2022 NFL Draft Prospects: Wide Receiver

12/4/21: Burks has 66 receptions for 1,104 yards and 11 touchdowns in 2021. He has been a phenomenal playmaker for the Razorbacks as a dangerous point producer, including a superb outing against Alabama (7-129-1). Burks is a big possessional receiver for the next level as he is tough, physical, and dangerous after the catch. On 50-50 and jump balls, Burks is phenomenal with his ability to use his strong frame to get good position and then out-jump defensive backs with excellent high-pointing skills. Burks also shows very reliable hands. If Burks runs fast times in workouts before the 2022 NFL Draft, it would really help him.

12/4/21: Wilson has continued to show his game-breaking speed and electrifying playmaking ability this season. He runs smooth routes, showing suddenness in-and-out of his breaks to consistently generate separation. Along with being fast playmaker, Wilson has good body control to adjust to the ball and is phenomenal after the catch. A lot of scouts feel Wilson is smoother and more explosive than Chris Olave for the next level. In 2021, Wilson has 60 receptions for 939 yards and 11 touchdowns.

6/26/21: Wilson was a big-play weapon for Ohio State in 2020. The sophomore had 43 receptions for 723 yards and six touchdowns on the year. After only four games, Wilson surpassed his freshman year production (30-432-5), and he seemed to become Justin Fields' most trusted receiver during the 2020 season. Wilson has speed, route-running, and the ability to pick up yards after the catch.

12/4/21: The Ohio State transfer has been an electric playmaker for the Crimson Tide this season, averaging 20.7 yards per catch for 1,261 yards and 13 touchdowns on 51 catches. The 6-foot-2, 189-pound Williams has quality height and explosive speed alongside suddenness and a burst that catches defensive backs by surprise. On any play, Williams is a threat to score because he is extremely fast, allowing him to take the top off of defenses and tilt coverage his direction. He could be an elite deep threat receiver in the NFL. With his fabulous 2021 season, Williams has put himself in contention to be a late first-round or early second-round pick in the 2022 NFL Draft.

12/4/21: In 2021, Olave has 65 catches for 936 yards and 13 touchdowns. He has shown his excellent speed, route-running and smooth athleticism. Olave became the Buckeyes all-time leader in touchdown catches this season.

6/26/21: The Buckeyes had other good receiving talent with more experience in 2019, but Olave became their most dynamic receiver playmaker that season. He was a big-time point producer and looked like he was just getting started. Olave has quality height to him with speed to get downfield. In 2020, he was held back by some injuries, but he still played well, catching 50 passes for 729 yards and seven touchdowns.

12/4/21: In 2021, Dotson has 91 receptions for 1,182 yards and 12 touchdowns. He has been excellent, producing a lot of big plays for Penn State. Dotson should be having an even bigger season, but quarterback Sean Clifford has routinely missed him wide open downfield with inaccurate passes. In the Wisconsin game alone, Dotson should have had touchdowns of over 80 yards, 70 yards and 60 yards, but terrible passes by Clifford blew those opportunities. That has happened in other games as well.

Team sources say they compare Dotson to Elijah Moore as a late first-round or early second-round talent. "I see Jahan similar to Elijah Moore," said an AFC director of college scouting. "He's not quite as short-area explosive or as long-speed fast as Jaylen Waddle, but Jahan is a good player."

6/26/21: Dotson had an impressive 2020 season, hauling in 52 passes for 884 yards and eight touchdowns over nine games. Even though he does not have special size, he can provide some big plays to his offense with his game-breaking speed and skill at getting vertical. In 2019, he had 27 catches for 488 yards and five touchdowns.

12/4/21: London hauled in 88 receptions for 1,084 yards and seven touchdowns in his eight-game 2021 before suffering a season-ending ankle fracture. This was a devastating injury for London because it will probably keep him from running at the combine and impact his pre-draft workouts. He needed those opportunities to attempt to dispel any worries about his ability to run at the next level.

