from ESPN, Execs, coaches, scouts rank top NFL wide receivers for 2026: https://www.espn.com/nfl/story/_/id/49252915/ranking-nfl-top-10-wide-receivers-2026-execs-coaches-scouts
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4. Puka Nacua, Los Angeles Rams
Highest ranking: 3 | Lowest ranking: Unranked
Age: 25 | Last year’s ranking: Honorable mention
Last year, Nacua was on the fringe of the top 10. He wasn’t to be denied this year, appearing on all but one ballot.
About 85% of Nacua’s votes were within the top five after he led the NFL with 129 catches in 2025, the second most in Rams history behind Kupp (2021). Nacua’s eight career games with at least 150 receiving yards tie an NFL record with Justin Jefferson for the most by a player in his first three seasons.
“Strong hands, contact balance, ability to block in the run game, run after the catch, run through the catch, can go get it, can play any spot,” an NFL coordinator said. “Complete receiver. Him and Chase are the hardest to tackle.”
Nacua’s 668 yards after catch led all receivers last season, while 80 of his catches went for first downs. He caught 77.2% of his targets, symbolizing his incredible consistency. Nacua is the classic plays-faster-than-his-time guy. He ran a 4.57-second 40-yard dash coming out of BYU, but Nacua accelerates through receptions to maximize his speed better than anyone.
Expect Nacua, a 2027 free agent, to have another huge season while he seeks a new contract. He has dealt with off-field concerns this offseason, including a stint in rehab, but he still appears to be in the Rams’ long-term plans.
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10. Davante Adams, Los Angeles Rams
Highest ranking: 6 | Lowest ranking: Unranked
Age: 33 | Last year’s ranking: Honorable mention
The only top-10 receiver in his 30s, Adams secured the last spot on the list despite producing his lowest receiving yardage total (789) since 2015. But look what he did for Matthew Stafford. The two had an easy connection on go balls and back-shoulder throws. Stafford threw 14 touchdowns to Adams on his way to the MVP award.
“His instincts and route running are still there even as his athletic traits have declined,” an NFC exec said. “He just knows how to get open.”
Adams became the third player since 1940 to lead the league in receiving touchdowns despite missing at least three games. The last was Jerry Rice in the strike-shortened 1987 season.
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