2024 NFL Draft: Top 20 Wide Receiver Rankings

Malachi Corley often draws the "running back who plays wide receiver" label. Therefore, he gets parallels to the poster child of that mold, Deebo Samuel. Corley does his best work after the catch and, like Samuel, looks like a running back. He just isn't as dynamic or nearly the athlete.

As a route runner, Corley is missing the juice to get away from defenders. His routes lack refinement, and he doesn't possess the second gear to create enough separation. That's a major red flag, especially against Conference USA competition.

Western Kentucky seemed to agree with my assessment given that nearly 50% of his career receptions came behind the line of scrimmage. While it's a plus to know how you win, I just don't know how highly teams will value that skill set.

I believe a Tony Pollard-esque wide receiver to running back transition should firmly be on the table for Corley. It could be his best pathway to a longer career in the NFL.

Bears Fit

As long as Velus Jones Jr. is on the roster, I see no need to double down on this type of player. It's already hard enough to get Jones on the field.

Pro Comparison: Ty Montgomery 

19. Devontez Walker, North Carolina, Senior

Measurements: 6'1", 195 lbs
Round Grade: 4th

Devontez Walker is one of the fastest receivers in the 2024 NFL Draft class. He excels at taking the top off the defense, but that's where his game starts and ends. 

Walker is most effective on patterns that don't require route breaks, allowing him to stay at one speed. When forced to stop and change his gears, he stalls out. This means his route tree will most likely be limited to variations of go's and crossers.

As long as an offensive coordinator can utilize his straight-line speed, Walker should be an ideal WR4 type — someone who can fill a role with specialized usage. But envisioning him as an every-down volume receiver seems a tad ambitious given some of his limitations.

Bears Fit

Walker is a speedster depth wideout who can be used situationally. I don't know how highly the Bears will value that kind of skill set with only four picks entering the draft. But, that's what they would be getting in Walker.

Pro Comparison: Marcus Johnson

18. Malik Washington, Virginia, RS Senior

Measurements: 5'8" 191 lbs
Round Grade: 4th

To me, Malik Washington is the player that scouts want Malachi Corley to be. He ultimately still falls under the gadget player umbrella. However, he showed more chops as an underneath separator, which could eventually make him a starting slot receiver.

Route running isn't something Washington can hang his hat on. He still requires development, especially with his releases against press. But unlike Corley, Washington possesses the athletic tools to grow. His YAC ability brings excitement and will translate to the NFL right away.

Washington led this receiver class in forced missed tackles in 2023 (per PFF), and that routinely shows up on tape. He should contribute as a special teamer and manufactured touch player from the jump. You just have to hope he can work his way into a WR3 role sooner rather than later.

Bears Fit

Again, I don't really see the point of going after this type of player if Velus Jones Jr. is here to say. I prefer Washington over Corley, but he doesn't offer enough for the Bears to prioritize with such little draft capital.

Pro Comparison: Devin Duvernay

17. Keon Coleman, Florida State, Junior

Measurements: 6'3", 215 lbs
Round Grade: Late 3rd

Keon Coleman started the 2023 season with a bang as he logged nine catches for 122 yards and two touchdowns against LSU. That game bolstered his draft prospects into the top 10 for some, but his warts started to show as the season progressed.

Coleman's contested-catch highlights are extremely tantalizing. However, he's in far too many contested situations. Being a ball-winner is great; it just can't be the main selling point of your game, as it is for Coleman.

Crisp route running and separation are absent from his tape. That's a major red flag when projecting him to the NFL because so many receivers of this mold fizzle out at the next level.

Even more concerning, Coleman hasn't consistently dominated with this style of play. It'd be one thing if he posted numbers like the Courtland Suttons, Kenny Gollidays, and Cedric Tillmans of the world. But Coleman's production isn't close on a per-route basis.

You'd like to think Coleman can carve out a role a as power slot chain mover who can make tough catches in the red zone, ideally as a team's WR3. I just can't value that skill set in the first two rounds, even in its best version.

