2024 NFL Draft: Rome Odunze scouting report

2024 NFL Draft: Rome Odunze scouting report on the talented Washington wideout

One of the crucial pieces of Washington’s College Playoff run, Washington wide receiver Rome Odunze will look to bring his incredible production to the next level as he enters the 2024 NFL Draft.

Here is everything you need to know about the Huskies’ top playmaker:

2024 NFL Draft: Troy Franklin scouting report

2024 NFL Draft: Troy Franklin scouting report on the Ducks receiver from Draft Wire’s Natalie Miller

A big-time playmaker who experienced a breakout season, Oregon wide receiver Troy Franklin will look to continue to develop as he enters the 2024 NFL Draft.

Here is everything you need to know about the Ducks speedster:

2024 NFL Draft: Malik Nabers scouting report

2024 NFL Draft: Malik Nabers scouting report from Draft Wire’s Natalie Miller

In a draft class filled with offensive weapons, LSU wide receiver looks to continue the trend of pass catchers from his school becoming superstars on the NFL.

Here is everything you need to know about the Tiger’s top receiving threat:

2024 NFL draft: Early top-10 wide receivers for an epic class

2024 NFL draft: Early top-10 wide receivers for an epic class from Brennen Rupp

Over the past four NFL Drafts, there have been 44 wide receivers selected in the first two rounds. In both the 2020 and 2022 drafts, there were six wide receivers taken in the first round and seven selected in the second round.

The 2024 NFL Draft could exceed those numbers, with potentially 17 wide receivers that could be selected in the first two rounds. Let’s take a look at the top end of what could end up being a historic wide receiver class. 

LSU WR Brian Thomas is one of the college season’s biggest draft risers

LSU WR Brian Thomas is one of the college season’s biggest draft risers and a potential first-rounder

LSU’s passing offense has been an impressive watch in 2023 as a collection. Quarterback Jayden Daniels and wideout Malik Nabors tend to get most of the publicity — and they’re both deserving of prominent draft consideration in April.

Yet it’s the “other” Tigers wide receiver who might have the most NFL impact. Brian Thomas continues to show he’s a major weapon and playmaker, not to mention one of the biggest early-season risers in the draft evaluation process.

Thomas, a 6-foot-4 junior, caught 31 passes for 365 yards and five touchdowns in 2022 in a supporting role. Not a bad year, but not exactly attention-grabbing for anyone outside of the SEC West. Thomas has everyone’s attention now after topping all those numbers in the first six games of 2023.

Thomas has always had good size and speed, but he appears to have added more lean muscle to his 205-pound frame. It’s helped him through contact and given him better balance. He’s always had the ball tracking and strong hands, but Thomas has added more polish and attention to detail to his game.

Getting botth feet down on catches like this is exactly what the NFL wants to see from a big target in the red zone.

That’s one of his nine touchdowns through the first six games, and it highlights his ability to make the difficult catch.

Thomas has been more consistent in working in-breaking routes from his typical outside alignment. He’s quick to recognize the coverage and find soft spots between zones and inside cover brackets.

If he keeps up the impressive play and chooses to declare, Thomas could find himself being a first-round pick with instant impact potential. Not bad for a guy who entered the year as a lower-regarded player to watch.

2024 NFL draft: Preseason WR watch list and early rankings

An early ranking of the receivers in the 2024 NFL draft class and WR watch list from Draft Wire’s Jeff Risdon

Wide receiver is generally one of the deepest positions in every draft. It’s also one where players can rise quickly, notably underclassmen or transfers who benefit from better QB play or a more conducive scheme.

These are very fluid rankings. In general, these are early impressions about the NFL potential of players who still have a considerable amount of football to play before they’re drafted.

With some feedback and info from a couple of team-employed NFL scouts and an active player agent, here is an early listing and my preliminary ranking for the wide receivers in the NFL draft class of 2024.

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2023 NFL Draft: Jordan Addison scouting report

Addison projects to be one of the first WRs selected in the 2023 NFL draft

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One of the most productive wide receivers in college over the last two years, USC’s Jordan Addison will look to carry over his transfer success to the NFL as he enters the 2023 NFL draft.

Here is everything you need to know about the Trojans big-play man:

2023 NFL draft: Jalin Hyatt scouting report

Scouting report on Tennessee WR Jalin Hyatt for the 2023 NFL draft

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One of the true burners in the class, Tennessee wide receiver Jalen Hyatt exploded onto the scene this season and onto the radar of NFL front offices, he will look to keep that momentum going as he enters the 2023 draft.

Here is everything you need to know about the Volunteers’ speedster:

2023 NFL Draft: Zay Flowers scouting report

Scouting report on Boston College WR Zay Flowers for the 2023 NFL draft

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One of the most dominant weapons in the ACC, Boston College wide receiver Zay Flowers is looking to turn his breakout season into draft stock as he enters the 2023 NFL draft.

Here is everything you need to know about the Eagles playmaker:

2023 NFL Draft: A.T. Perry scouting report

Scouting report for Wake Forest wide receiver A.T. Perry in the 2023 NFL draft

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A big and strong outside weapon for Wake Forest the last few seasons, wide receiver A.T. Perry will look to bring his immense production into the next level as he enters the 2023 NFL Draft.

Here is everything you need to know about the explosive Demon Deacon: