2026 NFL Draft Preview: Wide Receivers
Ohio State continues to churn out NFL targets.
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The wide receiver room in Columbus has served as a revolving door for bonafide first round picks. Known as ‘the other’ Ohio State wide receiver, NFL decision-makers are going to have to wait one more year for the tantalizing blue-chip talent of sophomore Jeremiah Smith and ‘settle’ for the spellbinding, draft-eligible Carnell Tate. His size, speed and route running make him the next in line in the OSU-to-NFL wideout pipeline.
A big, physical target who thrives in contested catches situations, Jaden Greathouse is expected to carry the momentum from his breakout College Football Playoff performance into this season. Greathouse is also a sound route runner who can create separation, a big year lies ahead.
A late-season injury withheld Arizona State playmaker Jordyn Tyson from helping the Sun Devils advance in postseason play but he is considered a prime prospect for 2026.
Washington wideout Denzel Boston (photo: Washington Athletics) made great strides for the Huskies last season and is expected to take another jump headed into ‘25. He carries strong NFL bloodlines, as the son of former 1999 NFL first round pick David Boston (Ohio State/Cardinals).
2026 NFL DRAFT: WIDE RECEIVER RANKINGS
RK | PLAYER | SCHOOL | YEAR | HEIGHT | WEIGHT | FORTY
Carnell Tate, Ohio State, Jr, 6021, 191, 4.48e
Jordyn Tyson, Arizona State, rJr, 6010, 195, 4.52e
Antonio Williams, Clemson, rJr, 5106, 190, 4.46e
Evan Stewart, Oregon, Sr, 5115, 175, 4.38e,
Nyck Harbor, South Carolina, Jr, 6045, 235, 4.43e
Jaden Greathouse, Notre Dame, Jr, 6010, 215, 4.46e
Eric Singleton Jr., WR, Auburn, Jr, 5096, 190, 4.50e
Kevin Coleman Jr., Missouri, Sr, 5112, 180, 4.48e,
Denzel Boston, Washington, rJr, 6031, 209, 4.56e
Kevin Concepcion, Texas A&M, Jr, 5106, 187, 4.45e
Zachariah Branch, Georgia, Jr, 5095, 175, 4.32e
Germie Bernard, Alabama, Sr, 6002, 209, 4.54e
Nic Anderson, LSU, rSo, 6035, 209, 4.50e
Makai Lemon, USC, Jr, 5112, 190, 4.48e
Elijah Sarratt, Indiana, Sr, 6015, 209, 4.55e
DeAndre Moore Jr., Texas, Jr, 6002, 195, 4.50e
Malachi Fields, Notre Dame, rSr, 6035, 220, 4.49e
Eric Rivers, Georgia Tech, rSr, 5112, 174, 4.48e
Dane Key, Nebraska, Sr, 6020, 210, 4.48e
Jakobi Lane, USC, rJr, 6035, 195, 4.54e