2015 Draft: Wide Receiver Rankings

Today we are going to break down the 2015 draft class’ crop of wide outs. This is actually a group that really excites me. I think this class may be just as talented as the historic 2014 class. While the name recognition is not there, trust me these guys are going to bring it to whatever squads they are on next season!

As usual, check out the rankings page for the up-to-date list depending on when you read this.

And as always the disclaimer: these picks are sure to be 100% wrong.

My wide receiver rankings below:

1. Kevin White, WVU
White is #1 right now (January 2015.) While I do question what he will run at the combine, he shouldn’t be taken lightly as a legitimate #1 receiver at the next level. Think Kelvin Benjamin minus the drops. Has enough speed to take angles and get away, but won’t burn you. Size makes him a threat to take screens for large chunks of yardage at any time.

2. Amari Cooper, Alabama
Cooper is going to be higher on everyone’s draft boards and with good reason. I already broke him down here. Think Jeremy Maclin #2. Great speed and hands, but isn’t going to dominate a game all four quarters.

3. DeVante Parker, Louisville
People are calling him baby AJ Green due to his leaping ability. That is a elite talent, and class to be in. I think he will pan out as a legit #1 or dominate #2 in the NFL.

4. Jaelen Strong, Arizona State
Has been called the best player pound-for-pound. Another legit round 1 prospect who will be a dominate #2 prospect at worse. Catches the ball at the point of attack with his hands. Fights defenders for position. Will bail out his QB on poorly placed balls.

The Rest:

5. Tyler Lockett, Kansas State

6. Justin Hardy, East Carolina

7. Dorial Green-Beckham, Oklahoma
DGB would probably be #1 on this list… IF HE PLAYED IN 2014. I know that isn’t his fault, but his actions off the field put him in the position where he had to sit out in the first place. At the risk of repeating myself click here for more on that. DGB has the 6’5+ LEGIT size, great speed, and toughness/willingness to block anyone on the field. Again, as a prospect he’s head and shoulders the best of this group but I cannot trust what’s going to happen once someone signs a six figure check over to this guy…

8. Sammie Coates, Auburn

9. Josh Harper, Fresno State

10. Rashad Greene, Florida State

11. DeAndre Smelter, Georgia Tech

12. Devin Funchess, Michigan

13. Devante Davis, UNLV

14. Nelson Agholor, USC

15. Breshad Perriman, UCF