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I took some heat after my running back rankings came out last week, after predicting Nick Chubb would see a dropoff in 2020. But as a resilient fantasy analyst, I’m back for more punishment with my wide receiver rankings. The receiver position is absolutely stacked this year, with current ADPs showing you can get legitimate WR1 candidates in Rounds 4 and 5. In drafts, I’ve rarely picked a receiver before Round 3 this season, preferring to get my stud running backs (knowing I can fill up on receiving talent later on). This year also has plenty of high pedigree ‘prove-it’ guys with low ADPs who can be had in the latter rounds of redraft leagues, so there is value throughout the draft at the receiver position this year.
Note: I’ve based these rankings on a PPR scoring system.
2020 Redraft WR Rankings
| Rank | Name | Team | Bye | Comments |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | Name | Team | Bye | Comments |
| 1 | Michael Thomas | NO | 6 | Even with any kind of decline on last year's record numbers, Thomas remains my number 1 for 2020 |
| 2 | Tyreek Hill | KC | 10 | Hill can push Thomas for the number 1 spot with a fulll 16 game season |
| 3 | Davante Adams | GB | 5 | With no competition, Adams will see 150 targets in 2020 |
| 4 | Julio Jones | ATL | 10 | Julio remains a fantasy stud and a top 5 receiver for 2020 |
| 5 | Chris Godwin | TB | 13 | Godwin is the perfect foil for Brady and will eat as his go to receiver |
| 6 | Kenny Golladay | DET | 5 | Golladay establishes himself as a fantasy stud with a full season catching passes from Stafford |
| 7 | DeAndre Hopkins | ARI | 8 | A new offense for Hopkins and a slight decrease in output in Arizona |
| 8 | Cooper Kupp | LAR | 9 | Kupp remains the Rams number 1 and Goff's top target |
| 9 | Adam Thielen | MIN | 7 | A target hog with Diggs out the door |
| 10 | Allen Robinson II | CHI | 11 | Another top10 season for Robinson in a contract year in Chicago |
| 11 | Keenan Allen | LAC | 10 | Still so underrated but a nailed on top-12 receiver |
| 12 | Mike Evans | TB | 13 | Plenty of big plays for Evans to exploit, but less volume than Godwin |
| 13 | JuJu Smith-Schuster | PIT | 8 | Bounce back year for JuJu with a returning Ben Roethlisberger |
| 14 | DJ Moore | CAR | 13 | A career year ahead for Moore who's fantasy stock continues to rise |
| 15 | Amari Cooper | DAL | 10 | I'm plotting a slight regression for Cooper despite the high-powered offense in Dallas |
| 16 | Robert Woods | LAR | 9 | Super consistent and could go even higher if he can secure more red zone looks after just 3 touchdowns in 2019 |
| 17 | Odell Beckham Jr. | CLE | 9 | This is the year Beckham returns to the WR1 conversation |
| 18 | Calvin Ridley | ATL | 10 | Ridley sees an increased role in the league's highest volume passing offense |
| 19 | Tyler Lockett | SEA | 6 | Lockett and Wilson's connection continues to see him as the their leading receiver |
| 20 | Terry McLaurin | WAS | 8 | Scary Terry gets all the targets in Washington in his second season |
| 21 | A.J. Green | CIN | 9 | The sky's the limit for a healthy Green with a new quarterback throwing to him |
| 22 | A.J. Brown | TEN | 7 | Brown continues where he left off after a stellar rookie season |
| 23 | Courtland Sutton | DEN | 8 | Sutton may see pressure from Jeudy as he progresses but will be Lock's go to guy overall |
| 24 | DK Metcalf | SEA | 6 | Metcalf pushes for his first 1000 yards season as a top WR2 option |
| 25 | Jarvis Landry | CLE | 9 | Landry is fantasy's Mr Consistent and the ultimate flex option |
| 26 | DJ Chark Jr. | JAX | 7 | Lost his way in the second half of his breakout year but still the top receiving option in the Jags' offense |
| 27 | T.Y. Hilton | IND | 7 | Health is always a concern, despite being the Colts' number one receiver |
| 28 | Stefon Diggs | BUF | 11 | Love the player, hate the fit with Josh Allen. 1000 yards is his limit in Buffalo |
| 29 | Brandin Cooks | HOU | 8 | A great spot for Cooks and a chance to see career numbers in the Texans' offense |
| 30 | DeVante Parker | MIA | 11 | Parker doesn't repeat the breakout numbers of 2019 in what could be an even worse Dolphins offense |
| 31 | Michael Gallup | DAL | 10 | With more mouths to feed, Gallup sees a slight drop in production this year |
| 32 | Tyler Boyd | CIN | 9 | A super consistent WR2 option with WR1 upside if Green goes down again |
| 33 | Marquise Brown | BAL | 8 | Boom or bust candidate but primed for more work if the Ravens throw the ball more in 2020 |
| 34 | Marvin Jones Jr. | DET | 5 | One of the best mid-round options. Super consistent with WR1 upside in any given week |
| 35 | Jamison Crowder | NYJ | 11 | A breakout year ahead for Crowder who will see his first 1000-yard season |
