1. Jaxon Smith-Njigba, Ohio State

-Junior
-5 Star Recruit, Rockwall Highschool, Rockwall TX
-6’0”, 197 lbs
-One of the most talented wide receiver prospects over the last few years. He managed to lead Ohio State in receiving yards despite being the WR3 on the depth chart. His incredible athleticism and production had led his former teammates Garrett Wilson and Chris Olave to believe he is the most talented of the bunch. Jaxson Smith-Njigba is as close to a sure thing as a wide receiver prospect you can get. 

Pros:

-Incredibly predictive at Ohio State. Lead team in receiving yards in 2021.
-Not the fastest guy, but can win downfield and get separation
-Even when he does not get great separation he has great extension to make a catch
-Some of the most reliable hands in the class, you don’t see the man drop balls
-Fluid body that helps him flip with ease and leave corners in the dust. It also helps with his impressive body control
-High effort blocker, even though he is not the best
-Just understands how to get open and make plays. Has the dog instinct

Cons:

-Is not the fastest guy
-Gets bullied in blocks
-Does not play on the outside very often.

2. Jordan Addison, USC

Profile: 

-Junior
-4 Star recruit, Tuscarora High School, Frederick MD
-6’0”, 175 lbs
-Last season’s Fred Biletnikoff award winner went off for 1593 receiving yards and 18 touchdowns. His production is matched by his flashy stop-on-a-dime play style. He has been one of the most dominant wide receivers in college, and will likely keep that pace going into next season.

Pros:

-Slice and dice type of player
-Has great dowfield speed
-Very smooth and aggressive cutting ability
-Has had a very productive career
-Strong body control, makes acrobatic catches look routine
-Strong reliable hands that don’t have many drops
-Very difficult to jab him

Cons:

-Very light and can get bullied if you can get your hands on him
-May be a slot in the NFL

3. Josh Downs, North Carolina

Profile:

-Junior
-4 star recruit, North Gwinnett High School, Suwanee Georgia
-5’10”, 180 lbs
-One of the shiftiest receivers in all of college football is a nightmare to cover one on one in man coverage. His suddenness and elusiveness will be valued at any level. There are questions if his frame will be an issue on the next level. 

Pros:

-Has elite acceleration, as well as the ability to stop on a dime
-His shiftiness allows him to just work open parts of the field
-Plays every down fast with 100% effort
-Very smooth and fluid body 

Cons:

-Gets knocked around if you get your hands on him
-Not a reliable blocker
-Does not always use his hands to catch the ball, too often uses his pads

4. Kayshon Boutte, LSU

Profile:

-Junior
-5 star recruit, Westgate highschool, New Iberia LA
-6’0”, 190 lbs
-Boutte is a very good player who experienced a serious leg injury in 2021 but looks for his revenge tour in 2022. He has all of the athletic potential in the world. For him, it is all about coming back healthy and picking up where he left off. 

Pros:

-Has top tier speed and can be a threat at every level of the field
-Fantastic first step that often wins him the rep off the first step
-Very fluid runner that has insane explosiveness
-Great concentration, can track any ball down
-Great frame and uses it to his advantage
-Clean and sudden routes
-Has all the makings of a great NFL wide receiver 

Cons:

-Suffered a very serious leg injury in 2021
-Uses his pads to catch a little too often
– Has dropped a handful of passes

5. Marvin Mims, Oklahoma

Profile: 

-Junior
-4 star recruit, Lone Star Highschool, Frisco TX
-5’11”, 177 lbs
-One of the best pure pass catchers in this class looks to have another electric season after Lincon Riley’s departure. He may not be a true X receiver, but he can do everything you need a Z to do.

Pros:

-One of the most natural pass catchers in class
-Very smooth and strong hands
-Just understands how to get open
-Strong deep threat due to ball tracking ability and ball skills.

Cons:

-Not the most productive player
-Can get knocked around at times
-Balance can use some work
-Not a great blocker

6. Dontay Demus Jr, Maryland

Profile:

-Senior
-3 star recruit, Friendship Academy Highschool, Washington DC
-6’3”, 217 lbs
-Big receiver that plays like he’s not, in good and bad ways. He is able to run routes and moves a lot smoother than most at his size, which is fantastic. But he also does not have the true physicality that most big receivers like him have. Despite his knee injury, he could make a run for top 5 receivers in this class.

Pros:

-Large physical player that uses that size to get off of pressing smaller corners
-Always attacks and comes to the ball
-Strong pass-catching hands
-Twitchy for 6’3”
-Uses every part of his body to sell his routes, and does it well for a big receiver
-Has a fantastic false step

Cons:

-Suffered serious knee injury
-Struggles against bigger physical cornerbacks
-Not very gifted runner after the catch
-Can’t create much separation from speed alone

7. Jermaine Burton, Alabama

Profile:

-Junior
-4 star recruit, Calabasas Highschool, Calabasas CA
-6’0”, 200 lbs
-The former Georgia Bulldog has made the transfer to another college powerhouse in Alabama. He looks to set himself up for the best NFL situation, but needs to prove he can be the best, on the best. There are questions surrounding his ability to adjust to balls, but he has all the talent in the world to clean that up.

