Wide receiver is one of the most critical positions. Most fantasy football rosters have the most position slots for receivers, so it needs the most depth. You’re going to need multiple receivers in case of injury or players underperforming. Let’s look at a few receivers you should draft in 2024.
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Must-Have Wide Receivers
Chris Olave (WR – NO)
There were enormous expectations for Chris Olave coming into the 2023 season, but like the entire Saints offense, he was a disappointment. Derek Carr was never healthy, so you hope he can come in fresh and deliver on his true potential, as he did when he made Amari Cooper and Davante Adams top fantasy receivers.
Olave was fourth in deep targets and third in unrealized air yards last season. If those numbers get more in sync he could move into top-10 territory.
The Saints hired former 49ers passing game coordinator Klint Kubiak as their offensive coordinator. So far, the Kyle Shanahan coaching staff has an excellent reputation when they move to new teams.
Diontae Johnson (WR – CAR)
Diontae Johnson had a tough 2023 season, dealing with injuries and being frustrated with the Steelers’ quarterback play.
He has a whole new atmosphere this season as he was traded to the Panthers to help Bryce Young. He didn’t have a true top wideout performance last year, but Johnson will play that role thanks to his speed and yards-after-the-catch skills. Johnson, on potential volume alone, will be a great play this year. Also, he has an extra incentive as he’s in a contract year.
George Pickens (WR – PIT)
With Johnson leaving Pittsburgh, George Pickens is the top receiver for the Steelers. After being one of the worst last season, the bar is set low for the Steelers’ offense. They were just 28th in points scored. With their carousel of quarterbacks last year, they were 21st in completion percentage, 23rd in passing yards and 30th in passing touchdowns.
It should be known they are likely not getting the Seahawks version of Russell Wilson, but he is far better than what Pittsburgh has had behind center in recent years. Last year, Wilson still recorded 26 passing touchdowns and was ninth in true passer rating.
Pickens led the league with 18.1 yards per catch last year and now has a better quarterback.
Drake London (WR – ATL)
The Falcons’ offense during Drake London’s tenure has been disappointing. Marcus Mariota and Desmond Ridder did not elevate this offense or its supporting pieces.
With Kirk Cousins, Atlanta has its best passer since Matt Ryan, even coming off tearing his Achilles injury.
Look at Justin Jefferson‘s production with Cousins — WR6, WR4 and WR1. He was also the WR1 up until his injury in Week 5 last season.
London has seen over 110 targets in both seasons but has been outside the top 30 in catchable target rate. An upgrade at quarterback could finally make him the WR1 we all hoped for.
Keon Coleman (WR – BUF)
Few rookies could potentially see over 100 targets, but players like Marvin Harrison Jr., Rome Odunze and Malik Nabers are going much higher in drafts. Keon Coleman provides great value at WR46.
Someone needs to replace Stefon Diggs as Josh Allen‘s top receiver, and the Bills drafted Coleman in the second round to do that. He checks all the boxes of a top receiver: Size, can get separation, excellent route running abilities and can get vertical to grab the 50/50 ball.
Buffalo’s offense looked much better when Joe Brady became the offensive coordinator in the middle of last season, so there is confidence in Coleman outplaying his average draft position (ADP).
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