| 36 | Julian Edelman | NE | 6 | Like he was for Brady, Edelman will be Cam Newton's safety valve |
| 37 | Sterling Shepard | NYG | 11 | A healthy Shepard will get fed by Daniel Jones and lead the Giants in receiving |
| 38 | Will Fuller | HOU | 8 | Will we ever see a healthy season from Fuller? WR1 upside but he can't be trusted to be on the field consistently |
| 39 | Christian Kirk | ARI | 8 | Kirk's potential breakout took a hit with the Hopkins trade but he still holds good flex appeal |
| 40 | Justin Jefferson | MIN | 7 | My top rated rookie has an open door to 100+ targets in his first season |
| 41 | Emmanuel Sanders | NO | 6 | The evergreen Sanders is a legitimate second receiver option for Drew Brees |
| 42 | CeeDee Lamb | DAL | 10 | Love the potential and think Lamb will see plenty of work in his rookie year |
| 43 | Darius Slayton | NYG | 11 | Found a role as a rookie and should grow in year 2 as the Giants' deep threat |
| 44 | Jerry Jeudy | DEN | 8 | Great situation for Jeudy to be the WR2 in Denver and grow with Drew Lock |
| 45 | Diontae Johnson | PIT | 8 | Johnson secures the number 2 role behind JuJu pushes over to 100 targets in 2020 |
| 46 | Sammy Watkins | KC | 10 | What is Watkins' fantasy value? WR1 upside but it only happens twice a year |
| 47 | Michael Pittman Jr. | IND | 7 | A big receiver with a quarterback who likes to throw it up. I like Pittman's upside as a rookie |
| 48 | Cole Beasley | BUF | 11 | Has the connection with Josh Allen and those 70 receptions make a difference in fantasy |
| 49 | Deebo Samuel | SF | 11 | Likely to start the season on the PUP list. A stash to help you out later on |
| 50 | Mecole Hardman | KC | 10 | Similar to Watkins, the upside is through the roof but target consistency is not there yet |
| 51 | Henry Ruggs | LV | 6 | Like With Stefon Diggs, I love the player but hate the fit with Carr. Still loads of upside to be the WR1 for the Raiders |
| 52 | Anthony Miller | CHI | 11 | With some more consistency at QB, Miller can be a solid WR2/Flex option |
| 53 | Curtis Samuel | CAR | 13 | Can Samuel turn targets into fantasy production? I'm not convinced with Teddy at QB |
| 54 | Dede Westbrook | JAX | 7 | Saw over 100 targets in 2019 and should see similar agan this year |
| 55 | John Brown | BUF | 11 | Targets take a hit with the Diggs trade, but will always be a deep threat and will see less coverage this year |
| 56 | Mike Williams | LAC | 10 | With some positive touchdown regression, Williams can be fantasy relevant. His round 14 ADP is a potential steal |
| 57 | Preston Williams | MIA | 11 | Can Williams return to his pre-ACL form on a Dolphins team lacking options? |
| 58 | Jalen Reagor | PHI | 9 | Reagor has every chance to take the number one spot in the Eagles' receiving corps |
| 59 | Golden Tate | NYG | 11 | A solid option in the Giants passing game. High floor but low ceiling. |
| 60 | N'Keal Harry | NE | 6 | Harry can establish himself in year 2 in a low energy Patriots receiving room |
| 61 | Allen Lazard | GB | 5 | Someone has to catch the passes Rodgers can't force to Davante Adams |
| 62 | Larry Fitzgerald | ARI | 8 | If Larry legend is playing, he'll see targets and put up flex position numbers |
| 63 | Brandon Aiyuk | SF | 11 | Will look to get on the field early thanks to Samuel's injury. I trust Shanahan to find a way to get him touches |
| 64 | Alshon Jeffery | PHI | 9 | Likely to start the season on the PUP list. Some upside if he can get back on the field later in the season. |
| 65 | Breshad Perriman | NYJ | 11 | The move to the Jets is uninspiring but he had some good upside at the end of last year with the Bucs |
| 66 | Robby Anderson | CAR | 13 | The deep threat moves to play with a conservative QB. Not loving Robby's upside in Carolina |
| 67 | Hunter Renfrow | LV | 6 | With all the options added to the Raiders' passing game, Renfrow is a bit part player in 2020 |
| 68 | Corey Davis | TEN | 7 | Playing for his future in 2020, Davis is a buy-low candidate with a lot to prove |
| 69 | DeSean Jackson | PHI | 9 | The archetypal deep threat, but is there anything left in the tank after an injury-hit 2019? |
| 70 | Chris Conley | JAX | 7 | Saw a slight resurgence in 2019 and can push for WR2 targets in 2020 |
| 71 | Denzel Mims | NYJ | 11 | Good opportunity to get on the field early and build a rapport with Darnold |
| 72 | Tyrell Williams | LV | 6 | Disappointing 2019 season and the additional options may push Williams down the depth chart |
| 73 | Danny Amendola | DET | 5 | Stafford's safety valve and a healthy season could see Amendola be a consistent flex option |
| 74 | Tee Higgins | CIN | 9 | Like the landing spot to grow with Burrow, but likely to be down the depth chart in year 1 |
| 75 | Parris Campbell | IND | 7 | After missing most of his rookie season, Campbell is a late-round dart throw to bounce back in year 2 |