Continuing my summer scouting series, we’ll be going through my 2025 wide receiver watch list aka my top wide receiver rankings. This isn’t an all-encompassing list so let me know on Twitter/X or Reddit if there are any wide receivers you’d recommend checking out. If you missed my quarterback or running back rankings, you can check out the articles with my top 10 and the videos with my top 30 using the links below:
2025 Quarterback Rankings Video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UHNHpIn-5zM
2025 Running Back Rankings Video: Ranking the Top 30 2025 College RBs Summer Scouting - Backseat Scout
A couple of other things I want to point out before we get started, these rankings and profiles aren’t as comprehensive as my 2024 position rankings and are more things that stood out on my re-watch of them. Also, if you are more of an audio person and/or want to see my full listing of my top 40 receivers, you can check out my YouTube video which also has a bit more details on their strengths, areas of improvement, and overall impressions with this link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=anbc5TiHmR4. After this week, I'll be finishing my summer scouting series with my top 20 tight ends. So be sure to keep an eye out for the article and video with those rankings.
Evan Stewart
Oregon Ducks (WR10)
Height: 6’0” Weight: 175 pounds
Age on Draft Day: 21 Years and 7 Months
Class: Junior
2023 Stats
Receiving: 59 targets; 53 receptions; 649 yards; 2 TDs
Drops: 4
Snap Distribution: Wide (75.5%); Slot (24.1%)
Strengths
- Movement skills
- Awareness of open space
- Vision
Areas of Improvement
- Inconsistent hand technique
- Route running
- Frame
Overall Impression
Could be a big riser but would like to see more production and a more complete skill set
Jayden Higgins
Iowa State Cyclones (WR9)
Height: 6’4” Weight: 210 pounds
Age on Draft Day: 22 Years and ??? Months
Class: Senior
2023 Stats
Receiving: 80 targets; 53 receptions; 983 yards; 6 TDs
Drops: 1
Snap Distribution: Wide (71.3%); Slot (28.7%)
Strengths
- Hands
- Body adjustment skill
- Awareness of open space
Areas of Improvement
- Release
- Route running
- Explosiveness
Overall Impression
Versatile player with good upside but separation at the next level will determine his potential
Elijhah Badger
Florida Gators (WR8)
Height: 6’2” Weight: 190 pounds
Age on Draft Day: 22 Years and 8 Months
Class: RS Senior
2023 Stats
- Receiving: 99 targets; 65 receptions; 713 yards; 3 TDs
- Drops: 2
- Snap Distribution: Wide (66%); Slot (34%)
Strengths
- Release
- Hands
- YAC ability
Areas of Improvement
- Route running
- High number of designed touches
- Lean frame
Overall Impression
Really talented player who hopefully can ascend with a change of scenery
Isaiah Bond
Texas Longhorns (WR7)
Height: 5’11” Weight: 182 pounds
Age on Draft Day: 21 Years and 1 Month
Class: Junior
2023 Stats
- Receiving: 75 targets; 48 receptions; 668 yards; 4 TDs
- Drops: 2
- Snap Distribution: Wide (40.9%); Slot (58.6%)
Strengths
- Athleticism
- Hands
- Ball tracking
Areas of Improvement:
- Route running
- Release
- Effectiveness against zone coverage
Overall Impression:
Great athlete but I want to see him polish the technical side
Jalen Royals
Utah State Aggies (WR6)
Height: 6’0” Weight: 195 pounds
Age on Draft Day: 22 Years and 2 Months
Class: Senior
2023 Stats:
- Receiving: 99 targets; 71 receptions; 1080 yards; 15 TDs
- Drops: 5
- Snap Distribution: Wide (91.4%); Slot (8.6%)
Strengths
- Route running
- Strong hands
- Athleticism
Areas of Improvement:
- Concentration drops
- Creativity in open field
- Level of competition
Overall Impression
Big time sleeper who will be turning heads next draft cycle if he declares
Travis Hunter
Colorado Buffaloes (WR5)
Height: 6’1” Weight: 185 pounds
Age on Draft Day: 21 Years and 11 Months
Class: Junior
2023 Stats
- Receiving: 73 targets; 57 receptions; 721 yards; 5 TDs
- Drops: 0
- Snap Distribution: Wide (35.4%); Slot (64.3%)
Strengths
- Hands
- Athleticism
- Release
Areas of Improvement
- Limited route tree
- Route effort fluctuates
- High usage
Overall Impression:
May be better at CB but interesting at WR with exciting athletic traits and ball skills
Elic Ayomanor
Stanford Cardinal (WR4)
Height: 6’2” Weight: 210 pounds
Age on Draft Day: 21 Years and ??? Months
Class: RS Sophomore
2023 Stats:
- Receiving: 107 targets; 62 receptions; 1013 yards; 6 TDs
- Drops: 6
- Snap Distribution: Wide (85.9%); Slot (14.1%)
Strengths
- Release
- Route running
- Ball tracking
Areas of Improvement:
- Inconsistent hands
- Lack of explosiveness in cuts
- Major knee injury in 2022
Overall Impression
Really exciting player that I think is getting slept on right now due to playing at Stanford but could be in for a big year if fully healthy
Emeka Egbuka
Ohio State Buckeyes (WR3)
Height: 6’1” Weight: 206 pounds
Age on Draft Day: 22 Years and 4 Months
Class: Senior
2023 Stats
- Receiving: 60 targets; 41 receptions; 515 yards; 4 TDs
- Drops: 2
- Snap Distribution: Wide (26.8%); Slot (72.5%)
Strengths
- YAC ability
- Route running
- Hands
Areas of Improvement
- Trouble separating vertically
- Can struggle with physicality in routes
- Primarily a slot receiver
Overall Impression
Questionable traits to be a WR1 but a very safe WR2 for any team
Tetairoa McMillan
Arizona Wildcats (WR2)
Height: 6’5” Weight: 210 pounds
Age on Draft Day: 22 Years and 0 Months
Class: Junior
2023 Stats
- Receiving: 130 targets; 90 receptions; 1402 yards; 10 TDs
- Drops: 2
- Snap Distribution: Wide (75.3%); Slot (23.7%)
Strengths
- Body control
- Ball skills
- Athleticism
Areas of Improvement
- Rounds a lot of cuts
- Limited route tree
- Very lean build
Overall Impression
Has a legitimate case of WR1 in this class with exciting blend of athleticism, size, and ball skills
Luther Burden III
Missouri Tigers (WR1)
Height: 5’11” Weight: 208 pounds
Age on Draft Day: 21 Years and 4 Months
Class: Junior
2023 Stats
- Receiving: 120 targets; 86 receptions; 1212 yards; 9 TDs
- Drops: 4
- Snap Distribution: Wide (14.2%); Slot (81.7%)
Strengths
- Athleticism
- Ball tracking
- Diverse route tree
Areas of Improvement
- Nuance to routes
- Rounds some cuts
- Not a lot of exposure to press
Overall Impression
Exciting player that could become a star with some polish
