Jordyn Tyson, Makai Lemon and Carnell Tate are all project first round picks in the 2026 NFL Draft.

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The 2026 receiver class is full of elite talent that’s bound to produce on Sundays.

Ohio State receiver Carnell Tate finished the college football regular season with a 8.26 BiteScore (BS), ranking fifth in the nation at his position and second on his team behind sophomore receiver Jeremiah Smith, who ranked first with a 9.51 BS. Tate would go on to get drafted by the Tennessee Titans at pick four overall in the 2026 NFL Draft.

Arizona State receiver Jordyn Tyson completed his season with a 9.41 BS, ranking fourth in the nation at his position. Tyson was selected eighth overall to the New Orleans Saints. Elite route-running skills paired with a lanky build and trustworthy hands made the former Sun Devil my personal favorite receiver prospect from the class.

Southern California receiver Makai Lemon capped the season with a 9.37 BS, ranking second in the nation at his position. The Philadelphia Eagles traded with its division-rival Dallas Cowboys to move up to pick 20 in the NFL Draft, ultimately selecting Lemon.

According to our AI-powered BiteScore system, which measures players’ efficiency and effectiveness using a number of metrics, Makai Lemon is expected to be the best overall receiver out of these three stars.