2023 NFL Draft Primer: WR Big Board Rankings (Top 125)

NFL Draft Bible founder Ric Serritella examines the top wide receiver prospects in the 2023 NFL Draft heading into the NFL Scouting Combine.

The 2022 NFL Draft wide receiver class was somewhat of an anomaly. Those NFL teams in search of a premier wideout struck early and often, as six wide receivers were selected in the first round. However, a total of just 28 wide receivers were chosen overall, which was the first time that number dipped below 30 since 2019 (also 28).

In a league that passes the ball 65-70% of the time, the wide receiver position has become a premium. In fact, in each of the last three NFL Drafts, at least five wide receivers have been selected in the first round! The 2023 NFL Draft could look to continue that trend.

While the general ‘consensus’ top wideout in this year’s draft would figure to be the lengthy, athletic Quentin Johnston of TCU, it’s more about what’s your flavor of the week. Also in consideration would be jitterbug types Jordan Addison of USC and Jaxon Smith-Njigba, who looks to continue the storied tradition of first round Ohio State wideouts (10 all-time in school history). With two-plus months of the draft process still remaining, any of the three could be the first off the board at their position.

Other wide receivers knocking on the first round door would include LSU playmaker Kayshon Boutte, who will have to answer some questions about his off-field curriculum, along with Rashee Rice of SMU and Nathaniel Dell of Houston, both of whom performed extremely well at the Reese’s Senior Bowl—Dell is a candidate for one of the fastest players in Indy.

Some mid-late round receivers on the rise worth keeping an eye on include Senior Bowl standouts Michael Wilson of Stanford and the speedy Ronnie Bell of Michigan, along with small school stud Keilahn Harris of Oklahoma Baptist, who dominated the competition at the NFLPA Collegiate Bowl. All of these prospects have a very good chance of outperforming their draft status.

Below is a look at the current NFL Draft Bible wide receiver big board following the all-star circuit, plus a look ahead at five wideouts on the radar for the 2024 NFL Draft. Be sure to check back for our ongoing NFL Draft Primer series and be sure to pre-order your copy of the Official 2023 NFL Draft Bible.

2023 NFL DRAFT PRIMER SERIES: QB | RB | WR | TE | OL | DL | EDGE | LB | CB | S

PLAYER KEY: Rank, Player, School, Year, Height, Weight, Forty, Hand, Arm, Wingspan

ABBREVIATIONS: SRB = Senior Bowl, EWS = East-West Shrine Bowl, NFLPA = NFLPA Collegiate Bowl, HULA = Hula Bowl, TROP = Tropical Bowl, CGS = College Gridiron Showcase, NIC = NFL Combine Invite, UDFA = Undrafted Free Agent

2023 NFL DRAFT BIBLE WR BIG BOARD RANKINGS (2/7/23)

1. *Quentin Johnston, TCU, Jr, 6031, 193, 4.49e, Rd1 | REPORT

2. *Jordan Addison, USC, Jr, 5111, 177, 4.36e, Rd1 | REPORT

3. *Jaxon Smith-Njigba, Ohio State, Jr, 6002, 198, 4.38e, Rd1 | REPORT

4. *Kayshon Boutte, LSU, Jr, 5116, 190, 4.40e, Rd1 | REPORT

5. Rashee Rice, SMU, Sr, 6004, 200, 4.42e, 0948, 3218, 7728, SRB, Rd2 | REPORT

6. *Nathaniel Dell, Houston, Jr, 5083, 163, 4.35e, SRB, NIC, Rd2 | REPORT

7. Dontay Demus rSr., Maryland, Sr, 6033, 215, 4.50e, NIC, Rd2 | REPORT

8. *Zay Flowers, Boston College, Sr, 5092, 182, 4.45e, 0918, 2928, 7268, EWS, Rd2 | REPORT

