2026 Draft: WR

[Clonamery]

I agree, it's something I've been saying for the last month. however, the late first options aren't great for me right now and that's exactly where the depth of strength in this WR class is. Boston, Brazzell, Bell, Concepcion are all potential BPAs at that point and we do have 4 potential long term issues at the position. That might be solved by signing Boutte and Pop to long-term deals pre-draft and then it's much less of an issue but I do think it's worth pointing out that there are decent options available.

This draft class at 29-32 gets a lot weaker if you take WR off the board.

Agree.

 

[manxman2601]

 

[mayoclinic]

Kyle Crabbs top 10 WR rankings:

https://atozsports.com/nfl-draft/the-top-10-wr-rankings-for-the-2026-nfl-draft-hint-at-another-loaded-class-that-will-reshape-several-offenses-across-the-league/

 

[mayoclinic]

Kyle Crabbs on big WR prospects for 2026:

https://atozsports.com/nfl/miami-dolphins-news/one-of-the-dolphins-most-criticized-roster-flaws-could-finally-be-addressed-this-spring-nfl-draft-wide-receivers-2026/

Depth at the position is one reason I'm not inclined to take someone like Denzel Boston in the 1st round.

 

[manxman2601]

Mississippi State WR Brenen Thompson is supposed to be the fastest receiver in CFB. He's only 5'9, 170 but apparently ran a 10.1 100m in high school. It's not like he isn't productive either with 47 catches for 848 yards. He ranks 4th in all of CFB for average depth of target.

 

[manxman2601]

Mississippi State WR Brenen Thompson is supposed to be the fastest receiver in CFB. He's only 5'9, 170 but apparently ran a 10.1 100m in high school. It's not like he isn't productive either with 47 catches for 848 yards. He ranks 4th in all of CFB for average depth of target.

There was one play in this Ole Miss game where Thompson ran past a corner. I don't think I've ever seen a WR that fast before. Sadly the pass was underthrown and the defender was able to make a play but the difference in speed between him and the CB was quite something.

The two vids from his time at Oklahoma last year. He's the slot guy nearest the OL

 

[mayoclinic]

 

[Clonamery]

Great balance.

 

[manxman2601]

Great balance.

Pop wouldn't have stayed on his feet.

 

[Clonamery]

Pop wouldn't have stayed on his feet.

Pop's like 80lbs

 

[manxman2601]

 

[PatsFan2]

Skilled Route runner right there: 26 is going to be a Strong WR class.

 

[PatsFan2]

There are three possibilities where I think they might consider a WR.

1. A physical drop off in Digg's play or they want out of his contract which I believe is possible after this year.

2. Kayshon Boutte doesn't want to extend but prefers to hit the open market.

3. They think they can upgrade on Hollins.

Personally I don't think any of those are likely given the chemistry in the WR room and their success with Maye.

I hate those possibilities.

 

[PatsFan2]

Amari Cooper Career Stats - NFL - ESPN

Complete career NFL stats for Las Vegas Raiders Wide Receiver Amari Cooper on ESPN. Includes scoring, rushing, defensive and receiving stats.

www.espn.com

@manxman2601 Is he related to him??

 

[manxman2601]

Amari Cooper Career Stats - NFL - ESPN

Complete career NFL stats for Las Vegas Raiders Wide Receiver Amari Cooper on ESPN. Includes scoring, rushing, defensive and receiving stats.

www.espn.com

@manxman2601 Is he related to him??

No.

 

[mayoclinic]

Carnell Tate is back:

 

[manxman2601]

Carnell Tate is back:

With Tyson’s injury woes, WR1.

 

[mayoclinic]

WR1 in the draft, WR2 on his team.

 

[manxman2601]

 

[manxman2601]

So that’s why he was so open. Watch the CB.