2024 NFL Draft: The Wide Receiver Class

[Clayton]

I get why the Chiefs traded up because I think Coleman, Legette, and Polk all seem to fit in pretty closely to how they plan on using Rashee Rice. I'd imagine Rice is still in the long-term plans for the team pending his legal issues.

The Chargers are obviously trying to bring a more physical brand and while McConkey doesn't fit that mold at all, he was a super efficient receiver in college who worked basically as a #2 option in a run heavy offense. Coleman probably also fits in with the Bills getting more physical.

Could be interesting moving forward with KC and the Bengals likely still trying to push for the big play and Chargers and Bills maybe going more balanced.

 

[shopson67]

I get why the Chiefs traded up because I think Coleman, Legette, and Polk all seem to fit in pretty closely to how they plan on using Rashee Rice. I'd imagine Rice is still in the long-term plans for the team pending his legal issues.

The Chargers are obviously trying to bring a more physical brand and while McConkey doesn't fit that mold at all, he was a super efficient receiver in college who worked basically as a #2 option in a run heavy offense. Coleman probably also fits in with the Bills getting more physical.

Could be interesting moving forward with KC and the Bengals likely still trying to push for the big play and Chargers and Bills maybe going more balanced.

Chargers are a tough read with so many weapons gone and not knowing how much Harbaugh is going to change.

 

[Clayton]

Chargers are a tough read with so many weapons gone and not knowing how much Harbaugh is going to change.

I suspect they'll finish 3rd place next year before bouncing back. Their ceiling is really high if everyone stays healthy and Harbaugh makes a difference. The floor is really low, though.

 

[cwalke3408]

I get why the Chiefs traded up because I think Coleman, Legette, and Polk all seem to fit in pretty closely to how they plan on using Rashee Rice. I'd imagine Rice is still in the long-term plans for the team pending his legal issues.

The Chargers are obviously trying to bring a more physical brand and while McConkey doesn't fit that mold at all, he was a super efficient receiver in college who worked basically as a #2 option in a run heavy offense. Coleman probably also fits in with the Bills getting more physical.

Could be interesting moving forward with KC and the Bengals likely still trying to push for the big play and Chargers and Bills maybe going more balanced.

Chiefs: Really like the Worthy pick for Chiefs. Should be able to rotate in for both deep-threat Hollywood Brown role and gadget WR Kadaruis Toney role when ever for this season. And be able to fill those roles long term as both Brown and Toney are on their last year in their contracts.

Chargers: McConkey is a nice younger, cheaper replacement for the Keenan Allen role + they still grabbed Joe Alt at #5.

Bengals: Chase + Higgins + Burton just maybe the best trio for at least a year. Burton has WR2 upside and would make it easier to move on from Higgins if he pans out. Now if Burrow can stay healthy

Bills: If it was me, I would have just got a more explosive Legette at #32 over Coleman but that's just me

 

[Clayton]

Chiefs: Really like the Worthy pick for Chiefs. Should be able to rotate in for both deep-threat Hollywood Brown role and gadget WR Kadaruis Toney role when ever for this season. And be able to fill those roles long term as both Brown and Toney are on their last year in their contracts.

If I had to guess, the plan was to get back to a Tyreek Hill, Sammy Watkins kind of set up with the roles and then have 12 personnel (2 TEs, 1 RB) a lot.

Hollywood Brown likely used like Tyreek Hill. Rotate in Worthy to keep the legs fresh and have him learn the ropes and then after year 1 have him take over that role.

Rashee Rice is likely the Sammy Watkins spot. Still that Yac potential but maybe more of a downfield threat moving forward. If/when Rice misses some time, Justin Watson is likely in that spot.

Jawaan Taylor kinda sucks at run blocking and Im not sure if the Chiefs have a good plan at LT so I think 2 TE sets will mitigate this issue in the run game. So the Chiefs offense will likely still have some issues while being efficient, I think.

 

[Lake Shore Drive]

If I had to guess, the plan was to get back to a Tyreek Hill, Sammy Watkins kind of set up with the roles and then have 12 personnel (2 TEs, 1 RB) a lot.

Hollywood Brown likely used like Tyreek Hill. Rotate in Worthy to keep the legs fresh and have him learn the ropes and then after year 1 have him take over that role.

Rashee Rice is likely the Sammy Watkins spot. Still that Yac potential but maybe more of a downfield threat moving forward. If/when Rice misses some time, Justin Watson is likely in that spot.

Jawaan Taylor kinda sucks at run blocking and Im not sure if the Chiefs have a good plan at LT so I think 2 TE sets will mitigate this issue in the run game. So the Chiefs offense will likely still have some issues while being efficient, I think.

Translation: The god damned Chiefs have a really good chance at pulling off the trifecta.

 

[Clayton]

Translation: The god damned Chiefs have a really good chance at pulling off the trifecta.

I think there are four or five better rosters but the Chiefs have the pieces to put things together again for sure just because they have so much playoff experience that they'll capitalize on any error in the playoffs.

That said, they can't stack the box on D like they did against the Ravens and Bills in the playoffs because I dont think they have a 2nd lockdown CB. So their offense has to be better

 

[Lake Shore Drive]

I think there are four or five better rosters but the Chiefs have the pieces to put things together again for sure just because they have so much playoff experience that they'll capitalize on any error in the playoffs.

