Outlook: DeVonta Smith quietly put together a nice 2024: 68 receptions, 833 yards, and 8 touchdowns. The yards were down from his 1,000-yard seasons, but those eight scores - a career high - show he's carving out a red-zone role. He's the WR2 behind A.J. Brown, no question, but he's far from an afterthought. Smith's smoothness and route-running keep him relevant, and he's got a knack for stepping up when Brown or Goedert miss time (which happened too often in 2024). Smith's numbers pop when one's out, but even in a full lineup, he's a steady producer. Hurts trusts him, and it shows.

In 2025, Smith could be a sneaky value. If Barkley's carries dip and the passing game opens up, Smith is in line for more looks. Jahan Dotson's arrival adds some target noise, but Smith's entrenched as the No. 2 option. Those eight TDs aren't a fluke - he's got the skills to keep finding the end zone, as he did in college. Think high-end flex with WR2 upside.

Grab Smith in the fifth or sixth round as a WR3 who can flex up. He's better in PPR formats and he's got breakout potential if the offense shifts to be more pass-heavy. He's not the star, but he's a damn good supporting act.

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Outlook: Although he was drafted fourth overall in 2024, Harrison was viewed by some as the most talented overall prospect, and he was the first non-quarterback off the board. Considered a polished route runner and NFL ready, the second-generation receiver endured an up-and-down season, and he finished well behind Jacksonville's Brian Thomas Jr., the Giants' Malik Nabers, and LA's Ladd McConkey, all of whom topped 1,100 yards as rookies. He had his moments -- most notably a 130-yard, 2-touchdown effort in a Week 2 blowout of the division rival Rams -- but the consistency was absent.

As already noted, Harrison and Murray have been hard at work during the offseason, trying to get on the same page ahead of their second season together. That's of paramount importance to both players as individuals and the team as a whole, as there were simply far too many weeks when Harrison was effectively shut down. While appearing in all 17 games, the Ohio State product topped 100 yards just twice, and he had 10 games of fewer than 50 yards. He also struggled in contested catch scenarios despite his size (6-foot-3, 209 pounds).

Although he failed to meet the lofty expectations during his rookie year, Harrison still finished with a respectable 885 yards and eight touchdowns (tied for 13th in the NFL). He remains the clear top target on the outside and a critical part of the offense. The shine figures to be off Harrison to a degree, which could push him down draft boards a bit, but there's still loads of upside here. Draft him as a low-end WR2 or strong WR3 and hope he makes a second-year leap.

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Outlook: One needn't look very hard to see shades of Rice's 2023 ascent in Worthy's efforts last year as his role grew as the season wore on, culminating in five TDs over his final five games, including three in the playoffs and two in the Super Bowl. Flanked by veterans like Hopkins and Smith-Schuster, Worthy moved at a different speed. Even with a lack of complementary threats, defenses had trouble checking the then-rookie, who did a lot of his damage on passes near the line of scrimmage where the Chiefs simply let his athleticism win out.

Adding the playmaking ability of Rice and a healthy Brown to Worthy should only serve to make last year's first-round pick even more dangerous. We've already seen what he's capable of just via the coaching staff finding ways to get him the ball in space, but Reid's proclamation that KC will be more aggressive with the vertical passing game in 2025 could be a further boon for Worthy, whose speed must be accounted for on every snap.

Although he doesn't feel quite as "safe" of a selection as Rice, at least in terms of on-field production, Worthy belongs in that same low-end WR2 or high-end WR3 category. If the Chiefs succeed in getting that offense more dynamic, it wouldn't be out of the question for Kansas City to produce more than one 1,000-yard receiver in 2025.

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Outlook: Deebo Samuel stumbled in 2024 with the 49ers, finishing as WR47 with 11.1 points per game in 14 games. He managed just 51 catches for 630 yards and 3 touchdowns, plus 42 rushes for 136 yards and a score.

The 49ers let him walk, which is a warning sign, but landing with Daniels in Washington could be the reset he needs. He's still got that rare run-after-catch spark and positional flexibility. In 2025, Samuel's a wild card. If the Commanders deploy him like the Swiss Army knife he is -- targets, jet sweeps, the works -- he could thrive.

Unfortunately for Samuel, McLaurin's the top dog, and rookie Jaylin Lane adds another mouth to feed. After a down year, Samuel's a risk-reward play: WR3 with WR2 upside if everything clicks. You're betting on talent and a fresh start, not past glory.

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Outlook: Few people were talking about Darnell Mooney this time last season. After four pedestrian seasons in Chicago, Mooney entered the 2025 draft season as WR2 in Atlanta with little buzz about his prospects. Well, he finished the season with career highs across the board in targets (106), receptions (64), receiving yards (992), and receiving TDs (5). Those are solid numbers for what many consider a low-end WR3/high-end WR4.

To be sure, QB Michael Penix Jr. has the arm to utilize Mooney as the deep threat of the team. He led the Falcons in yards per catch with 15.5, and that should repeat in 2025. And since he has solidified his role on the Falcons as a WR2, he is well positioned to pick up where he left off in 2024. Target Mooney somewhere in the low double-digit rounds, and you may have yourself a solid contributor all year long.

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Outlook: George Pickens is a highlight reel waiting to happen. In Pittsburgh, he piled up over 2,800 yards and 12 touchdowns across three seasons despite some truly ugly QB play. The guy's a deep-ball wizard who can go up and get it. Now in Dallas, he's stepping into a potentially elite passing offense (when Prescott's healthy), playing alongside one of the league's top slot options in CeeDee Lamb.

Pickens might see fewer targets with Lamb around, but the trade-off is juicy: better QB play and more single coverage as defenses focus on Lamb. Early reports show him building chemistry with Prescott, and his skill set screams big plays. He's a high-upside WR2 who could deliver some serious spike weeks if he's able to get deep multiple times in the same game.

Draft Pickens as a WR2 with boom potential. He's a mid-round gem who could explode in this offense. His cost to acquire isn't high and with CeeDee Lamb having dealt with injuries in recent seasons, there's even the potential that he could get a few games where he's the primary offensive weapon for Prescott.

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