Steve Smith's Top 10 Wide Receivers in the 2026 NFL Draft

Who is the REAL WR1? 🏈 NFL legend Steve Smith Sr. puts his scouting hat on to rank the Top 10 Wide Receivers in the 2026 class. From elite route runners to explosive deep threats, Steve breaks down the film to show you which prospects are ready for the next level—and which ones are being overlooked. The 2026 WR class is loaded with elite talent, and Steve is joined by James Palmer to break down the first look at the field. While Steve brings his legendary "Scout's Eye" to the tape, James provides exclusive inside intel directly from NFL GMs, coaches, and front office personnel. From the explosive speed of Zachariah Branch to the polished route running of Carnell Tate, we’re setting the stage for the next generation of NFL stars. This is our high-level overview of the rankings—stay tuned over the coming months as we drop deep-dive, individual film sessions on every prospect on this list. Prospects Featured in This Episode: ㅤ•ㅤChris Bell (Louisville) ㅤ•ㅤSkyler Bell (UConn) ㅤ•ㅤGermie Bernard (Alabama) ㅤ•ㅤDenzel Boston (Washington) ㅤ•ㅤZachariah Branch (Georgia) ㅤ•ㅤDeion Burks (Oklahoma) ㅤ•ㅤKC Concepcion (Texas A&M) ㅤ•ㅤMalachi Fields (Notre Dame) ㅤ•ㅤMakai Lemon (USC) ㅤ•ㅤCarnell Tate (Ohio State) ㅤ•ㅤJordyn Tyson (Arizona State) Chapters: 0:00 2026 WR Class 9:00 Skyler Bell 14:00 Deion Burks 19:30 Germie Bernard 23:15 KC Concepcion 34:15 Malachi Fields 38:45 Chris Bell 43:35 Zachariah Branch 50:50 Denzel Boston 56:45 Makai Lemon 1:00:00 Jordyn Tyson 1:12:25 Carnell Tate Subscribe to @89show for more NFL Draft breakdowns:    / @89show   #NFLDraft #cfb #nflcombine #CollegeFootball #nfl