The 2025 NFL Draft class at broad receiver isn’t as sturdy because the one we noticed a yr in the past, the place we noticed top-tier expertise on the prime of the draft and productive gamers prolong into Day 2. This yr’s class doesn’t have the star energy of final yr, however the true worth lies in Day 2 WR prospects of the 2025 NFL Draft.
A bunch of SB Nation’s draft analysts from our 32 NFL workforce communities ranked their prime WRs within the draft and this prime 15 is the results of these cumulative rankings.
Disclaimer: Travis Hunter will not be thought of a WR for the needs of this text.
15. Kyle Williams, Washington State
14. Tez Johnson, Oregon
13. Savion Williams, TCU
12. Jalen Royals, Utah State
11. Xavier Restrepo (Miami)
10. Jack Bech, TCU
Whoever drafts Bech may need a brand new fan favourite on the workforce. Bech is a competitor whose toughness and grit stand out as a energy. Although no a part of his recreation is elite, he is among the most well-rounded prospects on this yr’s draft. He has an opportunity to be a productive participant for the subsequent decade.
9. Isaiah Bond, Texas
Elite velocity and true deep menace to problem two-high shell defenses. Bond has some untapped potential to be realized after his time at Texas. Some character considerations have surfaced within the pre-draft course of, however his capability to create explosive performs is engaging.
8. Elic Ayomanor, Stanford
Ayomanor nonetheless has some growing to do, however he flashes traits of a prospect who can develop into a big-time NFL WR. Good top (6’2”) and spectacular velocity (4.44-second 40-yard sprint) put him in some elite territory. His profession arc will doubtless depend upon what workforce drafts him and if he’s afforded time to place all the things collectively.
7. Jaylin Noel, Iowa State
Noel had the most important vary of votes on the listing; one voter positioned him fourth, whereas one other had him tenth. Noel is a slot receiver who has superb play velocity, one thing groups will covet. His return talents may present an added bonus with the league’s new kickoff guidelines.
6. Jayden Higgins, Iowa State
A big (6’4”) inside-out participant who could excel as a “energy slot” within the NFL, however I like him exterior. His easy ft and lengthy strides, paired with good ball abilities, make him a prime choice on Day 2 of the draft. One in all our voters had him eighth, which pulled him out of the fifth spot.
5. Tre Harris, Mississippi
Harris didn’t have a vote greater than fifth, however was ranked no decrease than seventh. He has the scale/velocity combo of a prototypical “X” WR within the NFL. Harris has big-play potential after the catch, however he comes with injury-history baggage.
4. Emeka Egbuka, Ohio State
Egbuka was ranked within the prime three by a couple of voters and could be essentially the most pro-ready WR on this class, with polished route operating that is NFL-ready from day one. He’s a fluid mover who creates issues primarily out of the slot.
3. Matthew Golden, Texas
The one participant apart from Tetairoa McMillan to obtain first-place votes, Golden’s 40-yard sprint (4.29 seconds) confirmed he’s a velocity demon and sure cemented his first-round standing. If Golden needs to develop right into a WR1, refining his route operating and catch level consistency is required, which is why a number of of our voters positioned him fourth.
2. Luther Burden, Missouri
Burden is a tantalizing prospect that has proven flashes of elite playmaking capability, however he was additionally inconsistent and liable to disappear at occasions. I really like Burden’s recreation and suppose he has an opportunity to be a WR1, however the workforce that drafts him has to spend money on unleashing and utilizing his full vary of ability units. He had zero first-place votes, however was second or third on each poll.
1. Tetairoa McMillan, Arizona
McMillian earned extra first-place votes than anybody else on the listing, a testomony to his simple manufacturing at Arizona. His towering 6’4” body and uncanny capability to return down with the soccer showcase why he’s such a helpful weapon. He can win vertically or create after the catch, making him a menace wherever on the sphere.
The entire SB Nation 2025 NFL Draft positional rankings
- Quarterback
- Working again – coming quickly
- Large receiver
- Tight finish – coming quickly
- Offensive sort out – coming quickly
- Inside offensive line – coming quickly
- Defensive sort out – coming quickly
- EDGE rusher – coming quickly
- Off-ball linebacker – coming quickly
- Cornerback – coming quickly
- Security – coming quickly
- Particular groups – coming quickly