Every Wide Receiver Drafted in 2025 NFL Draft: Travis Hunter, Tetairoa McMillan, Emeka Egbuka Among WRs Picked

The 2025 NFL Draft was loaded with receiving talent as teams looked to upgrade their offenses. While Travis Hunter and Tetairoa McMillan headlined the receiver rankings at the top, players like Emeka Egbuka and Matthew Golden were equally hyped.

As the draft comes to a close, here’s a breakdown of every receiver selected and what they bring to their new teams.

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1. Travis Hunter, Colorado | Jacksonville Jaguars

Round 1, Pick 2

The Jaguars wasted no time engineering the 2025 NFL Draft’s first blockbuster, trading the fifth overall pick, second-rounder, fourth-rounder, and 2026 first-round pick to earn the rights to Colorado two-way unicorn Travis Hunter. While a steep price that drives down the value slightly, Travis Hunter is someone who could be worth the cost.

Playmakers like Hunter simply don’t come around often. On PFSN’s board, “he’s one of just two bona fide blue-chip prospects in the 2025 NFL Draft.” As a wide receiver, Hunter can carve through coverage looks with explosion, bend, agility, and spatial IQ, generate RAC, and make high-flying grabs. On defense, he’s a generational turnover threat.

The Jaguars spent a lot to get here, but having two third-round picks makes it easier to stomach. Liam Coen likely has a vision for Hunter on both sides of the ball, and they’ll need to iron that plan out, but he’s an instant impact with All-Pro upside.

2. Tetairoa McMillan, Arizona | Carolina Panthers

Round 1, Pick 8

There was not much smoke on McMillan and the Panthers, which is why what happens on draft night matters. This pairing flew under the radar, and Carolina had an obvious need for additional weaponry with Bryce Young on the upswing, something they get with McMillan.

This is a slight reach on PFSN’s board, and the key developmental point for McMillan, early on in his career, will be beating press coverage. He has the quickness and size, but is still unrefined in that phase, and will have to improve to become a true WR1.

Nevertheless, if any offensive mind knows how to use his talent and scheme opportunities, it’s head coach Dave Canales. McMillan could become an elite chain-moving and vertical threat with his explosiveness, body control, and hand strength. With his impressive size-adjusted agility and fluidity at 6’4”, 218 pounds, he can slash through zone coverage, accrue RAC, and be a Day 1 safety blanket for Young.

3. Emeka Egbuka, Ohio State | Tampa Bay Buccaneers

Round 1, Pick 19

Almost every mock had the Buccaneers investing in their defensive line, but they defied all such expectations by selecting Emeka Egbuka at 19th overall. While the need for additional pass-rush help and cornerback talent remains on defense, Egbuka makes a dangerous offense.

The only concern regarding the Egbuka selection is how much Tampa Bay truly needed him. They brought back Mike Evans and Chris Godwin, and Jalen McMillan showed promise as a WR3 down the stretch in 2024. But there’s no disputing the value Egbuka can bring as a high-level movement-Z WR.

“At 6’1”, 205 pounds, Egbuka can carve through zone-coverage looks with his fluidity, explosiveness, and spatial IQ. He can operate out of the slot with his physical RAC ability and soft hands, and his ability to work multiple levels can help him weave between Evans and Godwin and function as a safety blanket.”

Tampa Bay’s entire operation runs through a high-powered passing offense, and now Baker Mayfield has the best WR trio in the league.

4. Matthew Golden, Texas | Green Bay Packers

Round 1, Pick 23

The Packers entered the draft with a lot of WRs and no WR1s, but Matthew Golden has a chance to change that. He was the highest-rated WR outside of Travis Hunter and a top-15 overall talent. The Packers get exceptional value with him at 23rd overall, and he adds a new and vital dynamic to their WR room.

