2024 NFL Draft Prospects: Wide Receiver

8/19/23: Harrison broke out in 2022 as a sophomore, recording 77 receptions for 1,263 yards and 14 touchdowns. He provided a dynamic mismatch weapon for C.J. Stroud. While Harrison has excellent height and length, he also has the speed to get downfield. Harrison runs routes like a smaller receiver, and he obviously learned a lot from his Hall of Fame father.

8/19/23: Egbuka notched 74 receptions for 1,151 yards and 10 touchdowns in 2022. He emerged as a potential No. 1 receiver or really good No. 2 wideout. At other schools, he would have had an even bigger year, but he was the No. 2 receiver across from Marvin Harrison Jr. Ebuka is a fast receiver and dangerous route-runner who is similar to Chris Olave and Garrett Wilson.

8/19/23: Worthy is a quick, shifty, undersized playmaker who can get open vertically and is a threat to score on any reception. Worthy had an impressive debut in 2021 with 62 catches for 981 yards and 12 touchdowns. In 2022, he recorded 60 receptions for 760 yards and nine scores. During both seasons, Worthy dealt with inconsistent quarterback play.

8/19/23: Wilson displayed mismatch size and big-play ability in 2022, hauling in 897 yards and five touchdowns on only 43 receptions – a 20.9-yard average. The 6-foot-7, 235-pounder presents an obvious size disparity, but he runs and moves well for a receiver that big. If Wilson can improve his route-running and fundamentals in 2023, he could be an interesting prospect for the 2024 NFL Draft.

8/19/23: With Michael Penix at quarterback in 2022, Odunze broke out for Washington, recording 75 receptions for 1,145 yards and seven touchdowns. Odunze already has quality size, but his limitations in speed and explosiveness that could push him lower for the NFL.

8/19/23: Smith has not produced a lot yet, but team sources who have seen him in practice say that he has big upside and is extremely fast. In 2022, he recorded seven receptions for 198 yards and a touchdown. It will be interesting to see how Georgia utilizes Smith in 2023.

8/19/23: Collins flashed ability for the Tigers during the past couple of years, but inconsistent quarterback play depressed Collins’ production. In 2022, he averaged 17 yards per reception, but only had 22 catches the entire year for 373 yards and five touchdowns. Collins notched 31 catches for 407 yards and three scores in 2021.

8/19/23: Brooks was solid in 2022, recording 39 catches for 674 yards and eight touchdowns. In 2021, he notched 15 catches for 192 yards and two touchdowns. Brooks has a lot of upside to break out in 2023.

8/19/23: While Kayshon Boutte was supposed to be LSU’s No. 1 receiver in 2022, Nabers out-played Boutte and was a steady contributor for Jayden Daniels. Nabers caught 72 passes for 1,017 yards and three touchdowns on the year. He has decent size and played tough for LSU.

8/19/23: Mitchell played at Georgia over his freshman and sophomore seasons, but he was limited in 2022, missing nine games with injury. Mitchell had only nine catches in 2022, but recorded 134 yards and three touchdowns. In 2021, he took 29 receptions for 426 yards and four scores. Mitchell transferred to Texas for 2023, and he could be poised for a big season with the Longhorns.

8/19/23: McConkey is not the biggest or the fastest receiver, but he is a gritty football player who came up with some clutch plays for the Bulldogs in their back-to-back National Championship seasons. In 2022, he recorded 58 catches for 762 yards and seven touchdowns. It was a big improvement over 2021 (31-447-5). McConkey might fit best as a slot receiver for the NFL.

8/19/23: Pearsall played well in 2022 – his first season with the Gators – and recorded 33 receptions for 661 yards and five touchdowns. Florida had inconsistent quarterback play, but Pearsall was impressive with his quickness, route-running, and playmaking potential. Quarterback play could hurt him again, but Pearsall could be a sleeper value pick for the NFL.

8/19/23: Cowing is an undersized slot receiver for the NFL, and he was productive for the Wildcats over the past two seasons. In 2022, Cowing hauled in 85 catches for 1,034 yards and seven touchdowns. He had 69 receptions in 2021 for 1,354 yards and seven touchdowns. Cowing could stand to add strength for the NFL.

8/19/23: Burton has been a solid rotational receiver for Alabama, but he has not been a game-changing playmaker. The Crimson Tide needed a No. 1 receiver to emerge as a replacement for Jameson Williams in 2022, but neither Burton nor his teammates were able to become that caliber of receiver. In 2022, Burton totaled 40 receptions for 677 yards and seven touchdowns. Without a big 2023 season, Burton might be graded as a pro backup by area scouts.

8/19/23: In 2022, Johnson turned 32 receptions into for 499 yards and six touchdowns. He was a solid receiver for Michigan, but will need to show more mismatch potential to rise as a prospect for the 2024 NFL Draft.

8/19/23: Alongside teammate Rome Odunze, McMillan had a breakout 2022 season with Michael Penix at quarterback. McMillan recorded 79 receptions for 1,098 yards and nine touchdowns on the year. McMillan has decent height, but his slim build might make him a better fit as a slot receiver candidate for the NFL.

8/19/23: Corley was a breakout performer for the Hilltoppers in 2022 with 101 receptions for 1,293 yards and 11 touchdowns. Corley is a thickly built receiver who lacks height. His 40 times as the 2024 NFL Draft approaches are going to be important for his selection range.

8/19/23: In 2022, Banks totaled 42 catches for 636 yards and nine touchdowns. He flashed impressive ability alongside his mismatch size. Banks has the upside to grow with additional experience.

8/19/23: Benson was a five-star JUCO recruit who landed at Alabama for 2023, and there are high hopes that he can get the Crimson Tide back to having playmaking receivers. After Jameson Williams and John Metchie left for the NFL, the Alabama receiving corps underwhelmed in 2022. Benson is projected to be a starter, and he could be a riser during the 2023 season.

8/19/23: Lovett turned in a solid 2022 season for Missouri, recording 56 receptions for 846 yards and three touchdowns. He has transferred to Georgia for 2023. His size limitations could force him to be a slot receiver only in the NFL.

8/19/23: Neyor played well in 2021 for Wyoming, snatching 44 passes for 878 yards and 12 touchdowns. He missed the 2022 season with injury after transferring to Texas.

8/19/23: Janke is a gritty receiver who has late-round potential for the NFL. In 2021, he totaled 72 catches for 1,176 yards and five touchdowns. Janke recorded 60 catches for 857 yards and nine scores in 2022.

8/19/23: Collins was viewed as a very talented player at Clemson, but he was never able to break through while dealing with a crowded depth chart and injuries. After the 2022 season, Collins transferred to N.C. State, and he could be a player who rises if he can stay on the field and show his talent.

8/19/23: Whittemore flashed at times in 2021 with Florida, but was unable to break through. The graduate transfer could be a riser if he finds an opportunity to play with Central Florida.