Every program with a promising young quarterback always looks to the Transfer Portal to add a game-changing wide receiver. Georgia and Texas A&M adding Top 10 transfer wide receivers in KC Concepcion and Zachariah Branch, transformed both offenses, helping guide the team to the College Football Playoff.
Saturday Blitz Transfer Portal rankings 2026: QB, WR, RB, TE, OL, EDGE, DL, LB, CB, S
This offseason, there's only one Transfer Portal window as the Spring Transfer Portal no longer exists, meaning we'll see more activity than we have in prior years. While wide receiver is always one of the most sought-after positions, the top-tier talent has started to enter the mix in a way we haven't seen yet.
Which wide receivers should your team take a big swing on this offseason? Factoring in past production, talent upside, and eligibility remaining, here are your official Saturday Blitz 2026 transfer wide receiver rankings.
Last rankings update: 10:00 a.m. ET, 1/8/2026
1. Cam Coleman - Auburn
The Transfer Portal gained it's Crown Jewel when Auburn superstar Cam Coleman announced his decision to enter the Transfer Portal. Despite all of the issue for Auburn at quarterback the last two seasons, Cam Coleman's talent has shown which makes him the perfect addition for any team looking to win a National Championship.
In his two seasons at Auburn, Cam Coleman has totaled 93 catches for 1,306 yards and 13 touchdowns. Coleman has spectacular ability, and when he's finally in a competent offense he could push Jeremiah Smith for status as the best receiver in the sport.
2. Nick Marsh - Michigan State
After the firing of Jonathan Smith, Michigan State star Nick Marsh announced his intentions to enter the Transfer Portal. Nick Marsh will be one of the most sought after players in the Transfer Portal regardless of position, as he's clearly one of the most talented players we will see transfer this offseason.
The Spartans quarterback play has left plenty to be desired, but it hasn't kept Marsh from putting together back-to-back productive seasons. Over his two seasons in East Lansing, Nick Marsh caught 100 passes for 1,311 yards and 9 touchdowns. Marsh takes the vast majority of his snaps on the outside and excels in the short to intermediate areas, while he's proven an ability to win deep.
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3. Omarion Miller - Colorado
When Deion Sanders first arrived at Colorado, aside from his sons and Travis Hunter, the biggest standout was wide receiver Omarion Miller. In his first game for the Buffaloes, Miller went off, catching 7 passes for 196 yards and a touchdown. Fast forward to 2025, and Miller had his best season yet, catching 45 passes for 808 yards and 8 touchdowns as the lone bright spot on a struggling offense.
Miller will instantly become one of the most sought-after wide receivers in the country as he's proven he can lead an offense. The Louisiana Native has just one season of eligibility remaining, but he can instantly give any offense a clear WR1.
4. Jayce Brown - Kansas State
After a turbulent season, the Kansas State Wildcats are going to need a massive overhaul to start the Collin Klein era. The Wildcats biggest transfer loss comes as leading wide receiver Jayce Brown enters the Transfer Portal. Brown led the Wildcats this season with 41 catches for 712 yards and 5 touchdowns.
Jayce Brown is going to be an exciting addition for whichever program dips into the Transfer Portal to land him as a dynamic big-play threat. If the Kansas State star lands with a more consistent quarterback, he'll have a chance to be one of the most productive playmakers in the Country in 2026.
Landing at a program with a quarterback who's effective passing downfield should be a must for Jayce Brown. This season 405 of Brown's 712 yards came on passes traveling 20 or more yards down the field, but only getting 20 targets on deep passes was one of the flaws in Kansas State's offense.
5. Terrell Anderson - NC State
After KC Concepcion was a top transfer last season, Terrell Anderson becomes the latest NC State standout to announce a move. This season, Anderson had a breakout season catching 39 passes for 629 yards and 5 touchdowns. Anderson can play in the slot and outside which makes him a fit for almost any team looking for receiving help.
Anderson excels on pass in the deep and intermediate areas of the field as he was constantly gashing opponents for big gains. Wherever Anderson lands, the team would be smart to utilize him on screen passes as well as he beat teams anytime he touched the ball behind the line of scrimmage.
