Preseason Top 10 Wide Receivers for the 2026 NFL Draft

1. Jordyn Tyson (Arizona State)

The 20 year old Redshirt Junior is an absolute speedster for the Sun Devils. This past season he racked up 75 catches, 1,100 yards and 10 touchdowns. He has YAC ability and twitchy route running. Entering another year with Sam Leavitt throwing to him, Jordyn Tyson will be getting high first round buzz.

2. Carnell Tate (Ohio State)

Another Ohio State receiver, he will be under the shadow of phenom Jeremiah Smith, but Tate has the talent to be a first round wide receiver. With Emeka Egbuka gone, expect Carnell Tate to get significantly more targets, and be Julian Sayins go to guy when Jeremiah Smith is double covered.

3. Evan Stewart (Oregon)

Entering year 4, the highly recruited Evan Stewart will be entering his 2nd year at Oregon. Last year, he was in a crowded room alongside Tez Johnson, Traeshon Holden and Terrance Ferguson. This year he will be the main target for Dante Moore and the high powered Oregon offense. He has speed, agility and is a savy route technictian.

4. Antonio Williams (Clemson)

As the main target for the explosive, young, Clemson offense, Williams is expected to have a monster season. In 2024, the redshirt Junior had 75 catches for 900 yards and 11 touchdowns. His quick feet off the line, reliable hands and explosiveness after the catch shows NFL potential.

5. Denzel Boston (Washington)

Standing at 6’4, 210 pounds, Boston is a big body X receiver with great ball skills. He is a fantastic red zone, 50/50 threat, who uses his body to his advantage. He moves well and has smooth route running to create separation.

6. Makai Lemon (USC)

Makai Lemon has the skill set to transition to the NFL well, with his quick – twitch athleticism. Lemon can explode after the catch and make people miss. He also brings versatility as a return specialist. As one of the top targets on USC, Lemon will explode this year and really emerge as a top receiver.

7. Ja’kobi Lane (USC)

Similar to Boston, Lane is a big body X receiver with size, speed and aggressive when attacking the ball. He can improve on expanding his route tree and versatility, but Ja’kobi Lane has a ton of upside to be a first round pick in the 2026 Draft.

8. Aaron Anderson (LSU)

Anderson is next up as one of the next big LSU wide receivers. He is a small, speedy slot guy who finds the soft spots in zone coverage. He can attack you in the short and intermediate passing game, and has fast acceleration after the catch. With Garret Nussmeier at QB, Aaron Anderson is poised for a breakout year.

9. Elijah Sarratt (Indiana)

Sarratt is a physical receiver with great body control. He can run a variety of routes and beat defenses deep and over the middle. A traditional X receiver, he possesses traits to be a monster deep threat in the NFL.

10. Germie Bernard (Alabama)

Going into his 4th year in College football, Bernard has been at Michigan State, Washington with DeBoer, and going to Alabama alongside him. Germie Bernard has the traits to be a star slot receiver, he has reliable hands, and can stretch the whole field with his quick routes. He is also very versatility, as he is a return specialist, as well as being able to carry jet sweeps and other specialized runs.