Top 10 Best NFL Wide Receivers of the 2018-2019 Season
It is safe to say that there are more starting wide receivers in the NFL than there are primary tailbacks nowadays.
Therefore, there should be plenty of players to look out for during this season.
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DeAndre Hopkins
DeAndre Rashaun Hopkins (born June 6, 1992), nicknamed "Nuk," is an NFL wide receiver who has played for the Houston Texans (2013-2019), Arizona Cardinals (2020-2022), and Tennessee Titans (2023). He has been selected to eight Pro Bowls and led the league in receiving yards in 2017. Hopkins is known... read more
To me, the best receiver in football (that isn't A.B.) is DeAndre Hopkins. Even when Watson was out, he still caught the football. For a guy who had a ton of pressure replacing Andre Johnson, he has lived up to the hype of a late first-round pick.
The dude has been thrown the football by eight different starting quarterbacks, and only one of them was so bad he couldn't handle it - Brock Osweiler. Aside from having fewer yards because of that terrible deal, any average quarterback you plug in will still try to get the ball to him, and to me, that is very impressive.
Now, he has what looks to be a top-15, if not top-10, young captain in Deshaun Watson, who could be healthy all year. Perhaps Hopkins is the guy to watch this year and the one to have on any team.
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Odell Beckham Jr.
Odell Beckham Jr. (born November 5, 1992) is an American NFL wide receiver for the New York Giants. He was selected 12th overall by the Giants in the 2014 NFL Draft and won Super Bowl LVI with the Los Angeles Rams. Beckham is best known for his one-handed catch against the Dallas Cowboys in 2014 and... read more
Odell could have a monster season, especially since he got hurt and wasn't as productive last year. But like Golden Tate, he's in a contract year. If he goes out there like the guy he was in his first two seasons, he'll remind everyone why he's a top-5 receiver, even with a declining quarterback throwing him the football.
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Antonio Brown
Antonio Brown (born July 10, 1988) is a former NFL wide receiver who played nine seasons with the Pittsburgh Steelers before brief stints with the Oakland Raiders, New England Patriots, and Tampa Bay Buccaneers. He earned seven Pro Bowl selections and led the league in receptions, receiving yards, and... read more
Yeah, A.B. is amazing, as he has been the past few seasons. Now I'm very worried about what lies ahead for him and what the Madden curse may bring. Heck of a player, but nursing a quad strain has to be a big concern moving forward, especially since he got hurt last season. If he gets more messed up than before, how long until we hear he's out for the season?
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Michael Thomas
He's kind of underrated. Not being ranked high by the players definitely says a lot. Thomas fits into the Drew Brees passing game, making him super effective. He deserves a push for the top 5. The combination of this duo could be huge this season.
Michael Thomas is my favorite player, and he's also on my favorite team...
He doesn't just catch the ball, but goes to the ball and makes an effort.
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Julio Jones
Quintorris Lopez "Julio" Jones (born February 8, 1989) is a former NFL wide receiver who played eleven seasons, primarily with the Atlanta Falcons from 2011 to 2020, and also for the Tennessee Titans and Tampa Bay Buccaneers. He was selected sixth overall in the 2011 NFL Draft and earned seven Pro Bowl... read more
He's an effective wide receiver who keeps drives alive, but what was surprising last season was having only 3 touchdowns. How is that possible? Jones is a great player, but my god, give that man some TDs!
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T.Y. Hilton
Eugene Marquis T.Y. Hilton (born November 14, 1989) is a former NFL wide receiver who played ten seasons for the Indianapolis Colts from 2012 to 2021 and later signed with the Miami Dolphins and Philadelphia Eagles. He was drafted in the third round as the 92nd overall pick in the 2012 NFL Draft and... read more
Andrew Luck is back, and you know what that means - the value for Jack Doyle and T.Y. Hilton will be high this year. Don't be shocked if Hilton is taken as a 4th or 5th receiver based on who's at quarterback. Hilton is a very solid player who got no love from the players, but he may end up proving himself this season just to remind them who he is on the field.
