2023 NFL Draft Betting Preview-Wide Receivers

2023 NFL Draft Betting Preview-Wide Receivers

In the passing era, wide receivers have much more value than running backs. Let’s take a look at the top 10 quarterbacks in the 2023 NFL Draft as we head towards April 27-29 from Kansas City. Carolina traded up to get the top pick so with Frank Reich now at the helm, it seems that there’s a 100% chance that the Panthers draft a quarterback (Bryce Young) as their number one pick. The top wide receiver to go off the board is expected to be Quentin Johnson from TCU, who is listed as +20000 to be drafted first and +6000 to be picked fifth

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1)Quentin Johnson, TCU, 6-4, 215

Johnson has all the measurables to be a great receiver. He’s big and reportedly has run a 4.44 40 with a 42-inch vertical. He has a great catch radius and excellent after-the-catch ability. He’s the most complete receiver of his class.

2)Jordan Addison, USC, 6-0, 175

Addison went from the 2021 Biletnikoff Award in Pittsburgh (100 rec. for 1,593 yds, 17 TDs) to a solid receiver at USC (59 for 875 yds, 8 TDs). He still led USC in receptions. Size remains a concern. Not a burner but runs very good routes. Excellent change of directions and can separate.

3)Zay Flowers, Boston College, 5-10, 172

Flowers is a deep threat with great speed and acceleration. His lack of size and arm length are a concern (29.25 inches). Had 1,077 yards and 12 TDs for a bad BC team last year.

4)Jalin Hyatt, Tennessee, 6-0, 176

Hyatt has good speed at 4.40 so he’s a very good deep threat. Won the Biletnikoff Award for the nation’s top receiver. Might start out as a return man. Thin build is a concern.

5)Cedric Tillman, Tennessee, 6-3, 213

Another Tennessee receiver. Tillman has the size to be an impact receiver. Also has a 37-inch vertical. Average speed t around 4.54 40 time and did miss time with an injury last season. Good blocker who attacks the ball in the air.

6)Jaxon Smith-Njigba, Ohio State, 6-1, 196

Smith-Njigba was a very productive receiver at OSU, but struggled with hamstring injuries last season and played just 60 snaps. Very strong receiver, but not super-explosive and likely to play the slot.

7)Josh Downs, North Carolina, 5-10, 171

Another smallish receiver, who will play the slow in the NFL. He caught 195 passes for 2,364 yards with 19 TDs over the last two seasons. Good speed (4.48) and athleticism (38.5 inches).

8)Rashee Rice, SMU, 6-1, 204

Rice is a durable receiver who caught 96 passes for 1,355 yards with 10 TDs last season. Good frame and runs well after the catch. Good body control and decent speed at 4.51.

9)Nathaniel Dell, Houston, 5-9, 165

Dell is a smallish receiver who caught 108 passes for 1,399 yards with 17 TDs last season at Houston. Very good route runner who can play outside or the slot. Strong after the catch despite lack of size. Will need to put on weight.

10)Marvin Mims Jr., Oklahoma, 5-11, 183

Mims is a burner who has excellent hands and does extremely well after the catch. Is a 4.4 40 guy who will struggle with bigger DBs. Most likely, a slot receiver and a return man to start before he adds some weight.