Las Vegas Raiders 2026 Draft Scouting: Day Three Wide Receivers

Nov 22, 2025; Houston, Texas, USA; TCU Horned Frogs wide receiver Eric McAlister (1) makes a reception for a touchdown as Houston Cougars defensive back Will James (15) defends during the first quarter at TDECU Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Troy Taormina-Imagn Images | Troy Taormina-Imagn Images

The Raiders are clearly making an emphasis to add wide receivers this off-season, their 2025 second rounder Jack Bech struggled in 2025, but he showed some potential to flash going forward as a solidified big slot, Z receiver. 4th rounder Dont’e Thornton struggled as well ranking inside the bottom 10 for separation, contested catch ability, and EPA/target before finally ending up as a rotational player losing his spot to Tyler Lockett. The Raiders signed Jalen Nailor, who’s coming off 800 yards in the last two seasons, and receiver Tre Tucker is also coming off 600 yards and a top 25 finish in separation. The Raiders need to consistently find more reliable targets, including a downfield X receiver to pair with Fernando Mendoza. I broke down their options in rounds 2-4 already, though they’ll likely look to day three also, and UDFA to add more talent to a room void of it.

X Receivers

I broke down the Las Vegas Raiders potential X receivers that Las Vegas can potentially look to pursue for the 2026 NFL Draft, and you can read that here. A brief lists of the names:

Previously Touched On:

• Denzel Boston (Washington), Chris Brazzell (Tennessee), Bryce Lance (N. Dakota State), Elijah Sarratt (Indiana), Ted Hurst (Georgia Tech), Malachi Fields (Notre Dame), Ja’Kobi Lane (USC), Eric McAlister (TCU), Tyren Montgomery (John Carroll)

**Reggie Virgil Jr, Texas Tech (Consensus:**Late 5th to Early 6th)
HT: 6’2 | WT: 190 | Games: 50
Career: 100 rec, 1583 yards, 16 TD, 8.3% drop rate, 47.5% contested catch rate (19/40), 4.3 YAC/reception

Testing: 4.57 40 (1.58 10-Split), 36 Vert, 10’07 Broad | 7.61 RAS

• Virgil transferred to Texas Tech after a standout season at Miami (OH) where he hauled in 41 receptions, 816 yards, and 9 touchdowns. Virgil is still young, and won’t turn 22 till May, he shows exceptional foot speed, a great release package, and his explosiveness downfield is going to force teams to respect his deep ball ability. Virgil tracks the ball well over his shoulder, and he’s able to consistently go out of frame to make a reception, adjust to the ball in the air, and he shows exceptional body control that allows him to complete a variety of receptions. Virgil is a solidified route runner, explodes out of the cut, and he sinks his hips rather well allowing him to drive on the ball. Virgil ran a variety of routes in his career, but he’ll need to improve at rounding his routes, and also getting better working the 10-18 yard range. Virgil needs to add strength and mass, he struggles to restack, and he’s very average when it comes to his ability to work off press coverage. Additionally, he has a few concentration drops pop on film, and he’ll need to do better watching the ball. He’s very average post catch, not showing much twitch, and his overall run blocking is below expected for his size. Virgil is an intriguing mid round option as a contested catch specialist who can get open, and likely can land 700 yards consistently.

Texas Tech WR Reggie Virgil is going to be explosive and productive at the next level.

Let me put y’all on 🔥 pic.twitter.com/0SvcHYYw4q

— big ounce (@_bigounce) March 21, 2026

**Daniel Sobkowicz, Illinois State (Consensus:**UDFA)
HT: 6’2 | WT: 193 | Games: 51
Career: 261 rec, 3552 yards, 41 TD, 5.8% drop rate, 43.5% contested catch rate (48/106), 4.2 YAC/reception

Testing: 4.59 40 (1.53 10-Split), 37.5 Vert, 10’01 Broad, 4.09 Shuttle, 6.61 3-Cone | 9.46 RAS

• Sobkowiczis coming off a sensational senior season where he posted 82 receptions, 1125 yards (back to back seasons of 1000+ yards), and 19 TD while also hauling in 59% of his contested targets (13 of 22) and seeing his highest Yards/Route Run of 2.41 in his career. Sobkowicz does well in contested catch situations, he works DB leverage and understands how to create separation throughout the rep, with sharp concise route running. He has an imposing physical frame, and while he’s not a true deep downfield burner, Sobkowicz does well generate YAC, shows good initial burst and quickness, and he’s explosive out of his cuts. He used nuanced technique in his routes, good head fakes, and he pairs that with an extremely fluid lower half. Sobkowicz isn’t going to be a burner, but he does a lot of things well, and at 23 years old his ceiling likely isn’t the highest, but he’ll be a consistent receiver as a 4th option in the NFL. I’d also like to see him do better adjusting to the ball in the air as well.

