The 2024 wide receiver class could have as many as six drafted in the first round, depending on how everything materializes through the pre-draft process. Other rookie wide receivers were drafted later - for example, Tank Dell in the third round by the Houston Texans and Puka Nacua in the fifth round by the Los Angeles Rams - and have had an immediate impact on their teams. Johnston was the only wide receiver selected in the first round who struggled in his rookie season. You can make a strong argument that three of the four wide receivers selected in the first round have had a major impact on the the teams that selected them. Zay Flowers went 22nd to the Baltimore Ravens, and Jordan Addison went 23rd to the Minnesota Vikings. After he was selected, Quentin Johnston (TCU) went 21st to the Los Angeles Chargers. Jaxon Smith-Njigba (Ohio State) started the run when the Seattle Seahawks selected him with the 20th pick. Last year, there were four wide receivers drafted in the first round. I believe another deep position in this year's draft will be wide receiver. In a previous article, I wrote about how I believe the quarterback position in the 2024 NFL Draft will be a very strong class. There is still much work to be done for NFL teams as they start the initial stacking on their draft boards. (18) runs away from Michigan Wolverines defensive back Rod Moore (9) during the NCAA football game at Michigan Stadium.

Ohio State Buckeyes wide receiver Marvin Harrison Jr.