Let’s break down the top 5 WRs in the 2024 (will be updated in April before draft)
#1 Marvin Harrison Jr – Ohio State Height 6’4 Weight 205 2023 stats: 67 Receptions for 1211 yards & 14 TDs
Marvin Harrison Jr is arguably the best prospect in the 2024 NFL draft and will be a huge problem for defenses in the NFL. Great size combined with elite speed and outstanding route running makes him an almost perfect / can’t miss prospect.
– Elite hands
– Elite Route running
– Big Catch radius
– Fluid hips
– Combines elite speed with his size, and he accelerates off the line much better than most big receivers.
– Elite body control
– Outstanding contested catch skills
#2 Malik Nabers – LSU Height 6’0 Weight 200 2023 stats: 89 Receptions for 1569 yards & 14 TDs
Malik Nabers isn’t far behind Marvin Harrison Jr and is easily the second best Receiver in the 2024 draft. His speed and play making after the catch makes him a very high end prospect. Nabers has the skill set to put up some serious numbers in the NFL.
– elite speed
– elite YAC ability (yards after catch) and very physical runner after the catch
– great route running
– creates separation
– catch point skills
– great body control / contested catch
#3 Rome Odunze – Washington Height 6’3 Weight 215 2023 stats: 92 receptions for 1640 yards & 13 TDs
Odunze has it all, can beat corners with route running, speed and ball skills. He provides great physical attributes, and has a combination of height, weight and speed that will translate to the NFL leaving him to have a sky high ceiling as an X WR in the NFL.
– excellent route running
– Run after catch ability
– high point specialist
– downfield Speed
– great body control
– elite concentration
#4 Troy Franklin – Oregon Height 6’3 Weight 180 2023 stats: 81 receptions for 1383 yards and 14 TDs
Troy Franklin is one of the fastest receivers in the country. And now he’s really become a polished receiver with his great route running. As a versatile playmaker, he excels both on the outside and in the slot, consistently delivering explosive plays.
– elite speed
– creates separation
– quick detailed route runner
– Yards after catch ability
– playmaking ability
#5 Brian Thomas Jr – LSU Height 6’4 Weight 205 2023 stats: 68 receptions for 1177 yards and 17 TDs
Brian Thomas played a big role to LSUs explosive offense this past year with his great ability to stretch the field. He will have to expand his route tree and work on his route running to become completely polished at the NFL level. Nonetheless, Thomas is a high upside prospect suited for a vertical offense.
– serious vertical threat
– wins at the line of scrimmage
– fluid mover for his size
– great high point ball ability
– excellent ball tracking skills
– outstanding length which gives him an advantage in reaching and securing ball