Another FCS WR who stands as an intriguing Day 3 / PFA prospect is Illinois State's Daniel Sobkowicz (#2). 83-1141-19 in '25, w/ just a 2.5% drop rate (TM).

– 6'2 3/8", 193
– 4.6 40, 37.5" vert, 6.61 3cone

Not overly fast, but quick, fluid, w/ impressive decel at his size. pic.twitter.com/02ySniyJli

— Ian Cummings (@IC_Draft) April 2, 2026

**Jalen Walthall, Incarnate Word (Consensus:**UDFA)
HT: 6’1 | WT: 191 | Games: 46
Career: 192 rec, 2597 yards, 24 TD, 4.5% drop rate, 45.8% contested catch rate (27/59), 6.1 YAC/reception |

Testing: 4.57 40 (1.56 10-Split), 35 Vert, 10’11 Broad, 4.39 Shuttle, 7.03 3-Cone | 6.96 RAS

• Walthall is explosive, and fluid. His release package is intriguing, he has good explosiveness out of his breaks, and Walthall does extremely well creating separation out of the cut. Walthall isn’t a burner, but he shows a good bit of initial acceleration that will stall out deep downfield. Walthall adjusts the ball well in the air, is able to consistently work the sideline, and he goes outside of his frame routinely to create contested catches look easy. Walthall sinks his hips well, drives back on the ball, but he won’t win downfield often outside of a few occasional times. He’s able to work short and intermediate concepts, does show decent twitch after the catch, and he’s an extremely physical run blocker. Walthall likely is a late day three, or UDFA, but he shows enough traits, and refinement to be a consistent receiver at the next level as a 5th or 6th option especially with slot, X, and Z versatility.

Other Names to Know:

• Colbie Young, Georgia -> PFA
• Chase Roberts, BYU -> PFA, 25 years old, poor athlete, physical and does well at the catch point. Think conversion to TE will be in his future.
• John Michael Sturdivant, Florida -> explosive, physical, towering receiver. Bounced around in his career, shows traits to be a refined Z/slot hybrid down the roster with ST value.

Z Receivers

Round 1-4 Targets:

• Carnell Tate (Ohio State), Jordyn Tyson (Arizona State), Germie Bernard (Alabama), Chris Bell (Louisville), Skyler Bell (UConn), Brenen Thompson (Mississippi State), Josh Cameron (Baylor)

**De’Zhaun Stribling, Ole Miss (Consensus:**Late 4th to Early 5th)
HT: 6’2 | WT: 207 | Games: 56
Career: 216 rec, 2964 yards, 23 TD, 4% drop rate, 45.7% contested catch rate (32/70), 6 YAC/reception

Testing: 4.36 40 (1.53 10-Split), 36 Vert, 10’07 Broad, 4.36 Shuttle, 6.99 3-Cone | 9.57 RAS

• Stribling has taken full advantage of the transfer portal in his five seasons starting at Washington State, then to Oklahoma State, and he finished his career at Ole Miss in 2025 where he continued his success with 55 rec, 811 yards, and six touchdowns. Stribling is an exceptional back shoulder receiver, shows an ability to adjust to the ball in the air, and has exceptional downfield deep ball tracking. Stribling is a fluid route runner, creates separation, and he’s a phenomenal route runner where he does a great job sinking his hips, jabbing, and stemming out of the release point with extreme explosiveness. He is a physical receiver, attacks the ball out of the air, goes out of his frame routinely, and he’ll constantly find a way to box out defenders. Stribling needs to do better finding space for his quarterback, and while he’s explosive after the catch, the physicality doesn’t match how it does pre-snap. I’d also like to see him add more strength, and more consistency in contested catch situations. He’s an extremely versatile receiver, is fluid, and does a great job in multiple phases, at 23 the ceiling is likely limited but he can impact an offense quickly.

