The 2023 fantasy football season may be over, but for those of us who start our 2024 seasons in January, our sights are on the upcoming NFL Draft class. Whether you’re an avid dynasty player or only drive in the redraft lane, this class has a crop of players you need to know as you head into next season.
While the world has its eyes on where Caleb Williams will land, the position you need to get most acclimated with before your fantasy and rookie drafts is wide receiver. The strength of this WR class doesn’t just lie in the first round, either. There are viable options to help you win your leagues in 2024 and beyond at X, Flanker and slot WR.
Below are the ones you need to know about before your leaguemates.
- 2024 Dynasty Fantasy Football Draft Kit
- 2024 NFL Draft Guide
- 2024 NFL Mock Draft: First & Second Round Picks
2024 NFL Draft: Rookie Wide Receiver Targets
- Height: 6’3″
- Weight: 188
- School Year: Junior
What He’s Got:
- Elite speed and agility
- Great route runner
- Can lineup all over the field
- High football IQ
What He’s Not:
- Needs to improve strength
- Needs to improve as a blocker
- Adding strength will help him be more consistent in contested-catch situations
- Height: 6’0″
- Weight: 185
- School Year: Junior
Ladd McConkey is a good prospect with a few elite traits. His lower position in this group is solely because of how good this wide receiver class is. In most other classes, he is likely vying for WR5-8.
What He’s Got:
- Great route running
- Tracks ball well
- Plays bigger than his frame
- Navigates space well
What He’s Not:
- Lacks top-end speed
- He needs to work on his release package to take another step in his development
- He is not as agile as you would expect for his frame
Ja’Lynn Polk (WR – Washington)
- Height: 6’2″
- Weight: 204
- School Year: Junior
What He’s Got:
- Ideal size
- Diverse route tree
- Good catch radius
- Makes mid-route adjustments better than most in this class
- Navigates space well
What He’s Not:
- Lacks top-end speed
- He can improve in contested catch situations
- Can sometimes round routes and get complacent
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