Each week, Keith Sanchez will bring you his updated rankings and analysis of the top wide receivers in college football eligible for the 2025 NFL Draft. See how the top pass-catchers rise and fall throughout the season with scouting notes on what happened last week and what to watch for going forward.
Luther Burden III, WR, Missouri
Week 3 Stats: Receptions: 6 | Receiving yards: 117 | Touchdowns: 1
Game Analysis
We wanted more production out of Luther Burden III and that’s exactly what we got in Week 3. At home against a tough Boston College team, Burden showed up and played his best ball of the season. For people really familiar with the Burdens game, this was a classic performance where he showed his ability to create explosive plays after the catch. Burden took over this game and was without a doubt the best player on the field. Look for that to be a breakout game for Burden and as Missouri's schedule picks up, look for him to be more involved in the offensive game plan.
Takeaway: Luther Burden III finally made a big-time appearance in a game where Missouri needed him most. The race for the top receiver in college football is wide open and Burden definitely gained ground with this performance.
Current Ranking: WR3
Kyren Lacy, WR, LSU
Week 3 Stats: Receptions: 5 | Receiving yards: 63 | Touchdowns: 1
Game Analysis
The LSU Tigers have another talented wide receiver. Kyren Lacy had to play the No. 3 role last year behind Malik Nabers and Brian Thomas Jr. With those two guys gone, Lacy has stepped up as Garrett Nussmeier’s go-to wide receiver and has been productive thus far. Lacy has been a clutch performer and stepped up in big moments during the matchup at South Carolina. Lacy appears to have an understanding of simply how to get open, especially in the middle of the field. He did exactly that by making a big-time play as time was winding down running a deep crosser to uncover from defenders. Lacy will be an interesting player to study because he definitely has the mentality that LSU receivers traditionally have, now it's about evaluating his athletic traits to see how high he can climb up the wide receiver rankings. But thus far, he is definitely adding some key performances to his resume.
Takeaway: The deeper LSU gets into conference play the more they will rely on Kyren Lacy and he will have plenty of opportunities to prove himself. Lacy is a stock-up player to continue to monitor through the season.
Current Ranking: WR9
Jack Bech, WR, TCU
Week 3 Stats: Receptions: 9 | Receiving yards: 200 | Touchdowns: 1
Game Analysis
From a current LSU wide receiver to a former LSU wide receiver, Jack Bech is a name to put on your radar for this year's NFL draft class. Bech is coming off a great week against UCF in which he made big-time plays. Bech is a versatile alignment player who can run routes but also presents a problem due to his big frame and physicality. Against UCF, Bech worked all three levels of the field and provided a big play for TCU working a corner post against a safety that went for a touchdown. Bech has played against both Stanford and UCF and looks to be a friendly target for the quarterback to get the ball to. Bech is a name that is gaining momentum and by the time this season is done, he can fight for a position amongst the top 10 receivers in this draft class.
Takeaway: Jack Bech has good size and versatility. In this TCU offense, he will continue to put up numbers that project well in addition to the film checking out.
Current Ranking: WR14
WR Rankings After Week 3
1. Tetairoa McMillan (--)
2. Travis Hunter (--)
3. Luther Burden III (--)
4. Emeka Egbuka (--)
5. Antwane Wells Jr. (--)
6. Deion Burks (--)
7. Evan Stewart (--)
8. Xavier Restrepo (--)
9. Kyren Lacy (--)
10. Jaylin Noel (--)
(change since last week)
