The 2025 NFL Draft class is starting to take shape, and that means we’re getting a clearer picture of some of the top prospects and the position groups with the most depth.
The running back, tight end and offensive tackle positions seem to be the deepest and strongest on the offensive side of the ball. On defense, the edge defender group is as deep as we’ve seen in several years, dominating the projected top 50. There are also more impact defensive backs this year than a year ago, with plenty of options on all three days of the draft, specifically on Days 2 and 3.
Here are PFF's top wide receiver prospects in the 2025 NFL Draft, along with some initial scouting notes courtesy of lead draft analyst Trevor Sikkema.
For the full ranking of draft prospects, along with their three-year player grades and position rankings, click here.
1. WR Tetairoa McMillan, Arizona
PFF Big Board Rank: 4
McMillan has All-Pro potential because of his length, athleticism and football intelligence. He's a smooth criminal of a receiver who was the focal point of Arizona's offense. He is a unique talent who deserves to be considered in the top 10 of the 2025 NFL Draft.
2. WR Luther Burden III, Missouri
PFF Big Board Rank: 15
Burden is an ideal “five-tool,” multi-sport athlete for the receiver position in the NFL. The first-round talent is as well-rounded as they come, displaying the ability to succeed at any receiver spot in any offense.
3. WR Emeka Egbuka, Ohio State
PFF Big Board Rank: 19
There seems to be some draft fatigue with Egbuka, who has been talked about as an NFL prospect for three years. Don't fall for it. He's a high-floor, versatile and savvy receiver as a borderline WR1/WR2.
4. WR Matthew Golden, Texas
PFF Big Board Rank: 24
Golden is a talented player whose movement skills should translate well to the NFL. His advanced avenues of success — whether through beating press, impressive footwork, after-the-catch ability or kick-return prowess — make him a player who could be a high-end WR2 in the league.
5. WR Elic Ayomanor, Stanford
PFF Big Board Rank: 35
Ayomanor's size, intelligence at receiver, play strength and experience against press coverage make him an ideal “X” prototype with the talent to become an NFL starter.
6. WR Jayden Higgins, Iowa State
PFF Big Board Rank: 37
Higgins is a reliable possession receiver who can run a diverse route tree from any alignment thanks to impressive foot quickness. He won't be an athletic standout in the NFL, but he'll often be in the right place at the right time.
7. WR Jack Bech, TCU
PFF Big Board Rank: 40
Bech, at his best, has the makings of an impact WR2 at the NFL level, but he needs to continue to grow to win consistently in his releases against press and in his routes. His sure hands and playmaker mentality won't be an issue.
8. WR Jalen Royals, Utah State
PFF Big Board Rank: 60
Royals may lack difference-making NFL athleticism, but he is a strong possession receiver who can line up anywhere with plus after-the-catch ability.
9. WR Kyle Williams, Washington State
PFF Big Board Rank: 63
Williams is undersized, but his game hints at big-time potential. His release package, quick feet, and ability to build speed as routes progress give him a starting-caliber ceiling with, in theory, the versatility to line up at any of the three receiver spots.
10. WR Tre Harris, Mississippi
PFF Big Board Rank: 66
Harris projects as an alluring WR3 type for an offense that likes to push the ball down the field. His route tree and separation rates leave something to be desired, but he can keep a defense honest with his field-stretching ability.
11. WR Xavier Restrepo, Miami (FL)
PFF Big Board Rank: 77
Restrepo brings a strong slot receiver skill set to the NFL, where his production, separation scores and great hands give him a high floor with WR2/WR3 potential despite some high-end athleticism and size limitations.
12. WR Jaylin Noel, Iowa State
PFF Big Board Rank: 79
Noel is a compact and powerful slot receiver who wins with a good first step and can succeed in an NFL offense where the quarterback holds the ball a little longer in the pocket. He'll need to be more dynamic after the catch to earn a consistent starting role in the league.
13. WR Savion Williams, TCU
PFF Big Board Rank: 101
Williams' stats won't “wow” evaluators, but his tape and his measurables sure will. He's a very versatile and potentially high-impact NFL player on the line, in the backfield or as a returner.
14. WR Isaac TeSlaa, Arkansas
PFF Big Board Rank: 111
TeSlaa began his college career at the Division II level — where his father also played receiver — before making the leap to the SEC. While his production didn't pop against top-tier competition, his size, explosiveness and sure hands give him a starting-caliber ceiling as a “big slot” option with developmental upside.
15. WR Tory Horton, Colorado State
PFF Big Board Rank: 112
There is a lot to like about Horton's game, including his nuance, pride in the little things, competitiveness and sure hands, if you can look past his athletic drawbacks (limited long speed and agility). He projects as a mid-round possession receiver with the chance of being a coaching favorite who sticks around for a long time.
16. WR Tez Johnson, Oregon
PFF Big Board Rank: 138
Johnson won't be on every team's radar due to his outlier measurables, but he wins in just about every way he can, despite physical limitations. He brings an added level of competitiveness that coaches will want to have around.