When that Chris Bell clip went around like "I'd draft him just based off this play," my first thought was this play from De'Zhaun Stribling because holy shit.

The CB he's toasting ran 4.38, and Stribling DUSTS him. pic.twitter.com/iljzuKLw8F

— Peter Bukowski (@Peter_Bukowski) March 30, 2026

CJ Daniels, Miami (FL) (Consensus: Late 5th to Early 6th)
HT: 6’1 | WT: 202 | Games: 66
Career: 198 rec, 2996 yards, 28 TD, 4.3% drop rate, 62.3% contested catch rate (38/61), 4.6 YAC/reception

Testing: 4.58 40 (1.81 10-Split), 34.5 Vert, 10’03 Broad, 4.27 Shuttle, 7.03 3-Cone | 6.07 RAS

• Daniels, 24, has bounced around after starting his career at Liberty, transferring to LSU in 2024, and then Miami in 2025 where he was a core part of the Hurricane’s national championship run. Daniels has quick fluid hips, he shows good route running tendency, where he’ll sink and cut effectively, and he has good hands which allow him to drive on the ball consistently. Daniels adjusts to the ball well, he’s an effective downfield receiver, and his ball tracking ability is among the best in the class, which pair well to his refined nature as a route runner. He’s limited after the catch, with a lack of twitch, and mainly winning of physicality. That shows in his release which is average, and he’s not a true burner, though Daniels adjusted winning off technique, instincts, and awareness along with an innate ability to find a spot and make a target for his QB. He lacks a second gear, and he lacks the initial release to fly off the ball consistently. He needs to get better utilizing what athleticism he has, and sinking his hips better, as he’ll reveal he’s coming back on the ball with his slow deceleration ability. Daniels projects as a solid slot receiver, or Z option, that can be used extensively on chain moving opportunities within 10 yards of the LOS.

**Jeff Caldwell, Cincinnati (Consensus:**Early 6th)
HT: 6’4 | WT: 216 | Games: 45
Career: 124 rec, 2241 yards, 28 TD, 10% drop rate, 42.6% contested catch rate (20/47), 7.5 YAC/reception

Testing: 4.31 40 (1.48 10-Split), 42 Vert, 11’02 Broad | 10 RAS

• Caldwell transferred to Cincinnati after an exceptional junior season at Lindenwood, where he posted 53 receptions, 1032 yards, and 11 TD. Caldwell is an exceptional athlete, but he doesn’t look overly fluid when on the field, where he’s struggled to run a diverse route tree, and overall is a very limited route runner. Caldwell doesn’t sink his hips overly well, and there’s a struggle for him to come back to the ball or cut to the outside. Additionally, Caldwell doesn’t show the same type of explosiveness off the LOS as you’d expect, though his second gear downfield is pretty evident and he’ll be asked to run a lot of post/go routes in the NFL. Caldwell’s limited after the catch, where he’s athletic, but his lack of hip and ankle flexibility don’t make him a true downfield post catch threat. I’d like to see Caldwell do better in contested catch situations, where he’s routinely boxed out at the POA, struggles to play through contact, and he also has a poor habit of going for the ball, which at his size is more mentality than physical. At 23 years old, Caldwell doesn’t flash a ton of refined traits, and despite his athleticism profiles as a developmental WR who’s limited as a route runner and in his route tree making an adjustment to the NFL rough. He’s very similar to Dont’e Thornton, and with his struggles, Las Vegas can’t afford to have two athletic WRs who can’t impact the receiving game.

**Caleb Douglas, Texas Tech (Consensus:**Mid 6th)
HT: 6’3 | WT: 206 | Games: 40
Career: 135 rec, 2031 yards, 16 TD, 8.2% drop rate, 37% contested catch rate (17/46), 5.3 YAC/reception

Testing: 4.39 40 (1.55 10-Split), 31.5 Vert, 10’06 Broad | 9.50 RAS

• Douglas, the running mate to Reggie Virgil, has better size but he’s not the best in key aspects to play the X compared to a large slot or Z. Douglas, just 22, has good size, strength, and twitch to pair with a great release that helps him get into the route quickly. He shows surprising speed, with an ability to sink his hips and come to the sideline quickly. Douglas is a good route runner, doesn’t round his cuts, but he isn’t the most explosive out of his breaks either which can be a concern at the NFL level. Douglas needs to stop absorbing the ball into his chest as often, as he’s a true body catcher, and it shows with his lack of aggression at the POA where he can’t go outside of his frame or box out defenders in contested catches despite the size. He can get pushed at press in times, and he’ll struggle to restack the reception, where he’ll consistently get pushed to the sideline and out of the play. His run blocking has questions, and he also takes a long time to get up to his top speed, more as a runway runner instead of initial explosiveness.