“At around 5’11”, 195 pounds, Golden isn’t the biggest receiver, but he’s a simultaneously twitchy and smooth route runner with an energized element to his game. He can separate independently with a full route tree and amass RAC yards with his speed and elusiveness, and he’s liquid-smooth at the catch point, with rare instincts and body control for his size.”

As a prospect, he bears some resemblance to T.Y. Hilton – a natural vertical threat with additional utility as a separator and yardage creator, and his usage versatility will enable him to be implemented as a weapon on Day 1 in Matt LaFleur’s scheme.

5. Jayden Higgins, Iowa State | Houston Texans

Round 2, Pick 34

Jayden Higgins is a superb fit alongside Nico Collins as a movement-Z or power-slot receiver in Houston.

At 6’4” and 215 pounds, Higgins has a tremendous blend of size and explosiveness, and on top of that, he’s a reliable catch-point converter with target-funnel ability working the middle of the field. Not exactly an elite separator, especially against the press, he’s nonetheless a great utility piece for C.J. Stroud.

6. Luther Burden III, Missouri | Chicago Bears

Round 2, Pick 39

Head Coach Ben Johnson is loading up on weapons in Chicago. In Round 1, he added Colston Loveland as his X-factor at TE, and in Round 2, he brought in Luther Burden III as a potential value deal. Burden was among the most talented WRs in the draft, and Johnson is the perfect coordinator to scheme opportunities. Although how his usage will come to fruition remains to be seen.

There’s a chance Burden’s role could overlap with Loveland’s, as the latter will likely be utilized as a big-slot target alongside D.J. Moore and Rome Odunze. Burden profiles as a dynamic WR3 who can be a short-range outlet and a vertical threat all in one, and he has additional upside left to unearth.

7. Tre Harris, Mississippi | Los Angeles Chargers

Round 2, Pick 55

In Round 2, the Rams snagged an X-receiver to complement Ladd McConkey at exceptional value, bringing in Ole Miss’ Tre Harris.

At 6’2”, 205 pounds, Harris could have a peak projection similar to prime Allen Robinson. “At his size, he’s impressively explosive and fluid, with quick twitch and retraction ability on route breaks that catch you off-guard.”

An instinctive catcher with acrobatic vertical ability, Harris is not just flashy but workmanlike with his hands and stem work. He can be a vital completing piece for Justin Herbert’s WR corps.

8. Jack Bech, TCU | Las Vegas Raiders

Round 2, Pick 58

The Raiders selected TCU’s Jack Bech in the second round to pair him with reliable veteran Jakobi Meyers. Bech and Meyers should comprise the primary WR duo for Geno Smith.

“At 6’1”, 214 pounds, Bech’s size and play strength are obvious pluses, and he’s as sure-handed as they come at the catch point. Beyond those surface-level qualities, he’s also an incredibly quick and sudden route runner, with the agility and fluidity to underscore a full route tree and alignment versatility. He’s not the most dynamic, but he’ll be a solid pro, and Las Vegas can use more of those.”

9. Kyle Williams, Washington State | New England Patriots

Round 3, Pick 69

Entering the draft, one of the most obvious needs league-wide was the Patriots’ left tackle spot. Their wide receiver corps might have been second on that list, and New England eventually addressed the position with a strong pick in Kyle Williams.

The Washington State product rose up draft boards late in the process after excelling at the Senior Bowl and running a 4.4 at the Combine. “His ability to beat press coverage at the line of scrimmage should inject New England with a sorely needed dose of plus route-running, giving him solid YAC upside as a Z receiver. Williams should challenge for the No. 2 receiver spot next to Stefon Diggs right away.”

10. Isaac TeSlaa, Arkansas | Detroit Lions

Round 3, Pick 70

The Lions don’t have Ben Johnson anymore, but the infrastructure is still there, and Isaac TeSlaa is the kind of natural talent who can exceed expectations with the right support.

To be clear, TeSlaa is relatively underdeveloped and will need to expand his route tree. “But at 6’4”, 214 pounds, he’s a 99th-percentile athlete, with 4.43 speed, a 39.5” vertical, a 10’9” broad jump, and a 6.85 three-cone.”