Bears Fit

Coleman is a great fit for the role the Bears wanted Equanimous St. Brown to seize. He's physical as a blocker and brings that same tenacity as a receiver, unlike St. Brown. Coleman is preferably a third option in a top-tier receiving corps and a role player at the end of the day.

Pro Comparison: Donovan Peoples-Jones

16. Ja'Lynn Polk, Washington, Senior

Measurements: 6'1", 205 lbs
Round Grade: 3rd 

I'm not thrilled that Ja'Lynn Polk is this far down the list because I thoroughly enjoyed studying his film. He's a technical route runner who plays with physicality before the catch and at the catch point. Additionally, he was running real NFL routes from multiple alignments in Washington's offense.

For as pro-ready as Polk's game is, he lacks a trump-card physical trait. He isn't twitchy in his routes, and when he does win with early separation, defenders will gain ground on him in a hurry due to his lack of speed.

Polk uses his big body and ball skills to frame defenders away from the ball, but it's difficult to win that way against NFL cornerbacks. For all of those reasons, I don't think he'll be more than a complementary target in the NFL. Polk is a jack-of-all-trades, master-of-none type.

Bears Fit

The Washington product is a versatile WR3 piece that will do the dirty work as a possession, short, and intermediate target. He plays with a dog mentality that the Bears regime would love. Pick No. 75 is where Polk should start being considered.

Pro Comparison: Jalen Tolbert

15. Roman Wilson, Michigan, Senior

Measurements: 5'10", 185 lbs
Round Grade: 3rd

Roman Wilson is the prototypical slot receiver who runs sound routes and hangs tough over the middle. He wasn't really tasked with running an NFL route tree in Michigan's run/play action-heavy offense and mostly ran crossers and speed outs.

That said, Wilson will have to master the option route to be the best NFL slot receiver he can be. He showed flashes of that ability at the Senior Bowl, but that projection is why he ends up lower in my rankings.

Furthermore, you just wish Wilson had a little more juice after the catch. Slot receivers often get the ball in the middle of the field, where they have the most room to work with. The best ones can make it happen after the catch with all of that space.

Wilson has only logged nine forced missed tackles on 107 career catches, which checks out on tape. That area of his game is just lacking. In short, Wilson projects as a solid slot/third option — a skill set that seems to be plentiful in most drafts.

Bears Fit

Keenan Allen's addition makes Wilson's slot-only fit tougher. You don't want a 32-year-old receiver dictating what you do in the draft, but I don't think Wilson has the potential worth prioritizing as a replacement for Allen. I can envision the Bears loving his toughness and willingness to block, but the on-field fit isn't an easy one.

Pro Comparison: Jayden Reed

14. Jamari Thrash, Louisville, RS Senior

Measurements: 6'0", 188 lbs
Round Grade: 3rd

Jamari Thrash is a production darling who has posted steady numbers throughout his college career. The most important box he checked was continuing to produce with an uptick in competition upon transferring from Georgia State to Louisville.

Thrash is a sudden route runner off the line of scrimmage, which allows him to get away from defensive backs instantly. The way he snaps in and out of his breaks pulls at the strings of my heart. Unfortunately, my head can't ignore his lack of speed.

Thrash has the same problem as Ja'Lynn Polk as he'll win early in reps but defenders still make up the space he created. His long speed just isn't where you want it to be, and that rears its ugly head when he gets vertical.

There were far too many occurrences of Thrash being crowded at the catch point down the field, which isn't great for someone with a career contested-catch rate of 36.2%. Because he's undersized and does his best work from 0-15 yards, a move to the slot could be in Thrash's future.

Bears Fit

Thrash is one of my favorite WR3 targets for the Bears because of his versatility. Do I want him living on the outside as he did in college? No. But with DJ Moore as the X and Keenan Allen in the slot, Shane Waldron could move Thrash around the formation. That's his ideal usage, in my opinion.

