Curt Popejoy
June 14, 2024 3:30 am ET
Every season, the NFL seems to be skewed more and more toward the passing game. Along those same lines, we are seeing a group of wide receivers with a level of talent and athleticism we’d never seen before. After poring over all the rosters of all 32 NFL teams, here are our rankings of the 33 best receivers in the NFL for 2024.
1
Justin Jefferson – Minnesota Vikings
MINNEAPOLIS, MINNESOTA – DECEMBER 09: Ahkello Witherspoon #25 of the Pittsburgh Steelers intercepts a pass intended for Justin Jefferson #18 of the Minnesota Vikings during the third quarter at U.S. Bank Stadium on December 09, 2021 in Minneapolis, Minnesota. (Photo by Stephen Maturen/Getty Images)
2
Ja'Marr Chase – Cincinnati Bengals
CINCINNATI, OHIO – NOVEMBER 26: Ja’Marr Chase #1 of the Cincinnati Bengals catches a pass in front of Joey Porter Jr. #24 of the Pittsburgh Steelers at Paycor Stadium on November 26, 2023 in Cincinnati, Ohio. (Photo by Andy Lyons/Getty Images)
3
Tyreek Hill – Miami Dolphins
Dolphins receiver Tyreek Hill tries to slip a tackle by Bills Dane Jackson.
4
CeeDee Lamb – Dallas Cowboys
Nov 8, 2020; Arlington, Texas, USA; Dallas Cowboys wide receiver CeeDee Lamb (88) catches a pass against Pittsburgh Steelers cornerback Steven Nelson (22) in the fourth quarter at AT&T Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Tim Heitman-USA TODAY Sports
5
Davante Adams – Las Vegas Raiders
Dec 18, 2022; Paradise, Nevada, USA; Las Vegas Raiders wide receiver Davante Adams (17) gains yardage against the New England Patriots during the first half at Allegiant Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Stephen R. Sylvanie-USA TODAY Sports
6
A.J. Brown – Philadelphia Eagles
Oct 30, 2022; Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA; Philadelphia Eagles wide receiver A.J. Brown (11) runs past Pittsburgh Steelers safety Minkah Fitzpatrick (39) and linebacker Myles Jack (51) during the fourth quarter at Lincoln Financial Field. Mandatory Credit: Eric Hartline-USA TODAY Sports
7
Amon-Ra St. Brown – Detroit Lions
Nov 14, 2021; Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, USA; Detroit Lions wide receiver Amon-Ra St. Brown (14) runs after a catch against Pittsburgh Steelers free safety Minkah Fitzpatrick (39) during the third quarter at Heinz Field. The game ended in a 16-16 tie. Mandatory Credit: Charles LeClaire-USA TODAY Sports
8
Cooper Kupp – Los Angeles Rams
Sep 26, 2021; Inglewood, California, USA; Los Angeles Rams wide receiver Cooper Kupp (10) tries to run past Tampa Bay Buccaneers cornerback Carlton Davis (24) during the third quarter at SoFi Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Robert Hanashiro-USA TODAY Sports
9
Brandon Aiyuk – San Francisco 49ers
November 28, 2021; Santa Clara, California, USA; San Francisco 49ers wide receiver Brandon Aiyuk (11) celebrates after the game against the Minnesota Vikings at Levi’s Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Kyle Terada-USA TODAY Sports
10
DJ Moore – Chicago Bears
Nov 9, 2023; Chicago, Illinois, USA; Chicago Bears wide receiver D.J. Moore (2) cannot make a diving catch against the Carolina Panthers during the first quarter at Soldier Field. Mandatory Credit: Daniel Bartel-USA TODAY Sports
11
Deebo Samuel – San Francisco 49ers
Jan 8, 2023; Santa Clara, California, USA; San Francisco 49ers wide receiver Deebo Samuel (19) runs after a catch against the Arizona Cardinals during the third quarter at Levi’s Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Darren Yamash*ta-USA TODAY Sports
12
Stefon Diggs – Houston Texans
Oct 9, 2022; Orchard Park, New York, USA; Buffalo Bills wide receiver Stefon Diggs (14) runs with the ball against Pittsburgh Steelers cornerback Levi Wallace (29) after a catch in the first quarter at Highmark Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Mark Konezny-USA TODAY Sports
13
Puka Nacua – Los Angeles Rams
INGLEWOOD, CALIFORNIA – OCTOBER 22: Puka Nacua #17 of the Los Angeles Rams runs in front of Minkah Fitzpatrick #39 of the Pittsburgh Steelers during a 24-17 loss to the Steelers at SoFi Stadium on October 22, 2023 in Inglewood, California. (Photo by Harry How/Getty Images)
14
Garrett Wilson – New York Jets
May 23, 2023; Florham Park, NJ, USA; New York Jets wide receiver Garrett Wilson (17) catches a pass during OTAs at Atlantic Health Jets Training Center. Mandatory Credit: Jonathan Jones-USA TODAY Sports
15
Terry McLaurin – Washington Commanders
PITTSBURGH, PENNSYLVANIA – DECEMBER 07: Terry McLaurin #17 of the Washington Football Team attempts to catch a pass against Joe Haden #23 and Minkah Fitzpatrick #39 of the Pittsburgh Steelers during the second quarter of their game at Heinz Field on December 07, 2020 in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. (Photo by Justin K. Aller/Getty Images)
16
George Pickens – Pittsburgh Steelers
Dec 31, 2023; Seattle, Washington, USA; Pittsburgh Steelers wide receiver George Pickens (14) catches a pass against the Seattle Seahawks during the second half at Lumen Field. Mandatory Credit: Steven Bisig-USA TODAY Sports
17
Nico Collins – Houston Texans
Jan 20, 2024; Baltimore, MD, USA; Houston Texans wide receiver Nico Collins (12) runs the ball against Baltimore Ravens safety Geno Stone (26) during the first quarter of a 2024 AFC divisional round game at M&T Bank Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Tommy Gilligan-USA TODAY Sports
18
DeAndre Hopkins – Tennessee Titans
Pittsburgh Steelers cornerback Joey Porter Jr. (24) and Tennessee Titans wide receiver DeAndre Hopkins (10) get tangled up during their game at Acrisure Stadium in Pittsburgh, Penn., Thursday, Nov. 2, 2023.
