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Despite its classic reputation as a running back-focused conference, the Big Ten has boasted terrific talent at wide receiver over the last few years. Ohio State’s Marvin Harrison Jr. went No. 4 overall in the 2024 NFL draft, leading a group of four Big Ten wideouts selected. The conference delivered another strong output in 2025, with Ohio State’s Emeka Egbuka going in the first round (No. 19 overall), Illinois’ Pat Bryant and Indiana’s Tai Felton in the third, then Oregon’s Tez Johnson and Maryland’s Kaden Prather in the seventh.
Given the current prominence of passing offenses in the Big Ten Conference and in the broader college football landscape, 2026 may see that trend continue. The question isn’t whether any Big Ten wideouts will be considered during the draft’s opening night; it’s who will be. Of course, Ohio State star sophomore Jeremiah Smith, who may be the best player in college football this season, won’t be eligible until the 2027 draft. Therefore, the Big Ten’s talent at the position will be even better than its 2026 draft output shows.
In line with our preview work for the upcoming 2025 season, here is a full look at the wide receiver landscape across the Big Ten. This preview is done in the form of a ranking, from the Big Ten’s worst WR corps to its best.
Position Previews: Defense — Offense — Quarterbacks — Running Backs
Starters: Nitro Tuggle (3 receptions, 34 yards at Georgia), Charles Ross (1 reception, 11 yards at USC), De’Nylon Morrissette (11 receptions, 106 yards, 2 TD)
Purdue will find itself at the bottom of several of these lists. The program’s spot in this ranking is due to its top-down roster turnover this offseason, as well as the lack of proven production from its notable additions at the position. Tuggle and Ross each come from big programs. The former has yet to produce at the…
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Publish date : 2025-07-11 16:26:00
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