The wide receiver position is flooded with talent ahead of the 2025 NFL season. From young stars rising fast, to proven veterans who are still dominating, the competition to make the top 10 is fierce.
Using 2024 as a baseline, here are the 10 best wide receivers entering the 2025 season, ranked based on consistency, production, and overall impact on the field.
Who are the Top 10 Wide Receivers in the NFL?
10. Terry McLaurin
STATS: 82 receptions, 1,096 yards, 13 touchdowns
Terry has been such a reliable weapon for many years, producing at a high leave despite terrible quarterback play. In 2024 Terry finally found his guy in Jayden Daniels, and the two dominated the whole season. McLaurin’s sharp route running and ability to win downfield continues to make him one of the best in the league.
9. Nico Collins
STATS: 68 receptions, 1,006 yards, 7 touchdowns
Collins has become Stroud’s go to target. Unfortunately Collins has seriously struggled to be available for the entire year. When playing he has been an extremely dominant wideout, but as the saying goes, the best ability is availability.
8. Malik Nabers
STATS: 109 receptions, 1,204 yards, 7 touchdowns
Nabers made an immediate impact as only a rookie, setting the receptions franchise record for the Giants. Nabers ability to make big splashy plays made him a tough cover in just his rookie year. The best is yet to come for the young star, but he is already in top 10 conversations.
7. Brian Thomas Jr.
STATS: 87 receptions, 1,282 yards, 10 touchdowns
Thomas emerged kind of out of nowhere to become a legit top 10 wideout in the league. His blend of size, speed, and reliable hands helped him to keep the Jaguars offense afloat in 2024. Now he has a running mate in Travis Hunter, and it seems the best is yet to come with the young core in Jacksonville.
6. Puka Nacua
STATS: 79 receptions, 990 yards, 3 touchdowns
Nacua dealt with injuries in 2024; however, despite this, when he was healthy, he absolutely dominated the competition, ranking third in receiving yards per game. His ability to make spectacular plays all over the field, paired with great hands and yards after catch ability, makes him one of the best in the league.
5. Amon-Ra St. Brown
STATS: 115 receptions, 1263 yards, 12 touchdowns
St. Brown continues to be one of the most consistent wideouts in the NFL. In Detroit’s high-powered offense, ST. Brown has proved to be the perfect fit. He is as reliable as they come and will do whatever it takes to win games.
4. A.J. Brown
STATS: 67 receptions, 1,079 yards, 7 touchdowns
Brown is one of the league’s most physically imposing wideouts in the league. He has a knack for making explosive plays every single game, and is one of the biggest reasons why the Eagles are as dominant as they are.
3. CeeDee Lamb
STATS: 101 receptions, 1,194 yards, 6 touchdowns
Lamb has gotten better year after year. This past year, the Cowboys dealt with injuries and underperformance. But despite this, Lamb still dominated the league no matter who played quarterback. He has the ability to play all across the field, making him one of the most versatile threats in the NFL.
2. Ja’Marr Chase
STATS: 127 receptions, 1,708 yards, 17 touchdowns
Chase put together an insane historic season in 2024, leading the league in catches, yards, and touchdowns. He is a complete player, who can win in a variety of ways. The young duo of Burrow and Chase have elite chemistry, and look like they will dominate for years to come.
1. Justin Jefferson
STATS: 103 receptions, 1,533 yards, 10 touchdowns
Jefferson remains the gold standard for wide receivers. He has clean routes, ability to win in traffic, and consistent production that continues to make him a top target in Minnesota. With a new young quarterback in J.J. McCarthy, time will tell if the two will be able to build strong chemistry in 2025.