PFF puts Justin Jefferson third and DeVonta Smith 14th in 2026 receiver ranking
Smith earned a 76.3 overall PFF grade in 2025, ranking 28th among 81 qualified receivers.
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3. Justin Jefferson
14. DeVonta Smith
29. Brian Thomas Jr
Top 32 Wide Receivers Ahead of the 2026 Season⬇️
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What happened:DeVonta Smith set a He has ranked among the top six qualified receivers in yards per reception in each of the past two seasons.
Why it matters: That sustained big-play efficiency matters more than one season's overall grade when ranking current ability. Justin Jefferson's No. 3 placement is defensible, but Smith's efficiency makes an 11-spot gap too large.