NFL Draft: Best Fantasy Fit for Top 5 Wide Receivers
Wide receiver has emerged into the most important position in fantasy football, right on the same level (or maybe higher at this point) as running backs. Part of that huge surge has been the ascension of several young, talented players who have come out of college and made a huge impact. That includes Justin Jefferson (this year’s consensus No. 1 pick), Ja’Marr Chase and CeeDee Lamb to name just a few.
Last season, we saw Garrett Wilson, Chris Olave and Drake London all make noise, finishing with 178-plus points. Christian Watson made a huge impact in the second half, and others like George Pickens, Jahan Dotson, Treylon Burks and Alec Pierce flashed their skills at times. In 2023, we’re likely to see the same sort of scenarios.
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Of course, where a player is ultimately selected is as important as the skills and abilities he brings to the table. While we’ll have to wait until later this month in the NFL draft to find out the new homes of all the top prospects, we don’t have to wait to project their best possible landing spots from a fantasy football standpoint.
With that said, here are my top five wide receiver prospects, their current NFL player comparison and which team would be their best fantasy fit. I realize some of these moves might be unlikely, but it gives you an idea of where a player will work best.