If the Bears want to add a vertical threat X to their WR room, sign me up for Texas Tech's Caleb Douglas

6'3 1/2
206 lbs
4.39 40

Has a diverse release package (needs to clean up some footwork though) and blocks his ass off which Ben Johnson will love pic.twitter.com/I3b3xUue72

— Steve Letizia (@CFCBears) March 21, 2026

**Barion Brown, LSU (Consensus:**Late 6th to Early 7th)
HT: 5’11 | WT: 177 | Games: 50
Career: 175 rec, 2060 yards, 12 TD, 32 rushes, 228 yards, 3 TD, 10.7% drop rate, 36.7% contested catch rate, 6.1 YAC/reception | 65 KR, 1910 yards, 6 TD

Testing: 4.40 40 (1.58 10-Split), 32 Vert, 9’10 Broad | 4.84 RAS

• Brown’s biggest trait to an NFL team will be his kick return ability where he’s shown exceptional twitch, initial burst, works through tackles, and he also shows long speed. He’s a potential future slot, with good acceleration, and his explosiveness downfield does look inconsistent as well, though it’s consistent off the LOS. Brown had a tiny route tree, and his route running is pretty average as well. Brown struggles with drop issues, consistently having focus drops, or when he attacks the ball out of the air it bounces off his hands due to having a history of body catching. Brown doesn’t sink his hips that well, and while he’s a nice gadget player the total receiving threat isn’t that consistent at the NFL level. He shows a good release package, but his strength is minimal and he’ll need to add more strength to be consistent. Brown is an intriguing mid round gadget option, and he’ll improve a teams kick return ability immediately, but he has a long run way to provide at WR.

**Malik Benson, Oregon (Consensus:**Late 7th to UDFA)
HT: 5’11 | WT: 190 | Games: 41
Career: 81 rec, 1192 yards, 8 TD, 3.7% drop rate, 56.7% contested catch rate (17/30), 3.9 YAC/reception | 10 KR, 165 yards, TD

Testing: 4.37 40 (1.55 10-Split), 32.5 Vert, 10’02 Broad, 4.45 Shuttle, 7.12 3-Cone | 6.06 RAS

• Benson won mainly off his speed in college, he has exceptional downfield explosiveness, and his route tree was limited but for good reason. He shows an innate ability to track the ball over his shoulder, his deep route running is exceptional with a special ability to plant his leg, drive, and explode into the rest of the concept. He struggles on the short concepts, and is best utilized when he’s 16+ yards downfield as a true explosive threat. Benson does well tracking the ball, and his ability to adjust is also among the best in the class as a contested catch threat. He goes outside of his frame, has strong hands that allow him to haul in a wide variety of passes, and Benson also shows a good ability to work on back shoulder attempts. Benson does well utilizing his hips, he can sink and drive, and he’s also worked well outside. He’ll struggle as YAC threat being more explosive downfield than with the ball in his hands, and his run blocking will take him off the field as he’s struggled heavily across his three stops of Alabama, Florida State, and Oregon. Additionally, Benson needs to do better at working the short concepts, as he struggles working off press coverage and his strength needs to improve as well.

I think the Combine will shed light on how much mid-round talent is present at WR this year. Malik Benson is one such example.

