2019 NFL Draft: Wide Receiver Rankings- D.K. Metcalf is the Top Target

Here is my wide receiver rankings of the 2019 NFL Draft class as this receiver class is very close for the most part as we could see a few taken in Round 1.

The 2019 NFL Draft is only hours away as this year’s draft does not feature many top-flight wide receivers but there is plenty of depth near the backend of Day 1 to Day 2. Many have completely different lists for these receivers, especially in the top 5. Although I may rate one receiver higher, that does not mean I would take him immediately over the receiver as some will be dependent on the scheme. With that said, this is my top 10 list, with 2 honorable mentions, as I have watched over 50 wide receiver prospects for 2019. Any questions or what I have to say about a receiver prospect I have or do not have on this list can be answered in the comments below.

1. D.K. Metcalf (Ole Miss)

For me, D.K. Metcalf is the top receiver with the most potential in this draft class. The Ole Miss redshirt sophomore may not be the most agile but if you give him routes that are geared toward his strengths, Metcalf can be dominant. I would consider him the biggest boom-bust wide receiver in this draft with the injuries and the lack of production he had as a Rebel.

2. N’Keal Harry (Arizona State)

N’Keal Harry just makes plays as he was featured frequently at Arizona State. Whether the junior was returning a punt, taking an end around, catching a screen, or making spectacular catches; Harry was a playmaker as a Sun Devil for his size. While he may lack some separation skills and is not that nuanced as a route runner yet, I think he can get by some of that with his play style on the outside or in the slot as he has pretty reliable hands.

3. Kelvin Harmon (N.C. State)

Kelvin Harmon was a sideline fanatic, making tough catches near the sideline as his awareness to get his feet down after making those catches was better than anyone I have seen. The N.C. State junior will not be the best yards after catch guy but with his size as a route runner, he is already pretty good at getting open as an outside receiver despite some lack of deep speed. Harmon was a cog in that offense and was the reliable possession receiver/ red zone target for the Wolf Pack.

4. Deebo Samuel (South Carolina)

Although injuries derailed his potential career at South Carolina, Deebo Samuel is just a player I would root for. Every play it seems like the senior was a fighter and kept fighting for yards. The Gamecock is one of the better route runners in the draft and can play on the outside with his relatively strong hands.

5. A.J. Brown (Ole Miss)

Yes I know, the safest all-around wide receiver is slotted here at 5, despite being the most productive Ole Miss wide receiver as a junior. A.J. Brown has good enough speed to play on the outside with good route running for his size, as most of his work is in the slot. I do worry about the Rebels receiver against press coverage as Brown did not face those coverages much in college as someone who is good but not great at something compared to other receivers in this draft class (in my opinion).

6. Marquise Brown (Oklahoma)

Speed kills in the NFL and Marquise Brown has that with his small stature that usually is not seen at the next level. The junior from Oklahoma was highly productive as a deep threat but has some route running ability as a guy that can take it to the house on any play. I do worry about injuries and if the Sooner receiver can be a long term starter on an offense in the NFL.

7. Hakeem Butler (Iowa State)

Size and speed wise, Hakeem Butler may have just as much upside as Metcalf. However, the redshirt Junior from Iowa State does have some drop issues, despite running good routes for his stature. The Cyclone receiver may not be the most physical against press coverage but Butler is definitely physical after the catch.

8. J.J. Arcega Whiteside (Stanford)

The red zone target specialist, J.J. Arcega Whiteside just flat out boxes defensive backs in the red zone, as he is great in contested catch situations. The redshirt junior from Stanford has some quickness to his bulky frame but does have to work on his route tree a little bit. Much like a Tree (Stanford’s mascot), Arcega- Whiteside does his best impersonation of one and could be a steal in Day 2 of the NFL Draft as a red zone monster.

9. Riley Ridley (Georgia)

Calvin Ridley’s younger brother, Riley, is a completely different receiver in how they play (as Riley played for the Georgia Bulldogs). In a run-first offense, the junior receiver is one of the better route runners (kinda similar to his brother) and has solid hands. Riley may not have had the production and is not the most athletic receiver but he can be a better pro as an outside receiver.

10. Emanuel Hall (Missouri)

Even though I see some bad drops by Missouri wide receiver Emanuel Hall, he has explosive speed and has some potential as a deep threat. The senior receiver has good size and is one of the more athletic receivers. If the Tiger receiver can fix some of his easy drops, Hall could be a nice pickup in an offense as a complementary piece as he works on his route tree initially.

*Honorable Mentions: Parris Campbell/ Terry McLaurin (Ohio State)

Both these receivers could be in other top ten lists but they just missed out on mine. Both are very good route runners and had great careers at Ohio State. Both Buckeye senior receivers have something that took them out of the top ten for me. Campbell was used as a gadget receiver so I do not know how he will transition as a starting receiver against certain coverages as he works on different routes at the next level. McLaurin is an ace special teamer and is a route running specialist but does have some drop issues. With that said, they are both burners and could be nice selections had in Day 2 of the 2019 NFL Draft.

Here is the rest of the wide receiver rankings as I have watched at 3 games minimum of each one ( or what I found on Youtube).

Andy Isabella	UMass
Mecole Hardman	Georgia
Miles Boykin	Notre Dame
Jakobi Myers	N.C. State
Diontae Johnson	Toledo
Anthony Ratliff-Williams	North Carolina
Stanley Morgan	Nebraska
Dillon Mitchell	Oregon
David Sills	West Virginia
Jalen Hurd	Baylor
Damarkus Lodge	Ole Miss
Antoine Wesley	Texas Tech
Hunter Renfrow	Clemson
Gary Jennings	West Virginia
Preston Williams	Colorado State
Anthony Johnson	Buffalo
Darius Slayton	Auburn
Terry Godwin	Georgia
Penny Hart	Georgia State
Jazz Ferguson	Northwestern State
Cody Thompson	Toledo
Tyre Brady	Marshall
Greg Dortch	Wake Forest
Jamal Custis	Syracuse
Keelan Doss	UC-Davis
KeeSean Johnson	Fresno State
Olamide Zaccheaus	Virginia
Johnnie Dixon	Ohio State
Emmanuel Butler	Northern Arizona
Travis Fulgam	Old Dominion
Ryan Davis	Auburn
Jon’vea Johnson	Toledo
Lil’ Jordan Humphrey	Texas
Jovon Durante	FAU
Jaylen Smith	Louisville
Felton Davis	Michigan State
Olabisi Johnson	Colorado State
Tyron Johnson	Oklahoma State
Trenton Irwin	Stanford
Nyqwan Murray	Florida State
Jeff Smith	Boston College
Reggie White Jr.	Monmouth (NJ)
Jamarius Way	South Alabama
Scott Miller	Bowling Green State
Marcus Green	Louisiana-Monroe

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