6. Chase Hendricks - Ohio
Those who haven't been watching the MAC have been missing out on one of the most exciting players in the Country. Chase Hendricks has been incredible for the Bobcats, catching 71 passes for 1,037 yards and 7 touchdowns. Whether it's been on short passes or deep ball, no one in the MAC was able to guard Hendricks, as he'll be a perfect candidate to excel in the Power 4.
7. Wyatt Young - North Texas
North Texas had the Nation's top scoring offense this season, and it was in large part due to the connection between Drew Mestemaker and Wyatt Young. The Sophomore caught 70 passes for 1,264 yards and 10 touchdowns averaging 18.1 yards per reception. Young has elite big-play ability, and it'll be interesting to see if the trio of Mestemaker, Young, and Caleb Hawkins follow Eric Morris to Oklahoma State to keep the system rolling.
8. DeAndre Moore Jr - Texas
After exploring his options with the NFL Draft, Texas Longhorns star DeAndre Moore has decided to enter the Transfer Portal. Moore only played on Special Teams as a Freshman, but put together back to back productive seasons with 77 catches for 998 yards and 11 touchdowns. Moore was expected to take a big jump in production this season, but the Texas passing game limited what he could do.
With just one season of eligibility remaining, Moore will look to find a program where he could improve his NFL Draft stock. The majority of Moore's production comes in the intermediate to deep areas of the passing attack accounting for most of his production.
9. Tre Wilson III - Florida
The Florida Gators were hurt by Tre Wilson suffering injuries in back-to-back seasons as when healthy he's a game changing wide receiver. As a Freshman, Wilson racked up 61 catches for 538 yards and 6 touchdowns, but injuries the past two seasons have limited his production. When healthy and in the right system, Wilson can be a great weapon out of the slot where his ability to create separation shines through.
10. Malcolm Simmons - Auburn
Heading into his Sophomore season, Malcolm Simmons was expected to become an integral piece of the Auburn passing attack, but Jackson Arnold's struggles held the entire unit back. At the end of the season when a quarterback change was finally made, Simmons broke out with 292 yards and 2 touchdowns in the final two games.
Auburn never unlocked Malcolm Simmons in the intermediate passing game as he only caught 2 passes on routes he ran of 10-19 yards. Landing in an offense with a solid quarterback could unlock Simmons as he's made an impact as a deep threat, and could truly explode in the right situation.
11. Ian Strong - Rutgers
One of the best kept secrets the last two seasons has been Rutgers standout Ian Strong who entered the Transfer Portal ahead of his final season. Ian Strong was a player who was expected to go as soon as Day 2 in the NFL Draft, but by returning for one more year and entering the open market, he'll be a highly sought after player.
This season, Ian Strong caught 52 passes for 762 yards and 5 touchdowns finishing second on Rutgers in all 3 categories. Teams will look at Strong's massive games against Iowa and Washington as examples of just how good he can be.
12. Quincy Porter - Ohio State
Coming out of High School, Quincy Porter was one of the most sought after recruits in his class, ranking as a 5-star recruit. Porter spent his Freshman season with Ohio State, catching 4 passes for 59 yards. Despite being expected to breakout in 2026, Porter entered the Transfer Portal giving teams a chance to add an elite talent to the roster.
13. Nico Brown - Yale
Yale wide receiver Nico Brown's career was defined by injuries until this season, when he was finally healthy, making a massive impact. Brown caught 71 passes for 1,085 yards and 11 touchdowns, emerging as an elite wide receiver. Given Brown's injury history, he may be a risky addition for a team, but if he can stay healthy, he'll have a massive impact at the Power 4 level.
14. Braden Pegan - Utah State
After struggling to find a role at UCLA, Braden Pegan transferred to Utah State, looking to make an impact in his Junior season. Pegan exceeded all expectations, and he's now going to draw Power 4 interest as he caught 60 passes for 926 yards and 5 touchdowns.
