We have just three football games left in the 2025-26 NFL season — the AFC and NFC Championship Games and the Super Bowl. With that, it won’t be long before draft season is officially here and fantasy football players start looking ahead to the incoming draft class to assess the various skill position players.
Below is a list of 10 incoming wide receivers to take note of.
- 2026 NFL Draft Guide
- 2026 NFL Draft Scouting Reports
- Best Fantasy Football Tools
- Dynasty Rookie Draft Simulator
Top 10 Fantasy Football Rookie Wide Receivers
Note: This list is not an official top 10 rankings list, but is meant more as a way to highlight the 10 best fantasy football wide receivers from the 2026 NFL Draft class.
Jordyn Tyson (WR – Arizona State)
The biggest red flag with Jordyn Tyson is his past season-ending injuries from 2022 and 2024. That said, if teams medically clear him and the injuries won’t have long-term concerns, Tyson is the WR1 in this class.
Tyson gets open and can run a variety of routes. He’d be fantastic wherever he lands, especially if there’s already an existing high-end No. 1 WR, such as the New York Giants with Malik Nabers.
Carnell Tate (WR – Ohio State)
Carnell Tate stands 6-foot-3 and is excellent at tracking deep balls and making contested catches. He’s been a bit overshadowed on offense by players like Marvin Harrison Jr., Emeka Egbuka and Jeremiah Smith, but make no mistake that Tate will be a consistent and reliable wide receiver at the NFL level.
Makai Lemon (WR – USC)
Makai Lemon is reminiscent of former USC wide receiver Amon-Ra St. Brown. He won’t win any track competitions, but he does a lot after the catch and should be productive immediately.
Denzel Boston (WR – Washington)
There aren’t really any receivers like Denzel Boston in this draft class, as he’s a big-bodied player standing around 6-foot-4. He’s in the mold of a Drake London or Michael Pittman Jr. Expect him to be productive as a rookie.
KC Concepcion (WR – Texas A&M)
KC Concepcion is a bit volatile, as he has far too many drops, including seven this season. However, if he can clean that up, Concepcion will be a menace against man coverage.
I’m excited to see where Concepcion lands. He’d be excellent with the Dallas Cowboys if they don’t strike a deal with George Pickens.
Chris Bell (WR – Louisville)
I’m a massive fan of Chris Bell, but he did tear his ACL in November. Thus, I don’t expect him to test at all at the combine. While that may be the case, I don’t think you’ll find another complete “height, weight, speed” receiver quite like him.
Bell was wildly productive in some big games, including against the Miami Hurricanes. I’ll be watching for what doctors say about his injury.
Germie Bernard (WR – Alabama)
Germie Bernard is an interesting prospect because he’s excellent against zone coverage, but he doesn’t really stand out athletically or in any of his measureables. He’ll be a consistent No. 2 WR/No. 3 WR in the NFL with a high floor.
Skyler Bell (WR – UConn)
Skyler Bell is going to be a dynamic weapon in the NFL. He’s one of those receivers you want to manufacture touches for him and let him get the ball in his hands.
Additionally, Bell had a 2.75 yards per route run rate, so he can also get downfield, though he may be best suited in the slot.
Elijah Sarratt (WR – Indiana)
Elijah Sarratt has been wildly productive as a college player, averaging roughly 66 catches for 983 yards and 10 touchdowns per season. He’s a lot like Germie Bernard, but Sarratt’s production may lead to him being drafted first.
Omar Cooper Jr. (WR – Indiana)
Another Indiana receiver, Omar Cooper Jr., averaged 21.2 yards per reception in 2024. This past season, he caught 64 passes for 866 yards and 13 touchdowns.
Cooper is a receiver who could line up anywhere on the field and be a productive player for a long time.
Note: Omar Cooper Jr. and Elijah Sarratt haven’t declared for the NFL as of January 18th, 2026.
Honorable Mentions
Additional noteworthy wide receivers:
- Ja’Kobi Lane (WR – USC)
- Malachi Fields (WR – Notre Dame)
- Chris Brazzell II (WR – Tennessee)
- Deion Burks (WR – Oklahoma)
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