Way Too Early WR and TE Rankings for 2026

Way Too Early WR and TE Rankings for 2026

Author: Matthew Berry | Audacy April 16, 2026 Duration: 52:00

April 16: Matthew (@MatthewBerryTMR) updates Jay (@croucherJD), Connor (@ConnorJRogers), and Lawrence (@LordDontLose) on his recent vacation and the guys explain why Connor drinks free before dialing into Matthew’s way too early rankings for WRs and TEs in 2026. Justin Jefferson, Zay Flowers, and Ladd McConkey headlined the WR discussions while Colston Loveland, Tucker Kraft, and George Kittle are featured among TEs. To wrap up the show, the crew unveils their favorite bets for first and second WR to be drafted next week.

(1:00) – Matthew Berry recounts his European vacation, and the crew explains why Connor drinks free

(6:20) – Jay highlights why he’s traveling overseas to see if a bet cashes

(8:45) – WR Rankings #1-10: Justin Jefferson, Rashee Rice, Malik Nabers

(17:10) – WR Rankings #11-20: Chris Olave, Garrett Wilson, Zay Flowers

(26:15) – WR Rankings #21-30: Ladd McConkey, DeVonta Smith, DJ Moore, Luther Burden III, Rome Odunze

(35:00) – WR Rankings #31-40: Parker Washington, Jakobi Meyers, Brian Thomas Jr., Michael Wilson

(41:10) – TE Rankings #1-10: Colston Loveland, Tucker Kraft

(45:55) – TE Rankings #11-20: George Kittle

(48:15) – Last Call: Best bets for the 1st and 2nd WR Drafted

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