Ranking top 5 wide receivers in 2022 NFL Draft

2022 NFL Draft WRs #5 & #4

#4 - Treylon Burks, Arkansas

Southwest Classic - Arkansas v Texas A&M

The injury to Jameson Williams may have caused a stir in the top-five, but Treylon Burks remains a top prospect in the 2022 Draft class. It's not often that Arkansas has a potential first-round talent, but Burks is the big-body type who isn't afraid to fight for the ball. He was a former four-star recruit and the top overall prospect for the state of Arkansas out of high school.

Over the past three seasons, he has 147 catches for 2,418 yards and 18 scores. The NFL will fall in love with his athleticism and his ability to be a one-on-one mismatch. He will thrive with a younger quarterback still gaining confidence in the league with his skill at the catch point. Just toss it up to him and Burks will fight through to come away with the ball.

Burks won't be among the flashiest receivers in the NFL, but he can be slid into the slot position and get the possession on a third-and-long situation. The Chicago Bears and the New York Jets are two of the few teams who could trade back to snag him late in the first round.

#5 - Jameson Williams, Alabama

Jameson Williams; Southern Miss v Alabama

Jameson Williams was viewed as the second or third-best wide receiver in the 2022 NFL Draft prior to his ACL injury against Georgia. He is expected to make a full recovery and won't lose his elite speed, but it's hard to see him as a top prospect. Williams won't fall out of the first round, though. He could easily get selected in the early 20s as long as he's showing good signs in his rehab.

Williams caught 75 passes for 1,507 yards and 15 touchdowns in his only season with the Crimson Tide. He transferred from Ohio State after 10 total catches in two seasons. It was the best decision for him, earning All-SEC honors and first-team All-America. He was a sub-4.3 speedster before his injury, which greatly helped his draft stock over the season.

He's more than just speed. Williams is a skilled route-runner with a dangerous double-move. His main negative is a tendency to body-catch at times. He'll have to refine his technique to catch with his hands to avoid costly drops in the NFL. The New Orleans Saints seem to be a prime destination for Jameson at #18 and would give Jameis Winston a major upgrade at the position.