2026 NFL Draft rankings: Jordyn Tyson leads best WR prospects

Quarterbacks steal most of the attention, but at the end of the day, they all need teammates to throw to. The 2026 NFL Draft approaches, and wide receivers are expected to be among the most well-represented in the annual selection show as a premium position. Wideout is also projected to be one of the most popular positions picked in the first round specifically.

A handful of wide receivers have received first-round grades, like Arizona State's Jordyn Tyson and Ohio State's Carnell Tate . USA TODAY Sports' Nate Davis had five receivers come off the board in the first round in his latest mock draft . The depth of wide receiver talent in this year's class is notable as well, with dozens of players outside of the projected first-rounders worthy of selection in the 2026 draft.

USA TODAY Sports has compiled a list of the top wide receiver prospects in this year's draft and ranked them ahead of the 2026 NFL Draft. Here's how they stack up on draft expert Ayrton Ostly's big board : NFL NEWS, TAKES, FANTASY ADVICE: USA TODAY Sports has you covered with our NFL vodcast 2026 NFL Draft: Ranking top WR prospects 1. Jordyn Tyson, Arizona State Scouting report: Tyson's been the top wide receiver prospect all season despite other risers at the position, thanks to his elite route-running for his age.

His suddenness, paired with that route-running, creates separation at will. He lacks elite vertical speed but has the ball skills, alignment versatility and playmaking teams love to see packed in a 6-foot-2, 200-pound frame. 2.