Pro Comparison: John Metchie

13. Xavier Legette, South Carolina, RS Senior

Measurements: 6'1", 221 lbs
Round Grade: 3rd

Xavier Legette is in the running for the most athletic wide receiver in the 2024 NFL Draft class. His athleticism defines his game, and he plays like he's the biggest, fastest, and strongest player on the field. And most of the time, he was.

Legette frequently wins by simply being more physically dominant than his opponents, whether it's Moss-ing corners at the catch point or taking shallow crosses 40 yards to the house. His talent is undeniable, but questions start to surface regarding his polish and production.

There's little to no refinement in Legette's routes. His timing and the crispness of his breaks are just off, and his best routes are ones that allow him to travel in one direction. The Kansas City Chiefs's usage of Rashee Rice should be the blueprint for introducing Legette to the NFL.

The much more concerning part of his projection is his lack of production. Not only did it take until his fifth year to break out, he barely played in his first four years of college. The track record for late-year breakout players works against Legette. Still, his traits are so intriguing that he's worth the gamble on Day 2.

Bears Fit

I could see this Bears regime loving the tools Legette possesses. But Shane Waldron would have to have a very defined role (one that didn't really exist in Seattle) for Legette, at least early on. The South Carolina product has athletic similarities to DK Metcalf, but they're different players.

Pro Comparison: Treylon Burks

12. Ricky Pearsall, Florida, RS Senior

Measurements: 6'1", 190 lbs
Round Grade: 3rd

Ricky Pearsall has been one of the biggest risers of the offseason. Initially viewed as a round 3-4 prospect, he's now firmly in the second-round discussion after a stellar Senior Bowl and NFL Combine. I'm still lukewarm on Pearsall, but that's not to say I don't like him.

Here, I see a slot-only receiver who will thrive on option routes. When he can attack defenders' leverage in space, Pearsall is extremely elusive as a route runner. You can see his explosiveness out of breaks when he plants his foot and goes. But sometimes, he takes too long to break off his routes.

I believe Pearsall does this because contact gives him so much trouble. He needs to shake guys completely to separate, which causes him to overcompensate with wasted steps on his routes. That's why I want him off the ball in as much space as possible.

As a slot-only option, Pearsall runs into the same problem as a Roman Wilson. He isn't that effective after the catch as he recorded just 15 career forced missed tackles on 160 receptions. His dynamism comes with what he can do vertically and at the catch point.

Bears Fit

As posited for some of the other slot options, Keenan Allen's addition makes Pearsall's fit with the Bears tougher. The only difference between the two is that Pearsall is better down the field whereas Allen is more of a possession type. Is that enough for Ryan Poles to heavily target Pearsall? I'm not sure.

Pro Comparison: Christian Kirk

11. Jalen McMillan, Washington, Senior 

Measurements: 6'1", 197 lbs
Round Grade: Early 3rd

Jalen McMillan is the best pure slot receiver in the 2024 NFL Draft class. He's a fluid route runner who can manipulate defenders with his fakes. McMillian is excellent at maintaining or increasing separation when he wins early in reps.

What was most refreshing about his tape is that there was no wasted movement in his routes. McMillan isn't herky-jerky and instead works in and out in a hurry. He's just so smooth, which is crucial for running quick timing routes from the slot.

McMillan also displayed the ability to run vertical routes from the slot, showing he can be effective at all three levels. But can he play on the outside? I don't know if he'll ever make a home there, but he flashed glimpses of it in prior seasons.

Playing off the line of scrimmage is more important than McMillan's alignment due to his lack of physicality. All in all, you're living lavishly if McMillan is your third passing option, but you could probably survive with him as your 2A as well.

Bears Fit

I don't mean to keep beating a dead horse, but this is yet another slot receiver that clashes with Allen. Of all the slot options mentioned, however, McMillan has the most potential to play on the outside. I hope he's someone the Bears could still target in the third round.