9. *Jalin Hyatt, Tennessee, Jr, 6003, 186, 4.39e, Rd2 | REPORT

10. *Tyler Scott, Cincinnati, Jr, 5100, 185, 4.30, Rd2 | REPORT

11. *Josh Downs, North Carolina, Jr, 5095, 180, 4.37e, Rd3 | REPORT

12. Cedric Tillman, Tennessee, rSr, 6031, 214, 4.52e, Rd3 | REPORT

13. Charlie Jones, Purdue, rSr, 5110, 188, 4.44e, Rd3, NIC | REPORT

14. *Marvin Mims, Oklahoma, Jr, 5112, 177, 4.35e, Rd3 | REPORT

15. Michael Wilson, Stanford, Sr, 6015, 216,4.50e 0978, 3100, 7400, SRB, Rd3 | REPORT

16. Trey Palmer, Nebraska, Jr, 6000, 193, 4.48e, 0948, 3178, 7700, SRB, Rd3 | REPORT

17. Jayden Reed, Michigan State, rSr, 5106, 191, 4.40e, 0928, 3048, 7278, SRB, NIC, Rd3 | REPORT

18. #Ainias Smith, Texas A&M, Sr, 5100, 194, 4.44e, Rd4 | REPORT

19. *Parker Washington, Penn State, rSo, 5095, 207, 4.44e, Rd4 | REPORT

20. Jonathan Mingo, Mississippi, Sr, 60213, 226, 4.50e, 1028, 3200, 7628, SRB, NIC, Rd4 | REPORT

21. *Rakim Jarrett, Maryland, Jr, 6001, 190, 4.40e, Rd4, NIC | REPORT

22. *Grant Dubose, Charlotte, Jr, 6023, 204, 4.53e, 0948, 3178, 7738, SRB, Rd4 | REPORT

23. AT Perry, Wake Forest, rJr, 6033, 195, 4.50e, 0928, 3368, 8258, EWS, NIC, Rd4 | REPORT

24. Ronnie Bell, Michigan, rSr, 5112, 207, 4.45e, 0948, 3118, 7500, SRB, Rd5 | REPORT

25. *CJ Johnson, East Carolina, Jr, 6011, 225, 4.52e, 1018, 3218, 7900, NFLPA, NIC, Rd5 | REPORT

26. Dontayvion Wicks, Virginia, rJr, 6015, 212, 4.49e, 1000, 3268, 8028, SRB, NIC, Rd5 | REPORT

27. Xavier Hutchinson, Iowa State, rSr, 6017, 207, 4.49e, SRB, Rd5 | REPORT

28. Andrei Iosivas, Princeton, Sr, 6027, 212, 4.39e, 0858, 3158, 7668, SRB, NIC, Rd5 | REPORT

29. Michael Jefferson, Louisiana, Sr, 6036, 202, 4.55e, 0968, 3258, 7938, EWS, NIC, Rd5 | REPORT

30. Jacob Copeland, Maryland, rSr, 5113, 204, 4.45e, 0858, 3168, 7658, EWS, NIC, Rd6 | REPORT

31. *Puka Nacua, BYU, Jr, 6012, 206, 4.50e, 0938, 3178, 7538, SRB, Rd6 | REPORT

32. *Jadon Haselwood, Arkansas, rJr, 6022, 213, 4.46e, 0968, 3128, 7578, EWS, NIC, Rd6 | REPORT

33. *Justin Shorter, Florida, rJr, 6036, 224, 4.55e, 0978, 3368, 8248, EWS, Rd6 | REPORT

34. Keilahn Harris, Oklahoma Baptist, rJr, 5096, 179, 4.45e, 0900, 3068, SRB/NFLPA, Rd6 | REPORT

35. Mitchell Tinsley, Penn State, rSr, 5116, 207, 4.44e, 1028, 3228, 7548, Rd6, EWS/NFLPA, NIC, Rd6 | REPORT

36. Tyrone Scott, Missouri State, rJr, 6030, 212, 4.54e, NIC, Rd7 | REPORT

37. Jake Bobo, UCLA, rSr, 6040, 216, 4.57e, 0978, 3228, 7848, EWS, Rd7 | REPORT

38. Jalen Wayne, South Alabama, Jr, 6014, 211, 4.52e, 0948, 3178, 7838, SRB, NIC, Rd7 | REPORT

39. *Tre Tucker, Cincinnati, Jr, 5087, 187, 4.39e, 0848, 2858, 7000, SRB, NIC, Rd7 | REPORT

