2017 NFL draft rankings: Wide receivers
The 10 receiver prospects in our initial 2017 rankings have combined for 9,809 yards through the air this season. Easy math: That’s about 1,000 per man. College offensive stats are as inflated as ever, but we’re still talking about some serious talent atop this position.
| Rank | Player | School | The Skinny |
| 1 | Corey Davis | Western Michigan | 6' 2", 205 lbs. |
| 2 | Mike Williams | Clemson | 6' 3", 225 lbs. |
| 3 | John Ross | Washington | 5' 11", 173 lbs. |
| 4 | JuJu Smith-Schuster | USC | 6' 2", 220 lbs. |
| 5 | Cooper Kupp | Eastern Washington | 6' 2", 205 lbs. |
| 6 | Isaiah Ford | Virginia Tech | 6' 2", 195 lbs. |
| 7 | Courtland Sutton | SMU | 6' 4", 215 lbs. |
| 8 | KD Cannon | Baylor | 6' 0", 180 lbs. |
| 9 | Zay Jones | East Carolina | 6' 1", 197 lbs. |
| 10 | James Washington | Oklahoma State | 6' 0", 205 lbs. |
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The top three—maybe even the top four—have a legitimate argument for being the No. 1 receiver right now. Williams is a downfield weapon with the strength and size to dominate defensive backs when he wants to. The explosive Ross has had a brilliant comeback season after knee injuries sidelined him in 2015—he will be one of the fastest prospects in the draft, period. Smith-Schuster is a bit of a sleeper contender, but he plays a strong, natural receiver. And then there’s Davis. The Western Michigan product sits atop our board for the moment because he is so polished and well-rounded. Kupp is a similar player, albeit one starting from a lower floor/ceiling setup, from the FCS ranks.
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