Ell’s Top 5 Wide Receivers NFL Draft 2022

1. Garrett Wilson, Ohio State

Strengths: separation, playmaker in space                           

Weakness: size/length, press coverage

Draft Projection: Top 10 – Mid 1^st Round

2. Drake London, USC

Strengths: size/jump ball WR (basketball background), route-running                                                     

Weakness: blocking, lacks shiftiness

Draft Projection: Top 10 – Mid 1^st Round

3. Jameson Williams, Alabama

Strengths: speed/deep threat, playmaker in space                                                          

Weakness: strength, catching in traffic

Draft Projection: Mid 1^st Round – Late 1^st Round

4. Chris Olave, Ohio State

Strengths: route-running, inside/outside versatility          

Weakness: blocking, strength

Draft Projection: Mid 1^st Round – Late 1^st Round

5. Jahan Dotson, Penn State

Strengths: toughness, playmaker in space                                                           

Weakness: size/length

Draft Projection: Late 1^st Round – 2^nd Round

Position Grade: B+

The WR group is very deep and offers a variety of WRs depending on what a team has a need for and might go down as one of the better classes due to depth, despite any of them being viewed as a true #1. London can fill in as a #2 on some teams, while Wilson, Williams, Olave, and Dotson will all offer great immediate value in the slot. Treylon Burks, Arkansas, Calvin Austin III, Memphis, and David Bell, Purdue are other good prospects to look for.