There is no doubt that London has mismatch size and is a dangerous 50-50 receiver. He is a weapon for yardage after the catch and is an asset in the red zone. NFL teams' speed concerns around London hurt his draft grade.

6/26/21: London was on a crowded depth chart in 2019 and 2020, but he still showed some intriguing ability. He is a big receiver who is a physical runner after the catch and is very difficult for defensive backs to tackle. London could be poised for a huge 2021 season if he is the No. 1 receiver for Kedon Slovis. After losing Michael Pittman Jr. and Amon-Ra St. Brown over the last two drafts, London should be the top target for the Trojans. He could explode in 2021 with his mismatch size and strength.

12/4/21: Bell has been a solid possessional receiver for the Boilermakers in 2021, catching 87 passes for 1,207 yards and five touchdowns. He alsoplayed well in 2019, notching 86 receptions for 1,035 yards and seven touchdowns. Bell is a polished receiver with good route-running, hands, and a gritty style of play. Having fast running times leading up to the draft would help Bell's draft grade.

12/4/21: Tolbert recorded 82 receptions for 1,474 yards and eight touchdowns in 2021. He dominated his level of competition. Tolbert has accepted an invitation to the Senior Bowl, and he could help himself by excelling against the quality competition there.

6/26/21: According to team sources, advance scouts gave Tolbert a high preseason grade. He has shown some serious big-play ability over the past seasons, averaging of 17 yards and 19.3 yards per reception. Tolbert has a nice buzz and could be a riser with a strong season. It would also help him to impress at the Senior Bowl against a higher caliber of competition.

12/4/21: Flowers has played well for Boston College, but has been held back by his starting quarterback being out for the majority of the season. He has 44 catches for 746 yards and five touchdowns on the year.

6/26/21: Flowers was impressive in 2020, breaking out for the Eagles. He flashed some in 2019, but was improved a lot as a sophomore. Flowers does not have much size, but he has game-breaking speed and is threat to produce a big play on any reception. He could take off as a junior given a favorable schedule and the blessing of a good quarterback in Phil Jurkovec.

12/4/21: Robinson has been huge for the Wildcats in 2021, providing some clutch plays and showing some game-breaking speed. He is very fast to stretch defenses and threaten them downfield. In 2021, Robinson has 94 catches for 1,164 yards and seven touchdowns. In 2020 and 2019, he played at Nebraska.

12/4/21: Pickens suffered a torn ACL in the spring, so he did not play until the 2021 regular-season finale versus Georgia Tech, when he recorded one catch for five yards. Pickens should return to Georgia in 2022 to put together a healthy season before going pro.

6/26/21: In 2020, Pickens made 36 receptions for 513 yards and six touchdowns. Georgia had inconsistent quarterback play with a changing cast of trigger men, but Pickens flashed despite the lack of continuity in the passing attack. He also played well as a freshman for Georgia, catching 49 passes for 727 yards and eight touchdowns. Pickens has the upside to be better as he gains experience.

12/4/21: Metchie has been solid this season, but not as impressive as he was in 2020 when DeVonta Smith and Jaylen Waddle were commanding the attention of defenses. Kaiir Elam and the Florida secondary held Metchie in check, and Metchie looks more like a No. 2 or 3 receiver for the NFL. While Metchie is not undersized or slow, he does not have mismatch size or game-breaking speed. Team sources have said they are grading Metchie as a mid-rounder for the 2022 NFL Draft.

6/26/21: Metchie was very good in 2020, producing some huge plays for the Alabama offense. He averaged 18 yards per reception with 782 yards on 44 catches with six touchdowns. Metchie (6-0, 195) could produce a massive 2021 season if he's the No. 1 receiver for the Crimson Tide. With DeVonta Smith and Jaylen Waddle moving on to the NFL, Metchie could be their featured wideout.

12/4/21: Pierce has played well in 2021 and put together an excellent game against Notre Dame, where he showed the ability to create separation from man coverage. With his good size and deceptive quickness, Pierce could be a mid-round steal in the 2022 NFL Draft.

