2025 WIDE Receivers/TIGHT ENDS

 NUMERICAL RATINGS/DRAFT VALUE EXPLANATION WIDE/SLOT RECEIVER

95-100 Elite player, Yearly in All Pro debate Top 5 player at position yearly. 10/12 years at elite level, numerous years named to All Pro team, Pro Bowl yearly.  Occasionally in MVP conversation. Still very effective several more years past his prime. Team leader, high character, one of the faces of the franchise.  No weak points.  TOP 5/10 DRAFT PICK

90-94 Top 5/10 at the position most years, 8/10 years at top level, A few All-Pro seasons. Yearly in Pro Bowl conversation still. Still productive for several years past prime. High character preferred, team leader no weak points on the field, some will overlook character concerns, that varies from player to player.  1st round Pick

85-89 Solid at the position Looking for a 5/8-year career at top level. Several more still productive.  Could have an All-Pro season, expect a few Pro Bowls . Player should finish in top half of players at position most years.  Very good but not great. Preferred high character but easier to overlook if talent is there. Very solid and dependable player. Team will likely offer 2nd contract, but the player will likely finish career elsewhere.

  2nd round through mid 3rd round

80-84 Flaws that can be overcome, injury concerns; Likely   4/6-year career at max level in most cases, Possible Pro Bowl season with a few years of good coaching, and extreme work ethic. Could be a burner or possession guy that team is trying to develop Likely a quality back up/role player for several more seasons.  Possibly a starter for few years but the team will always be looking for a better option. then on the bubble year to year.  Very unlikely to get a second contract with drafting team.     Draft in late 3rd/ Mid 4th  round

75-79 Player developmental possibilities, with limited skills or injury concerns.  3/5 year career, one contract with drafting team,, then several years of living on the bubble. Could have great size/speeed and unrealized potential. Could carve out a longer career as a backup or special teams ace. Another reason for this rating could be major injury concerns, other reason would lack of dominant NFL skills With intense work ethic player could evolve into solid back up/special teams/role player even start.  Will play for multiple teams over career. Draft late 4th/5th round

70-74  Back up /specials teams. Player likely will not finish rookie contract with drafting team if it's more than 2 years. Could be receiving this rating due to injury concerns lack of fit,  scheme in college career, major injury concerns  or  simply lack of physical attributes. Could develop a role and possibly into more depending on patience, work ethic and health. Being a special teams ace will help them to  stick around long.   Will live  on the  bubble. 6th/7th round

65-69 DevelopmentalPractice squad player, Player has the skill set needed for position, could develop into role player with tenacity and patience, must be able to play special teams. May be a former elite recruit that failed to live up to hype. Likely just on roster a year or two at best. 1 in 25 can beat the odds and have a longer career.Draft 7th round /Priority Free Agent  (PFA)

60-64 Player for Training camp or Practice Squad Likely will only be active when a team desperately needs a body could be active for a couple games due to injuries. or special teams ability. Not long for the team. Week to Week. 1 in 50 will carve out a longer career due to incredible diligence and tenacity. Likely will sign with several teams over a few years. Teams will lead these guys on often knowing they will never play a down for them. Better not completely leave school before graduation that degree will be necessary. Free Agents only.  (UDFA)

Under 60 Training camp body at best, HOPE YOU GOT YOUR DEGREE!!! THE REAL WORLD IS COMING!!!! FAST!!!!! Players with some skills or perhaps tremendous intangibles worthy of a Camp Invite, 1 in 500 make something more of it. Frankly, GM's who sign these guys for anything more than a camp body will be looking for work soon. 

   EXPLANATION OF OTHER TERMS

BUST ALERT!!! A player highly ranked by many others but one I do hold in the same regard.  Also, this term will be used for players who I call "ONE YEAR WONDERS" these players are either freakish athletes or players who had one season that FAR exceeded their previous production creating serious risk.   This term will be reserved for 1st round projections where mistakes can cripple a franchise.

OVERRATED ALERT!!! Similar to the above but not as extreme, for after 1st/2nd rounds.. Players are not as highly rated so mistakes while still important do not carry the same weight.  There are multiple reasons for this designation some but not limited to character, talent, injuries,college scheme or system. 

