Over the last decade or so, the wide receiver position in the NFL has become flooded with talent from the college ranks. The influx of talent isn’t just coming from the first or second round of the NFL Draft but from all rounds. The emergence of seven-on-seven leagues at young ages allows children to learn the nuances of playing the wide receiver position early on and come into college with a better understanding of how to manipulate defenses. Even in a supposed “down year” of top-end talent in the 2022 NFL Draft, a record six wide receivers were selected in the top-20 picks in round one. It’s become clear with the big-money deals, the draft capital, and the swagger of the position, that it’s become one of the most important and most profitable positions in the NFL. As we turn our attention to the 2023 NFL Draft, the debate has already begun as to who will be the best receiver in the class. Let’s dive into a few of the names that have been slated at the top of the discussion.
Choose Your WR for 2023: Boutte vs. Smith-Njigba
Choose Your WR for 2023: Boutte vs…
Choose Your WR for 2023: Boutte vs. Smith-Njigba
Over the last decade or so, the wide receiver position in the NFL has become flooded with talent from the college ranks. The influx of talent isn’t just coming from the first or second round of the NFL Draft but from all rounds. The emergence of seven-on-seven leagues at young ages allows children to learn the nuances of playing the wide receiver position early on and come into college with a better understanding of how to manipulate defenses. Even in a supposed “down year” of top-end talent in the 2022 NFL Draft, a record six wide receivers were selected in the top-20 picks in round one. It’s become clear with the big-money deals, the draft capital, and the swagger of the position, that it’s become one of the most important and most profitable positions in the NFL. As we turn our attention to the 2023 NFL Draft, the debate has already begun as to who will be the best receiver in the class. Let’s dive into a few of the names that have been slated at the top of the discussion.