The 2020 NFL draft was lauded for its talented crop of wide receivers. But the 2021 NFL draft will have its fair share of first-round talent, led by LSU’s Ja’Marr Chase.
Chase won’t be the only pass-catcher in the top-32, but there’s little doubt he’ll be the most coveted. He would’ve been the first receiver drafted in 2020 had he been eligible and he’s a legitimate candidate to crack the top five picks in 2021, which is saying quite a bit considering how rare it is for a wide receiver to be drafted that high.
Here is a preliminary watch list for the 2021 NFL Draft wide receiver class. Note: Players are not listed by ranking.