Davante Adams proved in 2020 to be the most reliable touchdown threat in the fantasy game, reeling in 18 touchdowns in just 14 games played. He was held out of the end zone in just three of his 14 starts, while posting multiple scores on five different occasions. Only Stefon Diggs, Deandre Hopkins and Allen Robinson saw more than Adams’ 148 targets last season and with Aaron Rodgers looking to run it back in Green Bay, a repeat year as the top wideout in fantasy is well within reach.
Despite this effusive praise for Adams, the first tier contains 12 studs who all could find a path to the overall top spot and even though I’m more likely to snare a running back or tight end with a first round pick, I’d like to leave the draft with two receivers from this elite tier.
ADP Targets
Among the elite, Chris Godwin (46.1) and DJ Moore (63.0) leap off the page as values at the top end of the position. Godwin has scored 23 times over 42 games since 2018 while averaging 5 catches for 72 yards per game over that span. Moore has returned back-to-back 1100 yard seasons playing with a myriad of mediocre quarterbacks and while Sam Darnold hasn’t necessarily done anything to separate himself from that description, he certainly has a bigger arm than Teddy B.
Digging a little deeper, both Diontae Johnson (51.3) and Chase Claypool (66.8) in Pittsburgh make for fine draft day selections… Antonio Brown (86.9) showed an improved comfort with Tom Brady late in season and during the playoffs and will benefit from a full year in the system if he can keep his head on the field… Jerry Jeudy (77.8) is the receiver you want in Denver… Michael Pittman (102.6) flashed elite after-the-catch ability last season and could make a leap.
In the end game, everyone forgets about Marvin Jones Jr. (133.4) and he just continues to put up numbers… I guess I’m back on board with Sammy Watkins (200+) one more time if he’s the only healthy WR for Lamar…. Marquez Callaway (148.1) is sure to shoot up draft boards after his pre-season heroics, but he’ll still represent a discount as the top target in New Orleans (at least for now)… Take a shot on Quez Watkins (200+) with your last pick, you’ll know if the Eagles offense has any juice real quick.
Top 100 Wide Receiver Rankings
| Rank | Name | Team |
|---|---|---|
| Tier 1 | ||
| 1 | Davante Adams | GB |
| 2 | Tyreek Hill | KC |
| 3 | DeAndre Hopkins | ARI |
| 4 | Stefon Diggs | BUF |
| 5 | Calvin Ridley | ATL |
| 6 | D.K. Metcalf | SEA |
| 7 | Allen Robinson II | CHI |
| 8 | Justin Jefferson | MIN |
| 9 | Chris Godwin | TB |
| 10 | A.J. Brown | TEN |
| 11 | D.J. Moore | CAR |
| 12 | Terry McLaurin | WAS |
| Tier 2 | ||
| 13 | Julio Jones | TEN |
| 14 | Keenan Allen | LAC |
| 15 | Diontae Johnson | PIT |
| 16 | Robert Woods | LAR |
| 17 | Mike Evans | TB |
| 18 | Tyler Lockett | SEA |
| 19 | CeeDee Lamb | DAL |
| 20 | Brandon Aiyuk | SF |
| 21 | Cooper Kupp | LAR |
| 22 | Chase Claypool | PIT |
| 23 | Amari Cooper | DAL |
| Tier 3 | ||
| 24 | Jerry Jeudy | DEN |
| 25 | Kenny Golladay | NYG |
| 26 | Adam Thielen | MIN |
| 27 | Tee Higgins | CIN |
| 28 | JuJu Smith-Schuster | PIT |
| 29 | Ja'Marr Chase | CIN |
| 30 | Deebo Samuel | SF |
| 31 | Courtland Sutton | DEN |
| 32 | Odell Beckham Jr. | CLE |
| 33 | Mike Williams | LAC |
| 34 | Antonio Brown | TB |
| 35 | Will Fuller V | MIA |
| 36 | Robby Anderson | CAR |
| 37 | Tyler Boyd | CIN |
| 38 | Laviska Shenault Jr. | JAC |
| Tier 4 | ||
| 39 | D.J. Chark Jr. | JAC |
| 40 | Corey Davis | NYJ |
| 41 | Michael Gallup | DAL |
| 42 | DeVonta Smith | PHI |
| 43 | Randall Cobb | GB |
| 44 | Emmanuel Sanders | BUF |
| 45 | Michael Thomas | NO |
| 46 | Jarvis Landry | CLE |
| 47 | Curtis Samuel | WAS |
| 48 | Michael Pittman Jr. | IND |
| 49 | DeVante Parker | MIA |
| 50 | Jalen Reagor | PHI |
| 51 | Marquise Brown | BAL |
| 52 | Brandin Cooks | HOU |
| 53 | Elijah Moore | NYJ |
| 54 | Marvin Jones Jr. | JAC |
| 55 | Mecole Hardman | KC |
| 56 | Jaylen Waddle | MIA |
| 57 | Darnell Mooney | CHI |
| 58 | Marquez Callaway | NO |
| Tier 5 | ||
| 59 | Bryan Edwards | LV |
| 60 | Cole Beasley | BUF |
| 61 | T.Y. Hilton | IND |
| 62 | Henry Ruggs III | LV |
| 63 | Nelson Agholor | NE |
| 64 | Quez Watkins | PHI |
| 65 | Tim Patrick | DEN |
| 66 | Travis Fulgham | PHI |
| 67 | Russell Gage | ATL |
| 68 | Jamison Crowder | NYJ |
| 69 | Sterling Shepard | NYG |
| 70 | John Brown | LV |
| 71 | Rashod Bateman | BAL |
| 72 | A.J. Green | ARI |
| 73 | Tre'Quan Smith | NO |
| 74 | Christian Kirk | ARI |
| 75 | Gabriel Davis | BUF |
| 76 | Parris Campbell | IND |
| 77 | Breshad Perriman | DET |
| 78 | Rondale Moore | ARI |
| 79 | Darius Slayton | NYG |
| 80 | Jakobi Meyers | NE |
| 81 | Allen Lazard | GB |
| 82 | Denzel Mims | NYJ |
| 83 | Marquez Valdes-Scantling | GB |
| 84 | Amon-Ra St. Brown | DET |
| 85 | Sammy Watkins | BAL |
| 86 | Josh Reynolds | TEN |
| 87 | Terrace Marshall Jr. | CAR |
| 88 | Anthony Miller | HOU |
| 89 | KJ Hamler | DEN |
| 90 | Van Jefferson | LAR |
| 91 | Hunter Renfrow | LV |
| 92 | DeSean Jackson | LAR |
| 93 | Tyrell Williams | DET |
| 94 | Kadarius Toney | NYG |
| 95 | James Washington | PIT |
| 96 | Tutu Atwell | LAR |
| 97 | Amari Rodgers | GB |
| 98 | Dyami Brown | WAS |
| 99 | Rashard Higgins | CLE |
| 100 | Preston Williams | MIA |
| 101 | Kendrick Bourne | NE |
| 102 | Zach Pascal | IND |
| 103 | Keke Coutee | HOU |
| 104 | Nico Collins | HOU |
| 105 | Quintez Cephus | DET |
| 106 | N'Keal Harry | NE |
| 107 | Tyron Johnson | LAC |
| 108 | Keelan Cole Sr. | NYJ |
| 109 | Scotty Miller | TB |
| 110 | Donovan Peoples-Jones | CLE |
| 111 | Andy Isabella | ARI |
| 112 | Greg Ward | PHI |
| 113 | D'Wayne Eskridge | SEA |
| 114 | Miles Boykin | BAL |
| 115 | Josh Palmer | LAC |