17. WR Isaiah Bond, Texas
PFF Big Board Rank: 145
Bond's world-class speed will be coveted, likely in the top 50. But he needs to continue to grow as a receiver — not just a fast player — to remain on the field for more than vertical play calls.
18. WR Tai Felton, Maryland
PFF Big Board Rank: 154
Felton was the featured wideout in Maryland's offense in 2024 (2.32 yards per route run in 2024; 63rd percentile) but likely lacks the true difference-making qualities needed to be more than a late-round flier and depth receiver in the NFL.
19. WR Pat Bryant, Illinois
PFF Big Board Rank: 158
Bryant lacks the top-tier athletic qualities to be a Day 1 outside receiver, but he possesses a strong build, good hands and reliable blocking to make him a rotational X wideout.
20. WR Konata Mumpfield, Pittsburgh
PFF Big Board Rank: 169
Mumpfield has the jumping ability to go up and get the ball. He played 899 career snaps split out wide and 744 career snaps in the slot, so he offers his next team some versatility.
21. WR Jaylin Lane, Virginia Tech
PFF Big Board Rank: 173
Lane's speed and agility from the slot could be a weapon in an offense that maximizes yards after catch (8.3 yards after the catch in 2024; 91st percentile) and gets him some designed looks. His experience as a returner should aid him in his quest to stick on a roster.
22. WR Dont'e Thornton Jr., Tennessee
PFF Big Board Rank: 174
Thornton's freakish physical tools (4.3-second 40-yard dash) will get him drafted, but unless he improves his route running, he will top out as a vertically oriented WR3 or WR4 (3.72 yards per route run in 2024; 97th percentile).
23. WR Andrew Armstrong, Arkansas
PFF Big Board Rank: 179
Armstrong brings impressive size and reliable hands to the table, showcasing his skills with an elite 89.4 receiving grade in SEC play. While he's not the most dynamic separator or after-the-catch threat, his production and physical profile make him a solid Day 3 draft candidate.
24. WR Samuel Brown, Miami (FL)
PFF Big Board Rank: 192
The Houston transfer didn't make the same splash as fellow former Cougar Matthew Golden, but Brown still offers intriguing NFL traits. With a solid size/speed profile and above-average separation skills, he has developmental potential — though he'll need to improve his release package and physicality at the catch point to earn a roster spot.
25. WR Elijhah Badger, Florida
PFF Big Board Rank: 203
Badger is an outside receiver who did his damage in the intermediate area with an average depth of target of 17.3 yards, which ranks fifth in the draft class among wide receivers with at least 50 targets. The sticky-handed Badger didn't drop a single pass on his 61 targets in 2024.
26. WR KeAndre Lambert-Smith, Auburn
PFF Big Board Rank: 208
Lambert-Smith is a vertical threat who has, unfortunately, never played in an offense that excelled at throwing downfield. He possesses good speed and showed it in 2024 with a terrific 98.7 deep receiving grade, but he lacks nuance in his route running and doesn't offer much after the catch.
27. WR Chimere Dike, Florida
PFF Big Board Rank: 219
Dike has easy 4.3 speed that makes him a legitimate threat on vertical routes and deep overs. His 10 deep receptions and 98.6 deep receiving grade were both top 25 marks in the nation in 2024. He doesn't have ideal size, but his speed and athleticism are worth a late-round shot.
28. WR Nick Nash, San Jose State
PFF Big Board Rank: 228
Nash was highly productive in 2024, and he was more than just a high-volume receiver. His impressive footwork, route running and releases make him an intriguing mid-round option as a big slot receiver.
29. WR Kaden Prather, Maryland
PFF Big Board Rank: 230
Prather is a big-bodied possession outside receiver who was underutilized in Maryland's offense. His size and decent athletic ability for NFL standards should give him a chance to make a roster as a Day 3 “X” receiver.
30. WR Antwane Wells Jr., Mississippi
PFF Big Board Rank: 235
Wells put out NFL-level tape at South Carolina and James Madison but looked far from an impactful NFL player in his final year at Ole Miss. While he is worth drafting, his approach might need a total reset when he gets to the NFL.
31. WR Jimmy Horn Jr., Colorado
PFF Big Board Rank: 239
Horn's lack of size limits his effectiveness against press coverage and at the catch point, but he can create separation with a clean release and adds value after the catch. He projects as a depth slot option who will need to improve his hands, having posted a 7.9% drop rate over his college career.
32. WR Theo Wease, Missouri
PFF Big Board Rank: 244
Wease is a big-bodied receiver with strong hands, but he's a below-average athlete who struggles separating one-on-one. He does a nice job of finding the soft spot in zone coverage and could be a depth piece for a receiving corps.
33. WR Efton Chism III, Eastern Washington
PFF Big Board Rank: 246
Chism dominated FCS competition this year on his way to a 92.6 receiving grade. His quick feet and instincts after the catch give him a chance to stick on a team searching for slot production in the late rounds.