Pros:

-Has incredible balance
-Top tier quickness and suddenness
-Is dangerous as a ball carrier 
-Does not lose any speed bringing a catch in
-Very smooth and reliable hands
-Reliable over the middle, and can take a punishment 

Cons:

-Does not make people miss
-Lacks production and consistent play making 
-Does not re-adjust to passes very well  

8. Quentin Johnson, TCU

Profile:

-Junior
-4 Star recruit, Temple Highschool, Temple TX
-6’4”, 201 lbs
-One of the most intriguing wide receivers due to his size. He runs very fluid routes and has the potential to be the best “big” wide receiver in this class. 

Pros:

-Has great range and has lage catch radius
-Is able to extend for a ball downfield
-Can win deep
-Is used everywhere on the field
-Very strong reliable hands, does not drop the ball if he touches it
-Has a mean comeback route
-Very long strides

Cons:

-Not the quickest guy
-Not going to beat many in a race
-Does not get constant seperation
-Upright runner

9. Parker Washington, Penn State

Profile:

-Junior
-4 Star recruit, Fort Bend Travis Highschool, Richmond Texas
-5’10”, 207 lbs
-Now that Jahan Dotson is in the NFL, it is Parker Washington’s time to shine. Parker has shown nothing but consistency and is ready for a breakout season after having an underappreciated 2021 season. 

Pros:

-Has very fast first step off the line
-Strong ball tracking ability
-Can break tackles and be effective after the catch

Cons:

-Not the fastest guy in the world
-Likes to catch with his pads too often

10. Rakim Jarrett, Maryland

Profile:

-Junior
-5 Star recruit, St. John’s Highschool, Washington DC
-6’0”, 200 lbs
-Jarrett will likely see the field more than ever in 2022. He has been hyped up to the level where he is considered one of the most talented receivers in Maryland history. He had a fantastic campaign in 2021, but he needs to be even better in 2022 to live up to the hype.

Pros:

-One of the better athletes of this receiver class
-Very fluid runner and pass catcher
-Great acceleration
-Understands how to fully utilize his lower body when running routes

Cons:

-Upright runner
-Sloppy blocker

11. Tyler Harrell, Alabama

Profile:

-Junior
-3 Star recruit, Columbus Highschool, Miami Fl
-6’0, 195 lbs
-Yet another incredibly talented wide out that transferred to Alabama this offseason. Something Bama has always valued is speed and quickness. He is the textbook definition of those two, and should fit right into Alabama’s offense.

Pros:

-Very sudden and quick runner
-Great balance
-Fluid hands, does not sacrifice speed when catching a ball
-Great first step off the line

Cons:

-Can get pushed and bumped around if a DB gets their hands on him
-Does not always catch with his hands

12. Jacob Cowing, Arizona

Profile:

-Junior
-2 Star recruit, Maricopa Highschool, Maricopa AZ
-5’11”, 170 lbs
-The former UTEP Miner is now an Arizona Wildcat after transferring this offseason. His dominance was not unnoticed at UTEP, where he led his team in receiving yards every year of his career. He looks to make that same impact in a larger, more competitive setting. 

Pros:

-Very slippery runner
-Dangerous with the ball in his hands
-Great sudden route runner
-Great return man ability
-Has fluid and wild hips

Cons:

-Does not win against larger physical defensive backs
-Struggles to gain separation if he is bumped

13. Zay Flowers, Boston College

Profile:

-Senior
-3 Star recruit, University Highschool, Fort Lauderdale FL
-5’10”, 177 lbs
-One of the most versatile skill sets available from any wide receiver in this class. He can be used in the slot, and can still win outside. Any NFL team will be fawning over what he can do in the open field. 

Pros:

-Very active quick and choppy feet
-Fluid runner that has a great burst
-Impressive top speed
-Reliable hands, can make difficult catches look routine

Cons:

-Does not win against bigger defensive backs
-Can not consistently win outside
-Likely limited to slot in the NFL

WR Ainias Smith, Texas A&M

Profile:

-Senior
-3 star recruit, Dulles Highschool, Missouri City TX
-5’10”, 190 lbs
-One of the more slippery and elusive receivers of this class. He does not have the size and strength to be a number one in the NFL but has all the qualities of a good Z. 

Pros:

-Very dangerous ball carrier due to elusiveness
-Great hand-eye coordination. Can track any ball down 
-Very strong burst, can get to top speed instantly
-Strong reliable hands

Cons:

-Does not win on the outside consistently
-Lacks great size
-Easy to bring down if you can get your hands on him

15. Jalen McMillan, Washington

Profile:

-Sophomore
-4 Star recruit, San Joaquin Memorial Highschool, Fresno CA
-6’1”, 180 lbs
-After questions about the transfer rumors, Mcmillia n reassured fans that he is not leaving Washington. Mcmillian was the team’s leading receiver last season and is still in place to be the team’s best offensive player.

Pros:

-Natural route runner, understands where the field will open
-Great acceleration and burst
-Fluid runner and pass catcher

Cons:

-Does not always win at the line of scrimmage 
-Stronger defensive backs take advantage of him
-Does win with his size