​Remember how excited everyone was about the 2024 wide receiver draft class? Marvin Harrison Jr., Malik Nabers, and Rome Odunze were widely hailed as can’t-miss prospects. In addition, Brian Thomas Jr., Xavier Worthy, Xaiver Legette, and Ricky Pearsall all heard their names called in the first round. Now, entering Year Three, it’s fair to say the group has fallen short of those lofty expectations. In a comprehensive deep dive, Matt Harmon and Rich Hribar examine what’s gone right, what’s gone wrong, and what each receiver might deliver for fantasy in 2026.
The discussion covers the 2024 WR Draft Class in detail, including:
– The overall trajectory of the class and whether it can still live up to the hype
– Individual profiles: Malik Nabers, Ladd McConkey, Rome Odunze, Brian Thomas Jr., Marvin Harrison Jr., Ricky Pearsall, Xavier Worthy, Jalen Coker
– The fates of Xavier Legette and Keon Coleman to determine if there’s still upside
– Potential deep sleepers and possible Year Three breakouts that could emerge
This episode is a thorough exploration of what’s transpired since the draft, how the fantasy landscape could shift for these receivers in 2026, and which players might surprise despite the early predictions.
The full episode is available on YouTube. You can find all episodes of the Yahoo Fantasy Forecast and the rest of the Yahoo Sports podcast family at the Yahoo link, or on Yahoo Sports TV for broader access.