2023 NFL Draft: Wide receiver rankings with pro comparisons

With the NFL Draft process well underway, there is a much clearer picture of the 2023 class than there was even a month ago. With exhibition games and the Combine now in the past, it is easier to build a full profile of this year’s prospects. This wide receiver class lacks the star power of years passed, but it has some intriguing players who could contribute early in the right situation.

1) Jaxon Smith-Njigba, Ohio State

Jaxon Smith-Njigba wins with a tremendous combination of route running, soft hands and great awareness of a defense. He can attack soft zones in the middle of the field and is a tremendous runner after the catch. His agility and sharp route makes him hard to cover in the…