NFL: The First WR Drafted In Every Draft Since 2020

Lou Landers

With the NFL draft a month away, I thought I would take a look at the first WR drafted in each draft over the past 5 years. How many of these players do you think were worthy of not just being 1st round picks but also being the first WR taken?

2024: Marvin Harrison Jr., Arizona Cardinals

DETROIT, MICHIGAN – APRIL 25: (L-R) Marvin Harrison Jr. poses with NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell after being selected fourth overall by the Arizona Cardinals during the first round of the 2024 NFL Draft at Campus Martius Park and Hart Plaza on April 25, 2024 in Detroit, Michigan. (Photo by Gregory Shamus/Getty Images)

Had an underwhelming rookie campaign based on what the expectations were, but he still has a bright future.

2023: Jaxon Smith-Njigba, Seattle Seahawks

SEATTLE, WASHINGTON – OCTOBER 22: Jaxon Smith-Njigba #11 of the Seattle Seahawks scores a touchdown in the first quarter of the game against the Arizona Cardinals at Lumen Field on October 22, 2023 in Seattle, Washington. (Photo by Jane Gershovich/Getty Images)

Had his breakout season last year and is one of the best in the game.

2022: Drake London, Atlanta Falcons

LAS VEGAS, NEVADA – APRIL 28: Drake London poses onstage after being selected eighth by the Atlanta Falcons during round one of the 2022 NFL Draft on April 28, 2022 in Las Vegas, Nevada. (Photo by David Becker/Getty Images)

A very good WR and is coming off the best season of his career.

2021: Ja’Marr Chase, Cincinnati Bengals

SANTA CLARA, CALIFORNIA – OCTOBER 29: Ja’Marr Chase #1 of the Cincinnati Bengals runs the ball after a catch during the second quarter against the San Francisco 49ers at Levi’s Stadium on October 29, 2023 in Santa Clara, California. (Photo by Thearon W. Henderson/Getty Images)

Arguably the best WR in the league RIGHT NOW.

2020: Henry Ruggs, Oakland Raiders

Sep 26, 2021; Paradise, Nevada, USA; Las Vegas Raiders wide receiver Henry Ruggs III (11) attempts to catch a pass in the second half against the Miami Dolphins at Allegiant Stadium.The Raiders defeated the Dolphins 31-28 in overtime. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-USA TODAY Sports

We don’t really know how good Ruggs could have been, because of his trouble with the law.

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