NFL Draft

2025 Ourlads' Draft Preview: Wide Receivers

David Syvertsen
10/02/2024 6:17PM ET

1. McMillan, Tetairoa*

Arizona 6040  210

Three-year starter, Waimanalo, HI. All-Pac 12 in addition to All-America honors in 2023 after setting a program record with 1,402 yards. The highest rated high school recruit to ever sign with the program. An accomplished high school volleyball player. Shows a high level of concentration and coordination when attacking the ball in the air. Easy body control gives him ideal timing when extending. Plays with the toughness trait that is hard to teach. Excellent post-catch movement and strength to break tackles and create more production on his own. Has mightily improved speed while also putting on 30 pounds since high school. A true theat to all levels of the defense that rarely lets one hit the turf if he gets his hands on it. Will have a hard time separating as a route runner with high-hipped frame. Shows some tightness and does not have the explosive trait as a runner or leaper. 

 

2. Hunter, Travis*

Colorado 6001  181

Three-year starter, Suwanee, GA. Spent one season at Jackson State to play under Head Coach Deion Sanders before following him to Colorado in 2023. SWAC Freshman of the Year and all-conference in 2022. All-America in 2023 and winner of the Paul Hornung Award. A credible two-way threat who projects to the upper echelon of prospects at two positions. Has played over 600 snaps offensively. More than just a gadget player. Explosive burst out of his breaks as both a route runner and ball carrier. Has the vision and anticipation to separate in a hurry. Top gear is enough to outrun anyone in pursuit. Easy moving hips with fluidity. Flexible, but mobile joints support his jerky, snappy movement patterns. Excellent strength in contested situations with a toughness trait that is tough to come by. Does not play receiver with a fully refined skill set. Will round his routes at times. Will be a tricky situation to maneuver if he wants to play both ways at that size.

 

3. Burden III, Luther*

Missouri 5110  208

Three-year starter, East St. Louis, MO. First team All-SEC in addition to All-America honors in 2023. Stocky frame that can play through contact like a running back. Well-developed lower body meshed with a mental toughness trait that creates a menace for tacklers to deal with. Strong and stable movement patterns that play low to the ground, promoting extra contact balance after the catch. A tough ball carrier to drag to the ground. Has experience both from the slot and on the outside. A playmaker in every sense of the word. Has scored touchdowns as a pass catcher, rusher, and returner. Has shown shaky ball security habits that will need to be tightened up. Success from the slot far outweighs his production as an outside alignment, questioning his ability to run the entire route tree.

 

4. Bond, Isaiah*

Texas 5110  180

Two-year starter, Buford, GA. Spent two seasons at Alabama before transferring to Texas, a decision he stated was all about business. Came from high school with elite timed speed as a track athlete that translates well to the field. Sudden separation and the final gear to lengthen space between him and defenders is always a threat. Explosive trigger combined with the twitch to stop on a dime and change his direction without warning is a weapon. A physical, aggressive player who will lower his shoulder and run through contact as a ball carrier. Balance and control while moving at such a high rate of speed shows up in several areas. Understands nuances of route running. Plays the mind games to get defensive backs in the position he wants. Will bring both efficient and explosive traits to an offense. Lack of size and presence shows up in contested situations. Will get lost in a crowd. Frame may not support the way he plays at the next level. 

 

5. Egbuka, Emeka

Ohio State 6006  204

Three-year starter, Steilacoom, WA. All-Big Ten three straight seasons. A threat in the return game as well. A smooth and abrupt route runner who plays to his running back-caliber frame. Balanced, sure mover who can play through contact both at the point of attack and as the ball is coming his way. Successful and reliable hands catcher who shows a natural, easy motion to bring in a pass and immediately turn upfield. Space and defender-aware. Has the feel and sixth sense to find open space. A friendly target in gotta-have-it situations. Will create on his own with the ball. A true threat from all alignments and through all levels of the route tree. Tracks the ball with balanced eyes and control. Productive career that will be near the top of the program’s record books. Does not separate vertically often due to a lack of that final gear. Will sometimes lose concentration and let easy ones hit the floor as he turns his attention north too quickly. 

 

6. Lacy, Kyren

LSU 6020  215

 

7. Wells Jr., Antwane

Mississippi 6010  210

 

8. Ayomanor, Elic*

Stanford 6020 215

 

9. Horton, Tory 

Colorado State 6017  187

 

10. Felton, Tai

Maryland 6007  181

 

11. Sturdivant, J. Michael

UCLA 6030  205

 

12.  Royals, Jalen

Utah State 5114  193

 

13. Golden, Matthew*

Texas 6000  195

 

14. Burks, Deion

Oklahoma 5090  194

 

15. Noel, Jaylin

Iowa State 5096  196

 

16. Restrepo, Xavier

Miami 5095  199

 

17. Lane, Jaylin

Virginia Tech 5091  192

 

18. Hudson, Kobe

Central Florida 6003  192

 

19. Lambert-Smith, KeAndre

Auburn 6010  185

 

20. Johnson, Tez

Oregon 5100  160

 

 

21. Brown, Samuel

Miami 6017  194

 

22. Neyor, Isaiah

Nebraska 6036 218

 

23. Prather, Kaden

Maryland 6040  211

 

24. Collins, Beaux

Notre Dame 6025 210

 

25. McCoy, Bru

Tennessee 6021 218

 

*Denotes Underclassman