UNDERRATED ALERT!!! Players I feel deserve a higher ranking than many/most other so called experts.  These players in the future will be referred to as "STEALS" but I want it known my evaluation were on point when they were drafted. 

SLEEPER ALERT!!!! A player that perhaps played in a poor scheme for his talents, suffered from poor coaching, revolving door coaching, poor supporting cast but has shown flashes that can lead him to success in the proper environment.

 POSITION CHANGE ALERT!!! These are players who I feel due primarily to their skill set or more rarely at times measurables  will reach their maximum level of NFL success by changing from their primary College position.  

 CHARACTER ALERT!!!  This designation is reserved for players who have had multiple issues concerning there character. This can be legal issues, multiple transfers, poor practice habits, friction with teammates and/or Coaches, Academic issues and or any other infraction that brings into question the players decision making. Teams must weigh the risk/reward related to these players VERY CAREFULLY!!  

INJURY ALERT!!!! A player with serious injury concerns, medicals vital. Possibly multiple injuries while in college or one severe injury. Also could have a long history in College and even perhaps High School "Injury Prone" is the common term.   If you are missing time on the field you are costing your team $$$$          

   OUTSIDE RECEIVERS  

 Players best suited for the traditional Wide receiver position. Quickness and long speed both important but a big body than can still run can be very effective, strong hands, catch radius, route running and discipline are vital. Most will play on the primarily outside, some are able to move inside and be effective. 

  2025 OUTSIDE RECIEVER OVERVIEW:

It's a rare player who was never really the #1 at his college but is still atop this list but my confidence is HIGH in Egbuka. He is well coached, run precise routes, great hands, enough speed and his character is OFF THE CHARTS! Harris is another in the long line of Ole Miss WR's, Higgins is among the most physical players and McMillian, most others #1 has some glaring holes to me, he often struggled to get separation on CFB so how's that going to work in the NFL? That said, he will still be a solid receiver. Horton and Royals are lesser-known small conference studs who will surprise. After that a run of big bodies, (Ayomoyer, Felton, Thornton, Neylor, Williams, Armstrong) all with various strengths and weaknesses, likely someone from this group will land in the right spot and have a nice career. Then you get into former lofty recruits who didn't pan out, (McCoy, Prather, Wease, Collins) some others who had consistency problems (Dike, Sheppard, Felton) small conference players, and players who were cursed with inconsistent QB play, there is likely a diamond in there somewhere, who will find that gem.

OUTSIDE WIDE RECEIVER RANKINGS/CLASS GRADE B

Rank     Name                   School     Ht     Wt   Rtg     Rnd  

1.Emeka Egbuka             OhSt     6-1    202      93      Mid 1st

2.Tre Harris                        Miss      6-3    210       91      Late 1st

3.Jayden Higgins            IoSt      6-4    214       89      Early 2nd

4.Tetairoa McMillian        Az        6-4    219       88      Mid 2nd

5.Tory Horton                  ColSt      6-3    196      87       Mid 2nd

6.Jalen Royals                   Nev       6-0    205      85       Early 3rd

7.Eric Ayomoyer             Stan       6-2   206      81        Early 4th

8.DaQuan Felton            VaTch     6-5    213      80       Mid 4th

9.Donte Thornton           Tenn      6-5    205      78       Late 4th

10.Isaiah Neylor                Neb       6-4   218      76       Mid 5th

11.Savion Williams          TCU       6-4   222      75       Late 5th

12.Andrew Armstrong    Ark        6-4   202      75       Late 5th

13.Chimere Dike                Fla         6-1   196      74       Early 6th

14.Will Sheppard               Col        6-3    200      72       Late 6th

15.Tai Felton                         Md        6-1    183      71       Early 7th

16.Antwane Wells            Miss       6-1    201      70       Mid 7th

17.Bru McCoy                     Tenn      6-3    209      70       Mid 7th

18.Pat Bryant                       Ill          6-2    204       69       Late 7th