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Davante Adams
Davante Lavell Adams (born December 24, 1992) is an American football wide receiver, currently signed with the Los Angeles Rams after stints with the Green Bay Packers, Las Vegas Raiders, and New York Jets. He played college football at Fresno State, where he became a two-time First-team All-Mountain... read more
Adams, to me, went from having potential promise to a so-so second year where he dropped the ball too many times. Suddenly, he's their top guy after getting rid of Jordy Nelson - stunning, I know. He'll get a ton of targets, but there is one bigger weapon Rodgers will rely on more this season, and that could be his big tight-end upgrade.
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A.J. Green
Adriel Jeremiah Green (born July 31, 1988), known as A.J. Green, is a former NFL wide receiver who played eleven seasons, primarily with the Cincinnati Bengals from 2011 to 2020, and one season with the Arizona Cardinals in 2021. He was selected fourth overall in the 2011 NFL Draft and made seven Pro... read more
A solid #1 wide receiver who can put a team back into the game. If he gets too much separation, that's the last thing you want to do against #18.
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Adam Thielen
Absolutely. I prefer him over Diggs, despite the fact Diggs gives QBs a better rating. Watching Thielen reminds me of the old Vikings when they had Randy Moss in the mix.
Just watched him in the 2019 Pro Bowl precision passing event. If you don't think he's the best, I don't know who is.
No matter who is covering him, he will always find a way to get open.
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Keenan Allen
Keenan Alexander Allen (born April 27, 1992) is an American football wide receiver for the Chicago Bears, having previously spent 11 seasons with the San Diego/Los Angeles Chargers. He played college football at the University of California, Berkeley, setting school records with 205 receptions and 2,570... read more
I see Allen having a repeat performance of last season. When healthy, he's a proven #1 wide receiver, but the guys around him are no slouches either. There's a good chance he could end up with the most touchdowns when it's all said and done.
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Demarcus Robinson
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Phillip Dorsett
Phillip Dorsett is a Patriots player. He is one of the fastest players, and he pretty much never drops a pass!
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Tyreek Hill
Tyreek Hill (born March 1, 1994) is an American professional football wide receiver for the Miami Dolphins of the National Football League (NFL).
He played college football for the Garden City Broncbusters, Oklahoma State Cowboys, and West Alabama Tigers before being selected by the Kansas City... read more
Over Watkins? Yeah, no question. He's one of the fastest guys in the league, and if Mahomes delivers on that strong arm, Hill could be his favorite target by the end of the season.
He should be ranked higher. Come on, he's the fastest player in the NFL.
He is one of the fastest players in the NFL, and he can get wide open really quickly.
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JuJu Smith-Schuster
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Julian Edelman
Julian Francis Edelman is an American football wide receiver for the New England Patriots of the National Football League. He was drafted in the seventh round (232nd overall) of the 2009 NFL Draft after playing quarterback at Kent State University. Edelman switched to wide receiver in the NFL due to... read more
He'll be out the first few weeks, but he could be huge for Tom Brady this season - out for blood and the glory of the Patriot way.
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Golden Tate
Golden Tate III (born August 2, 1988) is a former NFL wide receiver and punt returner who played nine seasons for the Seattle Seahawks, Detroit Lions, Philadelphia Eagles, and New York Giants. He was drafted in the second round as the 60th overall pick in the 2010 NFL Draft, won Super Bowl XLIX with... read more
Starting off with a homer selection - while I wasn't originally a fan of Golden Tate when he got to Detroit, his career has been way better as a Lion than it ever was with Seattle, I'll tell you that right now. In a big contract situation, let's see what happens with Tate this season.
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Amari Cooper
Amari Cooper is an American football wide receiver for the Dallas Cowboys of the National Football League. Cooper was drafted fourth overall by the Oakland Raiders in the 2015 NFL Draft after a standout collegiate career at the University of Alabama, where he won the 2014 Biletnikoff Award. He played... read more
Did you know that Cole Beasley left the Cowboys for the Bills because Amari Cooper was getting all the attention? But I still support Amari Cooper.