19
Amari Cooper – Cleveland Browns
Sep 22, 2022; Cleveland, Ohio, USA; Cleveland Browns wide receiver Amari Cooper (2) catches a touchdown pass between Pittsburgh Steelers safety Terrell Edmunds (34) and safety Minkah Fitzpatrick (39) during the first quarter at FirstEnergy Stadium. Mandatory Credit: David Dermer-USA TODAY Sports
20
Mike Evans – Tampa Bay Buccaneers
Sep 28, 2014; Pittsburgh, PA, USA; Tampa Bay Buccaneers wide receiver Mike Evans (13) is tackled by Pittsburgh Steelers safety Troy Polamalu (43) during the second half at Heinz Field. The Buccaneers won the game, 27-24. Mandatory Credit: Jason Bridge-USA TODAY Sports
21
DeVonta Smith – Philadelphia Eagles
Sep 14, 2023; Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA; Philadelphia Eagles wide receiver DeVonta Smith (6) walks off the field after win against the Minnesota Vikings at Lincoln Financial Field. Mandatory Credit: Eric Hartline-USA TODAY Sports
22
DK Metcalf – Seattle Seahawks
SEATTLE, WASHINGTON – DECEMBER 31: DK Metcalf #14 of the Seattle Seahawks runs with the ball as Patrick Peterson #20 of the Pittsburgh Steelers looks to make a tackle during the first half of a game at Lumen Field on December 31, 2023 in Seattle, Washington. (Photo by Jane Gershovich/Getty Images)
23
Keenan Allen – Chicago Bears
FOXBOROUGH, MASSACHUSETTS – DECEMBER 03: Keenan Allen #13 of the Los Angeles Chargers runs with the ball while being chased by Jonathan Jones #31 of the New England Patriots in the first quarter at Gillette Stadium on December 03, 2023 in Foxborough, Massachusetts. (Photo by Maddie Meyer/Getty Images)
24
Jaylen Waddle – Miami Dolphins
Dec 3, 2023; Landover, Maryland, USA; Miami Dolphins wide receiver Jaylen Waddle (17) runs after a catch as Washington Commanders cornerback Kendall Fuller (29) looks on during the second half at FedExField. Mandatory Credit: Brad Mills-USA TODAY Sports
25
Chris Olave – New Orleans Saints
Dec 10, 2023; New Orleans, Louisiana, USA; New Orleans Saints wide receiver Chris Olave (12) reacts to making a touchdown against Carolina Panthers safety Vonn Bell (24) during the second half at the Caesars Superdome. Mandatory Credit: Stephen Lew-USA TODAY Sports
26
Michael Pittman Jr., Indianapolis Colts
Dec 16, 2023; Indianapolis, Indiana, USA; Indianapolis Colts wide receiver Michael Pittman Jr. (11) collides with Pittsburgh Steelers safety Damontae Kazee (23) during a game against the Pittsburgh Steelers at Lucas Oil Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Robert Scheer-USA TODAY Sports
27
Marvin Harrison Jr. – Arizona Cardinals
SOUTH BEND, INDIANA – SEPTEMBER 23: Marvin Harrison Jr. #18 of the Ohio State Buckeyes is defended by Cam Hart #5 of the Notre Dame Fighting Irish during the second half at Notre Dame Stadium on September 23, 2023 in South Bend, Indiana. (Photo by Michael Reaves/Getty Images)
28
Chris Godwin – Tampa Bay Buccaneers
PITTSBURGH, PENNSYLVANIA – OCTOBER 16: Chris Godwin #14 of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers runs the ball against Robert Spillane #41 of the Pittsburgh Steelers during the second half at Acrisure Stadium on October 16, 2022 in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. (Photo by Joe Sargent/Getty Images)
29
Malik Nabers – New York Giants
Malik Nabers 8 runs the ball as the LSU Tigers take on Texas A&M in Tiger Stadium in Baton Rouge, Louisiana, November 25, 2023.
30
Rome Odunze – Chicago Bears
Washington wide receiver Rome Odunze runs against Michigan during the first half of the national championship game at NRG Stadium in Houston, Texas on Monday, Jan. 8, 2024.
31
Tee Higgins – Cincinnati Bengals
Cincinnati Bengals wide receiver Tee Higgins (85) runs with a catch before being brought down inside the one yard line by Pittsburgh Steelers cornerback James Pierre (42) in the fourth quarter of the NFL Week 12 game between the Cincinnati Bengals and the Pittsburgh Steelers at Paul Brown Stadium in downtown Cincinnati on Sunday, Nov. 28, 2021. The Bengals beat the Steelers 41-10.
Pittsburgh Steelers At Cincinnati Bengals
32
Drake London – Atlanta Falcons
Jun 3, 2024; Atlanta, GA, USA; Atlanta Falcons wide receiver Drake London (5) on the field during Falcons OTA at the Falcons Training facility. Mandatory Credit: Dale Zanine-USA TODAY Sports
33
Diontae Johnson – Carolina Panthers
Dec 23, 2023; Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, USA; Pittsburgh Steelers wide receiver Diontae Johnson (18) looks on before the game against the Cincinnati Bengals at Acrisure Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Charles LeClaire-USA TODAY Sports
