Nate Tice and Matt Harmon analyze the top wide receiver prospects for the 2026 NFL Draft, highlighting Carnell Tate as the leading candidate. They also discuss the implications of the Eagles trading for WR Dontayvion Wicks and explore team needs for several AFC teams.
Nate Tice & Matt Harmon break down their top wide receiver prospects in the 2026 NFL Draft. After giving their quick thoughts on the Philadelphia Eagles trading for WR Dontayvion Wicks and what it means for both A.J. Brown and their 2026 draft plans, the duo dive into the top wide receiver prospects in the 2026 NFL Draft. Matt breaks down his charting data and analytics on top prospect Carnell Tate and why heās number one. Then, the duo deep dive on the other 5 top guys: Makai Lemon, Jordyn Tyson, KC Concepcion, Denzel Boston and Omar Cooper Jr.
Next, Matt & Nate use NFL IQās AI assistant to break down the top 4 most glaring team needs in the AFC, as they discuss potential draft targets for the New York Jets, Cincinnati Bengals, Cleveland Browns and Kansas City Chiefs.
Later, the guys dive into the rest of the 2026 wide receiver class to discuss potential late round gems like Malachi Fields, Elijah Sarratt, Chris Bell, Chris Brazzell II, Deion Burks, Antonio Williams and more.
(4:00) - Eagles trade for WR Dontayvion Wicks
(14:00) - Consensus top three WRs: Tate, Lemon, Tyson
(45:50) - More top-tier prospects: Boston, Concepcion, Cooper Jr.
(1:15:10) - NFL IQ Insights: most glaring AFC team needs
(1:27:55) - Deep diving the rest of the WR class
ANN ARBOR, MICHIGAN - NOVEMBER 29: Carnell Tate #17 of the Ohio State Buckeyes celebrates after a touchdown during the third quarter against the Michigan Wolverines at Michigan Stadium on November 29, 2025 in Ann Arbor, Michigan. (Photo by Luke Hales/Getty Images)
(Photo by Luke Hales/Getty Images)
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The top wide receiver prospects include Carnell Tate, Makai Lemon, Jordyn Tyson, KC Concepcion, Denzel Boston, and Omar Cooper Jr.
The trade for Dontayvion Wicks could affect A.J. Brown's role and the Eagles' overall strategy for the 2026 draft.
The New York Jets, Cincinnati Bengals, Cleveland Browns, and Kansas City Chiefs have been identified as teams with significant wide receiver needs.
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