— 10. Xavier Legette (Sr., South Carolina, 6-1, 221)

Legette struggled initially in Mobile during Senior Bowl practices, but he got better every day he was there. He's a late bloomer who broke out in a major way for the Gamecocks last season. He and Malik Nabers were the only two SEC receivers to average more than 100 yards receiving per game last season. He's not a polished route runner, but he features an impressive size, speed combination, and makes contested catches with ease. He led all Power 5 receivers with five receptions of 50-plus yards last season. Legette is two inches shorter, but he reminds me of Terrell Owens after the catch, especially at this stage of his career. Projected: Rounds 2-3

— BONUS: Adonai Mitchell (Jr., Texas, 6-2, 205)

Mitchell began his career at Georgia, where he won back-to-back national championships. In 2023, he transferred to Austin to be closer to his daughter. He's a fluid route runner who features solid size, and has a nose for the end zone, especially in big games. Almost 82% of Mitchell's receptions went for a first down or TD last season, which is the best among receivers in this draft class. He really hasn't showcased much RAC-ability, but he is an asset as a blocker in the run game. Projected: Rounds 1-2

— BONUS: Troy Franklin (Jr., Oregon, 6-1, 176)

Franklin was the No. 3 wide receiver in the 2021 recruiting class. He features a rare size-speed-agility combination and projects to be a major open-field, big-play threat. He produced eight receptions of 40-plus yards last season. For being such a burner, he's actually a crafty route-runner too, although I'd like to see him expand his route tree. Franklin led the Pac-12 in TD receptions each of the last two seasons, and his 25 career touchdowns are a school-record. Only Marvin Harrison Jr. had more TD catches the last two seasons. Franklin will need to get stronger or NFL press corners will bully him and focus drops are part of the package. Projected: Rounds 1-3

— BONUS: Ja'Lynn Polk (So., Washington, 6-1, 203)

After one season at Texas Tech, the former three-star recruit's production steadily increased each of his three seasons with the Huskies, finally producing 69 receptions for 1,159 yards and nine TD receptions last season. Polk is big and tough enough with strong hands to work over the middle, but features great body control and enough speed to win deep as well. He isn't an elite RAC threat, but few prospects in this class can compete with his contested-catch skills. Projected: Rounds 2-3

— BONUS: Ricky Pearsall (Sr., Florida, 6-1, 191)

Pearsall started his career at Arizona State with Jayden Daniels before transferring to Gainesville in 2022. He's an elusive, smooth route-runner with good speed who should compete for a starting gig in the slot from jump. There are limitations against bigger, stronger cornerbacks, especially in contested-catch scenarios. Pearsall will turn 24 in September. Projected: Rounds 2-3

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