– 5'11 1/2", 185, 32 1/8" arms
– Dominant JUCO producer, went 43-719-6 in '25
– 2.3% drop rate, 2.58 YPRR (TruMedia)
– Personal best 100m of 10.44 secs pic.twitter.com/UJ6LnEjwMw

— Ian Cummings (@IC_Draft) February 23, 2026

Other Names to Know:

• Matt Henry, WKU (Consensus: UDFA) – 3.92 RAS, solidified route runner, not explosive, average YAC
• Dillon Bell, Georgia -> 6’0/210, 9.4 RAS, shows good route running, initial burst, very raw. Intriguing UDFA
• Harrison Wallace III, Ole Miss -> Very Average in all facets, smaller side, not explosive.
• Vinnie Anthony, Wisconsin
• Keelan Marion, Miami (FL)
• Jordan Hudson, SMU -> Sleeper WR sorta, lacks downfield explosive ability, true initial burst and hip flexibility. Good route runner, soft natural hands (3.9% drop rate). Don’t see a huge route but has a shot. 6th round targets.

Slot Receivers

Round 1-4 Targets:

• Omar Cooper Jr (Indiana), KC Concepcion (Texas A&M), Zachariah Branch (Georgia), Antonio Williams (Clemson), Deion Burks (Oklahoma), Cyrus Allen (Cincinnati)

**Kevin Coleman Jr, Missouri (Consensus:**Early 5th)
HT: 5’11 | WT: 180 | Games: 39
Career: 166 rec, 2026 yards, 9 TD, 19 rushes, 112 yards, 3.4% drop rate, 54% contested catch rate (29/54), 6.1 YAC/reception | 57 PR, 459 yards, TD

Testing: 4.49 40 (1.61 10-Split), 38.5 Vert, 10’06 Broad | 6.44 RAS

• Coleman has bounced around a lot in his career from Jackson State where he logged 37 receptions, 518 yards, and 3 TD then Louisville (27/375/2), Mississippi State (77/945/6), and then Missouri with 67 receptions, 736 yards, and a TD. He’s just 22, and won’t turn 23 till September, and Coleman does an exceptional job being fluid in his concepts. He has a good release, and despite poor speed testing numbers, Coleman shows on film a consistent receiver that can explode off his release, come out of the break quickly, and he also shows some decent downfield speed. Coleman has strong hands, will consistently go outside of his frame, and he adjusts to the ball well in the air. Coleman is a strong contested catch specialist, he’s able to adjust to the ball in the air, and has exceptional strength that allows him to box out defenders. Coleman will adjust as a strong YAC threat, showing an ability to glide in the open field, natural twitch in the open field, and he is a true danger after the catch. He had a limited route tree, and he’ll need to do better sinking his hips and coming back to the ball consistently while also not being a true burner downfield. He’s also severely limited to the slot, without an ability to really win vs press and he needs more functional strength.

The Atlanta Falcons are reportedly very interested in Mizzou WR Kevin Coleman Jr., per @TonyPauline

Coleman Jr. had a big Senior Bowl showing 👀 pic.twitter.com/F8DDh63Zc8

— SleeperCFB (@SleeperCFB) April 6, 2026

**Kendrick Law, Kentucky (Consensus:**Late 6th to Early 7th)
HT: 5’11 | WT: 203 | Games: 46
Career: 86 rec, 883 yards, 4 TD, 3.4% drop rate, 33.3% contested catch rate (2/6), 9 YAC/reception | 31 KR, 710 yards

Testing: 4.45 40 (1.58 10-Split), 42 Vert, 10’08 Broad, 22 reps | 9.60 RAS

• Law transferred to Kentucky from Alabama after posting 10 receptions for 105 yards and a TD, and he broke out in 2025 with 582 yards, 3 TD, and 56 receptions. Law is quick, and he’s young at just 21. He has elite straight line speed, and his acceleration ability is electric, with an innate ability to pull away from defenders, despite the average 40 time. Law works well in space, has fluid hips, and he can drive, deceleration and sink on concepts, while also being a dangerous man off the line of scrimmage with first step quickness. Law has soft natural hands, he’s able to attack the ball out of his frame, and he also is instinctual at WR with an ability to work off defender leverage and find soft spots. Law adds value on special teams but he’s extremely limited as a receiver in a large variety. His route running is below average, and he’ll need to add a way more diverse route tree, with majority of his looks coming either within 5 yards or 25+ yards downfield and only 11% of targets between the two. Law is undersized, and he doesn’t have a ton of film to explore his ability to work in contested catch situations. He’s just 21, and will provide ST along with gadget impact, but Law doesn’t provide a lot immediately in the NFL.

