb)
- 200
- Experience (years)
- 5
Had a career-high 93 catches for 1,429 yards and nine TDs for the Cowboys in 2025.
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18 catches for 225 but 0 tds. only 3 targets last week, hardly any usage, 75 yards on 2 catches tho. big play guy
#24
Jauan Jennings
81/100- College
- Tennessee
- Jersey
- 14
- Height (in)
- 75
- Weight (lb)
- 212
- Experience (years)
- 6
Threw and caught a TD in Super Bowl LVIII.
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Jennings gives Minnesota the kind of physical receiver who makes every route feel personal. He can block, battle at the catch point and work after contact, which perfectly complements Jefferson's grace and Addison's smooth speed.
Strengths: Size, contested-catch ability, toughness, red-zone touchdown history, and a confirmed starting role.
Weaknesses: He joins a new offense with two established target leaders, so volume may be role-specific instead of star-receiver high.
#25
Tetairoa McMillan
81/100- College
- Arizona
- Jersey
- 4
- Height (in)
- 77
- Weight (lb)
- 212
- Experience (years)
- 2
The highest-selected offensive player in Arizona history (8th, 2025).
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14 catches for 192 and 2 tds last week!! looks like a no 1 already. 385 yards on the year
#26
DK Metcalf
81/100- College
- Ole Miss
- Jersey
- 4
- Height (in)
- 76
- Weight (lb)
- 229
- Experience (years)
- 8
Has been in a relationship with singer Normani since 2022.
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115 yards last week and 213 on the year. big body and still gets open, offense just isn't consistent
#27
Rashee Rice
81/100- College
- SMU
- Jersey
- 4
- Height (in)
- 73
- Weight (lb)
- 204
- Experience (years)
- 4
Set NFL record for most playoff receptions by a rookie (26) in 2023.
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7 for 9 vs miami, 88 yds. Mahomes' favorite target again and he breaks tackles after the catch. kc is 3-0 and he's a big part of it.
#28
Jaylen Waddle
81/100- College
- Alabama
- Jersey
- 17
- Height (in)
- 70
- Weight (lb)
- 185
- Experience (years)
- 6
Explosive, versatile deep-threat receiver.
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185 yards and a td last week, ok start. not the same guy as before but still fast as hell
#29
Stefon Diggs
80/100- College
- Maryland
- Jersey
- 3
- Height (in)
- 72
- Weight (lb)
- 191
- Experience (years)
- 12
Led the NFL with 127 catches and 1,535 receiving yards in 2020.
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170 yards on 31 targets is not great, but 3 tds. 5 for 35 last week. he's on the decline i think
#30
Ricky Pearsall
79/100- College
- Florida
- Jersey
- 1
- Height (in)
- 73
- Weight (lb)
- 189
- Experience (years)
- 3
Drafted 31st by the Niners in 2024.
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Pearsall looked like a real starting receiver when he was on the field last year. He averaged 14.7 yards per catch, created separation with smooth changes of direction and finished with 528 yards in nine starts. The frustrating parts are obvious: he missed eight games, scored no touchdowns and now sits on injured reserve again. I still like him as a seven because the route talent and downfield juice are real, but availability has to become part of the grade.
Strengths: He is fluid through breaks, tracks throws naturally and can win from the slot or outside. Pearsall's 14.7-yard average shows his ability to create intermediate and vertical gains, while his hands and body control expand the catch window.
Weaknesses: Two seasons have been interrupted, and another injured-reserve placement makes durability the central concern. He has only three touchdowns in 20 games and still needs to become stronger against physical coverage and more consistent in crowded areas.
#31
Garrett Wilson
79/100- College
- Ohio State
- Jersey
- 5
- Height (in)
- 72
- Weight (lb)
- 183
- Experience (years)
- 5
Began career with three-straight 1,000+ yard receiving seasons.
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24 catches for 270 but just 3 for 27 last week. team is struggling and he gets lost in it, deserves better
#32
Brian Thomas Jr.
78/100- College
- LSU
- Jersey
- 7
- Height (in)
- 74
- Weight (lb)
- 209
- Experience (years)
- 3
Had 87 catches for 1,282 yards and 10 TDs with the Jaguars in 2024.
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after last year i expected way more. 1 target vs new england lol. 88 yds in 3 games. jags have Meyers and Washington taking the targets.
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