Maybe Jordy Nelson, but Jon Gruden will literally do anything in his power to make sure Amari Cooper gets his opportunities the most.
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Mike Evans
Michael Lynn Evans is an American football wide receiver for the San Francisco 49ers of the National Football League. Evans was drafted seventh overall by the Tampa Bay Buccaneers in the 2014 NFL Draft. He played college football at Texas A&M University and tied for the NFL lead with 13 touchdown receptions... read more
Evans might be okay with Fitzpatrick starting out. Sure, it's a small quarterback change, but I'd still be okay with my freak of nature catching the ball, most likely wide open as usual.
He should be 5th, right ahead of T.Y. Hilton.
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Tyler Lockett
So underrated. He has toe drag swag.
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Jarvis Landry
Jarvis Charles Landry is an American former professional football wide receiver, best known for his consistent production and leadership, who had a nine‑season career in the National Football League. He was selected by the Miami Dolphins in the second round (63rd overall) of the 2014 NFL Draft. Landry... read more
The man has all the WR skills: block, catch, run after the catch, route running, leadership. He plays through injuries.
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Larry Fitzgerald
Larry Darnell Fitzgerald Jr. is an American football wide receiver regarded as one of the most consistent and respected players in NFL history. He spent his entire 17‑season career with the Arizona Cardinals after being selected third overall in the 2004 NFL Draft. Though he never won a Super Bowl, he... read more
Usually a consistently great player, but I think it's time to just head to Canton already, Larry. It's over. Thinking about getting a Super Bowl - the closest you got to winning one was when Kurt Warner was your quarterback ages ago. With Bradford/Rosen at quarterback, that may cause a headache if you believe he'll even come close to, if lucky, 1,000 yards.
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Michael Gallup
Allen Hurns... meh. Terrance Williams had an outside shot, but he's average at best - a #3 receiver to me. That leaves Gallup, who might be a Miles Austin type of guy they need. I can't even name the rest of the receivers. If I gambled late in the draft, it would probably be on this guy, near the end if nothing better is available.
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Nelson Agholor
Nelson Agholor is a professional American football wide receiver. He was drafted in the first round by the Philadelphia Eagles in 2015. Agholor won Super Bowl LII with the Eagles and later played for teams including the New England Patriots and Baltimore Ravens.
With Alshon Jeffery out for half the year and Mike Wallace just being okay, a guy I didn't originally like has suddenly become a solid pick for Carson Wentz to work with. Agholor could be all over the place this season - you might not see him coming.
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Brandin Cooks
Brandin Cooks, born September 25, 1993, is an American professional football wide receiver. He's played in the NFL since 2014 with the New Orleans Saints, New England Patriots, Los Angeles Rams, Houston Texans, Dallas Cowboys, and Buffalo Bills. Cooks is known for his speed and has recorded multiple... read more
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Emmanuel Sanders
Emmanuel Niamiah Sanders (born March 17, 1987) is a former NFL wide receiver who played eleven seasons for the Pittsburgh Steelers, Denver Broncos, San Francisco 49ers, New Orleans Saints, and Buffalo Bills. He was drafted in the third round as the 82nd overall pick in the 2010 NFL Draft and won Super... read more
Strangely, I'll agree with this in a way. Sanders is probably going to play in a contract year, and with a new-looking offense, what will happen to Emmanuel when the season is done? I don't believe he's a top 15 receiver, though.
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Devin Funchess
This player is the core of the receiving lineup. He's been there for a while and knows Cam Newton's routes and style.
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Sammy Watkins
Sammy Watkins (born June 14, 1993) is an American football wide receiver who is currently a free agent. He was drafted fourth overall by the Buffalo Bills in the 2014 NFL Draft and has since played for the Los Angeles Rams, Kansas City Chiefs, Baltimore Ravens, and Green Bay Packers. His rookie year... read more