2020 stats: 90receptions on 143 targets, 1,374yards, 9 TDs, 15.3 yards per catch. The talent resides in Denver for a potent offense if they can finally figure out the QB. Receiver should be high on the priority list this offseason in Indy in both free agency and the draft. AFC Players By Position - Wide Receiver. McLaurin needs help. Aiyuk, who turned 23 in March, adds to the sophomore excitement following his splash as another rookie first-rounder. Cooks continues to produce, regardless of his surroundings. Upside is clearly ramped up for wide receivers from age 21 all the way up to age 27, with an odd dip at age 28, then the biggest number of them all at age-29, as a 9. The foursome fits well together from a schematic standpoint and could dominate in new coach Nathaniel Hackett's system. Id much rather draft a WR3 or WR4 that actually has some upside, which puts Boldin outside of my top 50. Search. Because quarterbacks really begin their long plateau at 25, wideouts reach their maximum productivity later than any other position by peaking at ages 26 and 27. 2020 stats: 83 receptions on 129 targets, 1,303yards, 10 TDs, 15.7yards per catch. With a load of cap space, the Dolphins should be players in the free-agent market, looking to make a splash signing. Meyers led the way with 866 yards and should be expected back as a restricted free agent. Hopkins' health will be critical to Arizona's pass game getting back in the air. And Patrick adds an enticing big-body target. Check out the full rundown, 1-50. He excels in any role he's called upon to do, from stretching the field to being an extension of the rushing attack as a runner and short-area receiver. Brown is ready for a massive third season at only 24, now flanked by former Falcons go-to guy Julio Jones. 1 in San Francisco, with plenty of support from George Kittle andDeebo Samuel. 2022 projection: 900 receiving yards, 5-6 TDs. 2020 stats: 70 receptions on 109 targets, 1,006yards, 13 TDs, 14.4yards per catch. Godwin, 25, is right behind his teammate as Brady's latest slot ace. Now, the Lions must add more weapons. Reagor has been a massive disappointment since being drafted in the first round in 2020 (just 695 total yards in two years). Top WRs under contract for 2022:Michael Thomas, Marquez Callaway, Key free agents: Deonte Harris (RFA), Tre'Quan Smith (Void), Kenny Stills (UFA), Lil'Jordan Humphrey (RFA). 1-receiver talent. Cooper, 27, steps into his veteran prime knowing he will have Dak Prescott as his quarterback for a long time. Wayne is toeing the precipice of decline by turning 34 in November, but he should improve a little on his WR29 numbers from last year. 2020 stats: 87receptions on 135 targets, 1,276yards, 15 TDs, 14.7yards per catch. As he prepares for his first season with the Cleveland Browns, he finds himself taking on a new role and mentoring some of the younger players. Very efficient.". St. Brown exploded down the stretch, generating 90-plus receiving yards in each of the final four games while catching eight-plus passes in the final six. 1 types with his size and speed put it all together. Moore is a stud, even in a struggling pass offense, but the rest of the corps offers significant questions. What might Dalton Schultz, Mike Gesicki and Orlando Brown hope to earn on new deals? As he prepares for his first season Ridley has been a shifty route runner made to deliver on third downs and the red zone, but he has expanded his repertoire with a healthy dose of big downfield plays for Matt Ryan. Danny Amendola, 37 Football Player. With Watkins headed to free agency, GM Eric DeCosta could look to add a veteran, but with bigger holes along the line and on defense, shelling out to woo a big name doesn't appear in the cards. Saints Twitter seems convinced Thomas will be gone, but after essentially promoting most of the coaching staff, are the Saints really in rebuild mode? Carolina could attempt to trade him, but would they find a taker with $8 million guaranteed? Hill is certainly in the company with the best wideouts in the league when it comes to production with 1,239 receiving yards and 111 receptions during the 2021 season. Veteran wide receiver Amari Cooper is 28 years old and in football years he is considered by some to be the "old guy" on the team. Andre Johnson is nearing the mini-dropoff that tends to bite 32-year-old receivers. Over that span, he's also one of only seven players with back-to-back 1000-yard, 75-catch seasons. GM Howie Roseman continues to swing big at the receiver position. Similarly, he came close to leading the league in interceptions one year, recording an impressive eight interceptions during the same period. While there was some debate as to whether Cincinnati should select Chase with the fifth overall pick in last year's draft, it's unequivocally true that the Bengals wouldn't have reached Super Bowl LVI without the record-setting rookie. Top WRs under contract for 2022:Stefon Diggs, Gabriel Davis, Cole Beasley, Key free agents: Emmanuel Sanders (UFA), Isaiah McKenzie (UFA). His improved route-running last season allowed the young wideout to toast lesser corners. Donald Driver may be getting slower (he's 36 years old), but hes still regarded as one of the toughest and most physical receivers there is in the league.. 