As Marvin Harrison Jr., Rome Odunze and Malik Nabers vie to be WR1 in the NFL Draft, Bucky Brooks says all three are 'can't-miss' prospects.
The NFL's transformation into a passing league has turned wideouts into prized commodities on the draft board. Team builders are more committed to using top picks to acquire blue-chip pass catchers with the potential to develop into a No. 1 receiver. Since 2020, 21 receivers have been selected in the first round of the NFL Draft, with at least four receivers selected in Round 1 in each draft class.
Harrison Jr. has been celebrated as the undisputed No. 1 receiver in the 2024 class for the past two years due to a rare combination of size, speed, and skill. The Ohio State standout is a natural 'Z' receiver with the tools to win consistently from anywhere in a formation. Whether posted up out wide or positioned in the slot, Harrison has a knack for creating space utilizing his superior talent or flawless technique to lose defenders at the top of routes.
Odunze has created quite the buzz in the scouting community after posting back-to-back 1,000-yard seasons at Washington. The 6-foot-3, 215-pounder flourished as the Huskies' No. 1 receiver, exhibiting outstanding hands, ball skills, and playmaking potential as the focal point of a vertical passing game that taxed opponents with the deep ball.
Nabers deserves a spot atop the charts after finishing his career as LSU's all-time leader in receiving yards in just three seasons. The 6-foot, 200-pound playmaking specialist is a dynamic weapon with unique traits as a pass catcher. Nabers' combination of speed, quickness and burst frequently ties defenders in knots, but his extraordinary hands and ball skills separate him from the packet.
Given how WR1s are expected to dominate the perimeter, it is easy to envision each pass catcher enjoying immediate success at the next level. Though the quarterback and play-caller will significantly impact their production, the combination of physical traits and polished skills should enable Harrison, Odunze, and Nabers to dominate from Day 1. If I had to pick one of the trio to anchor my passing game for the next decade, I would opt for Odunze to fill the WR1 role.
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