2026 NFL Draft will showcase elite wide receiver group

Day one of the 2026 NFL Draft could see 8-10 wide receivers fly off the board during the first round.

This year's class is an elite group of wide receivers and could be the deepest the league has seen in a decade. Several pass catchers should be considered impact players and immediate playmakers who could help a franchise right from the start of the new season.

The group has its share of sure-fire top picks, but also boasts many receivers who are still considered blue-chip talent. Leading the pack are Carnell Tate (Ohio State), Jordyn Tyson (Arizona State), and Makai Lemon (USC). Bringing up the next group of elite are Zachariah Branch (Georgia), KC Concepcion (Texas A&M), and Denzel Boston (Washington).

Names that could potentially come off the board in the first round are Chris Brazzell II (Tennessee) and Chris Bell (Louisville). These are names that aren't considered top-10 talent, but should have their names called within the first round.

Finally, Elijah Sarratt (Indiana) is a name that looks more likely to be a day-two talent, but could absolutely sneak into round one towards the bottom of the round.

It is clear that the draft is very deep at wideout; the question remains in what order we may see these players drafted.

This article originally appeared on Touchdown Wire: 2026 NFL Draft will showcase elite wide receiver group