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The Farrell 50: Top Wide Receivers for 2023

Mike Farrell ranks Marvin Harrison Jr., Rome Odunze, Johnny Wilson, and more ahead of the 2023 season

Mike Farrell| August 15, 2023 (Updated: July 9, 2025)
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The rating of the top WRs entering any season is always an annual treat. Sometimes they pan out, and sometimes they flip. Who is this year’s slam dunk, and which guy on this list will make me look dumb? Here’s my top 50 in order and ranked in tiers — it’s called the Farrell 50, and I’ve been doing it since 2010.


Tier One

1. Marvin Harrison Jr., Ohio State

2. Rome Odunze, Washington

3. Emeka Egbuka, Ohio State

4. Johnny Wilson, Florida State

Redshirt sophomore wide receiver Johnny Wilson (14) rushes toward the end zone. Florida State football defeated Georgia Tech, 41-16, On Oct. 29, 2022, at Doak Campbell Stadium.

5. Xavier Worthy, Texas

6. Dorian Singer, USC

7. Jalen McMillan, Washington

Nov 12, 2022; Eugene, Oregon, USA; Washington Huskies wide receiver Jalen McMillan (11) catches a pass for a first down during the second half against the Oregon Ducks at Autzen Stadium. The Huskies won the game 37-34.

8. Antwane Wells Jr., South Carolina

9. Malik Nabers, LSU


Tier Two

10. Jacob Cowing, Arizona

11. Malachi Corley, Western Kentucky

12. Ainias Smith, Texas A&M

Sep 17, 2022; College Station, Texas, USA; Texas A&M Aggies wide receiver Ainias Smith (0) and Miami Hurricanes cornerback Al Blades Jr. (7) in action during the game between the Texas A&M Aggies and the Miami Hurricanes at Kyle Field.

13. Dominic Lovett, Georgia

14. Jamari Thrash, Louisville

Louisville’s Jamari Thrash runs with the ball in the Cardinals’ spring game, April 21, 2023

15. Troy Franklin, Oregon

16. Jeremiah Hunter, Cal

17. Keon Coleman, Florida State

18. Tory Horton, Colorado State

19. Zakhari Franklin, Ole Miss

20. Ali Jennings, Virginia Tech

21. Evan Stewart, Texas A&M

Sep 24, 2022; Arlington, Texas, USA; Texas A&M Aggies wide receiver Evan Stewart (1) is tackled by Arkansas Razorbacks defensive back Hudson Clark (17) during the second quarter at AT&T Stadium.

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22. Dante Cephas, Penn State


Tier Three

23. J. Michael Sturdivant, UCLA

24. Travis Hunter, Colorado

25. Devontez Walker, North Carolina

26. Luther Burden, Missouri

Sep 17, 2022; Columbia, Missouri, USA; Missouri Tigers wide receiver Luther Burden III (3) runs with the ball during the second half against the Abilene Christian Wildcats at Faurot Field at Memorial Stadium.

27. Tetairoa McMillan, Arizona

28. Tre Harris, Ole Miss

29. Oronde Gadsden II, Syracuse

Oct 1, 2022; Syracuse, New York, USA; Syracuse Orange wide receiver Oronde Gadsden II (19) makes a catch with Wagner Seahawks defensive back Roberto Auguste (26) defending during the first half at JMA Wireless Dome.

30. Ja’Corey Brooks, Alabama

31. Jerand Bradley, Texas Tech

32. Ladd McConkey, Georgia

33. Bru McCoy, Tennessee

Sep 24, 2022; Knoxville, Tennessee, USA; Tennessee Volunteers wide receiver Bru McCoy (15) catches a pass in the end zone for a touchdown against the Florida Gators during the first half at Neyland Stadium.

34. Elijah Spencer, Minnesota

35. Mario Williams, USC

36. Julian Fleming, Ohio State

37. Adonai Mitchell, Texas

38. Phillip Brooks, Kansas State

39. Will Sheppard, Vanderbilt

Jul 18, 2023; Nashville, TN, USA; Vanderbilt Commodores wide receiver Will Sheppard (14) speaks with the media during SEC Media Days at Grand Hyatt.

40. Tahj Washington, USC

41. Sam Pinckney, Coastal Carolina

42. Sam Wiglusz, Ohio

43. Isaiah Williams, Illinois

44. Isaiah Neyor, Texas

45. Brennan Presley, Oklahoma State

46. Chimere Dike, Wisconsin

Nov 26, 2022; Madison, Wisconsin, USA; Wisconsin Badgers wide receiver Chimere Dike (13) rushes for a touchdown after catching a pass during the third quarter against the Minnesota Golden Gophers at Camp Randall Stadium.

47. Matthew Golden, Houston

48. Drake Stoops, Oklahoma

49. Alex Adams, Akron

50. Jalon Calhoun, Duke

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