While Pegan is 6-foot-3, making him a likely fit on the outside, he played 108 snaps in the slot, accounting for just under 15% of his snaps. With his frame, Pegan is best in the intermediate passing attack, which would make him a great fit for any team needing a reliable target over the middle.
15. Danny Scudero - SJSU
While there are bigger names at the wide receiver position in the Transfer Portal, there isn't a more productive player available than San Jose State's Danny Scudero. This season, Scudero led the FBS with 1,291 yards on 88 catches with 10 touchdowns. After starting his career at Sacramento State, Scudero's jump to the FBS couldn't have gone better, and now he'll look to face even tougher competition.
The Second-Team All-American should draw vast interest as he could be a multi-year player with two seasons of eligibility remaining. At 5-foot-9, Scudero operates mostly out of the slot where he took 713 snaps with just 65 on the outside. Scudero is at his best when he's targeted deep as 729 of his 1,291 yards came on passes that traveled 20 or more yards.
16. Tre' Brown III - Old Dominion
Tre' Brown III started his career at the JUCO level, helping lead Hutchinson to a National Championship before leaping to Old Dominion. In his first season at the FBS level, Brown made a massive impact, catching 38 passes for 762 yards and 4 touchdowns, averaging a stellar 20.1 yards per reception.
Brown excels in the intermediate to deep areas of the passing game, making him an intriguing big-play threat in the Transfer Portal.
17. Jackson Harris - Hawaii
Hawaii wide receiver Jackson Harris is arguably the most explosive wide receiver on the move this offseason. Harris caught 5 passes for 60 or more yards, finishing the season with 49 catches for 963 yards and 12 touchdowns. Landing Harris in a high powered offense would make for a splash addition especially with a quarterback that excels throwing down the field.
18. Trell Harris - Virginia
This season, Trell Harris quickly emerged as one of the best wide receivers in the ACC, catching 59 passes for 847 yards and 5 touchdowns. Harris was elite when targeted deep, and landing with the right quarterback could lead to him taking an even bigger leap in his final season of college football.
19. Parker Livingstone - Texas
This season, Parker Livingstone stepped into the lineup with his roommate Arch Manning, quickly making a big impact. After finishing the season with 29 catches for 516 yards and 6 touchdowns, Parker Livingstone entered the Transfer Portal. Livingstone indicated that he was pushed out of Texas, and picking Oklahoma will give him a chance to get his revenge.
20. Tre Richardson - Vanderbilt
21. Jayvan Boggs - Florida State
When the season started for Florida State, there was a ton of excitement around Jayvan Boggs as the True Freshman was named a starter for the Seminoles. The offense didn't involve Boggs nearly enough as he caught just 9 passes for 103 yards and a touchdown in 8 games played. Boggs was committed to UCF until Signing Day and Missouri before UCF creating two potential landing spots.
22. Shazz Preston - Tulane
Coming out of High School, Shazz Preston was a Top 50 player in his class signing with Nick Saban and Alabama. After spending two seasons as a reserve, Preston returned to Louisiana to play for Tulane. This season served as Preston's breakout season as he caught 43 passes for 723 yards and 4 touchdowns. Preston has an elite ability to make plays down the field making him an attractive options for teams that lack a big play threat.
23. Perry Thompson - Auburn
Among the elite talent in the 2024 recruiting class was Alabama native Perry Thompson who became a pivotal target for Nick Saban and Hugh Freeze with the latter winning out. Between Auburn's quarterback struggles, and the amount of talent they've had at wide receiver, Thompson hasn't broken out yet. In his two seasons, Thompson has caught just 22 passes for 280 yards and a touchdown.
Adding Perry Thompson would be a bet on his talent and upside, but there's certainly enough there to garner serious Power 4 attention. In his next program, Thompson should be looking for both a place he can get on the field and competent quarterback play as it'll finally allow him the chance to prove he's an elite talent.
24. Iverson Hooks - UAB
While the UAB Blazers had an underwhelming season firing head coach Trent Dilfer, the team got several stellar performances. Sophomore wide receiver Iverson Hooks was the biggest bright spot for the Blazers catching 72 passes for 927 yards and 7 touchdowns. Hooks was a productive receiver everywhere from short passes to deep balls making him a threat at all levels which most teams always look for.