6/26/21: Pierce flashed some big-play ability for the Bearcats over the past two seasons, averageing 19 and 18 yards per catch. With an improving and experienced quarterback in Desmond Ridder, Pierce could be primed for a big 2021 season. He has other quality receivers around him as well. Pierce has a good combination of size and quickness. Showing the ability to separate from good corners could cause him to rise.

12/4/21: Dixon was productive this season for Nicholls State. It would help him to play well against better competition at an all-star game.

6/26/21: Dixon has been a productive player over the past three seasons, showing mismatch size with some quickness. He is a red-zone weapon and point producer who has provided steady play for the Colonels. Dixon could help himself by displaying the the speed to separate against top competition, which may mean needing to snag an invitation to an all-star game like the Senior Bowl and/or East-West Shrine.

12/4/21: As the No. 1 receiver for Matt Corral in Lane Kiffin's pass-happy offense, Drummond has had a quality year for the Rebels as the replacement for Elijah Moore. Entering the bowl game, Drummond has 67 catches for 924 yards and eight touchdowns. In 2020, he caught 25 passes for 417 yards and seven touchdowns.

12/4/21: Roberson has been solid for the Mustangs this season. He is a slot receiver candidate for the NFL.

6/26/21: Roberson played well for SMU in 2020. He is put together well for a slot receiver, and he has good speed to stretch defenses vertically. Last year was not his first season of solid play, as Roberson made some big plays for the Mustangs in 2019 while averaging 18.7 yards per catch.

12/4/21: Copeland has been solid for the Gators in 2021, but their inconsistent quarterback play has held Copeland back.

6/26/21: Copeland played well in 2020, but Florida featured Kyle Pitts and Kadarius Toney. Copeland has upside to be better in 2021 if can take on a bigger role.

Similar to Trevon Grimes, Jacob Copeland flashed in limited opportunities in 2019. Florida's wide receiver corps was enviably 6-7 deep with NFL talents in 2019. Copeland could end up being the Gators' No. 1 receiver in 2021.

12/4/21: Weston totaled 37 catches for 883 yards and five touchdowns in 2021. He should return for his senior year.

6/26/21: Weston produced well in 2019, showing mismatch ability with his tall height, length, and decent quickness. He averaged a staggering 25 yards per reception while displaying dangerous-point producing ability. Weston missed the 2018 season with an injury. Playing well at the Senior Bowl and running fast at the combine would help Weston.

12/4/21: Rambo has been solid, but unspectacular, for Miami this year.

6/26/21: Rambo played at Oklahoma for four seasons before transferring to the Hurricanes for the 2021 season. As a Sooner, Rambo flashed in a rotation with a lot of talented receivers, but in Miami, he could be the No. 1 receiver for D'Eriq King in 2021. Rambo has some speed and height but could stand to fill out his frame for the NFL.

12/4/21: Smith has played well so far in 2021, notching 47 receptions for 509 yards and six touchdowns. He has been better than the numbers illustrate, but Texas A&M's quarterback play has really struggled. Smith is a quick, shifty, slot receiver candidate for the NFL.

12/4/21: Ross was a bit rusty to start 2021, and that is understandable after missing the 2020 season. He started to look better but Clemson's passing game funk has hurt Ross' opportunities. Ross has a good skill set, and some team sources say he is Tee Higgins 2.0. NFL teams, however, worry about Ross' medical issues, and that was given additional weight with his concussion this season and then a foot injury that required surgery and cut his season short. He totaled 46 receptions for 514 yards and three touchdowns in 2021.

6/26/21: Ross was out for the 2020 season due to a spinal condition that required surgery, but Clemson was optimistic that Ross would return in 2021. The surgery was said to be over a congenital neck issue, and there was speculation that it could be career-ending.

