As your New Orleans Saints prepare for the 2025 NFL Draft, we take a look at the top 10 ranked players at various positions. The 2025 NFL Draft big board rankings are reflective of Bucky Brooks' top five prospects by position 1.0 and ESPN's NFL Draft "Best Available" list. To keep track of the latest NFL mock drafts for the Saints, check out Mock Draft Monday. Part of the Saints Path to the Draft presented by Cox.

Top 10 Draft Prospects by Position

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Here are the top 10 ranked draft prospects at wide receiver:

1. Tetairoa McMillan (WR, Arizona)

Tetairoa McMillan's Combine Results

• Height: 6-4 | Weight: 219 | Arms: 31 1/2 | Hands: 10
• 40-yard Dash: DNP | 10-yard Split: DNP | Vertical Jump: DNP
• Broad Jump: DNP | 3-Cone: DNP | 20-yard Shuttle: DNP | Bench Press: DNP

Tetairoa McMillan Draft Analysis by Lance Zierlein

NFL Comparison: Drake London

Overview: "Possession receiver with the size and ball skills to create big wins deep. He's a linear route-runner who wears press coverage early and coasts too often on deep routes, but he has a feel for uncovering underneath and can play over the top of cornerbacks for easier jump-ball wins. McMillan is instinctive with a feel for adjusting his routes and working back on throws to make the quarterback's job easier. He needs to show more consistent play speed and physicality to protect his workspace. His elite ball skills set him apart, though, providing a higher floor as a "Z" option with mismatch value in the slot." Full Tetairoa McMillan draft analysis on NFL.com

Strengths:

• Highly productive in all receiving columns over two years.
• 2023 tape filled with highlight-reel touchdowns.
• Clever hand-fighter to uncover at the top of the route.
• Adjusts route to coverage and scrambles for his quarterback when needed.
• Feels coverage in space and adjusts routes accordingly.

Weaknesses:

• Linear release makes it tougher to elude press.
• Doesn't create much threat in the drive phase.
• Routes could use better urgency and finish.
• Forced into a heavy percentage of contested targets.
• Takes inconsistent paths to the deep ball when tracking.

2. Matthew Golden (WR, Texas)

Matthew Golden's Combine Results

• Height: 5-11 | Weight: 191 | Arms: 30 5/8 | Hands: 9 1/2
• 40-yard Dash: 4.29 | 10-yard Split: 1.49 | Vertical Jump: DNP
• Broad Jump: DNP | 3-Cone: DNP | 20-yard Shuttle: DNP | Bench Press: DNP

Matthew Golden Draft Analysis by Lance Zierlein

NFL Comparison: Chris Olave

Overview: "Golden works all three levels of the field with similar consistency and productivity. His route-running needs refinement, but he does a decent job of altering tempo and separating at break points. Golden has the ability to play all three receiver spots. He also has the agility and body control to turn near-misses into highlight catches. Focus drops still pepper his play, but he's a willing participant in traffic and took command of contested catches with better physicality and catch strength in 2024. Golden's starting-level traits and big leap forward as a go-to playmaker have him primed to become a productive catch-maker with the potential to develop into a WR1 in the future." Full Matthew Golden draft analysis on NFL.com

Strengths:

• Meets the moment with big plays in big games.
• Adequate linear speed to work past corners on vertical routes.
• Agile feet allow quicker gather-and-cut as a route runner.
• Good alteration of route tempo in intermediate work.
• Shows ability to sink, slow and open quickly from hard vertical push.

Weaknesses:

• Routes can be too nonchalant and unfocused.
• Takes foot off the gas if he feels like the route is covered.
• Pops upright into route breaks, providing coverage a tell.
• Needs to play stronger at the top of the route.
• Inconsistent working back on throws to protect catch-point.

