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RotoBaller's updated top 100 college fantasy football wide receiver draft rankings for 2026. CFB fantasy WR rankings for Yahoo drafts, including Cam Coleman, Jeremiah Smith, and more.
It's almost college fantasy football season, and it's time to crush those drafts! While there are a handful of games in Week 0, the CFB fantasy season officially starts on Thursday, September 3, when Rutgers hosts UMass. If you're looking for help for help at the WR spot, we're here to assist! Check out our updated top 100 college fantasy football wide receiver rankings below.
Find out where key wide receivers like Jeremiah Smith, KJ Duff, Ryan Coleman-Williams, Mike Matthews, TJ Moore, Evan Stewart, Charlie Becker, and more stand by navigating the rankings below.
As camp developments and injury news roll in, we'll update these wide receiver rankings ahead of the start of the 2026 regular season.
College Fantasy Football Wide Receiver Draft Rankings
| Rank | Player Name | Team | Position |
| 1 | Jeremiah Smith | Ohio State | WR |
| 2 | Malachi Toney | Miami | WR |
| 3 | Amare Thomas | Houston | WR |
| 4 | Nick Marsh | Indiana | WR |
| 5 | Tanook Hines | USC | WR |
| 6 | Isaiah Sategna | Oklahoma | WR |
| 7 | Cam Coleman | Texas | WR |
| 8 | KJ Duff | Rutgers | WR |
| 9 | Wyatt Young | Oklahoma State | WR |
| 10 | Bryant Wesco Jr. | Clemson | WR |
| 11 | Cooper Barkate | Miami | WR |
| 12 | Charlie Becker | Indiana | WR |
| 13 | Mario Craver | Texas A&M | WR |
| 14 | Ryan Coleman-Williams | Alabama | WR |
| 15 | Ian Strong | California | WR |
| 16 | Omarion Miller | Arizona State | WR |
| 17 | Tre Richardson | Louisville | WR |
| 18 | Duce Robinson | Florida State | WR |
| 19 | Ryan Wingo | Texas | WR |
| 20 | Jordan Dwyer | TCU | WR |
| 21 | Braylon Staley | Tennessee | WR |
| 22 | Danny Scudero | Colorado | WR |
| 23 | Lotzeir Brooks | Alabama | WR |
| 24 | Griffin Wilde | Northwestern | WR |
| 25 | TJ Moore | Clemson | WR |
| 26 | Chase Hendricks | California | WR |
| 27 | Deuce Alexander | Ole Miss | WR |
| 28 | Jayce Brown | LSU | WR |
| 29 | Reed Harris | Arizona State | WR |
| 30 | Dallas Wilson | Florida | WR |
| 31 | Yamir Knight | SMU | WR |
| 32 | Dakorien Moore | Oregon | WR |
| 33 | Kenny Johnson | Texas Tech | WR |
| 34 | Anthony Evans | Mississippi State | WR |
| 35 | Dezmen Roebuck | Washington | WR |
| 36 | Winston Watkins | LSU | WR |
| 37 | Andrew Marsh | Michigan | WR |
| 38 | Jordan Shipp | North Carolina | WR |
| 39 | Evan Stewart | Oregon | WR |
| 40 | Jojo Phillips | BYU | WR |
| 41 | Junior Sherrill | Vanderbilt | WR |
| 42 | Jordan Faison | Notre Dame | WR |
| 43 | Braden Pegan | Utah | WR |
| 44 | Justin Bowick | Oklahoma State | WR |
| 45 | Marquis Johnson | Mississippi State | WR |
| 46 | Mike Matthews | Tennessee | WR |
| 47 | Jackson Harris | LSU | WR |
| 48 | Chris Henry Jr. | Ohio State | WR |
| 49 | Darrell Gill | Ole Miss | WR |
| 50 | DeAndre Moore Jr. | Colorado | WR |
| 51 | Terrell Anderson | USC | WR |
| 52 | Emmett Mosley | Texas | WR |
| 53 | Cayden Lee | Missouri | WR |
| 54 | Johntay Cook | Ole Miss | WR |
| 55 | Coy Eakin | Texas Tech | WR |
| 56 | Tre Spivey | Arizona State | WR |
| 57 | Jaron Tibbs | Kansas State | WR |
| 58 | Yannick Smith | SMU | WR |
| 59 | Nyziah Hunter | Nebraska | WR |
| 60 | Trent Walker | Houston | WR |
| 61 | Jalen Cooper | SMU | WR |
| 62 | Louis Brown | Baylor | WR |
| 63 | TK Keys | Tennessee | WR |
| 64 | Carlos Hernandez | Wake Forest | WR |
| 65 | Isaiah Horton | Texas A&M | WR |
| 66 | Kyler Kasper | BYU | WR |
| 67 | Ed Small | TCU | WR |
| 68 | Mylan Graham | Notre Dame | WR |
| 69 | Chris Durr | Maryland | WR |
| 70 | Trell Harris | Oklahoma | WR |
| 71 | Keshaun Singleton | Auburn | WR |
| 72 | Jeremiah McClellan | Oregon | WR |
| 73 | Trent Mosley | USC | WR |
| 74 | Eric Singleton | Florida | WR |
| 75 | Que'Sean Brown | Virginia Tech | WR |
| 76 | Jared Richardson | Duke | WR |
| 77 | Vernell Brown | Florida | WR |
| 78 | JJ Buchanan | Michigan | WR |
| 79 | Isiah Canion | Georgia | WR |
| 80 | Jordan Clay | Washington | WR |
| 81 | Jacory Barney | Nebraska | WR |
| 82 | Cederian Morgan | Alabama | WR |
| 83 | JV Gibson | Cincinnati | WR |
| 84 | DJ Miller | Kentucky | WR |
| 85 | Kenny Darby | Kentucky | WR |
| 86 | Quincy Porter | Notre Dame | WR |
| 87 | Jojo Trader | NC State | WR |
| 88 | Cataurus Hicks | Pittsburgh | WR |
| 89 | Joshua Moore | Miami | WR |
| 90 | TreyShun Hurry | Louisville | WR |
| 91 | Nic Anderson | Kentucky | WR |
| 92 | Nyck Harbor | South Carolina | WR |
| 93 | Malcolm Simmons | Texas Tech | WR |
| 94 | Ashton Bethel-Roman | Texas A&M | WR |
| 95 | Jeremiah Koger | Auburn | WR |
| 96 | Javon Tracy | Minnesota | WR |
| 97 | Chris Barnes | Oklahoma State | WR |
| 98 | Micahi Danzy | Florida State | WR |
| 99 | Nik McMillan | Kansas State | WR |
| 100 | Brandon Inniss | Ohio State | WR |
2026 College Fantasy Football Wide Receiver News
Derek Meadows, Alabama
Alabama wide receiver Derek Meadows has had a strong camp in the absence of Lotzeir Brooks (undisclosed) and Noah Rogers (undisclosed), according to Charlie Potter of BamaOnLine. The four-star recruit in the Class of 2025 out of Las Vegas played in 12 games last season, but he was primarily on special teams and did not record an offensive stat.
