It’s still blazing hot outside but fall is around the corner and that means it’s fantasy draft time! This is the first iteration of my top 80 wide receivers with all the latest updates to this point.
I plan on updating this list weekly as news comes in and the season approaches then of course each week in-season. This list is not league or format specific, but it is based on 2020 projection only. When thinking through tiers and rankings I asked myself simply – “all things considered who would I rather have on my roster?”
Some players have notes highlighting a format they may be more suited for.
Rank | Name | Team | Notes |
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Tier 1 | |||
1 | Michael Thomas | NO | The surest thing at WR |
2 | Davante Adams | GB | In position to lead the league in targets |
3 | Julio Jones | ATL | Mr. Consistency shouldn’t be discounted in redraft |
Tier 2 | |||
4 | Chris Godwin | TB | PPR monster with Brady |
5 | DeAndre Hopkins | ARI | He’s still the same guy |
6 | Tyreek Hill | KC | Not quite the target hog to be higher |
7 | Kenny Golladay | DET | Darkhorse for the WR1 due to touchdown equity |
Tier 3 | |||
8 | D.J. Moore | CAR | 135 targets at age 22 is incredible, due for TD progression |
9 | Juju Smith-Schuster | PIT | Big Ben will bring JJSS back to the top |
10 | Robert Woods | LAR | 269 targets + >250 yds rushing last 2 years, just needs to find more paydirt |
11 | Allen Robinson | CHI | 3rd in the league in targets in 2019, a true alpha in a sad offense |
12 | Terry McLaurin | WAS | Superb rookie season and thin competition projects sophomore success |
13 | Mike Evans | TB | Offensive context takes a hit with Brady but still rock solid |
14 | Odell Beckham Jr. | CLE | Offense may limit upside but should see a bounce back |
Tier 4 | |||
15 | Calvin Ridley | ATL | The WR2 in Atlanta has a chance to finish as a fantasy WR1 |
16 | Adam Thielen | MIN | Age 30 season and lost a coverage magnet in Diggs |
17 | Keenan Allen | LAC | No Rivers hurts Allen’s floor but averaged 148 targets each of last 3 seasons |
18 | Amari Cooper | DAL | More competition for targets after his best pro season in 2019 |
19 | A.J. Brown | TEN | Volume only limits full season upside, still a week winning WR2 |
Tier 5 | |||
20 | Cooper Kupp | LAR | Usage less certain than past seasons with team possibly using different personnel |
21 | Tyler Lockett | SEA | Rock solid PPR WR2 |
22 | A.J. Green | CIN | Already catching passes from Joe Burrow, I think he’s still the alpha in Cincy |
23 | T.Y. Hilton | IND | Already injured but ADP is great for 120 targets |
24 | Michael Gallup | DAL | Better than you think as a sophomore, more targets per game than Cooper |
25 | D.K. Metcalf | SEA | 100 targets a rookie is special |
26 | Tyler Boyd | CIN | Easy WR2 upside with Burrow |
27 | DeVante Parker | MIA | No reason to think Parker won’t produce again |
Tier 6 | |||
28 | Will Fuller | HOU | When on the field no doubt WR2, still valuable to win weekly matchups |
29 | Jalen Reagor | PHI | Rookie receiver with easiest path to 100 targets |
30 | Henry Ruggs III | LV | Not an alpha in college but word from Vegas is they’ll feature him |
31 | Stefon Diggs | BUF | Should lead Bills in receiving but ceiling feels limited |
32 | Courtland Sutton | DEN | Lock is a drag, added 2 WRs and his “breakout” was only WR28 in points per game |
33 | Jarvis Landry | CLE | Hip surgery recovery clouding status, likely solid WR2 without much upside |
34 | D.J. Chark | JAC | Will return to low volume deep threat with addition of Shenault |
35 | Julian Edelman | NE | Should be startable in PPR, uncertainty about what offense will look like |
Tier 7 | |||
36 | Marvin Jones | DET | WR21 in points per game a year ago but Father Time is knocking |
37 | Brandin Cooks | HOU | If not for concussions, a good bet to finish as a WR2 |