Ross played well for Clemson in 2019, although the offense spread the ball around to a variety of playmakers. He totaled 66 receptions for 865 yards and eight touchdowns in 2019. Ross broke out in 2018, showing off a freakish skill set alongside size and speed. While Clemson spread the ball out as well that season, Ross made the most of his receptions, totaling 1,000 yards and nine touchdowns on 46 receptions for an average of 21.7 yards per catch. Ross is brimming with upside and looks like he has high first-round potential.

12/4/21: Johnson has 75 catches for 985 yards and five touchdowns thus far this season. He is an undersized slot receiver candidate for the next level.

6/26/21: Johnson is smaller slot receiver candidate for the NFL with some serious speed to challenge defenses downfield. Given the good talent around him, Johnson could produce more in the 2021 season and be a sleeper to keep an eye on.

12/4/21: In 2021, Doubs has 80 receptions for 1,109 yards and 11 touchdowns. He's been a solid receiver for Carson Strong. Doubs has accepted an invitation to play in the Senior Bowl.

6/26/21: Doubs turned in decent contributions in 2018 and 2019, but he broke out in 2020, improving to 17 yards per reception and finding the end zone nine times. Doubs could continued to rise if he builds off his 2020 season.

12/4/21: Shakir has 77 catches for 1,117 yards and seven touchdowns at this point in 2021.

6/26/21: Shakir has speed and quality height to be a sleeper receiver who could rise in 2021. He produced well for the Broncos the past two seasons and was a steady source of big plays. He has upside to rise.

12/4/21: Ladson was injured in 2021. He should return to Clemson for the 2022 season.

6/26/21: Ladson flashed in 2020, but was behind Amari Rodgers and Cornell Powell on the depth chart. He has mismatch size and could be a riser as an upperclassman.

12/4/21: Haselwood has been solid for the Sooners this year, but their passing attack was held back by Spencer Rattler in the early going of the season.

6/26/21: Haselwood has flashed at times for the Sooners, but he needs to become more consistently productive. With a good quarterback in a loaded offense taking on a weak schedule of defenses, Haselwood should produce well in 2021.

12/4/21: This year, Ngata has taken over the role Cornell Powell used to play in the Tigers' scheme, and Ngata has flashed some ability. He has 23 catches for 438 yards and a touchdown, but has been held back by Clemson's offense struggling with consistency. Ngata injured his foot in early November and missed three games. He should return to Clemson for his senior year.

12/4/21: An injury limited Stokes to 11 catches for 148 yards in 2021. He should return for his senior year.

6/26/21: Stokes is a short, but well-put-together wide recevier with some serious strength to help offset his lack of length. On top of his power, Stokes has nice play speed with real quickness. His best season was 2019, and he is capable of producing well, but Tulsa has a number of good receivers, so it could be difficult for any one to rack up a massive year of production.

12/4/21: Johnson recorded two receptions for two yards against Missouri State in the season opener, but he has not played since then. He should return to Oklahoma State in 2022.

6/26/21: The Cowboys have had a nice run of receiver prospects under Mike Gundy, and that should continue with Johnson. While he has yet to put together a big season in terms of production, Johnson impressed the advance scouts enough to receive a favorable projection heading into the 2021 season. He could be poised for a big year as the No. 1 receiver to replace Tylan Wallace.

12/4/21: Wilson was out with an injury and did not play in September or October. He had 19 catches for 185 yards in his four November contests. He should return to Stanford for 2022.

6/26/21: Wilson flashed in 2019, showing some ability in Stanford's ground-based offense. He has quality size with some quickness. Producing more in 2021 and showing separation ability would help Wilson to rise.

12/4/21: Roberson has been a solid producer for Wake Forest this season. He needs to get stronger and add some bulk to his frame for the NFL. He has 62 receptions for 1,024 yards and eight touchdowns entering the ACC Championship.

6/26/21: Roberson broke out in 2020 with solid production for the Demon Deacons. He has quality height, but he could stand to fill out his frame for the NFL. Showing the speed to separate against good competition is also critical for Roberson.

12/4/21: Ali has been a solid No. 2 receiver for Kentucky this season. He's played better than the stats illustrate.

