What the experts are saying about wide receivers in the 2025 NFL Draft
Updated: April 3, 2025 2:00pm ET
← Back to all 2025 NFL Draft newsPFF's 2025 NFL Draft Wide Receiver Rankings
PFF's latest rankings have Arizona's Tetairoa McMillan (#3 overall) leading the wide receiver class, praising his All-Pro potential due to his length, athleticism and football intelligence. Missouri's Luther Burden III (#14) and Ohio State's Emeka Egbuka (#19) round out their top three receivers, with Texas' Matthew Golden (#22) rising after impressive combine numbers. The class may lack a consensus top-10 talent but offers strong depth through the first two rounds.
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CBS Sports' Wide Receiver Rankings
The latest prospect rankings show Tetairoa McMillan (Arizona) as the clear WR1, followed by Matthew Golden (Texas) and Emeka Egbuka (Ohio State) rounding out the top three. Missouri's Luther Burden III and Texas' Isaiah Bond complete the top five, with each bringing unique skillsets that could translate well to the NFL level.
NFL.com: Ranking 11 position groups in 2025 NFL Draft from strongest to weakest
The 2025 wide receiver class ranks 6th among all position groups, with NFL.com analyst Lance Zierlein noting this year's crop will be more about filling in missing pieces than adding star power. While no receivers received Pro Bowl-caliber grades, Matthew Golden is highlighted as an ascending talent, with Luther Burden III being undervalued and Tetairoa McMillan showing a higher ceiling than his 2024 tape suggests. The class offers solid depth for WR3 and WR4 roles into the fifth round.
