5 Most Intriguing Wide Receiver Prospects at NFL Scouting Combine

Saturday's drills and workouts will be pivotal for a number of wide receivers hoping to stand out in this talented draft class.

Mar. 3, 2026 at 3:39am

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The 2026 NFL Scouting Combine is set to feature a talented group of wide receiver prospects, including projected first-rounders Carnell Tate, Makai Lemon, and Jordyn Tyson. While Tate and Tyson are limiting their participation, other top wideouts like Lemon, Denzel Boston, and several others will be showcasing their skills during the combine's drills and workouts on Saturday.

Why it matters

The wide receiver position is considered one of the deepest in this year's draft class, so the combine will be a crucial opportunity for these prospects to stand out and potentially improve their draft stock. Teams in need of receiving help will be closely watching to evaluate the top talents at the position.

The details

Makai Lemon of USC is not expected to run the 40-yard dash but will participate in other drills to showcase his versatility as a receiver who can line up both inside and outside. Denzel Boston of Washington is another potential first-round pick who will look to separate himself from the pack with a strong combine performance, as he aims to prove his size-speed combination.

  • The 2026 NFL Scouting Combine is taking place this weekend in Indianapolis.
  • The wide receiver group is scheduled to participate in drills and workouts on Saturday, March 2, 2026.

The players

Makai Lemon

A wide receiver from USC who won the Biletnikoff Award as the top pass-catcher in college football in 2025.

Denzel Boston

A wide receiver from the University of Washington who is projected to be a potential first-round pick in the 2026 NFL Draft.

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What they’re saying

“Anywhere I go on the field, you know, I'm [going to] dominate. Don't matter if I'm inside, outside. Don't matter where I'm at, I'm gonna do my best to that. If you put me on the field anywhere, you know, you gonna see that.”

— Makai Lemon

The takeaway

The wide receiver position is shaping up to be one of the most intriguing storylines at this year's NFL Scouting Combine, as a talented group of prospects look to showcase their skills and potentially improve their draft stock ahead of the 2026 NFL Draft.