25. Keshaun Singleton - USF
After missing his freshman season with injury, Keshaun Singleton has been a breakout star for the USF Bulls. Singleton has caught 76 passes for 1,285 yards and 11 touchdowns over the past two seasons. Singleton has been elite on intermediate to deep routes, and he could quickly become one of the top big play threats at the Power 4 level.
26. Reed Harris - Boston College
Boston College star Reed Harris should quietly become one of the most sought after wide receivers in the Transfer Portal. The 6'5" rising Junior will provide a program with great size on the outside which is always a need. This season, Harris caught 39 passes for 673 yards and 5 touchdowns averaging a stellar 17.3 yards per reception.
27. Chase Sowell - Iowa State
After starting his career at East Carolina, Chase Sowell made the jump to the Power 4 this season, catching 32 passes for 500 yards and a pair of touchdowns. Sowell is among the massive group of Iowa State stars following Matt Campbell to Penn State, giving him a chance to take a bigger leap in the same system.
28. Noah Rogers - NC State
After starting his career at Ohio State, Noah Rogers moved to NC State before the 2024 season looking to prove himself with playing time. The last two seasons have seen Rogers post back-to-back 400+ yard seasons on NC State teams with a ton of weapons. Given that Noah Rogers was recruited to Ohio State by Brian Hartline, it'll be interesting to see if the two reunite at USF.
29. Brett Eskildsen - Iowa State
As Iowa State heads into a massive rebuild under Jimmy Rogers, they're going to have to do so without their leading wide receiver. After a quiet freshman season, Brett Eskildsen burst onto the scene with 30 catches for 526 yards and 5 touchdowns leading the Cyclones in receiving yards while finishing 2nd in touchdowns. Eskildsen should have a massive market if he doesn't choose to follow Matt Campbell to Penn State.
30. Marquis Johnson - Missouri
In the season opener, it looked like Marquis Johnson may be the big breakout star for the Missouri Tigers as he caught 5 passes for 134 yards and a touchdown. The Tigers' passing attack as a whole ended up underwhelming as Johnson finished with just 340 yards. It'll be interesting to see what level of market Johnson draws with inconsistent stats, but he's shown flashes of being a great piece in the right offense.
31. Darrell Gill Jr - Syracuse
After three seasons as Syracuse, wide receiver Darrell Gill Jr is on the move for his final season in college football. Early on, Gill looked well on his way to a massive season before the injuries at quarterback for Syracuse derailed the offense. Gill has posted impressive numbers over the middle of the field making him a potential go-to receiver in the right offense.
32. Miles Coleman - North Texas
Another integral piece of the Nation's top scoring offense is on the move as wide receiver Miles Coleman joins Drew Mestemaker, Caleb Hawkins, and Wyatt Young in the transfer portal. The undersized wide receiver built on his impressive freshman campaign with 47 catches for 550 yards and a pair of scores. Considering how much talent North Texas has in the portal, it'll be interesting to see if the entire offense is just moving over to Oklahoma State.
33. Taron Francis - LSU
As a recruit TaRon Francis was one of the highest ranked wide receivers in his class, signing with the LSU Tigers. This season, Francis appeared in several games for the Tigers, but didn't record any catches. Francis' talent shines through on tape, and a school that missed during his initial recruitment will certainly jump at the chance to land him.
34. Mylan Graham - Ohio State
Mylan Graham is another one of Brian Hartline's 5-star recruits who's transferring out of Ohio State. This season, Graham was stuck behind several of the Nation's top playmakers catching just 6 passes for 93 yards. Graham should be highly sought after, especially by schools who missed out in his initial recruitment.
35. Naeshaun Montgomery - Florida
Billy Napier got a massive win on the recruiting trail in his final recruiting cycle, beating out the likes of LSU and Miami for wide receiver Naeshaun Montgomery. This season, the Gators hardly deployed the true freshman as he finished the year with just 3 catches for 26 yards. Any team that pursues Montgomery will likely be taking a chance on his upside, as he hasn't proven much to this point.