6/26/21: Ali was solid for Kentucky in 2020 and shows some slot receiver potential for the NFL. He has made NFL teams' preseason watch list the past two years in a row. Some advance scouts project him to Day 3 of the 2022 NFL Draft.

12/4/21: Emezie has played well for N.C. State this season. Showing the speed to separate from defensive backs at an all-star game could cause Emezie to rise dramatically.

6/26/21: Emezie played well for the Wolfpack in 2020 and was a solid contributor as well in 2019, showing quality size for the next level. Proving he has the speed to separate and being more productive would help him as a senior.

12/4/21: Turner has been solid for Virginia Tech thus far this year. He is a good college player who could be a third-day sleeper in the 2022 NFL Draft. He has accepted an invitation to play at the Senior Bowl.

6/26/21: Turner has been a steady producer the past three seasons and a consistent contributor for the Hokies. He has quality height and could stand to add more strength for the NFL.

12/4/21: Austin is extremely undersized for the NFL, but he has been a productive receiver for Memphis. In 2021, he has 74 catches for 1,149 yards and eight touchdowns. He recorded 63 receptions for 1,053 yards and 11 touchdowns in 2020. Austin has accepted an invitation to the Senior Bowl.

12/4/21: Heiligh is producing well for Coastal Carolina this season, which has boosted his draft status.

6/26/21: Heiligh played well in 2020, averaging 15 yards per reception and finding the end zone 10 times. It was a big jump in production over his previous two seasons. While being put together well, Heiligh needs to show speed to separate in 2021.

12/4/21: Demus was producing really well for Maryland in 2021 before being was carted off the field against Iowa in early October. He went out for the season.

6/26/21: Demus has a good skill set with the upside to produce more in 2021. The key is Maryland getting him the ball because he made only 41 receptions in 2019 and 24 in the shortened 2020 season.

12/4/21: Young recorded 25 receptions for 303 yards and four touchdowns in 2021.

6/26/21: Young has been a big-point producer for Lenoir-Rhyne, notching 12 touchdowns over only 48 career receptions. He played well in 2019 and looked poised for a massive 2020 prior to the pandemic limiting him to only two games played. Young could be a riser as a senior, and it would help him to get to an all-star game and excel there.

12/4/21: Conner notched 42 passes for 735 yards and four touchdowns in 2021

6/26/21: Conner flashed some big ability in the past two seasons with averages of 17 and 20 yards per reception. He has the size and strength to create a mismatch and is a red zone weapon. Showing the speed to separate at an all-star game would help him.

12/4/21: This season, Young has 24 receptions for 298 yards. He missed some time with injuries.

6/26/21: Young is a slot receiver candidate for the NFL and a nice No. 2 to complement Alec Pierce. With a quality quarterback in Desmond Ridder and Pierce drawing attention on the other side, Young could have a big 2021 season for Cincinnati.

12/4/21: Gray has been effective for SMU this season. He has slot potential for the next level. Gray was limited by a leg injury late in the regular season.

6/26/21: Even though he didn't produce a huge year, Gray impressed advance scouts in the 2020 season enough to land on their 2021 preseason watch list. He has slot receiver potential for the next level and could riser in 2021.

12/4/21: Brownlee put together modest production in 2021.

6/26/21: Brownlee flashed with Southern Miss in 2020, averaging 18 yards per reception. He could rise if the Golden Eagles get him the ball more consistently.

12/4/21: Watts generated modest production for Tulane this season. He should return for his senior year.

6/26/21: Watts flashed some playmaking ability for the Green Wave during the 2020 season, averaging 17 yards per reception. Watts has quality size to him and showing the speed to separate could cause him to rise.

12/4/21: Heath didn't play in Week 1 due to personal issues. He has been decent since then but has not produced a big season.

6/26/21: Heath flashed during the 2020 season with 307 yards on 37 receptions with three touchdowns. The Bulldogs had inconsistent quarterback play, but Heath has a good skill set and could be a riser in 2021 as the No. 1 receiver in Mike Leach's Air Raid offense.