2022 projection: 1,300 receiving yards, 10 TDs. 1 receiver who can make a much bigger impact when surrounded by complementary playmakers like David Njoku and Donovan Peoples-Jones, along with an elite ground game and uber-talented quarterback in Deshaun Watson -- though Watson's playing status for the 2022 season remains uncertain due to an ongoing league investigation surrounding 22 civil lawsuits against him. Without Ridley, the Falcons' WR room is barren heading into the new league year. The veteran has said he wants to return -- presumably with a contract extension -- but with a $14.3 million non-guaranteed base salary, the Browns could cut bait and move on. They ran 54% of the time compared to 42% in each of the previous two years. If Higgins were on the trade block, hed arguably be the best wide receiver available. Share your thoughts and chat with Austin on Twitter @AustinNFL. He has the big-play ability, hands and body control to haul in contested catches in the end zone. Davis struggled with drops and had almost no rapport with rookie Zach Wilson. He combines the ideal size and speed to complement Allen. Some people think Houston favored the running game last year because Johnson and Matt Schaub were injured. But to help Mac Jones make a giant leap in Year 2, New England needs a go-to target to shift coverage and who can win every down. 2020 stats:33 receptions on 44 targets,391yards, TD, 11.8yards per catch, Vinnie Iyer is an NFL writer at The Sporting News. With Jerry Jones searching for that elusive return to the Super Bowl, cutting Cooper would be tough to swallow. Peoples-Jones flashed at times but was too inconsistent as a No. Adam Schefter (@AdamSchefter) February 28, 2023. Adams is line for a massive new contract that should make him the NFL's highest-paid wideout. Top WRs under contract for 2022: CeeDee Lamb, Amari Cooper, Key free agents: Michael Gallup (UFA), Cedrick Wilson (UFA), Noah Brown (UFA), Malik Turner (UFA). Publish date: Feb 27, 2023 7:00 AM EST. Tennessee is paying a lot of scratch for someone who has appeared in just 19 games over the past two years. Pittman generated 1,082 yards on 88 catches, and the next-closest Colt receiver was Pascal, with 384 receiving yards. Anthony Holzman-Escareno projects potential long-term extensions for 2022's franchise-tagged players. Could he want out and request a trade? So who's going where? Adams, 28, came back from an injury-curbed season to light it up as big-time scorer again in 2020setting a career highfor touchdowns. Top WRs under contract for 2022:D.J. Eskridge caught just 10 passes for 64 yards and a TD, but he has the raw talent to thrive in Year 2. Between Jimmy Garoppolo and Trey Lance, Aiyuk will break out as the No. The 28-year-old's size also allows him to cause coverage problems everywhere. For a wideout to dominate, he requires some of that "diva" nature the confidence he will make something happen for his QB when targeted and getting his hands on the ball often. With a mountain of cap issues to overcome, the obvious mode of adding talent is through the draft. Is 28 old for a wide receiver? Lamb and Cooper represent a dynamic duo. Jefferson is a star, yet it feels as though he hasn't even reached his peak. Hardman didn't prove consistent enough in that role in 2021. To develop Fields in Year 2, the new brass must add pass-catchers who help out the quarterback more than the 2021 crew. Thomas, 28, is still feeling the effects of the ankle injury that marred his 2020after three seasons of ultimate durability as the game's premier intermediate possession receiver. WebOne former Dallas Cowboys wide receiver has recently been relased from prison. The 28-year-old wideout can run every pattern in the route tree. Still in cap trouble, Atlanta doesn't portend to be major players in free agency but should look to retain Gage. NFL's Top 28 over 28: Receivers and Tight Ends - Bleacher Report Stefon Diggs, Bills (6-0, 191 pounds) Diggs, 27, got out of Minnesota in a co 2020 stats: 65receptions on 84 targets, 840yards, 7 TDs, 12.9yards per catch. The 29-year-old wide receiver will join a thin wide receiver class when the release becomes official in a couple of weeks. Evans was a true deep threat for Buffalo and he hauled in nine touchdowns in his rookie season. Kelces 2,639 receiving yards after the catch are over 400 more yards than any other tight end or wide receiver in the NFL. Moore flashed play-making ability at times, but he appeared in only 11 games. Hes the 13th receiver in my rankings and wont end up on any of my teams. "It's so easy to lead once you have that experience because everything these young guys are going through, you either went through it or saw someone else previously on the team go through it, and you saw how the outcome was. Pittman proved he's a No. Gage should enjoy career-high production. NFL+ gives you the freedom to watch LIVE out-of-market preseason games, LIVE local and primetime regular season and postseason games on your phone or tablet, the best NFL programming on-demand, and MORE! UPDATE: The Saints restructured Michael Thomas' contract as they continue to work to get under the salary cap, NFL Network Insider Ian Rapoport reported Saturday. Still special after several years in the league, it was difficultto separate him, Diggs and Adams after similar all-around seasons. 