**Eric Rivers, Georgia Tech (Consensus:**Early 6th)
HT: 5’9 | WT: 177 | Games: 43
Career: 140 rec, 2200 yards, 16 TD, 8% drop rate, 37% contested catch rate (10/27), 5.8 YAC/reception

Testing: 4.35 40 (1.52 10-Split), 37 Vert, 10’07 Broad | 8.58 RAS

• Rivers transferred to Georgia Tech in 2025, and after coming off a 2024 at FIU with 1172 yards, 12 TD, and 62 receptions he continued his success logging 658 yards on 46 receptions in a Tech offense that didn’t utilize extremely heavy passing concepts downfield. He saw a drop in his drop rate, and an increase in his contested catch rates, while also showing the same YAC skills as he did with FIU. He has elite speed, fluid body control, and he’s exceptional at pulling away from DB’s. Rivers adjusts to the ball well, he’s great at tracing the deep ball, and his hips are fluid allowing him to explode out of his cuts consistently. Rivers is electric with the ball in his hands, finding a way to make a defender miss, and he plays twitched up. He’s slot limited, and extremely undersized, with not the same explosiveness as someone like Zachariah Branch. Rivers will need to add more functional strength, and he’ll also need to diversify his route tree as he’s limited from his time at FIU. Additionally, he’s an average blocker, and he won’t go out of frame often, with limited experience crossing the middle.

**Lewis Bond, Boston College (Consensus:**Late 6th)
HT: 5’10 | WT: 190 | Games: 46
Career: 213 rec, 2385 yards, 11 TD, 4.5% drop rate, 68.6% contested catch rate (24/35), 5.6 YAC/reception

Testing: 4.59 40 (1.52 10-split), 35 vert, 10’03 Broad, 4.34 Shuttle, 7.13 3-Cone | 5.82 RAS

• Bond wins with his route running, he’s extremely fluid, and he shows an innate ability to drive his hips down, explode out of the cut, and he’s twitched up as a route runner. Bond ran a diverse set of routes with Boston College, and can truly impact the field from a variety of levels. He’s aggressive and physical, with soft hands, and Bond doesn’t have many issues dropping the ball comparative to other receivers. Bond doesn’t play with true downfield speed, but he does showcase good initial burst and quickness, especially off the LOS and out of the break but his YAC is limited by the lack of twitch though he’s physical and gets yardage. Bond does a great job finding a spot in the zone, sitting down, and becoming a target, before looking to find another. He’s not a burner, but he’s effective, and his size does limit the ability for him to win certain concepts in the NFL, but the physical profile in his strength is intriguing and should help elevate him to a solidified starting slot in the NFL.

Here’s a look at Boston College WR Lewis Bond, another prospect the Patriots reportedly met with at the Senior Bowl.

Stands 5’11” and 190 lbs. All time BC receptions leader with 213 grabs. Totaled 88 catches (program record) for 993 yards and a TD in ‘25.pic.twitter.com/aWVnHZhMj5

— Jack Aylmer (@Jack_Aylmer) February 17, 2026

**Nick DeGennaro, JMU (Consensus:**UDFA)
HT: 5’11 | WT: 199 | Games: 51
Career: 193 rec, 2527 yards, 21 TD, 2% drop rate, 42.5% contested catch rate (17/40), 4.9 YAC/reception |

Testing: 4.39 40 (1.58 10-Split), 36.5 Vert, 10’01 Broad, 4.22 Shuttle, 6.89 3-Cone | 8.07 RAS

• DeGennaro started his career at Maryland, transferred to Richmond where he posted three straight seasons of 500+ yards including a 2023 with 73 receptions, 926 yards, and 11 touchdowns. He transferred to JMU in 2025 posting 30 receptions, for 506 yards, and five touchdowns with ONE!!! drop. DeGennaro has electric initial burst, a fluid release package, and he explodes out of the cut consistently. He’s a refined route runner, and while his hips aren’t the most flexibile, limiting his ability to sink consistently, he does a good job coming back to the ball and high pointing the pass. DeGennaro is limited after the catch, but his true efficiency is being a chain mover, with good ability to create separation, find a soft spot and sit, and his hands are the best in the class with the lowest drop rate. He’ll consistently attack the ball out of the air, works through contact, and despite lacking a ton of physicality, he’s strong enough to make a play but he’ll need to become more physical. DeGennaro has a diverse route tree, can add value as a gunner on special teams, and his ability to work through contact is notable. He’s a solid late round receiver that has ST, slot, and Z flexibility.