40. *Joseph Ngata, Clemson, Sr, 6032, 220, 4.50e, 1028, 3278, 8058, SRB/NFLPA, Rd7 | REPORT

41. Jaray Jenkins, LSU, Sr, 6016, 206, 4.50e, 0978, 3268, 7638, NFLPA, PFA | REPORT

42. Kazmeir Allen, UCLA, rSr, 5083, 176, 4.34e, 0858, 2900, 7118, EWS, PFA | REPORT

43. Braydon Johnson, Oklahoma State, rSr, 5114, 201, 4.43e, 0948, 3148, 7548, NFLPA, PFA | REPORT

44. Elijah Higgins, Stanford, Sr, 6025, 228, 4.56e, 1048, 3218, 7768, SRB, PFA | REPORT

45. Taylor Grimes, Incarnate Ward, rSr, 5104, 188, 4.50e, 0868, 2968, 7178, NFLPA, PFA | REPORT

46. *Kearis Jackson, Georgia, rSr, 5114, 203, 4.45e, 0928, 3100, 7400, EWS, NIC, PFA | REPORT

47. Jason Brownlee, Southern Mississippi, Sr, 6021, 202, 4.56e, 0968, 3378, 8068, NFLPA, NIC, PFA | REPORT

48. *Jalen Moreno-Cropper, Fresno State, Sr, 5110, 171, 4.50e, 0858, 2968, 7300, EWS, NIC, PFA | REPORT

49. Malik Heath, Mississippi, rSr, 6024, 216, 4.54e, 0878, 3278, 7928, NFLPA, NIC, PFA | REPORT

50. *Bryce Ford-Wheaton, West Virginia, rJr, 6034, 222, 4.55e, 0938, 3358, 8248, EWS, NIC, PFA | REPORT

51. *Malik Knowles, Kansas State, Sr, 6022, 193, 4.50e, 0858, 3318, 7748, NFLPA, NIC, PFA | REPORT

52. Derius Davis, TCU, Sr, 5084, 168, 4.42e, 0758, 2858, 6868, SRB, PFA | REPORT

53. Keytaon Thompson, Virginia, rSr, 6040, 213, 4.69e, 1018, 3278, 7938, HULA, PFA | REPORT

54. Josh Vann, South Carolina, rSr, 5101, 197, 4.45e, PFA | REPORT

55. *Demario Douglas, Liberty, Jr, 5077, 175, 4.40e, 0858, 3018, 7348, EWS, PFA | REPORT