"He got more opportunities today than most of the receiving corps, and I thought today was a really good growth day for him," head coach Kalen DeBoer said of Meadows. "Competitive catches, in particular. Using that big body to go up and make some plays. I like the way he's battling, and he's really growing." Quarterback Keelon Russell is expected to be named the starter, and he'll have no shortage of offensive weapons to work with. Meadows could be an impact player in 2026.
T.J. Moore, Clemson
Clemson starting wide receiver T.J. Moore (undisclosed) is "close" to 100%, according to head coach Dabo Swinney. Moore did not participate in Thursday's scrimmage, but Swinney said, "He's just banged up and should be good to go here soon."
As a sophomore, Moore recorded 837 yards and four touchdowns in 13 games, ranking 10th in the nation among sophomores. The five-star recruit is aiming for a big year in 2026 as the projected WR2 behind Bryant Wesco Jr., with Christopher Vizzina as the starting quarterback. Currently ranked WR25 in RotoBaller's positional rankings, Moore offers upside at the wide receiver position in fantasy drafts this season.
Dozie Ezukanma, TCU
TCU sophomore wide receiver Dozie Ezukanma is reportedly hospitalized after being assaulted by former TCU safety Jacob Fields in the locker room on August 14. Fields, a transfer from Louisiana Tech, has since been dismissed from the program. Ezukanma is unlikely to play in the Week 0 game against North Carolina next weekend. The sophomore was expected to be in the starting lineup after catching just two passes for 28 yards a season ago.
Cam Vaughn, Miami
Miami wide receiver Cam Vaughn has been dismissed from the program, according to head coach Mario Cristobal. The junior pass-catcher joined the Canes after one season with Jacksonville State and one year with West Virginia. He caught 83 passes for 1,344 yards and nine touchdowns over the last two campaigns.
A reason has not been given for his dismissal. Although this isn't ideal, Miami has no shortage of wide receiver talent. Last year's top freshman, Malachi Toney, is back, and the Canes brought in Cooper Barkate, who was a 1,000-yard receiver at Duke, catching passes from Darian Mensah last season. Vandrevius Jacobs, who caught 32 passes for 548 yards and four touchdowns in 2025 at Florida State, is Miami's projected WR3.
Jayden Sellers, Jayden Gibson, South Carolina
South Carolina wide receivers Jayden Sellers (lower body) and Jayden Gibson (lower body) won't play in 2026 due to lower-body injuries, according to Lulu Kesin of Greenville News. Sellers is the younger brother of starting quarterback LaNorris Sellers and caught 22 passes for 337 yards and one touchdown as a freshman. Gibson is set to miss his third straight season due to injuries. He began his career at Oklahoma, catching 15 passes for 387 yards and five touchdowns in 2022 and 2023.
"I am extremely disappointed for both of these young men," head coach Shane Beamer said. "I know how hard each of them has worked over the spring and summer in getting ready for 2026 to help our team. I have full confidence they will both overcome the adversity they're facing, and we will help them in whatever way we can throughout the rehab process moving forward." Nyck Harbor, Nitro Tuggle, and Mazeo Bennett Jr. are expected to start in three-wide sets for the Gamecocks.
Chas Nimrod, Auburn
Auburn wide receiver Chas Nimrod spent the first three years of his college career at Tennessee, catching 29 passes for 315 yards and one touchdown in 27 career games. He transferred to South Florida to reunite with former Tennessee offensive coordinator Alex Golesh and caught 23 passes for 466 yards and three touchdowns.
He's now with Golesh at Auburn, and although he wasn't the flashiest transfer the Tigers picked up this offseason, his experience in the system and in the SEC gives him "huge upside," according to an On3 source. Pete Nakos reports that the program expects "big things" out of the senior pass-catcher. Auburn's offense could surprise this season, as many of its starters come from South Florida, and there won't be a substantial learning curve. Nimrod will be a key piece of that effort.