3. Emeka Egbuka (WR, Ohio State)

Emeka Egbuka's Combine Results

• Height: 6-1 | Weight: 202 | Arms: 31 1/2 | Hands: 9 5/8
• 40-yard Dash: DNP | 10-yard Split: DNP | Vertical Jump: DNP
• Broad Jump: DNP | 3-Cone: DNP | 20-yard Shuttle: DNP | Bench Press: DNP

Emeka Egbuka Draft Analysis by Lance Zierlein

NFL Comparison: Jaxon Smith-Njigba

Overview: "Fluid athlete with good size and quality ball skills who works primarily from the slot. Egbuka runs his routes with tempo and pace. He does a nice job of influencing coverage when needed. He lacks the explosiveness to race past the coverage and is a little tight in his hips getting in and out of breaks. Egbuka's baseball background shows up with his laser-focused ball-tracking and ability to make sudden adjustments to bring throws in for a safe landing. He's not elusive or sudden after the catch but is competitive and can squeeze out additional yardage. Egbuka projects as an early starter at slot for teams running heavy amounts of three-wideout sets." Full Emeka Egbuka draft analysis on NFL.com

Strengths:

• Former outfielder with excellent track-and-adjust ability and catch radius.
• Good feel for manipulating the coverage in space.
• Hits his turns and stems with good timing and tempo.
• Smart hand-fighter with the ability to create late space.
• Delays adjustments to keep coverage from reading his action.

Weaknesses:

• Jostled by redirection and physical coverage underneath.
• Speed appears average in the drive phase of the route.
• Struggles to drop weight and open quickly on comebacks.
• Average quickness and separation in and out of breaks.
• Takes time to find acceleration after slowing feet inside the route or on receiver screens.

4. Luther Burden III (WR, Missouri)

Luther Burden III's Combine Results

• Height: 6-0 | Weight: 206 | Arms: 31 1/4 | Hands: 8 1/2
• 40-yard Dash: 4.41 | 10-yard Split: 1.54 | Vertical Jump: DNP
• Broad Jump: DNP | 3-Cone: DNP | 20-yard Shuttle: DNP | Bench Press: DNP

Luther Burden III Draft Analysis by Lance Zierlein

NFL Comparison: Garrett Wilson

Overview: "Former five-star recruit who offers five-star athleticism and playmaking ability. Burden is a natural on the field with above-average speed and exciting ball skills to win at a high rate. He takes snaps off and short-circuits routes if he's not the primary option, but he can separate and succeed on all three levels when it's his time. Missouri exploited Burden's yards-after-catch talent with a barrage of short throws, but NFL teams are much more likely to diversify his usage, activating his complete skill set and big-play potential. The production against top teams was uneven at times but so was Missouri's quarterback play. Burden checks several priority boxes that typically foreshadow an impressive NFL career." Full Luther Burden III draft analysis on NFL.com

Strengths:

• Early acceleration to bypass defenders and top-end speed to stay ahead.
• Eludes route redirection to maintain vertical momentum.
• Natural playmaking skills and instincts.
• Stacks, tracks and adjusts to deep balls like an outfielder.
• Operates with sudden, well-timed hands.

Weaknesses:

• A little bit leggy in his short-area routes.
• Can be inconsistent in finishing his routes.
• Occasional drops when traffic is near him.
• Needs to work back to prevent being contested.
• 75 percent of career catches were targeted inside of 10 yards, per Pro Football Focus.

5. Tre Harris (WR, Ole Miss)

Tre Harris's Combine Results

• Height: 6-2 | Weight: 205 | Arms: 31 7/8 | Hands: 9 5/8
• 40-yard Dash: 4.54 | 10-yard Split: 1.56 | Vertical Jump: 38 1/2
• Broad Jump: 10-5 | 3-Cone: DNP | 20-yard Shuttle: DNP | Bench Press: DNP

Tre Harris Draft Analysis by Lance Zierlein

NFL Comparison: Alec Pierce

Overview: "Size/speed wideout who returned to school in 2024 and improved his game heading into this year's draft. He's primarily a first- and third-level target, mixing a barrage of hitches and slants with go routes and posts. He's fast enough to win over the top and talented with the ball in his hands to stretch short throws into longer yardage. His route-running and contested-catch success both took an upturn but they still need work at the pro level. Of greater concern might be a second consecutive season of time missed due to injury. Harris might be capable of expanding his route tree a bit, but he looks locked in as an "X" receiver with big-game potential and a future home as a WR2." Full Tre Harris draft analysis on NFL.com

Strengths:

• NFL-caliber combination of size and speed.
• Able to run by coverage with long, gliding strides.
• Changes speeds and sets up breaks at the top of the route.
• Improved against grabby coverage and downfield contact in 2024.
• Threat of the deep ball opens up easier looks underneath.