Pro Comparison: Jakobi Meyers

10. Javon Baker, UCF, Senior

Measurements: 6'1" 208 lbs
Round Grade: Late 2nd

We here at On Tap Sports Net have been spreading quite a bit of Javon Baker propaganda. That's because he's seemingly one of the most unheralded prospects in this class. Much is made about big-bodied possession receivers such as Keon Colemans and Ja'Lynn Polk, but Baker is seemingly never discussed alongside them.

The truth is, Baker has better production and shows more on tape than both of the aforementioned names. They all have highlight reels of circus catches, but Baker separates himself with his ability to win off the line of scrimmage with wiggle. He's extremely crafty with his shake in his releases to quickly uncover.

Baker profiles as a reliable target when it comes to moving the chains. His floor is high, but questions persist about just how high his ceiling is. Baker lacks the high-end athleticism to dominate all levels of the field with separation. The longer he has to run to stay open, the less separation he maintains.

He creates explosive plays by owning the catch point down the field, but how many NFL offenses will give him as many opportunities in that regard? He'll most likely live in the 0-15-yard range of the field.

Bears Fit

Baker is one of my favorite WR3 options on Day 2 for the Bears. He can play as the X on the line of scrimmage or as a power slot, showcasing appealing versatility. The only thing that holds me up bit is the lack of vertical juice Chicago would be getting from him and Allen. DJ Moore would have to make up a lot of that ground.

Player Comparison: Josh Palmer

9. Jermaine Burton, Alabama, Senior

Measurements: 6'0" 194 lbs
Round Grade: Late 2nd

Jermaine Burton is one of the toughest evaluations of this entire draft cycle. His talent is easy to fall for, but off-field question marks surround him. Before we get into those question marks, let's start simple and talk about the on-field product.

Burton is a crisp route runner who separates at all three levels. There aren't many reps on his tape where he isn't open. He also has a knack for getting behind the defense. And if he didn't fully get behind defenders, he routinely snatched the ball over them. It's hard to poke holes in his game.

Burton's production profile doesn't wow you, though. He only had five career games over 100 yards and has never had a 1,000-yard season. For as much as I love his talent, that's tough to swallow when projecting him to the next level.

The real wrench in his evaluation is the off-field concerns that swirl around in the draft space. The Athletic's draft expert, Dane Brugler, reported that "[Burton] picked up a reputation as an undisciplined player" and had "up and down moments" with coaches. PFF's Sam Monson and Steve Palazzolo are on record as saying they've spoken to teams who have Burton off their boards.

I don't have that type of information available to me, so I don't really factor it into my grading. That said, Burton has top-50-worthy tape, but he probably won't come off the board in that range if the concerns are that significant. The bottom line is he can be a true difference-maker if can he keep his head on straight.

Bears Fit

Burton profiles as exactly the type of receiver the Bears are missing in Shane Waldron's offense: the vertical Z that can move all around the formation. Think Tyler Locket. For as good of a fit he would be on the field, I don't know how he would fit in the locker room.

This Bears regime has been extremely transparent in its requirements for high-character football players. I never want to speculate, but there are reported outside concerns about Burton right now. If the Bears believe any of those to be true, I doubt he'll be on their board.

Pro Comparison: Adam Thielen

8. Xavier Worthy, Texas, Junior

Measurements: 5'11" 165 lbs
Round Grade: 2nd

Ever since Xavier Worthy broke the 40-yard dash record, it seems like it's actually hurt his draft stock. Many people characterize him as "just a fast guy" like former record holder John Ross. However, I would say that is disingenuous to Worthy.

He's a much better route runner than he gets credit for, and that's because he can change his gears. Some speedy receivers struggle to switch up their tempo, but that's not a problem for Worthy. He can stop on a dime, making him deadly against off-coverage. The Texas product isn't just straight-line fast.

Worthy is also intriguing because he's a perfect player for the "Shart" motions the league has really leaned into. These motions keep receivers on the move as the ball is snapped so they can attack defenders on the move. Worthy's elite speed and ability to break off his routes could make him dynamic in this regard.

