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2026 NFL Draft Tiers & Evaluations: Wide Receivers -- Part III
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2026 NFL Draft Tiers & Evaluations: Wide Receivers -- Part III

Breaking down Germie Bernard, Antonio Williams, Malachi Fields, Deion Burks and Skyler Bell

Jon and I continue our 2026 draft breakdowns with another look at the receiver class. We discuss the position's requirements in the modern game, the skills, tools, and techniques we look for when evaluating candidates, and the next five players on the consensus board in this class. If you missed parts one or two, you can find them here.

Alabama WR Germie Bernard: 0:00-22:30

Notre Dame WR Malachi Fields: 22:30-34:16

Clemson WR Antonio Williams: 34:16-55:37

Oklahoma WR Deion Burks: 55:37-1:05:50

UConn WR Skyler Bell: 1:05:50-1:16:30

2026 NFL Draft Tiers & Evaluations: Wide Receivers -- Part I

2026 NFL Draft Tiers & Evaluations: Wide Receivers -- Part I

Jon and I continue our 2026 draft breakdowns with a first look at the receiver class. We discuss the requirements for the position in the modern game, the skills, tools, and techniques we look for when evaluating, and the first five players on the consensus board in this class.

2026 NFL Draft Tiers & Evaluations: Wide Receivers -- Part II

2026 NFL Draft Tiers & Evaluations: Wide Receivers -- Part II

Jon and I continue our analysis of the 2026 receiving class. We go in-depth on the strengths, weaknesses, potential scheme fits, and our grades for five more players in a deep and talented class. If you missed Part One, breaking down how we evaluate receivers and the first five players in the class,

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