Weaknesses:

• Racked up catch volume with hitches and screens.
• Injuries plagued him in consecutive seasons.
• Needs crisper route cuts to avoid drifting.
• Allows throws to get on top of him, leading to drops.
• Low career contested catch rate relative to his size.

6. Jayden Higgins (WR, Iowa State)

Jayden Higgins's Combine Results

• Height: 6-4 | Weight: 214 | Arms: 33 1/8 | Hands: 9 1/8
• 40-yard Dash: 4.47 | 10-yard Split: 1.53 | Vertical Jump: 39
• Broad Jump: 10-8 | 3-Cone: DNP | 20-yard Shuttle: DNP | Bench Press: DNP

Jayden Higgins Draft Analysis by Lance Zierlein

Overview: "Big inside/outside wideout with modest athletic attributes but outstanding ball skills that make him a projectable NFL prospect. Higgins needs a more limited route tree but can operate on all three levels in the right scheme. He's smooth but physical in his routes and does a nice job of creating pockets of separation with force and strength. He has mismatch qualities from the slot with body control and a catch radius that make him a menace on jump balls downfield. He won't outrun cornerbacks and is nothing special after the catch, but his size, ball skills and competitiveness create a profile of production as a future contributor in three-wide sets." Full Jayden Higgins draft analysis on NFL.com

Strengths:

• Big-bodied wideout with a wingspan over 6-foot-7.
• Purposeful drive phase disguises comebacks and stops.
• Runs routes with smooth strides and good balance.
• Effective use of size to physically separate at breaks.
• Big-time talent to track and position himself on deep balls and fades.

Weaknesses:

• Unable to sink hips for sudden stops and sharp cuts in his routes.
• Will need to operate with a limited route tree.
• No second gear to prevent corners from closing distance.
• Finds himself in a high number of contested catches.
• Below-average run-after-catch talent in smaller spaces.

7. Elic Ayomanor (WR, Stanford)

Elic Ayomanor's Combine Results

• Height: 6-2 | Weight: 206 | Arms: 32 3/8 | Hands: 10
• 40-yard Dash: 4.44 | 10-yard Split: 1.58 | Vertical Jump: 38 1/2
• Broad Jump: 10-7 | 3-Cone: DNP | 20-yard Shuttle: DNP | Bench Press: DNP

Elic Ayomanor Draft Analysis by Lance Zierlein

Overview: "Canadian-born wide receiver with pro size and traits who is still in the early stages of his development. Ayomanor lacks suddenness and burst from his break points, leading to heavier contested-catch totals, but he does a nice job with stemming coverage out of corner routes and slants. He has good build-up speed to work vertically and the strength to handle possession targets from the slot, but his ball-tracking and catch technique need a major upgrade. Ayomanor has a good work ethic and the upside to continue developing. He could become a much more consistent player within three years." Full Elic Ayomanor draft analysis on NFL.com

Strengths:

• NFL blend of height, weight and long speed.
• Possesses work ethic and traits for rapid improvement.
• Able to build up and bypass corners on outside release.
• Sells his route fakes despite a lack of suddenness.
• Able to stem route abruptly to beat leverage.

Weaknesses:

• Lacks play speed to elude tight man coverage in pros.
• Pops upright into breaks, tipping off coverage.
• Ball-tracking is very labored down the field.
• Poor catch technique results in excessive drop total.
• Inconsistent positioning and balance as a run blocker.

8. Jaylin Noel (WR, Iowa State)

Jaylin Noel's Combine Results

• Height: 5-10 | Weight: 194 | Arms: 29 1/2 | Hands: 8 3/4
• 40-yard Dash: 4.39 | 10-yard Split: 1.51 | Vertical Jump: 41 1/2
• Broad Jump: 11-2 | 3-Cone: 6.82 | 20-yard Shuttle: 4.17 | Bench Press: 23