His main issues stem from his small stature at 165 pounds. Contact gives him a lot of problems as he gets jostled around by physicality. This means the offensive coordinator he ends up with must do a deliberate job to keep him clean. As a result, he isn't higher on this list. His landing spot matters a great deal, but if he lands in the right situation, watch out.

Bears Fit

There are a lot of parallels between Worthy and former Bears receiver Darnell Mooney. They're similarly sized speedsters who lack physicality. However, Worthy seems to offer a little more "make you miss" ability after the catch. His skill set would complement DJ Moore and Keenan Allen well.

Player Comparison: Rashid Shaheed

7. Troy Franklin, Oregon, Junior

Measurements: 6'2" 176 lbs
Round Grade: 2nd 

I have placed Troy Franklin all throughout my rankings, and I still don't feel great about where he ended up. I have a hard time evaluating Franklin because there are real concerns with his tape and athletic profile that I struggle with factoring in.

Franklin primarily won vertically as an X receiver on the outside and on the line of scrimmage. The thing is, he doesn't look like an X at 176 pounds. X receivers deal with a lot of physical coverage because they often see the most press. I worry about what that will look like for Franklin at the NFL level where corners only get more physical.

There were glimpses of it being a problem in college, but he wasn't in enough of those situations to know definitively. If it's a concern though, then why wouldn't teams play him off the ball or in the slot (away from press)? I'd argue he doesn't have the wiggle to be effective in those roles.

Franklin seems a tad stiff on tape. Therefore, it doesn't make sense to expect him to make the most of the two-way go's he's afforded in the slot. The Oregon product is best on a vertical plane, and that's running an X-receiver route tree. 

As negative as that synopsis was, Franklin defies my concerns with elite-level production. He has been as productive as the top receivers in this class as a 21-year-old. Such numbers at that young of an age are a great indicator of success when projecting him to the NFL.

That's why I don't know what to do with him. My heart doesn't love the tape, but my head is telling me to bet on guys with this kind of production. So, having him at No. 7 is the ultimate hedge.

Bears Fit

If the Bears wanted to make Franklin a mostly vertical receiver, I love the fit. I believe they have a situation with DJ Moore and Keenan Allen that allows for it. He could be a diet version of Tyler Lockett with less versatilely in Shane Waldron's offense.

Pro Comparison: Robby "Chosen" Anderson

6. Brian Thomas Jr., LSU, Junior

Measurements: 6'3" 209 lbs
Round Grade: 2nd

Brian Thomas Jr. is one of the most boom-or-bust prospects in the 2024 NFL Draft. He has some of the most outrageous physical gifts you will see for a 6-foot-3, 200-plus pounder. The 4.33 speed can't be ignored when he gets a step on a defender.

A step for Thomas quickly turns into five or more yards of separation. He's a lethal vertical threat who can outrun the defense. That's the name of Thomas Jr.'s game: big plays. More than half of his yards in 2023 came from 20-plus-yard receptions.

While that's quite a trump card to possess, I wonder about the other aspects of how Thomas Jr. plays receiver. There just aren't many examples on tape of him winning underneath as an isolation receiver. He's still a work in progress in that regard, and that's an issue when NFL offenses are becoming less vertical.

"Is he just a deep threat?" is the question I continue to ask myself. My answer is probably, at least early on in his career. You just have hope he can develop into more because deep threats are surprisingly becoming less and less valued in today's 2-high defense league.

Thomas Jr. has all the tools to expand his game. He has shown the fluidity, flexibility, and tempo to run a full route tree. He just needs to master the craft of route running. Can he do that against better competition the league presents? That's the gamble teams will have to feel comfortable taking.

Bears Fit

In a vacuum, I love Thomas Jr.'s fit with the Bears. They have a situation in which he can start solely a deep threat while he learns to grow the other areas of his game. I just don't love paying a top-20 price for him. He doesn't separate himself enough from the rest of the guys in the second-round bucket to be worth that kind of capital, in my opinion.

