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NFL WR Rankings 2025

Aug 25, 2025

Overview

The hosts discuss and rank their top 10 NFL wide receivers for the 2025 season, focusing exclusively on projected on-field performance and not contracts or age. The rankings are revealed in blocks, debated, and justified based on each panelist's preferences and insights.

Ranking Methodology and Criteria

  • Rankings reflect only expected play in the 2025 season.
  • No consideration given to contracts, age, or long-term outlook.
  • Rankings discussed in blocks (10–8, 7–6, etc.) to compare tiers and differences.

Receivers Ranked 10–8

  • Wide receiver depth made ranking difficult; many players could fit into the lower part of the top 10.
  • Charles’s 10–8: Devonte Adams, Tyreek Hill, T. Higgins.
  • Matt’s 10–8: Tyreek Hill, Drake London, Malik Nabers.
  • Nate’s 10–8: Brian Thomas Jr., Terry McLaurin, Amon-Ra St. Brown.
  • Tyreek Hill’s decline and debate about being "out early" on him.
  • Arguments for including new breakout and young receivers.

Receivers Ranked 7–6

  • Nate: Drake London (7), CeeDee Lamb (6).
  • Charles: Amon-Ra St. Brown (7), Nico Collins (6).
  • Matt: Amon-Ra St. Brown (7), Puka Nacua (6).
  • Discussion of “power slot” receivers who excel inside but can also perform outside.
  • Noted the cutoff between elite WR1s and the rest begins at this tier.

Receivers Ranked 5–4

  • Charles: CeeDee Lamb (5), Puka Nacua (4).
  • Matt: Nico Collins (5), A.J. Brown (4).
  • Nate: Puka Nacua (5), Nico Collins (4).
  • Recognition of a consensus top six receivers, though order varies.
  • Praise for Nico Collins and Puka Nacua’s development and impact.

Top 3 Receivers

  • Charles: A.J. Brown (3), Jamar Chase (2), Justin Jefferson (1).
  • Matt: CeeDee Lamb (3), Justin Jefferson (2), Jamar Chase (1).
  • Nate: Jamar Chase (3), A.J. Brown (2), Justin Jefferson (1).
  • A.J. Brown’s physical dominance and similarity to Julio Jones highlighted.
  • Jamar Chase recognized for explosive after-catch abilities and growth as a technician.
  • Justin Jefferson considered the most complete and versatile, able to thrive with any quarterback.

Key Takeaways and Trends

  • LSU, Ohio State, and USC alumni dominate the top of the rankings.
  • The wide receiver class continues to strengthen, with young players quickly pushing for top spots.
  • Versatility, ball skills, and ability to win outside are major factors for high rankings.
  • Panelists agree that the current top six form a clear elite tier, but young emerging talents could soon disrupt this hierarchy.

Closing Notes

  • Rankings are based on May 2024 projections and will be reviewed after the season.
  • Audience encouraged to submit mailbag questions and feedback as the ranking series continues.

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