Ranking top 20 wide receivers for 2024 NFL season: Justin Jefferson atop list, A.J. Brown in Top 5

It’s officially “list szn,” and what could be more controversial than ranking wide receivers? Behind quarterback, wide receiver is arguably the second-most “premier” position. After all, we saw a contract signed this offseason that made a pass-catcher the highest-paid non-QB in NFL history. 

What’s interesting is that you can almost find star wide receivers anywhere. We saw a fifth-round pick from BYU break rookie records in 2023, while a second-round pick broke a rookie postseason receptions record, and helped win a Super Bowl. Who are the top receivers in the NFL? Instead of your typical top 10 list, let’s double it and attempt to rank the top 20. While this project may include some projection, we will not include any rookies. We all have high hopes for players like Marvin Harrison Jr. and Rome Odunze, but we can’t list them as one of the best in the league before they take a single NFL snap. With that said, let’s jump in. 

Cooper just became the first player in Browns history to record back-to-back 1,000-yard receiving seasons. In fact, his 1,250 receiving yards in 2023…


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Author : Jordan Dajani

Publish date : 2024-06-26 21:01:58

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