Jaylin Noel Draft Analysis by Lance Zierlein

NFL Comparison: Bruce Ellington

Overview: "Noel's blend of receiving and return talent could carry more sway with teams given the league's new kickoff rules in 2024. He's primarily a slot receiver but has enough size and speed to kick outside in a pinch. His routes can be a little unfocused but that's correctable with coaching. What can't be coached is his consistent play speed. He can accelerate and separate from turns and stems and tends to uncover on cross-country routes. The catch focus can be inconsistent, but he is willing to mix it up in the middle of the field and is a natural after the ball is in his hands. Noel's upside and punt/kick return value could make him a Day 2 pick with the potential to develop into a starter." Full Jaylin Noel draft analysis on NFL.com

Strengths:

• Good short-area burst to elude press defender.
• Quickened play pace makes him hard to keep up with.
• Accelerates and separates at the route stem.
• Willing to work into the teeth of the defense.
• Quality run-after-catch talent to help move the chains.

Weaknesses:

• Lacks length and has smaller hands.
• Can be unfocused and frenetic getting through patterns.
• Uses excessive settle steps to gather and open on hooks.
• Drifts on speed turns, allowing corners to undercut him.
• Focus drops have popped up throughout his career.

9. Isaiah Bond (WR, Texas)

Isaiah Bond's Combine Results

• Height: 5-11 | Weight: 180 | Arms: 30 1/2 | Hands: 8 1/2
• 40-yard Dash: 4.39 | 10-yard Split: 1.51 | Vertical Jump: DNP
• Broad Jump: DNP | 3-Cone: DNP | 20-yard Shuttle: DNP | Bench Press: DNP

Isaiah Bond Draft Analysis by Lance Zierlein

NFL Comparison: Jaylen Waddle

Overview: "Fluid, fast and untapped. Bond played decoy for the betterment of Texas' offense but clearly has the talent to take on a more focused, productive role. He's a capable route-runner, has good hands and can play wide or from the slot. An offense should feed him a heavier diet of shallow crossers, deep digs and quick-game throws, allowing him to make magic with the ball in his hands and add to their chunk play total. He's tough but can struggle on combat catches and against contact-oriented coverage. Bond is an explosive athlete with above-average skill. He simply needs more targets to reach his potential. He's well-suited to the NFL game and could become a very good pro within his first three seasons." Full Isaiah Bond draft analysis on NFL.com

Strengths:

• High school state sprint champ with elite top-end speed.
• Can factor in on all three levels.
• Able to eat into cushion almost immediately off the snap.
• Draws attention to clear out coverage for teammates.
• Has hips and agility to snap routes off tightly to separate.

Weaknesses:

• Made just 99 catches over his three seasons.
• Only one game with more than 100 yards in his career.
• Had trouble eluding physical press from Georgia.
• Could benefit from speed variances inside his route.
• Can be overwhelmed by size when contested.

10. Jalen Royals (WR, Utah State)

Jalen Royals' Combine Results

• Height: 6-0 | Weight: 205 | Arms: 30 1/8 | Hands: 9 1/2
• 40-yard Dash: 4.42 | 10-yard Split: 1.49 | Vertical Jump: DNP
• Broad Jump: DNP | 3-Cone: DNP | 20-yard Shuttle: DNP | Bench Press: 13

Jalen Royals Draft Analysis by Lance Zierlein

Overview: "Skilled and instinctive, Royals might lack the desired explosiveness, but he makes up for it with his body control and feel for the game. He has good size and is keenly aware of defenders around him, which allows him to adjust routes and improve his chances on contested catches. He's a decent route-runner but doesn't have the short-area foot quickness and burst to open wide windows for his quarterback. He's excellent as a zone-beater and uses plus body control and play strength to bring in catches in traffic. Royals is a smooth athlete who can play inside or outside and is best suited for an offense that will value him as a possession target over the first two levels." Full Jalen Royals draft analysis on NFL.com

Strengths:

• Keenly aware of where defenders are positioned.
• Smooth insertion of wrinkles and leverage into his routes.
• Fights hard for his catch space on contested throws.
• Works aggressively back to the throw.
• Impressive body control and coordination to get catch-ready.

Weaknesses:

• Just two seasons as a full-time player and producer in college.
• Lacks desired suddenness to shake an NFL press.
• Early vertical push fails to concern defenders.
• Shows slight rounding of the break at the top of the route.
• Average foot quickness and burst to separate.