34. WR Ricky White, UNLV
PFF Big Board Rank: 251
White enjoyed tons of production (2.93 yards per route run in 2024; 87th percentile) over the past two seasons as primarily an outside receiver. However, his smaller stature, short-area separation ability and after-the-catch playmaking could mean his talents are best suited for a depth/rotational slot receiver role in the NFL.
35. WR Kobe Hudson, UCF
PFF Big Board Rank: 255
Hudson brings point guard-like movement to the receiver position and makes for a fun watch due to his short-area quickness. But his limited long speed and questionable catch rate likely make him a mid-round projection.
36. WR LaJohntay Wester, Colorado
PFF Big Board Rank: 258
Wester was one of the most productive receivers in the country while at FAU, placing second in the FBS with 107 catches in 2023. He was still a very solid weapon for Colorado, earning a 75.6 receiving grade this past season. Wester has well below-average size and burst for the position, but he has excellent route-running chops and good hands for a potential slot receiver.
37. WR Beaux Collins, Notre Dame
PFF Big Board Rank: 261
Collins is a big target at 6-foot-3 and 201 pounds, but his production has yet to live up to his size. He dropped seven passes in 2024 and will need to clean up those issues to contribute to an NFL wide receiver room.
38. WR Traeshon Holden, Oregon
PFF Big Board Rank: 264
Holden flashes impressive route-running nuance, showing the ability to sink and separate — highlighted by a 95th percentile separation score against single coverage in 2024. However, as a fifth-year player with limited production and minimal impact after the catch, he'll need to expand that part of his game to carve out a role at the next level.
39. WR Will Sheppard, Colorado
PFF Big Board Rank: 276
Sheppard had four productive years at Vanderbilt before transferring to Colorado for his fifth and final season. He struggled separating one-on-one while with the Buffaloes, as his separation rate against single coverage ranked in the first percentile among FBS wideouts. That's mainly due to his lack of speed and play strength, which will likely limit him to being a depth piece at best for a team.
40. WR Zakhari Franklin, Illinois
PFF Big Board Rank: 301
Franklin isn't an explosive athlete but maintains a good understanding of the fundamentals. A creative route runner with a wide catch radius and big hands (91st percentile) to fight through press and contact at the catch point. He can be a solid possession receiver but struggles to win outside and create after the catch.
41. WR Roc Taylor, Memphis
PFF Big Board Rank: 309
Taylor benefits from prototypical size but lacks many of the nuanced tools that separate true playmakers at the position. He plays with strength through the catch point (99th-percentile contested catch rate), but that power doesn't show up against press, where he can easily be knocked off pace and fail to separate.
42. WR Jackson Meeks, Syracuse
PFF Big Board Rank: 310
Meeks struggled to find his way onto the field during his first three years at Georgia but found his rhythm after transferring to Syracuse. He showcases solid ball tracking and play strength (21 contested catches in 2024), but that can also be attributed to his difficulties separating. His solid special teams profile could earn him time on an NFL roster.
43. WR Bru McCoy, Tennessee
PFF Big Board Rank: 311
Off-field issues at USC resulted in McCoy's transfer to Tennessee. He is a physically imposing receiver with plenty of tools and traits, but limited flexibility hinders his route-running ability, resulting in a lack of route diversity. He can win on vertical stems and in-breaks but shouldn't be asked to do more.
44. WR Da'Quan Felton, Virginia Tech
PFF Big Board Rank: 324
Felton is a big target at 6-foot-5 and 213 pounds but is a bit of a projection due to his limited route tree in college. He was frequently targeted on short hitch routes and dropped five passes in 2024.
45. WR Joey Hobert, Texas State
PFF Big Board Rank: 328
Hobert played 92% of his snaps in the slot at Texas State. He dropped only one of his 92 targets in 2024.
46. WR Julian Fleming, Penn State
PFF Big Board Rank: 331
Fleming's college production was hindered simply due to the plethora of NFL talent in Ohio State's wide receiver room over the past few seasons. He isn't fast, but he can come down with the ball due to his size (6-foot-2) and explosive jumping ability.
47. WR Ja'Corey Brooks, Louisville
PFF Big Board Rank: 335
Brooks is still ascending as a wide receiver, as he had more receiving yards in his one season at Louisville than he did during his previous three seasons at Alabama combined. In 2024, he produced a 125.4 passer rating when targeted, which ranks sixth in the draft class.
48. WR Moose Muhammad III, Texas A&M
PFF Big Board Rank: 339
Muhammad, the son of former NFL wide receiver Muhsin Muhammad II, is adept at using his body to keep coverage defenders away from the ball. He generated a 119.8 passer rating when targeted in 2024, ranking 25th in the draft class.
49. WR Arian Smith, Georgia
PFF Big Board Rank: 343
Smith is a supreme athlete who shined at the combine, but he has yet to put it together on the field. His game lacks consistency and dynamism, as evidenced by his 10 drops in 2024 to go with just five forced missed tackles. Still, his 4.36-second 40-yard dash is sure to see him drafted on Day 3.
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