I’ve highlighted JMU WR Nick DeGennaro (@GennaroNick) multiple times over the years, and last weekend against Sun Belt rival Old Dominion he delivered his best game of the season.

DeGennaro was ultra-efficient, hauling in 3 passes for 106 yards and 2 touchdowns.#GoDukes#G5… pic.twitter.com/2NoUgDPfhy

— Bryan (@RealBGauvin23) October 29, 2025

**Kaden Wetjen, Iowa (Consensus:**UDFA)
HT: 5’8 | WT: 193 | Games: 40
Career: 23 rec, 197 yards, TD, 23 attempts, 132 yards, 3 TD, 6% drop rate, 50% contested catch rate (2/4), 5.8 YAC/reception | 56 KR, 1538 yards, 2 TD, 54 PR, 954 yards, 4 TD

Testing: 4.47 40 (1.57 10-Split), 35.5 Vert, 4.44 Shuttle, 6.95 3-Cone | 6.03 RAS

• Wetjen will get drafted, potentially inside the top 150 off his pure special teams value where the Hawkeye’s product shows elite traits. Wetjen has 7 career return touchdowns, and he led the country in kick return attempts, yards, punt return yards, and punt return touchdowns in 2024 and 2025. He has elite initial acceleration, and shows a phenomenal ability to start and stop, with natural explosion out of his cuts. He has a low center of gravity, shows an ability to get out of his cuts at an elite rate, and overall also shows an elite ability to win with his change of direction and acceleration. Wetjen has natural vision as a returner, is an incredibly tough tackle, and he does well fighting through contact as well with a good athletic build. The Iowa product has shown some above average receiving traits, though he’s rarely used, and Wetjen has a natural ability to start and stop in his routes similar to how he does in the return game. He showed good receiving film at the Shrine Bowl, and a team will bank on that upside. Wetjen is an intriguing prospect, as his pure return ability will get him drafted very early, and for a Las Vegas team that has lacked such, he could be a target.

Other Names to Know:

Montana WR Michael Wortham (@Moneymike61) was dominant in his lone season in Missoula.

The North Highlands, California native was a Walter Payton Award finalist and consensus All-American after hauling in 85 passes for 1,224 yards and 10 TD’s.

He also made plays on the ground,… pic.twitter.com/7WijdY5IaS

— Bryan (@RealBGauvin23) March 9, 2026

• Caullin Lacy, Louisville (Consensus: PFA) -> 5’8/183 with poor agility, struggles to create separation, excels at YAC but struggles with a lot of aspects at WR. Will need to impact ST to win roster spot
• Max Tomczak, Youngstown State -> 5’11/195 shows elite traits in short area movement, high end route running, doesn’t have burner speed but creates separation. Will be a UDFA that makes the roster for route running traits and production (225 rec, 3024 yards, 17 TD in 49 games). Capable Punt returner.
• Michael Wortham, Montana -> Shows great explosiveness and long speed, refined route runner, explosive after the catch. Fluid mover, is undersized at 5’8/181, natural hands, able to go out of frame, physical. Will make NFL roster off his ST ability (strong gunner), and can be a capable bottom roster WR
• Will Pauling, Notre Dame -> Another UDFA to watch that can make a roster, explosive, extremely athletic, shows a ton of twitch after the catch. Refined route runner, finds a way to get open. ST Value as well.
• Aaron Anderson, LSU -> Small (5’7, 175) with poor athleticism. Productive, could add ST value but not a lot of upside.
• Zavion Thomas, LSU -> Good frame, physical receiver, lacks juice and twitch. Should be an impact player in pre-season and has a ramp to being a depth receiver in the NFL. Lacks route running, but can burn defenders downfield.
• Hank Beatty, Illinois -> High end route runner, soft natural hands, excellent ball tracking ability, won his contested catches frequently. Very average athlete, doesn’t explode out of the cut.

WR Will Pauling #NotreDame#NFLDraft

Reasonably timed jump up and through turning inside-out.

High-point with defender tight to his chest. Retraction, pull-back, and embrace the fall. pic.twitter.com/BVpFWXqBT7

— Matt Waldman (@MattWaldman) January 11, 2026