38 | Diontae Johnson | PIT | Should flourish in year 2 but still second option behind JuJu |
39 | Preston Williams | MIA | Rookie season pace was top 20 of the last two decades |
40 | Deebo Samuel | SF | Foot injury very concerning for 2020 production |
41 | Marquise Brown | BAL | Low volume attack, but week winning potential |
42 | DeSean Jackson | PHI | As long as he suits up, have to respect the fact he’s teams WR1 |
43 | Christian Kirk | ARI | Clear second option, volume decrase and wasn’t efficient in 2019 |
44 | Mike Williams | LAC | Excellent at what he does, but 2-3 deep shots a game won’t help in most leagues |
45 | Justin Jefferson | MIN | Immediate role as a rookie makes him a flex play out of the gate |
46 | Brandon Aiyuk | SF | With Deebo questionable he can seize a meaningful role week 1 |
47 | N’Keal Harry | NE | Sophomore breakout very possible, Cam can feed his type |
48 | CeeDee Lamb | DAL | Third in line for targets, in redraft can offer WR3 weeks |
49 | Bryan Edwards | LV | With word of a week 1 starting role, worth a pick in this range |
Tier 8 | |||
50 | Sterling Shepard | NYG | Sneaky bet for 130 targets, PPR value |
51 | Jamison Crowder | NYJ | Empty volume but PPR relevant |
52 | Golden Tate | NYG | Quality player but needs a lot of volume |
53 | Darius Slayton | NYG | Production excellent as rookie but will decrease with increased competition |
54 | Laviska Shenault Jr | JAC | Chance at most targets on the team |
54 | Jerry Jeudy | DEN | Great talent with uncertain role and offense |
55 | Michael Pittman Jr | IND | Could play a significant role right away but still run first offense |
57 | John Brown | BUF | Despite a wonderful 2019, Buffalo paid a 1st for Diggs to be their top WR |
Tier 9 | |||
58 | Sammy Watkins | KC | Mercurial wideout hasn’t been startable for three years… but Mahomes |
59 | Denzel Mims | NYJ | Potential to be an alpha target by the end of the year |
60 | Curtis Samuel | CAR | Passing game as a whole due for a bump, intriguing upside at cost |
61 | Jalen Hurd | SF | Unique hybrid player, opportunity to solidify targets with Deebo out to start |
62 | Emmanuel Sanders | NO | He will have some nice games but third option at best |
63 | Allen Lazard | GB | Likely the WR2 in GB but that role hasn’t been useful for years |
64 | Steven Sims | WAS | Washington’s second WR will be useful |
65 | Antonio Gandy-Golden | WAS | See Sims, Steven |
66 | Mecole Hardman | KC | Needs an injury to be startable in most leagues |
67 | Mohamed Sanu | NE | Darkhorse to be NE’s WR2 |
68 | James Washington | PIT | Mostly deep threat, but non-zero chance he is the actual WR2 for Pittsburgh |
69 | John Ross | CIN | With A.J. Green back he’s a third option, big play potential on a team that will throw plenty |
70 | Parris Campbell | IND | Late round flier gaining steam with TY Hilton ailing |
Tier 10 | |||
71 | Josh Reynolds | LAR | New role as the third option on the pass heaviest team from a year ago |
72 | Robby Anderson | CAR | More important in real life as deep threat than fantasy |
73 | Tee Higgins | CIN | First year outlook is iffy given established WR corps |
74 | TreQuan Smith | NO | A cheaper version of Mecole Hardman |
75 | J.J. Arcega-Whiteside | PHI | New life as a sophomore and depleted WR corps |
76 | Miles Boykin | BAL | Front runner to be Jackson’s secondary receiver, has awesome physical attributes |
77 | Anthony Miller | CHI | Behind a truly dominant stud, passing game can’t support two fantasy relevant WRs |
78 | Devin Duvernay | BAL | Second WR up for grabs, coming off impressive 106 catch Sr. season |
79 | Larry Fitzgerald | ARI | Still worth a look as slot option in high octane passing attack |
80 | Dede Westbrook | JAC | Will look to hold off Shenault as the intermediate target hog |
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