2021 Rookie Draft Ranks: WRs

 


The 2021 NFL Draft is over and Rookie Draft season is here. Post-Draft, I'm looking at my updated Rookie Rankings position-by-position. Two weeks ago I began quarterbacks, and last week I looked at running backs. Wide Receiver was deep, but also a bit top-heavy. Let's take a look!

WR:

1. Ja'Marr Chase, Bengals. Chase was the top receiver and lands in a good spot with former college teammate Joe Burrow.

2. DeVonta Smith, Eagles. Smith is a good talent and lands in a spot where he could thrive.

3. Jaylen Waddle, Dolphins. I go back-and-forth with Smith and Waddle, but I think the Dolphins have more receivers and still aren't a high-volume pass offense.

4. Rashod Bateman, Ravens. I'm not a huge fan of the Ravens' pass offense, but I do like Bateman's talent and potential.

5. Terrace Marshall, Jr., Panthers. This is a matter of the player landing in a great spot with Joe Brady and the Panthers' offense.

6. Elijah Moore, Jets. There is a good opening for Moore to make a splash with the Jets.

7. Rondale Moore, Cardinals. Moore's unique skillset should fit well with a creative Cardinals' offense.

8. Amon-Ra St. Brown, Lions. I liked St. Brown coming into the draft, and though he went in the Fourth Round he lands in a spot with a great opportunity. He's likely the best receiver on the team already.

9. Kadarius Toney, Giants. Toney was a First Round pick and that can't be ignored, but there are a lot of receivers in New York now and I have questions about the offense.

10. Amari Rodgers, Packers. I like the landing spot, especially if Aaron Rodgers stays in Green Bay.

11. D'Wayne Eskridge, Seahawks. Eskridge landed in a good spot. The Seahawks have Lockett and Metcalf, but not much behind them, providing good opportunity for Eskridge to get on the field in 2021.

12. Dyami Brown, Washington. Brown lands in Washington with Ryan Fitzpatrick. The team has Terry McLaurin and Curtis Samuel, but Brown has a shot to compete to get to the No. 3 receiver slot.

13. Nico Collins, Texans. The Texans' QB situation is a mess, but Collins was the team's top pick and the receiving corps is wide open.

14. Tylan Wallace, Ravens. The second receiver taken by the Ravens, the question is volume.

15. Tutu Atwell, Rams. It's hard to ignore the Second Round draft position. Atwell joins a potentially great Rams' offense with Matthew Stafford at quarterback and an opening behind Cooper Kupp and Robert Woods at receiver.

16. Dez Fitzpatrick, Titans. This felt like an odd pick, but the Titans don't have much at receiver beyond A.J. Brown.

17. Anthony Schwartz, Browns. Schwartz is a burner but he joins a crowded pass catching group on a run-first offense.

18. Shi Smith, Panthers. Smith went in the Sixth Round, but lands in a good spot with the Panthers.

19. Josh Palmer, Chargers. Another interesting selection, but the value and upside here is in the opportunity.

20. Seth Williams, Broncos. The Broncos have plenty of wide receivers and plenty of questions at quarterback, but with DaeSean Hamilton out, Williams has a shot to stick.

21. Sage Surratt, Lions. Signed as an undrafted free agent, but there is plenty of opportunity in Detroit.

22. Tamorrion Terry, Seahawks. Another undrafted free agent that lands in a spot with some opportunity.

23. Frank Darby, Falcons. The Falcons have Julio Jones and Calvin Ridley, but beyond that is some opportunity. 

24. Jaelon Darden, Buccaneers. The Buccaneers certainly don't need more receivers, but it's a good offense and they drafted Darden, so it's worth a shot.

25. Ihmir Smith-Marsette, Vikings. The Vikings present opportunity, which makes Smith-Marsette an interesting late round flier.

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