{"id":5060,"date":"2024-03-22T12:18:56","date_gmt":"2024-03-22T12:18:56","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.365scores.com\/news\/?p=5060"},"modified":"2024-03-22T12:18:58","modified_gmt":"2024-03-22T12:18:58","slug":"2024-nfl-draft-preview-wide-receivers-are-the-cream-of-the-crop-this-year","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.365scores.com\/news\/2024-nfl-draft-preview-wide-receivers-are-the-cream-of-the-crop-this-year","title":{"rendered":"2024 NFL Draft Preview: Wide Receivers Are the Cream of the Crop This Year"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

By Scott Kacsmar<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Now that NFL<\/a> teams have had their share of days to court free agents<\/a> and come up with trades<\/a>, the 2024 NFL draft is the next big event on the road to Super Bowl LIX. Surprisingly, wide receivers are the cream of the crop this year.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The draft will still no doubt be focused at the top on quarterbacks with USC\u2019s Caleb Williams expected to go No. 1 overall to the Chicago Bears. We could also see picks No. 2 and No. 3 used on quarterbacks as well.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

But the best value picks could come at the wide receiver position as there could be 12 wideouts taken in the top 60 picks alone, including a trio that many analysts have ranked among the top six prospects in the entire draft.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

After a free agency period that was a bit weak on the available wide receivers<\/a>, this draft should be a blessing to the teams still wanting to add to what has become a highly paid premium position in the NFL.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Using the prospect rankings from NFL Mock Draft Database<\/a>, we are going to look at the top 12 wide receivers this year, how they might fare in the NFL, and which teams would be a good fit for their skills.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Mandatory NFL Draft Disclaimer<\/strong>: The draft is an imperfect science, and some of these players will slide down the draft board in April, and some will be flat-out busts at the pro level. Puka Nacua, a fifth-round pick, was the most dominant rookie wideout last year and he was the 20th receiver drafted in 2023. Mistakes are inevitable, but that\u2019s what makes the draft fascinating every year.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

1. Marvin Harrison Jr. (Ohio State) \u2013 No. 3 Overall Prospect<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

The son of the Hall of Fame receiver for the Colts, Marvin Harrison Jr. has a solid 3 inches on his father, who was 6\u20190\u201d, while still playing with solid speed. He also shares his father\u2019s consistent, elite production as he had over 1,200 yards and 14 touchdowns in each of his last two seasons at Ohio State.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Marvin Harrison Jr. appreciation thread ?

Who needs a 40?@MarvHarrisonJr<\/a> was clocked at 22.2 mph this season.

This would have been the second fastest ball-carrier time in NFL last yearpic.twitter.com\/UDiSFmZqTa<\/a><\/p>— The 33rd Team (@The33rdTeamFB) March 21, 2024<\/a><\/blockquote>