56. Xavier Gipson, Stephen F. Austin, Sr, 5092, 83, 4.43e, 0848, 3018, 7128, NFLPA, PFA | REPORT

57. Keylon Stokes, Tulsa, rSr, 5097, 199, 4.44, PFA | REPORT

58. Brycen Tremayne, Stanford, rSr, 6042, 213, 4.56e, 0948, 3348, 7900, NFLPA, PFA | REPORT

59. Antoine Green, North Carolina, rSr, 6016, 201, 4.50e, 0878, 3258, 7728, EWS, PFA | REPORT

60. Malachi Carter, Georgia Tech, Sr, 6017, 183, 4.45e, 0938, 3258, 7658, NFLPA, PFA | REPORT

61. *Nikko ReMiggio, Fresno State, Jr, 5090, 183, 0858, 2938, 7218, EWS, PFA

62. Matt Landers, Arkansas, Sr, 6042, 199, 4.50e, 0938, 3318, 7838, HULA, UDFA

63. Daniel Arias, Colorado, rSr, 6034, 216, 4.55e, 0878, 3328, 7928, NFLPA, PFA

64. *Tyler Hudson, Louisville, Jr, 6010, 193, 4.50e, 0928, 3338, 7700, HULA, PFA

65. Justin Marshall, Buffalo, rSr, 6013, 227, 4.57e, 0938, 3300, 7648, CGS, PFA

66. Bailey Edwards, Albion, rSr, 6014, 189, 4.45e, 0968, 3200, 7748, NFLPA, PFA

67. Duece Watts, Tulane, Sr, 6013, 193, 4.50e, 1018, 3218, 7738, HULA, PFA

68. *Chris Autman-Bell, Minnesota, rSr, 6000, 207, 4.50, PFA | REPORT

69. Jadakis Bonds, Hampton, rSr, 6026, 205, 4.50e, 0938, 3228, 7868, EWS, PFA | REPORT

70. Braxton Burmeister, San Diego State, rSr, 6002, 200, 4.65e, 0918, 3200, 7528, CGS/TROP, PFA

71. Austin Williams, Mississippi State, rSr, 6016, 204, 4.57e, 0978, 3148, 7448, CGS, PFA | REPORT

72. Trea Shropshire, UAB, rSr, 6026, 179, 4.49e, 0928, 3200, 7918, HULA, PFA

73. Sam James, West Virginia, rJr, 5116, 183, 4.44e, 0868, 3068, 7348, HULA, PFA

74. Dallas Daniels, Jackson State, rSr, 5102, 176, 4.45e, 0900, 2978, 7358, EWS, PFA

75. Shedrick Jackson, Auburn, Sr, 6011, 195, 4.60e, 0848, 3100, 7268, TROP, PFA | REPORT

76. Jesse Matthews, San Diego State, Sr, 5110, 192, 4.52e, 0868, 3028, 7418, HULA, UDFA

77. Amare Jones, Georgia Southern, Sr, 5096, 176, 4.46e, 0868, 2968, HULA, UDFA | REPORT

78. Shaquan Davis, South Carolina State, rJr, 6046, 217, 4.57e, 0938, 3418, 8258, EWS, UDFA

79. Tre’Shaun Harrison, Oregon State, Sr, 5113, 184, 4.45e, 0958, 3000, 7300, HULA, UDFA

80. Ontaria Wilson, Florida State, rSr, 6000, 169, 4.50e, 0948, 3248, 7778, TROP, UDFA

81. Fotis Kokosioulis, Fordham, Sr, 5080, 180, 4.47e, UDFA

82. Caylin Newton, William & Mary, rSr, 5106, 205, 4.50e, 0968, 3158, 7658, TROP, UDFA

83. Elijah Cooks, San Jose State, rSr, 6032, 208, 4.50, 0938, 3268, 7918, UDFA, HULA, UDFA

84. Kade Warner, Kansas State, Sr, 6005, 201, 4.54, 0958, 3148, 7538, HULA, NFLPA, UDFA

85. Darryl Talley, Valdosta State, Sr, 6041, 254, 4.58e, 0918, 3200, 7628, CGS, UDFA

86. Jared Wayne, Pittsburgh, Sr, 6027, 208, 4.56e, 0968, 3238, 8000, UDFA, HULA, UDFA

87. Brian Cobbs, Utah State, Sr, 6003, 211, 4.65e, 0948, 3148, 7448, CGS, UDFA

88. Jeremy Singleton, Georgia Southern, rSr, 5104, 168, 4.50e, 0918, 3128, 7448, TROP, UDFA

89. Ed Lee, Rhode Island, Sr, 5082, 178, 0868, 4.50e, 2938, 7048, HULA, UDFA

90. Jalen Brooks, South Carolina, Sr, 6006, 197, 4.52e, 3014, 7048, CGS, UDFA

91. Ronnie Blackmon, West Georgia, rSr, 5074, 185, 4.50e, 0838, 2948, 7238, TROP, UDFA

92. Joshua Okechukwu, Fort Hays State, rSr, 6020, 217, 4.55e, 0958, 3328, 7768, TROP, UDFA