19.Kaden Prather              Md        6-4    204       69       Late 7th

20.Theo Wease                    Mo         6-3    200      68       Late 7th

21.Roc Taylor                      Mem      6-2   213      68       Late 7th

22.Nick Nash                        SJSt      6-3   207       67       PFA

23.Jackory Brooks            Louis    6-2   184       65       UDFA

24.Kobe Hudson                  UCF      6-1   193       63       UDFA

25.Isaac Teslaa                     Ark       6-4   214       62        UDFA

26.Sam Brown                    Mia(F)   6-2   200      60         UDFA

27.Ricky White                    UNLV     6-1   184      58         UDFA

28.Zakhari Franklin           Ill           6-1   190      56         UDFA

29.Beaux Collins              NDame   6 -3   201     55        UDFA

     SLOT WIDE RECEIVERS 

Players I deem best suited for playing primarily at the inside receiver position.  Some more quick than fast, some lanky types with good hands and limited speed, some big, bodied types than are not Tight Ends can find a home here. With the many different offenses teams operate they can find spots for all, if they are smart enough.

   2025 SLOT RECIEVER OVERVIEW

I see Burden here, nobody else does, we'll see, I'm confident. He has excellent hands, great quickness and great functional strength. As I've often said, I give post-season, All-Star games, Combine, Pro days the respect they deserve, FUCKING NONE!!!! So Restrepo is next, I love his game, quick, tough, gritty, smart! Then we have players with holes but with certain strengths that could make them a career. Lane is shifty, quick and excels with the ball in his hands, Bech has the best hands of this group, and runs nice routes, Noel is tough as nails, Golden is MUCH higher rated by others, I'm not on that bus, He will not ascend higher than WR4 in my eyes, Johnson while small in stature, plays bigger, Williams was a victim of subpar QB play and could surprise. Then we run into guys who will have to contribute elsewhere to hold onto their jobs. Wester, Brown, Bolden all have nice KR ability. I see Williams, Bond and Horn as overrated by others and will need to contribute on Special Teams to survive long.

         SLOT WIDE RECEIVER RANKINGS/CLASS GRADE C

 Rank     Name                       Sch      Ht       Wt      Rtg      Rnd Value

1.Luther Burden                  Mo      6-0    206        91      Late 1st

2.Xavier Restrepo          Mia(F)  5-10   209        90       Late 1st

3.Jaylin Lane                    VaTch   5-10   191        85       Early 3rd

4.Jack Bech                          TCU     6-1     214        84       Mid 3rd

5.Jaylin Noel                       IoSt    5-10    194        81       Early 4th

6.Matthew Golden             Tex    5-11    190        80       Mid 4th

7.Tez Johnson                      Ore    5-10    154        79       Mid 4th     

8.Mario Williams               Tula     5-9     178        78       Late 4th

9.K Lambert Smith            Aub    6-1     190        75       Late 5th

10.Arian Smith                      Ga     6-0     179        74       Early 6th

11.Barrion Brown                Ky     6-1      174       73       Mid 6th

12.LaJohntey Wester       Col    5-10    163        72       Late 6th

13.Kyle Williams         WashSt   5-11    190        71       Early 7th

14.Isaiah Bond                    Tex    5-11     180       70       Mid 7th

15.Domonic Lovett            Ga     5-10     185       69      Late 7th

16.Jimmy Horn                   Col      5-8      174       69      Late 7th

17.Silas Bolden                   Tex      5-8      160       68      Late 7th

18.Efton Chisom             EWash  5-10    195       67      PFA

19.Daniel Jackson           Minn   5-11     193       66      PFA

20.Brennan Pressley      OkSt    5-8       175       65      UDFA

21.Luke Grimm                    Kan   5-11     190       64      UDFA

22.Jacolby George          Mia(F) 5-11     172       61      UDFA

23.Konta Mumfield          Pitt     5-11      186      60       UDFA

24.Elijah Badger                 Fla       6-1       200      58       UDFA

25.Jordan Watkins          Miss     5-11     196       56       UDFA    

        NUMERICAL RATINGS/DRAFT VALUE EXPLANATION TIGHT ENDS 

 95-100 Elite player, Yearly in All Pro debate Top 3 player at position yearly. 10/12 years at elite level, numerous years named to All Pro team, Pro Bowl yearly.  Still very effective several more years past his prime. Must be dominant in both receiving and blocking, run like a receiver and block like an OT. Must be a matchup nightmare, strike fear into the defense, a game changer.  Team leader, high character, one of the faces of the franchise.  No weak points. RARE player!!TOP 10 DRAFT PICK

