2025 NFL Draft consensus position rankings: Wide receiver

Photo by John Rivera/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images Our NFL community experts ranked the top wide receivers in the 2025 NFL Draft. The 2025 NFL Draft class at wide receiver isn’t as strong as the one we saw a year ago, where we saw top-tier talent at the top of the draft and productive players extend into Day 2. This year’s class doesn’t have the star power of last year, but the real value lies in Day 2 WR prospects of the 2025 NFL Draft. A group of SB Nation’s draft analysts from our 32 NFL team communities ranked their top WRs in the draft and this top 15 is the result of those cumulative rankings. Disclaimer: Travis Hunter is not considered a WR for the purposes of this article. 15. Kyle Williams, Washington State14. Tez Johnson, Oregon13. Savion Williams, TCU12. Jalen Royals, Utah State11. Xavier Restrepo (Miami) 10. Jack Bech, TCU Whoever drafts Bech might have a new fan favorite on the team. Bech is a competitor whose toughness and grit stand out as a strength. Though no part of his game is elite, he is one of the most well-rounded prospects in this year's draft. He has a chance to be a productive player for the next decade. 9. Isaiah Bond, Texas Elite speed and true deep threat to challenge two-high shell defenses. Bond has some untapped potential to be realized after his time at Texas. Some character concerns have surfaced in the pre-draft process, but his ability to create explosive plays is enticing. 8. Elic Ayomanor, Stanford Ayomanor still has some developing to do, but he flashes traits of a prospect who can become a big-time NFL WR. Good height (6’2”) and impressive speed (4.44-second 40-yard dash) put him in some elite territory. His career arc will likely depend on what team drafts him and if he is afforded time to put everything together. 7. Jaylin Noel, Iowa State Noel had the biggest range of votes on the list; one voter placed him fourth, while another had him tenth. Noel is a slot receiver who has amazing play speed, something teams will covet. His return abilities could provide an added bonus with the league's new kickoff rules. 6. Jayden Higgins, Iowa State A gigantic (6’4”) inside-out player who may excel as a “power slot” in the NFL, but I like him outside. His smooth feet and long strides, paired with good ball skills, make him a top option on Day 2 of the draft. One of our voters had him eighth, which pulled him out of the fifth spot. 5. Tre Harris, Mississippi Harris didn’t have a vote higher than fifth, but was ranked no lower than seventh. He has the size/speed combo of a prototypical “X” WR in the NFL. Harris has big-play potential after the catch, but he comes with injury-history baggage. 4. Emeka Egbuka, Ohio State Egbuka was ranked in the top three by a few voters and might be the most pro-ready WR in this class, with polished route running that's NFL-ready from day one. He is a fluid mover who creates problems primarily out of the slot. 3. Matthew Golden, Texas The only player other than Tetairoa McMillan to receive first-place votes, Golden’s 40-yard dash (4.29 seconds) confirmed he is a speed demon and likely cemented his first-round status. If Golden wants to develop into a WR1, refining his route running and catch point consistency is required, which is why several of our voters placed him fourth. 2. Luther Burden, Missouri Burden is a tantalizing prospect that has shown flashes of elite playmaking ability, but he was also inconsistent and prone to disappear at times. I love Burden’s game and think he has a chance to be a WR1, but the team that drafts him has to invest in unleashing and using his full range of skill sets. He had zero first-place votes, but was second or third on every ballot. 1. Tetairoa McMillan, Arizona McMillian earned more first-place votes than anyone else on the list, a testament to his undeniable production at Arizona. His towering 6’4” frame and uncanny ability to come down with the football showcase why he is such a valuable weapon. He can win vertically or create after the catch, making him a threat anywhere on the field. All of the SB Nation 2025 NFL Draft positional rankings Quarterback Running back - coming soon Wide receiver Tight end - coming soon Offensive tackle - coming soon Interior offensive line - coming soon Defensive tackle - coming soon EDGE rusher - coming soon Off-ball linebacker - coming soon Cornerback - coming soon Safety - coming soon Special teams - coming soon

Apr 9, 2025 - 18:03

2025 NFL Draft consensus position rankings: Wide receiver

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Our NFL community experts ranked the top wide receivers in the 2025 NFL Draft.

The 2025 NFL Draft class at wide receiver isn’t as strong as the one we saw a year ago, where we saw top-tier talent at the top of the draft and productive players extend into Day 2. This year’s class doesn’t have the star power of last year, but the real value lies in Day 2 WR prospects of the 2025 NFL Draft.

A group of SB Nation’s draft analysts from our 32 NFL team communities ranked their top WRs in the draft and this top 15 is the result of those cumulative rankings.

Disclaimer: Travis Hunter is not considered a WR for the purposes of this article.

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 might have a new fan favorite on the team. Bech is a competitor whose toughness and grit stand out as a strength. Though no part of his game is elite, he is one of the most well-rounded prospects in this year's draft. He has a chance to be a productive player for the next decade.

9. Isaiah Bond, Texas

Elite speed and true deep threat to challenge two-high shell defenses. Bond has some untapped potential to be realized after his time at Texas. Some character concerns have surfaced in the pre-draft process, but his ability to create explosive plays is enticing.

8. Elic Ayomanor, Stanford

Ayomanor still has some developing to do, but he flashes traits of a prospect who can become a big-time NFL WR. Good height (6’2”) and impressive speed (4.44-second 40-yard dash) put him in some elite territory. His career arc will likely depend on what team drafts him and if he is afforded time to put everything together.

7. Jaylin Noel, Iowa State

Noel had the biggest range of votes on the list; one voter placed him fourth, while another had him tenth. Noel is a slot receiver who has amazing play speed, something teams will covet. His return abilities could provide an added bonus with the league's new kickoff rules.

6. Jayden Higgins, Iowa State

A gigantic (6’4”) inside-out player who may excel as a “power slot” in the NFL, but I like him outside. His smooth feet and long strides, paired with good ball skills, make him a top option on Day 2 of the draft. One of our voters had him eighth, which pulled him out of the fifth spot.

5. Tre Harris, Mississippi

Harris didn’t have a vote higher than fifth, but was ranked no lower than seventh. He has the size/speed combo of a prototypical “X” WR in the NFL. Harris has big-play potential after the catch, but he comes with injury-history baggage.

4. Emeka Egbuka, Ohio State

Egbuka was ranked in the top three by a few voters and might be the most pro-ready WR in this class, with polished route running that's NFL-ready from day one. He is a fluid mover who creates problems primarily out of the slot.

3. Matthew Golden, Texas

The only player other than Tetairoa McMillan to receive first-place votes, Golden’s 40-yard dash (4.29 seconds) confirmed he is a speed demon and likely cemented his first-round status. If Golden wants to develop into a WR1, refining his route running and catch point consistency is required, which is why several of our voters placed him fourth.

2. Luther Burden, Missouri

Burden is a tantalizing prospect that has shown flashes of elite playmaking ability, but he was also inconsistent and prone to disappear at times. I love Burden’s game and think he has a chance to be a WR1, but the team that drafts him has to invest in unleashing and using his full range of skill sets. He had zero first-place votes, but was second or third on every ballot.

1. Tetairoa McMillan, Arizona

McMillian earned more first-place votes than anyone else on the list, a testament to his undeniable production at Arizona. His towering 6’4” frame and uncanny ability to come down with the football showcase why he is such a valuable weapon. He can win vertically or create after the catch, making him a threat anywhere on the field.