That said, they can't stack the box on D like they did against the Ravens and Bills in the playoffs because I dont think they have a 2nd lockdown CB. So their offense has to be better

The Chiefs didn't have the best roster last year either - maybe 4th or 5th at best. Yet they were the best team when it mattered. All they need is to make it to the postseason and they automaticlly become the most dangerous team.

 

[PDay8810]

Translation: The god damned Chiefs have a really good chance at pulling off the trifecta.

thankfully they gotta play 17 before playoff games begin. Strange stuff can happen along the way.

 

[Clayton]

The Chiefs didn't have the best roster last year either - maybe 4th or 5th at best. Yet they were the best team when it mattered. All they need is to make it to the postseason and they automaticlly become the most dangerous team.

Maybe I'm a bit biased but the Ravens are the only team that had a better roster last year imo

 

[Lake Shore Drive]

Maybe I'm a bit biased but the Ravens are the only team that had a better roster last year imo

I thought the Niners, Cowboys, even the Bills also had better rosters.....on paper. But they play the games on the field. That's where your Chiefs separate themselves.

 

[Clayton]

I thought the Niners, Cowboys, even the Bills also had better rosters.....on paper. But they play the games on the field. That's where your Chiefs separate themselves.

The evaluation of the Chiefs talent level swings pretty wildly depending on whether or not Rice or MVS catches the ball and keeping Toney off the field.

 

[shopson67]

I thought the Niners, Cowboys, even the Bills also had better rosters.....on paper. But they play the games on the field. That's where your Chiefs separate themselves.

The Bills after their injuries weren't close IMO. Healthy maybe.

 

[Rowdy]

This is one reason I said Rome will be the best wr in the draft, and should’ve been first off the board.

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[eaglesnut]

This is one reason I said Rome will be the best wr in the draft, and should’ve been first off the board.

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Good, the NFLPA is a piece of shit.

Takes a kid to say it, because the grownups are too fucking gone in their lawyer brains to improve anything.

 

[Clayton]

My final rankings:

Top 10
Marvin Harrison Jr.
Malik Nabers
Rome Odunze

Round 1
Brian Thomas Jr.
Adonai Mitchell
<--- (Last Yr WR1s: Addison, Flowers, JSN)
Ladd McConkey

Round 2
Xavier Worthy
Troy Franklin
Xavier Legette
Keon Coleman
Ja'Lynn Polk
Roman Wilson
Ricky Pearsall

Round 3
Javon Baker
Malik Washington
Devontez Walker
Johnny Wilson
Malachi Corley

Sleeper: Ryan Flournoy

Since we are doing knee jerk reactions on QBs, lets check out the WRs. After one year I'd have them...

#1: Brian Thomas Jr
#1a: Malik Nabers
#3: Ladd McConkey
#4: Marvin Harrison Jr
#5: Xavier Worthy
#6: Rome Odunze

Worthy getting some rush yards in there. Its actually crazy how good LSU's offense was in 2023. Brian Thomas Jr and Malik Nabers seem to have walked into the NFL as top 15 WRs. Seeing Oduzne down there...Bears again...feels like he will be much higher

 

[WNY_FOOTBALL_DUDE]

It looks really good for those 1st round WRs. Shout out to Brock Bowers, carrying the load for the Raiders.

Keon Coleman has been okay for Buffalo. He missed some games with a wrist injury. He's caught some really great balls, but also dropped some too. His stat sheet doesn't really stand out. Going into the season, I knew he was going to be a project so to speak and he didn't disappoint on that front.

 

[Schmoopy1000]

Since we are doing knee jerk reactions on QBs, lets check out the WRs. After one year I'd have them...

#1: Brian Thomas Jr
#1a: Malik Nabers
#3: Ladd McConkey
#4: Marvin Harrison Jr
#5: Xavier Worthy
#6: Rome Odunze

Worthy getting some rush yards in there. Its actually crazy how good LSU's offense was in 2023. Brian Thomas Jr and Malik Nabers seem to have walked into the NFL as top 15 WRs. Seeing Oduzne down there...Bears again...feels like he will be much higher

I thin k 1 then 2 would be Thomas Jr. who does well no matter how the offense is
then McConkey.
Nabers has had his rookie moments. I wouldnt put him ahead of McConkey so far.

 

[Clayton]

I thin k 1 then 2 would be Thomas Jr. who does well no matter how the offense is
then McConkey.
Nabers has had his rookie moments. I wouldnt put him ahead of McConkey so far.

I can see that. Giants are a dumpster fire this year, though, and McConkey is in a good place. It wouldn't be too shocking if McConkey had the best career because he is likely Herbert's #1 for awhile.

It looks really good for those 1st round WRs. Shout out to Brock Bowers, carrying the load for the Raiders.

Keon Coleman has been okay for Buffalo. He missed some games with a wrist injury. He's caught some really great balls, but also dropped some too. His stat sheet doesn't really stand out. Going into the season, I knew he was going to be a project so to speak and he didn't disappoint on that front.

Yeah, if we're counting Bowers then he is probably #1.

As far as the Bills and Chiefs trading for WRs, I think both teams would do it again.

 

[Iggloo]

I think Nabers is quite good, just stuck in a terrible situation, poor kid. If he'd gone to the Chargers he would have been their leading wideout, no doubt.