93. Isaiah Winstead, East Carolina, Sr, 6026, 215, 4.68e, 1018, 3328, 8000, CGS, UDFA

94. Johnny King, Southeast Missouri State, Sr, 6046, 208, 4.53e, 0958, 3418, 81688, TROP, UDFA

95. Cole Tucker, Northern Illinois, Sr, 6007, 204, 4.56e, 0878, 3100, 7148, CGS, UDFA

96. Cayden Jordan, Charleston Southern, Sr, 6006, 202, 4.58e, 0848, 3128, 7428, CGS, UDFA

97. Boogie Knight, Louisiana-Monroe, Sr, 5094, 189, 4.58e, 0938, 2828, 6828, CGS, UDFA

98. Jalen Walker, Miami, Sr, 5074, 169, 4.50e, 0848, 2938, 6900, CGS, UDFA

99. Shae Wyatt, Tulane, Sr, 5097, 181, 4.57e, 0938, 3248, 7628, CGS, UDFA

100. Tyjon Lindsey, Oregon State, rSr, 5081, 170, 4.50e, TROP, UDFA

101. *Antoine Murray, Howard, rJr, 5112, 190, 4.50e, UDFA

102. Dylan Classi, Princeton, rSr, 5114, 190, 4.50, 0958, 3068, 7600, TROP, UDFA

103. Jaylen Hall, Western Kentucky, rSr, 6025, 168, 4.44e, 0978, 3100, 7578, TROP, UDFA

104. JuanCarlos Santana, Tulsa, rSr, 5106, 183, 4.52e, 0928, 3148, 7448, CGS, UDFA

105. Quian Williams, Buffalo, rSr, 5114, 193, 4.54e, 0978, 3000, 7000, CGS/TROP, UDFA

106. Corey Reed Jr., Bethune Cookman, rSr, 6022, 202, 0938, 3248, 7748, TROP, UDFA

107. Shocky Jacques-Louis, Akron, Sr, 5116, 175, 4.50e, 0958, 3300, 7600, CGS, UDFA

108. Jayshon Jackson, Ball State, rSr, 5096, 171, 4.52e, 0918, 3068, 7328, TROP, UDFA

109. Avante Cox, Southern Illinois, rSr, 5087, 181, 4.45e, 0738, 3100, 7148, CGS, UDFA

110. Marcell Barbee, Texas State, rSr, 6003, 191, 4.65e, 0938, 3300, 7648, TROP, UDFA

111. KeSean Carter, Houston, rSr, 5095, 175, 4.45e, 0818, 3268, 7348, CGS/TROP, UDFA

112. BJ Casteel, Nevada, Sr, 5096, 180, 4.54e, 0928, 3028, 7228, CGS, UDFA

113. Mac Hippenhammer, Miami (OH), rSr, 5114, 174, 4.50e, 0868, 3000, 7158, TROP, UDFA

114. Colton Dowell, Tennessee-Martin, Sr, 6022, 207, 4.58e, 0900, 3128, 7648, CGS, UDFA

115. Carlos Carriere, Central Michigan, rSr, 6054, 198, 4.50e, 0868, 3228, 7758, TROP, UDFA

116. Zachary Leslie, North Carolina A&T, 6032, 206, 4.60e, 0948, 3148, 7900, CGS, UDFA

117. Payton Rose, Lindenwood, Sr, 5111, 188, 4.52e, 0938, 3148, 7428, CGS, UDFA

118. Jerome Kapp, Kutztown, rSr, 6017, 193, 4.50e, 1000, 3318, 7868, TROP, UDFA

119. Dante Hendrix, Indiana State, rSr, 6014, 206, 4.55e, 0878, 3100, 7148, CGS, UDFA

120. Clark Barnes, Guelph, 6004, 192, 4.80e, 0978, 3300, 7800, CGS, UDFA

121. Christian Drayton III, Millersville, rSr, 5087, 185, 4.50e, 0848, 2868, 6928, TROP, UDFA

122. MJ Link, Texas Permian Basin, Sr, 5113, 186, 4.52e, 0978, 3200, 7400, CGS, UDFA

123. Danny Kittner, Mary, rSr, 5084, 180, 4.45e, 0834, 3019, 7200, CGS, UDFA

124. Elijah Harper, Adams State, rSr, 6031, 186, 4.60e, 0918, 3258, 7728, TROP, UDFA

125. Mikito Itokawa, Kwansei Gakuin (JPN), Sr, 5082, 175, 0858, 2828, 6828, HULA, NFLPA, UDFA

2024 NFL DRAFT BIBLE WR BIG BOARD (2/7/23)

1. Marvin Harrison Jr, Ohio State, Jr, 6032, 205, 4.45e

2. Xavier Worthy, Texas, Jr, 6006, 164, 4.30e

3. Rome Odunze, Washington, rJr, 6026, 201, 4.44e

4. Emeka Egbuka, Ohio State, Jr, 6006, 205, 4.42e

5. Mario Williams, USC, Jr, 5090, 185, 4.39e

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