Wide receiver is the strongest position in the 2024 NFL Draft class. That's building on the trends from the previous two drafts when a combined 10 wideouts were taken in the first round.
This year, another half-dozen receivers have the talent to come off the board in the top 32 picks. Not only are there more potential superstars at the position, but there's also great depth for every possible team need.
Here's looking at the 10 best who separate from the rest, starting with a familiar, dominant name.
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2024 NFL Draft: Ranking the top 10 WRs
1. Marvin Harrison Jr., Ohio State (6-3, 209 pounds)
Harrison has the size, speed, hands, big-play flair, and pedigree to be among the great young No. 1s in the NFL. He didn't need to work out at all to prove that he's a next-generational talent.
Draft projection: Early first-round pick
MORE: Why Harrison skipped NFL Combine and Pro Day
2. Malik Nabers, LSU (6-0, 200 pounds)
Nabers is this year's smooth route-running technician with great quickness and hands. He will keep the Tigers pipeline with his brand of versatility and big-play ability. Like Harrison, he can take over as an immediate No. 1.
Draft projection: Early first-round pick
3. Rome Odunze, Washington (6-3, 212 pounds)
Odunze is just a little less complete than Harrison and Nabers, but he has special qualities as a nice-sized perimeter deep threat. He profiles as an ideal vertical No. 1.
Draft projection: Early first-round pick
MORE: Odunze has impressive history as a track star
4. Brian Thomas Jr., LSU (6-3, 209 pounds)
Thomas has the frame and hands to thrive either as a tough outside receiver or hard-to-cover big slot option. He uses his physicality well to fight for the ball and break free from would-be tacklers.
Draft projection: Mid-to-late first-round pick
5. Adonai Mitchell, Texas (6-2, 205 pounds)
Mitchell is a coveted versatile threat because of his speed and quickness to deliver big plays outside or inside. He'll be a value if he slips to the second round.
Draft projection: Late first-round or early second-round pick
6. Ladd McConkey, Georgia (6-0, 186 pounds)
McConkey is the ideal outside No. 1 to complement a pure deep threat because he does everything well, from route-running to blocking. He's getting more attention for his quickness and ability to command the ball in critical situations.
Draft projection: Late first-round or early second-round pick
MORE: McConkey among top candidates to replace Stefon Diggs in Buffalo
7. Troy Franklin, Oregon (6-2, 176 pounds)
Franklin, Bo Nix's go-to guy in Eugene, is another triple threat with his size, speed, and quickness. The latter quality also makes him very dangerous after the catch in the open field.
Draft projection: Late first-round or early second-round pick
8. Keon Coleman, Florida State (6-3, 213 pounds)
Coleman isn't quite up to speed with all the fast field-stretchers in this class, but he can compensate with his technically sound route running and reliable hands. He also has the frame and quickness to operate well after the catch.
Draft projection: Late first-round or early second-round pick
9. Xavier Worthy, Texas (5-11, 165 pounds)
Worthy confirmed his explosive juice with his exceptional, record-setting 40-yard dash at the NFL Combine. That's just the gravy on his game, as he proved that he could do it all during his last season in Austin playing off Mitchell.
Draft projection: Early-to-mid second-round pick
MORE: Worthy sets 40 record at NFL Combine
10. Xavier Legette, South Carolina (6-1, 221 pounds)
Legette has tantalizing home-run qualities as he uses every bit of his blazing speed, size, and physicality as a deep threat. There's no limit to his game, and he should get more consistent with the technical aspects, starting with good routes and finishing with good hands.
Draft projection: Early-to-mid second-round pick