“He’s a size-speed freak, vertical threat, and potential RAC weapon who can block at a high level.” The Lions have a long-term vision for him as a WR3, and he’s a quality rotational spark with run-game utility right out of the gate.

11. Pat Bryant, Illinois | Denver Broncos

Round 3, Pick 74

At 6’2”, 204 pounds, Pat Bryant doesn’t have an elite size-speed combination, but he’s explosive, fleet-footed, agile, and fluid as a mover. He can carve up seams and off-set DBs with quick lateral baits, and has the body control and hands to convert in clutch situations and in the red zone.

As a reliable WR3 with some measured upside, he should find a niche to fill comfortably in Sean Payton’s scheme with Bo Nix under center.

12. Jaylin Noel, Iowa State | Houston Texans

Round 3, Pick 79

Jayden Higgins and Jaylin Noel were no longer on the same team for about two hours. The Texans reunited the Iowa State teammates, rebuilding a receiver corps that went bust last season and looked very thin entering the draft.

While Higgins has some redundancy with Nico Collins, Noel immediately slots in as the slot receiver replacement for Stefon Diggs. He profiles as one of the more pro-ready receiver prospects this year due to his elite athleticism, route-running polish, and sure hands.

As much hype as the Texans’ wide receiver group received last offseason, this year’s group should serve as a more sustainable foundation to grow alongside C.J. Stroud.

13. Savion Williams, TCU | Green Bay Packers

Round 3, Pick 87

After snapping their 23-year drought without a first-round wide receiver, the Green Bay Packers took a much more familiar path in picking a Day 2 wide receiver. Of course, using that positional label might be putting Savion Williams in too narrow of a box, as the TCU player is one of the more versatile players in this draft.

Williams was a WR-RB hybrid for the Horned Frogs last year, recording 51 carries for 322 yards and 60 catches for 611 yards (scoring six touchdowns both on the ground and through the air).

His route-running needs major polish, but he’s also one of the best pure athletes in this draft, as evidenced by his 4.48 40-yard dash time and terrific agility. Even if he’s not a full-time wideout, Williams should benefit from developing under Matt LaFleur’s creative offensive mind.

14. Tai Felton, Maryland | Minnesota Vikings

Round 3, Pick 102

Tai Felton is a great schematic fit for Kevin O’Connell, alongside Justin Jefferson, Jordan Addison, and Jalen Nailor.

Felton makes his money as a speed threat with slippery short-area athleticism as a contrast to his vertical ability. He can stretch the field and explode up seams, but he also has the athletic gifts to extend short passes and weave through crowds.

Focus drops can be an issue, but for J.J. McCarthy, Felton has dual-sided upside as a short-range safety blanket and an intermediate zone coverage gasser.

15. Chimere Dike, Florida | Tennessee Titans

Round 4, Pick 103

At 6’1”, 196 pounds, with over 32” arms, 4.34 speed, and elite explosiveness and agility, Chimere Dike has an extremely appealing athletic profile and slot and boundary versatility. His hands aren’t very consistent through contact, and he’ll need to keep expanding his route tree, but he has the building blocks to become a quality rotational WR and potential WR3.

16. Dont’e Thornton Jr., Tennessee | Las Vegas Raiders

Round 4, Pick 108

The Raiders are putting some talented weapons around new quarterback Geno Smith. After bolstering their running game with Ashton Jeanty in Round 1, they added a highly athletic receiver in Thornton in Round 4.

Thornton possesses a rare combination of size, length, and speed. His burners make him a legitimate downfield threat and home-run hitter. The biggest knock on him is his limited route tree. However, the Raiders entered the draft needing more playmakers alongside Brock Bowers and Jakobi Meyers, and that’s what they are getting in Thornton.