Pro Comparison: Christian Watson

5. Ladd McConkey, Georgia, Senior

Measurements: 5'11" 186 lbs
Round Grade: Early 2nd

Ladd McConkey crushed every aspect of this offseason to solidify himself as a top-six wide receiver for most. He was the best receiver at the Senior Bowl and one of the most athletic testers at the NFL Combine. As impressive as he was at those events, they didn't influence my opinion because I was already extremely high on him.

McConkey's tape shows a damn good wide receiver who's a nightmare to cover. He has elite tempo and change of pace in his routes. He's so good at selling full speed and breaking on a moment's notice at the stem. That ability paired with crafty route running is why he creates so much space.

The league is about creating open throws, and that's what McConkey does. Additionally, he's a great YAC player with a career forced missed tackle percentage of 25.21, one of the best marks in this class. The only real limitation of his game is his smaller stature.

McConkey can get bumped around on contact and has limitations at the catch point. He isn't that physical in his routes or when competing for the ball. The fortunate part is, he's so good at avoiding contact, and as an outside receiver nonetheless. He can be used in even more creative ways in the NFL to keep him even cleaner.

Bears Fit

McConkey is my favorite fit for the Bears of the tier-2 receivers because of his versatility. He can line up everywhere. He can be used as a deep threat, an option route runner, or a gadget player. The Georgia product is the perfect jack-of-all-trades type receiver that fits seamlessly in this corps.

Pro Comparison: Emmanuel Sanders

4. Adonai Mitchell, Texas, Junior

Measurements: 6'2", 205 lbs
Round Grade: Early 2nd

Adonai Mitchell is like the toxic girlfriend I just can't quit among this wide receiver class. There are a ton of red flags to beware of, but when he's on, he's different from the rest. Mitchell has some Davante Adams-level shake at the line of scrimmage.

He leaves defensive backs grasping at air multiple times on tape. They're some of the most impressive reps you'll ever see. He takes one-on-one press coverage as an insult as evidenced by how he embarrasses his opponents and lets them know about it afterward.

Mitchell possesses all the tools to be a No. 1 X receiver. You just wish that talent translated to more consistency and production. Mitchell wasn't productive across his college career on a per-route basis. However, I think some of that can be explained by his situation. 

At Georgia, he was competing for targets with Brock Bowers, George Pickens, Jermaine Burton, and Ladd McConkey. It was hard to stay on the field let alone produce at a high level. Texas's offense was a lot wonkier with half-field concepts/RPOs and inconsistent quarterback play. 

Mitchell was primarily used as a deep target, and that wasn't QB Quinn Ewers' strong suit. He had an adjusted completion percentage of 36.2%, and Mitchell felt the brunt of that. Furthermore, there weren't a whole lot of gimmes schemed up for Mitchell, which his teammate Xavier Worthy enjoyed. Mitchell was only targeted three times behind the line of scrimmage.

There's a case to be made about why some of his numbers are poor. I just can't justify the multiple instances of poor effort on his tape. That is the hang-up with Mitchell. Why are there so many reps on his tape where it looks like he's running at half-speed?

He said at the NFL Combine that he doesn't always run as fast as he can so he can stay on the field (conserve his energy). That won't fly at the next level. Mitchell needs to sell all of his routes, even when he knows he won't get the ball.

The Texas product has all the talent you could ever want in a receiver. He just needs to put it together more for it to matter. If he can, he has true WR1 upside.

Bears Fit

I'm sure this Bears regime loves Mitchell's athletic traits and physical profile. But if there are any concerns about his effort, I doubt he'll be high on Chicago's board. Head coach Matt Eberflus can't stand a loaf.