27 year old active wide receivers in the NFL NAME GP REC YDS/G DeAndre Hopkins 15 77.7 Tyler Lockett 16 64.9 Jordan Matthews 3 11.0 Willie Snead 15 15.5. His hands are excellent too, right behind Thomas as a medium-range target with high volume. Brown from the Tennessee Titans to the Philadelphia Eagles. It won't be quite the same ashis locked-in connection with Drew Brees, but Thomas will keep excelling with his unique style of play. While Cooper led the Cowboys in catches (292), receiving yards (3,893) and receiving TDs (27) over the past four seasons, his 2021 production (68 catches for 865 yards and eight TDs) didn't justify his lucrative contract, leading a frustrated Jerry Jones to trade away his star receiver to Cleveland. Meanwhile, Harry remains in Foxborough despite Bill Belichick all but begging someone to take the WR off his hands. The emergence of Osborn gives the Vikes a solid trio to build off of in new coach Kevin O'Connell's offense. Can the Bears establish a pass-catching threat beyond Darnell Mooney? 2023 NFL Enterprises LLC. 2022 projection: 1,100-plus receiving yards, 10 TDs. Adam Schefter (@AdamSchefter) February 28, 2023. The first-rounder showed good route-running and ball skills. The spike for 26-year-olds who entered the NFL before the 80s is due to stellar play by Wes Chandler, Cliff Branch, James Lofton, and Dick Gordon. Yeesh. The next-closest wideout was Parker, who had 515. NAME. Diggs remains one of the NFL's premier receivers, netting his fourth consecutive 1,000-plus-yard season. Top WRs under contract for 2022:Jarvis Landry, Donovan Peoples-Jones, Anthony Schwartz. After opting out of his final college season, Chase will pick up where he left off, catching a ton of key passes for Joe Burrow all over the field, often stretching the field. Injuries held back Thielen in 2021, but he remains as reliable a receiver as there is in the league when healthy. 2020 stats: 23receptions on 43 targets, 319yards, 3TDs, 13.9yards per catch. He's a stellar No. Godwin remains in line for a hefty payday despite his ACL tear. WebNFL Network's Peter Schrager and Emmanuel Sanders shares their top three WR under 25 years old, a list featuring Seahawks receiver DK Metcalf. Adam Rank spotlights five pending free agents who should stay put and five who should hit the open market. The 28-year-old, who is one of the best wideouts in the game today, has made four straight Pro Bowls, and was named first-team All-Pro in 2020. Top WRs under contract for 2022: Terry McLaurin, Curtis Samuel, Dyami Brown Key free agents: Adam Humphries (UFA), DeAndre Carter (UFA), Cam Sims (UFA) If Samuel can stay healthy, McLaurin continues to dominate and Washington bolsters the wideout room, it could help buoy whoever is under center in 2022. By most accounts, the Bucs don't plan on letting the star wideout out of the building after he played on the franchise tag in 2021. Adams is the biggest potential free-agent receiver. There's a reason Tom Brady recruited Gage -- a former sixth-round pick who emerged during back-to-back 700-yard, four-TD seasons in Atlanta -- to sign with Tampa during free agency. 18), Mike Evans (no. I am high on Chark and think he can be a real difference-maker in Detroit, even coming off a broken ankle that limited him to just four games in 2021. 2020 stats (with Lions): 20receptions on 32 targets, 338 yards, 2TDs, 16.9 yards per catch. Allen, at 29, also has the calling card of precise route-running, using his strong frame well to get open. Robinson excels outside but like all terrific No. However, some of these players are being drafted as if they still have their upside from a few years ago. q&a; 28. Landry's future is in question this offseason. NFL trade grades: Assessing relocations of Deshaun Watson, Russell Wilson, Davante Adams, Tyreek Hill, 2022 NFL free agency tracker: Latest signings, trades, contract info for all 32 teams, NFL Power Rankings: Chiefs drop after Tyreek Hill trade; Bucs, Broncos up 15 spots, Matt Ryan makes Indianapolis Colts AFC contenders; five perfect scheme fits in NFL roster reconstruction. Not only does Wilson switch from Dak Prescott to Tua Tagovailoa under center, but he'll be fighting for targets against two of the most electric wideouts in the league in Hill and Waddle (not to mention rising tight end Mike Gesicki). 