Kelly: A breakdown of the NFL's 2025 class of receivers | Opinion
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The NFL has increasingly become a pass-oriented league, creating a demand for high-caliber wide receivers to maintain scoring levels and support fantasy football. This year's draft class, while not as remarkable as last year's, is expected to feature at least six receivers capable of becoming number one targets. Leading prospects include Travis Hunter, who is preparing to play both receiver and cornerback, Tetairoa McMillan, noted for his catch radius but lacking in physicality, and Luther Burden III, who possesses impressive speed and run-after-catch ability.
While fans are excited about this year's receiver class, it doesn't measure up to last year's historic draft, which featured three of the top nine picks as receivers.
The NFL's shift towards a pass-first mentality necessitates a new wave of game-changing receivers, as the league looks to maintain its high-scoring fantasy football era.
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