17. Arian Smith, Georgia | New York Jets

Round 4, Pick 110

The Jets added Arian Smith, arguably the fastest player in the draft. The Georgia wideout ran a 10.10 100-meter dash for Georgia’s track team, and his sprinter speed absolutely translates to the football field. Smith was one of the very few humans on the planet who could be disappointed by a 4.36 40-yard dash time at the Combine.

Of course, he doesn’t have much going for him besides raw speed. Smith did catch 48 passes as a fifth-year player for Georgia this past season, but was otherwise limited to 20 catches in his first four seasons.

He also comes with significant questions about his hands (10 drops in 2024) and durability. As a result, it’s not obvious Smith will translate to a real wide receiver role, though his speed should make him a special-teams demon.

18. Jaylin Lane, Virginia Tech | Washington Commanders

Round 4, Pick 128

The Commanders continue to invest in building a long-term infrastructure around Jayden Daniels. That could leave the defense shorthanded for 2025, but with Luke McCaffrey the only wideout under contract past this season, adding another receiver was always a likely step in this draft.

Jaylin Lane is undersized at 5’9” and 191 pounds, but brings 4.34 speed and averaged 12.5 yards per reception during his five-year collegiate career. Lane isn’t just a burner, though, as he showed sharp coverage recognition and route-running on option routes. That gives him developmental upside, and his punt return experience adds value to special teams as well.

19. Jalen Royals, Utah State | Kansas City Chiefs

Round 4, Pick 133

Jalen Royals likely fell down the board due to his medicals, but assuming the Chiefs cleared him and he can get back to 100%, he could go on to be one of the best value acquisitions in the 2025 NFL Draft, bar none. Royals was a top-40 player, and he can be a tremendous movement-Z receiver in Andy Reid’s offense.

At 6’0”, 210 pounds, Royals is well-leveraged, hyper-dense, and equipped with high-end explosiveness and twitch. On top of that, he’s a crisp and efficient route runner, a seam and cross-field splitter with speed, a RAC demon, and an instinctive catch-point adjuster. Alongside Xavier Worthy and Rashee Rice, the Royals can be the final piece for this WR room.

20. Elic Ayomanor, Stanford | Tennessee Titans

Round 4, Pick 136

This is tremendous value for the Tennessee Titans, getting a top-100 weapon for franchise quarterback Cam Ward. At 6’2”, 206 pounds, Elic Ayomanor has a lot of the desired tools: Size, mass, near-4.4 speed, open-field explosiveness, and the suddenness to underpin RAC and separation upside.

Ayomanor isn’t the most consistent operator as a route runner, and he also doesn’t always play with the physicality and strength you’d expect at his size. But he’s a dynamic player in the short and intermediate ranges, with the body control and coordination to pull off acrobatic catches down the field.

Next to Calvin Ridley and Tyler Lockett, Ayomanor enters a good situation as a potential power-slot WR.

21. Jordan Watkins, Mississippi | San Francisco 49ers

Round 4, Pick 138

The 49ers’ wide receiver room took a bit of a hit this offseason after they traded away Deebo Samuel. The group is still in a good spot with Brandon Aiyuk, Ricky Pearsall, and Jauan Jennings, but they added an excellent Day 3 prospect in Jordan Watkins.

Watkins has good play strength and could develop into a decent possession slot receiver in the NFL. He also has some value in the return game. However, he’s inconsistent as a route runner and lacks the ideal burst and speed you want from a slot guy.

22. KeAndre Lambert-Smith, Auburn | Los Angeles Chargers

Round 5, Pick 158

Los Angeles also added another pass catcher on Day 3 in Auburn wide receiver KeAndre Lambert-Smith. He is coming off a big year where he caught 50 passes for 981 yards and eight touchdowns in 12 games. Lambert-Smith is an explosive playmaker and ran a 4.37-second 40-yard dash at the NFL Scouting Combine.

23. Tory Horton, Colorado State | Seattle Seahawks

Round 5, Pick 166

Tory Horton is a leggy runner who covers a lot of ground when he hits top gear, with some carbon ceramic brakes that let him stop on a dime and return toward the line of scrimmage.

