As we get closer to the start of training camps, NFL teams will continue their ongoing voluntary OTA sessions, capping their offseason programs with mandatory minicamps. While we watch for developments from the ongoing work, I'll be revisiting and resetting some important positional issues heading into the summer. Two weeks ago, it was Quarterback Battles, Real and Imagined; last week, it was Know Your Frienemy; Ambiguous Backfields.
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This week, we're sorting out the wide receivers, from stem to stern. We started Monday with the Top-Shelf Tier. Today, we'll roll through . . .
The Rest of the First-Round Wideouts
With Chase, Nacua, and Smith-Njigba locked into the top three spots and going within the first six picks, many of us will miss out. We'll still need a WR1 for our fantasy team. Who will we roll with? If we're looking at the rest of the first-round options, there are three clear-cut candidates:
- WR4 Amon-Ra St. Brown (pick 1.08)
- WR5 CeeDee Lamb (pick 1.09)
- WR6 Justin Jefferson (pick 1.12)
Yes, there are some questions here. But if there weren't, they'd be in the Top-Shelf Tier.
Mr. Consistent
It's not hard to figure out why Amon-Ra St. Brown is next man up after the "golden trio." His current ADP has him going with the eighth pick overall.
St. Brown logged 117 catches for 1,401 receiving yards and 11 touchdowns in his fifth season. He became the fourth player in NFL history to top 100 receptions and 10 touchdown catches in three straight seasons. His WR3 total points finish (he was WR4 in points per game) was the fourth straight season he's been a top-ten fantasy wide receiver.
Can he keep it going?
The Lions have been one of the NFC's most dangerous offensive teams thanks to their elite offensive line, creative scheme, and veteran leadership from Jared Goff. But the offensive line has been rebuilt this offseason (Footballguy Matt Bitonti ranks them No. 17 this year), and Drew Petzing takes over as offensive coordinator.
But Goff is the key here.
St. Brown enjoyed a career-high target share in 2025 (31.6 percent), which helped him to 13 top-20 fantasy outings. With no major additions at wideout or tight end, expect Goff to continue looking St. Brown's way consistently.