2020 stats: 100receptions on 147 targets, 992 yards, 8TDs, 9.9yards per catch. Johnson was long a productive star at Minnesota. They have an uncanny chemistry and precision efficiency when connecting. Top WRs under contract for 2022:Justin Jefferson, Adam Thielen, K.J. 1 target, but there isn't anyone behind the 24-year-old. He will be key for futher development of Justin Herbert in Year 2, already having made the nice transition from Philip Rivers. With Pringle and Robinson headed to free agency, depth is also on the docket. Veteran wide receiver Amari Cooper is 28 years old and in football years he is considered by some to be the "old guy" on the team. Brown proved he's a field-tilting weapon; his absence for four games left a hole that was arguably harder to fill than that left by injured back Derrick Henry. His resume includes four Pro Bowls and five seasons with 1,000 yards receiving. You may be rewarded by finding players with mediocre stats who have the skills worthy of a second chance. The 28-year-oldhas great toughness and quickness and proved he could also have impact outside when needed for Mayfield last season. Dont dismiss last years five touchdowns of more than 67 yards as flukes. Not all of them were broken coverages and miraculous bobbles. Weighing their most recent production from 2020 and looking at their upside for the upcoming season, here are Sporting News' latest reality rankings of the league's top wide receivers: MORE NFL RANKINGS: QBs | RBs | GMs|Head coaches. He is the classic lanky deep threat with some of same red zone qualities of Evans and Metcalf. He's been able to find success thanks to his solid route running and ability to make tough catches, snagging almost everything that comes his way. Davis is in for a bigger leap in Year 3. However, Wayne is poised to live up to his ADP as a solid WR3 with Andrew Lucks strong preseason showings. Sutton's 2020 season was wiped out before it really started as he tore the ACL in his right knee early in his first game against the Steelers. Mahomes' ability to extend plays and make every throw (and then some) will help the sixth-year pro reach 1,000 receiving yards for the first time since 2018. While Kirk's talented, I don't think he's going to be a bona fide No. Kevin Patra breaks down every team's running back situation ahead of free agency and the 2023 NFL Draft. It's important to exercise patience with this late-blooming position when deciding whom to keep from year to year. Ridley, 26, elevates to unquestioned No. 4 wide receiver in Dallas to being a No. Ranking the NFL's best wide receivers for the 2021 season from 1-30, winning Sporting News offensive rookie of the year. The offensive situation on the Browns is still unknown, with quarterback Deshaun Watson likely to be suspended following sexual assault allegations. Golladay generated just 521 yards on 37 catches with zero TDs after his big payday and was far too inconsistent for his talent level. Which 2023 NFL Draft prospects might your favorite squad be eyeing at the NFL Scouting Combine in Indianapolis? With the Los Angeles Rams retooling the roster after suffering a brutal Super Bowl hangover last season, Jalen Ramsey is available for trade. The 2022 NFL offseason featured several blockbuster moves, including the trade of wide receiver A.J. Kupp is a lot more than a quick slot receiver. Roddy White, Wes Welker, and Brandon Lloyd will all be 31 for the majority of this year. . The following browsers are supported: Chrome, Edge (v80 and later), Firefox and Safari. While wideouts don't quite have the consistency and longevity of quarterbacks, the wise dynasty owner will pair quarterbacks with receivers instead of running backs when building the foundation of their team. Green (UFA), Antoine Wesley (ERFA). NFL and the NFL shield design are registered trademarks of the National Football League.The team names, logos and uniform designs are registered trademarks of the teams indicated. How much he develops this offseason will determine whether Seattle's two-headed monster grows into a three-man force. Shepard and Slayton could be cut candidates this offseason as the Giants dig out from salary cap hell. Samuel thinks Aiyuk can be a breakout dynamo, too, but he shouldn't forget that he has special similar qualities for the outside as a third-year second-rounder at 25.. These guys look at me like an old guy.". Nick Shook reveals team fits for nine notable free agents. They already have a fine rapport, and first-year Raiders head coach Josh McDaniels knows how to get elite receivers immediately involved (SEE: Randy Moss' 23 TDs in his first season with the Patriots back in 2007). Veteran wide receiver Amari Cooper is 28 years old and in football years he is considered by some to be the "old guy" on the team. 2019stats: 72 receptions on 142 targets, 1,112 yards, 6TDs, 15.4yards per catch. Moore, Robby Anderson, Terrace Marshall Jr., Shi Smith. The only reason Wallace caught more touchdowns over that span is that he vultured a pass intended for Brown in week 9. Kupp should go back to delivering more in the red zone as well. He was primed for a big third year, or when many No. McLaurin netted 77 catches for 1,053 yards and five TDs. Thats pretty high for a receiver who has been given the dreaded snap count designation in a mediocre pass offense. Moss' upside is causing his ADP to creep upwards, but dont convince yourself that any receiver, especially one over 34, still has his upside from five years ago. Adding a playmaker who can take advantage of coverage rolled to Hill and Travis Kelce is a need. Mar 01, 2023 at 10:28 am. Jul 28, 2021. At WR26, Steve Johnson stands out to me in this bunch as the most likely to outperform his ADP. The pairing of Samuel and Aiyuk gives the Niners two reliable targets for the next phase of the offense under quarterback Trey Lance. 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