Horton elevates and high-points well while also being a natural separator. He’s a bit lean and doesn’t have elite proportional length, and his lighter frame impacts his play strength in the RAC phase. However, overall, Horton has the vertical speed, athleticism, size, route running instincts, and catch-point ability to be a quality WR3 for the Seahawks.

24. LaJohntay Wester, Colorado | Baltimore Ravens

Round 6, Pick 203

The Baltimore Ravens added their first receiver in the sixth round in Colorado’s LaJohntay Wester, who is known for his speed, versatility, and ability to make big plays. He’s a polished receiver who can create easy separation at the breakpoint and is a threat to score with the ball in his hands.

His versatility as a kick returner and his ability to excel at trick plays make him a dynamic weapon. However, his smaller frame and slot-only profile could pose challenges against NFL-sized corners.

25. Jimmy Horn Jr., Colorado | Carolina Panthers

Round 6, Pick 208

Panthers wrapped up their draft with Colorado wide receiver Jimmy Horn Jr., who has primarily operated from the slot in his career. He, however, has never topped more than 600 yards in his career and had fewer than 40 catches in three of four college seasons.

However, Horn is a crafty route runner who is quick off the line and can naturally create separation thanks to being an above-average athlete with excellent play speed.

26. Tez Johnson, Oregon | Tampa Bay Buccaneers

Round 7, Pick 235

Tampa Bay also wrapped up their draft with a receiver in Tez Johnson, who is a productive slot receiver whose tape generates looks due to his twitchy style of play and high route-running IQ. He understands how to work himself open, using a variety of releases and adjusting his stems to best attack each coverage he faces. He’s crisp coming out of his cuts and has the agility to make defenders miss after the catch.

An ideal ceiling projection for Johnson is Tank Dell with his route running and catching instincts at his size, though Johnson doesn’t have as much vertical speed.

27. Ricky White III, UNLV | Seattle Seahawks

Round 7, Pick 238

The Seahawks picked their first and only receiver in the last round of the draft in UNLV’s Ricky White III, who was named Mountain West Special Teams Player of the Year in 2024. He is a versatile wide receiver and special teamer, with a high floor due to his production and route-running ability. 

28. Kaden Prather, Maryland | Buffalo Bills

Round 7, Pick 240

Bills added an offensive weapon for QB Josh Allen late in the seventh round in Maryland WR Kaden Prather, who ran a good 4.46s in the 40-yard dash. He had impressive production in college, totalling 162 catches for 1,966 yards and 12 TDs across 48 total games and 35 starts, and will have a shot to find a place on the practice squad.

29. Konata Mumpfield, Pittsburgh | Los Angeles Rams

Round 7, Pick 242

The Rams wrapped up their draft with their first and only receiver in Pittsburgh’s Konata Mumpfield, who is coming off a career-high 813 yards and five touchdowns, starting all 12 games this past season. He finished his Pitt career with 154 catches for 1,940 yards and 11 touchdowns. Mumpfield is known for his explosive route-running ability and is a solid addition to the Rams’ receiver room.

30. Dominic Lovett, Georgia | Detroit Lions

Round 7, Pick 244

The Lions wrapped up their draft with another wide receiver in Georgia’s Dominic Lovett. He possesses a well-rounded skill set and could be an extremely reliable slot option for his new team. He had impressive production in college, racking up three consecutive seasons with at least 54 receptions and more than 600 yards

31. Junior Bergen, Montana | San Francisco 49ers

Round 7, Pick 252

Montana wide receiver Junior Bergen was the last of his position to get selected in the 2025 NFL Draft, getting picked by the 49ers in the seventh round. He was one of the most dynamic playmakers in the FCS circuit, and over 48 career games, Bergen totaled 1,777 receiving yards, 577 rushing yards, and 18 total touchdowns on offense, while adding 2,114 return yards and nine return scores on special teams.