90-94 Top 5/10 at the position most years, 8/10 years at top level, Top 8 at position yearly A few All-Pro seasons. Yearly in Pro Bowl conversation.  Still productive for several years past prime. Must be elite as a receiver and able to block when necessary. Must be a tough matchup. High character preferred, team leader no glaring weakness, some will overlook character concerns, that varies from player to player. 1st round Pick

85-89 Solid at the position Looking for a 5/8-year career at top level. Several more still productive.  Could have an All-Pro season, expect a few Pro Bowls.  Can be a complete player with very good all-around skills or a player than excels at either receiving or blocking. Player should finish in top half of players at position most years.  Very good but not elite. Preferred high character but easier to overlook if talent is there., Team will likely offer 2nd contract, but the player will likely finish career elsewhere. 2nd round through Early 3rd 

 80-84 Flaws that can be overcome, injury concerns; Likely 4/6-year career at max level in most cases, Possible Pro Bowl season with a few years of good coaching, and extreme work ethic.  Likely a quality back up/role player for several more seasons. Could be a solid receiver, possession guy, great blocker that team is trying to develop.  Possibly a starter for few years but the team will always be looking for a better option. then on the bubble year to year.  Very unlikely to get a second contract with drafting team. Draft in 3rd/4th round

75-79 Player developmental possibilities, with limited skills or injury concerns.  3/5-year career, likely only one contract with drafting team, then several years of living on the bubble. Could have great size/speed and unrealized potential. Could be dominant blocker. Could carve out a longer career as a backup or if a special teams ace.  Another reason for this rating could be major injury concerns, other reason would lack of dominant NFL skills.  With intense work ethic player could evolve into solid back up/special teams/role player even start.  Will play for multiple teams over career. Draft 4th/5th round

70-74  Back up /specials teams. Player most often will not finish rookie contract with drafting team if it's more than 2 years. Player could be a blocking specialist, a skill deamed expendable by most NFL teams these day's.  Could be receiving this rating due to injury concerns lack of fit or  scheme in college career or  simply lack of physical attributes. Could develop a role and possibly into more depending on patience and work ethic. Must be a special teams ace to stick around long.   Will live  on the  bubble.  6th/7th round

65-69  Practice squad player, Player  has basic skill set needed for position, could develop into role player with tenacity and patience, could be a domininant blocker and little else. Player must play all special teams and be a demon to stick. Likely just on roster a year or two at best. 1 in 25 can beat the odds and have a longer career.Draft late 7th round or Free Agent  (PFA)

60-64 Player for Training camp or Practice Squad Likely will only be active when a team desperately needs a body could be active for a couple games, also due due to injuries. or special teams ability. Not long for the team. Week to Week. 1 in 50 will carve out a longer career due to incredible diligence and tenacity. Likely will sign with several teams over a few years. Teams will lead these guys on often knowing they will never play a down for them. Better not completely leave school before graduation that degree will be necessary. Free Agents only.  (UDFA)

Under 60 Training camp body at best, HOPE YOU GOT YOUR DEGREE!!! THE REAL WORLD IS COMING!!!!! FAST!!!! Players with some skills or perhaps tremendous intangibles worthy of a Camp Invite, 1 in 500 make something more of it. Frankly, GM's who sign these guys for anything more than a camp body will be looking for work soon.    

   EXPLANATION OF OTHER TERMS

BUST ALERT!!! A player highly ranked by many others but one I do hold in the same regard.  Also, this term will be used for players who I call "ONE YEAR WONDERS" these players are either freakish athletes or players who had one season that FAR exceeded their previous production creating serious risk.  This term will be reserved for 1st round projections where mistakes can cripple a franchise.

OVERRATED ALERT!!! Similar to the above but not as extreme, for after 1st/2nd rounds.. Players are not as highly rated so mistakes while still important do not carry the same weight.    There are multiple reasons for this designation some but not limited to character, talent, injuries,college scheme or system. 