Pro Comparison: George Pickens in Davante Adams' body

3. Rome Odunze, Washington, RS Junior

Measurements: 6'3" 216 lbs
Round Grade: 1st

Rome Odunze is one of the cleanest prospects in the 2024 NFL Draft class. Two years of elite production, a great RAS score, and excellent tape. What's not to love? What I enjoy the most about Odunze's projection is his domination as an X receiver. Lining up on the line of scrimmage and separating from the man across from you is what the elite receivers do at the next level.

Odunze did that religiously throughout his career at Washington. His releases were too much for his opponents to handle, which is why he was so deadly against single coverage. Additionally, Odunze attacks the ball better than anyone in the class. He was 17-24 in contested-catch situations in 2023. Any 50/50 passes were more like 70/30 for him.

For as much as I love Odunze, I think he's missing that extra notch of physical talent, which keeps him out of the top tier. He profiles more as a 1B than a clear-cut No. 1. I say that because you wish he had more of a trump-card athletic trait. He's more well-rounded athletically and a technician as a receiver, making him a firm top-15 prospect nonetheless.

Bears Fit

A recurring theme with the guys I believe will fit the Bears is versatility. That said, Odunze is one of the best fits in the class. While he played primarily on the outside, he showed that he could be effective from the slot. He's also a threat at every level of the field. Odunze would be a home-run selection at No. 9.

Pro Comparison: DeAndre Hopkins

2. Malik Nabers, LSU, Junior

Measurements: 6'0" 200 lbs
Round Grade: Top 10

Malik Nabers is one of the most explosive playmakers we've ever seen at the college level.  He can do things physically that most guys just can't with his change-of-direction ability and instant acceleration. So while Rome Odunze might be the more advanced player as a route runner right now, he doesn't have the god-given talent that Nabers possesses.

That's why I have the LSU product as No. 2 on this list and a top-five player in the class. Nabers isn't necessarily unpolished, but he has yet to add some of the subtle tricks of the route-running trade to his game. That said, it didn't affect his production at all. He was arguably the most dominant receiver in 2023 and posted great numbers in 2022. This was all while being under the age of 21 years old.

Breaking out that early in the hardest conference in college football is one of the most impressive feats among the 2024 NFL Draft class. The craziest stat that speaks to Nabers' dynamism is that he forced a missed tackle on 31% of his catches in college. That's ridiculous. I just can't see a world where that kind of ability fails. The scary thing is that he can get better.

Bears Fit

This is one of those situations where if Nabers fell to No. 9, you sprint to the podium and figure out the rest later. Think Ja'Marr Chase or CeeDee Lamb. The Bears' wide receiver room isn't affecting my decision. You take a top-five talent if he's gifted to you.

Pro Comparison: Brandon Aiyuk

1. Marvin Harrison Jr., Ohio State, Junior 

Measurements: 6'3" 209 lbs
Round Grade: Top 10

Come on, who else would be No. 1? Marvin Harrison Jr. has been billed as a generational prospect from the moment she stepped on the field at Ohio State. And throughout his career, he earned that billing.

Harrison Jr. is the built-in-a-lab X receiver prototype with elite tools, elite production, and elite tape. There are no weaknesses in his game as a route runner. He can challenge every level of the field. He can win early into the route with shake off the line of scrimmage. The former Buckeye can win late in the route with physicality and body control. He's Mr. Clean in terms of his projection.

You never want to make evaluations too simple. However, sometimes it feels as easy as saying Harrison Jr. plays exactly like his Hall of Fame father. Yet, he's three inches taller and 20 pounds heavier. Which team isn't signing up for that?

Harrison Jr. may never be a great YAC player, which is his line weakness. But he's so incredible at the other parts of the position that I don't really care. He's a generational talent and should be a top-five pick.

Bears Fit

The Bears don't have a prayer at getting Harrison Jr. at pick No. 9. So if they want him, they'll have to trade up to get him. If I was Ryan Poles, I'd explore my options in doing so because I believe he's that damn good. I just don't know if the Bears' general manager will feel the same way.

Pro Comparison: AJ Green