UNDERRATED ALERT!!! Players I feel deserve a higher ranking than many/most other so called experts.  These players in the future will be referred to as "STEALS" but I want it known my evaluation were on point when they were drafted. 

SLEEPER ALERT!!!! A player that perhaps played in a poor scheme for his talents, suffered from poor coaching, revolving door coaching, poor supporting cast but has shown flashes that can lead him to success in the proper environment.

POSITION CHANGE ALERT!!! These are players who I feel due primarily to their skill set or more rarely at times measurables  will reach their maximum level of NFL success by changing from their primary College position.  

CHARACTER ALERT!!!  This designation is reserved for players who have had multiple issues concerning there character. This can be legal issues, multiple transfers, poor practice habits, friction with teammates and/or Coaches, Academic issues and or any other infraction that brings into question the players decision making. Teams must weigh the risk/reward related to these players VERY CAREFULLY!!  

INJURY ALERT!!!! A player with serious injury concerns, medicals vital. Possibly multiple injuries while in college or one severe injury. Also could have a long history in College and even perhaps High School "Injury Prone" is the common term.   If you are missing time on the field you are costing your team $$$$      

        TIGHT ENDS

The TE spot in the NFL has and will continue to evolve. Be able to split out to a slot position or even at times out wide. Blocking TE's are more role players these day's so my rankings reflect that. Still the best are those who are a combo of both. TE's that are in reality just big WR's are on every team. On my list you will see players who are not listed by others, give them a couple years and my logic will become clear. 

      2025 TIGHT END OVERVIEW

For the second straight hear an elite talent resides at this position. I actually believe Warren has more upside than Bowers last season due to his ability to block at an elite level. I see this guy as potentially the top player in this draft. Loveland in most years would be the #1 TE. An excellent player just not the athlete Warren is, still a potential ALL-Pro at some point. On the next three it just depends on what quality you are looking for. Ferguson is the most athletic, Helms the best receiver, Taylor best all-around. Fannin is a wild-card who needs the right fit, he can be a star and a match-up nightmare. Numerous players with specific skills fill the rest of my board with many having starting caliber ability, top receivers, Gadson, Bringingstool, Kuithe, and all-around types, Arroyo, Matavau, Conyers, Evans, this an EXCELLENT class this season.

             TIGHT END RANKINGS/CLASS GRADE A   

Rank           Name                  Sch      Ht       Wt      Rtg    Rnd Value        

1.Tyler Warren               PennSt   6-6     253       96     Top 10

2.Colston Loveland        Mich     6-6     248       89     Early 2nd

3.Terrence Ferguson        Ore      6-5    247       84     Mid 3rd

4.Gunner Helms                 Tex       6-5    241       84     Mid 3rd

5.Mason Taylor                   LSU      6-5    251       81     Early 4th

6.Harold Fannin               BGrn      6-3    241       80     Mid 4th

7.Luke Lachey                   Iowa      6-6     251       77     Early 5th

8.Elijah Arroyo                 Mia(F)    6-5     250       77     Early 5th

9.Moliki Matavau            UCLA      6-6     260       76     Mid 5th

10.Orande Gadson           Syr        6-5     243       75     Late 5th

11.Jaylin Conyers           TxTch    6-4     260       73     Mid 6th

12.Mitchell Evans          NDame   6-5    258        73    Mid 6th

13.Jake Bringingstool   Clem     6-6    241        71    Early 7th

14.Caden Preiskorn         Miss      6-5    255        70    Mid 7th

15.Brant Kuithe                 Utah     6-2    236        69    Late 7th

16.Ben Yorosek                    Ga        6-4    247        69    Late 7th

17.Thomas Fidone             Neb      6-5    243       68     Late 7th

18.Josh Simon                   SCar      6-4    239       67     PFA

19.Jackson Hawes           GaTch   6-5    253       66     PFA

20.Rivaldo Fairweather  Aub      6-3    246       65     UDFA

21.Robbie Ouzts                 Ala        6-3    274       64     UDFA

22.Bryson Nesbit              NCar     6-5    238       63     UDFA

23.Gavin Bartholomew Pitt        6-5    246       60     UDFA

24.CJ Dippre                         Ala        6-5    256       58     UDFA

25.Keleki Latu                     Wash    6-7    244       54     UDFA