Projected WR1s - who are they

[Wizard]

I've got a pretty high draft position but I'm thinking about trading down and hopefully picking up a future WR1, but who would that be? I'm talking about someone that has a real shot at being a WR but isn't there yet. Christian Kirk? I hear a lot of talk of Golladay being a WR1? What receiver(s) do you see as growing into a WR1 in the next 2 years. No rookies, we don't know where they are going yet so it would be a total guess.

[Hottoddies]

I doubt that trading down from a high draft pick this year nets you someone who has a real shot at becoming a WR1 in the next two years. Brandin Cooks, Kenny Golladay, or Corey Davis have a real shot and maybe even Calvin Ridley or Courtland Sutton. But those guys will cost you a lot more. You might be able to get a longshot but in that case you might as well gamble on a rookie.

[Wizard]

I'm hoping on rookie fever to kick in and get someone to overpay, isn't that what we're supposed to do if we have a really high pick? Lol, yeah I probably will need to add something but I've got to figure out who to target firs but I am really hoping to get someone to overpay.

[M-Dub]

Just to give you some perspective, the 1.01 owner approached me about Golladay. I told him I’d need more than just the 1.01. We briefly agreed on 1.01 + 2.01 but then he got cold feet. So if you’re expecting to get a potential WR1 with an early 2019 1st, you’re probably better off just using the pick.

[Oil Boom]

I think Tyler Boyd is a possibility to be in this conversation. I love his price this offseason, and am attempting to buy where I don't own.

[trc]

Just to give you some perspective, the 1.01 owner approached me about Golladay. I told him I’d need more than just the 1.01. We briefly agreed on 1.01 + 2.01 but then he got cold feet. So if you’re expecting to get a potential WR1 with an early 2019 1st, you’re probably better off just using the pick.

Value is subjective, all it takes is someone valuing rookie picks very high. Not uncommon


To OP, just browsing rosters in my league the following come to mind as players that could move into the WR1-ballpark, where an early first should/could spark interest:
Golladay
Godwin
Boyd
Corey Davis
Kupp
DJ Moore
Sutton

And to some degree (they need to add to the player)
Westbrook
James Washington

[Texnjpr]

FWIW, I was in desperate need of a potential #1 and traded my 2019 1st, 2nd, and 3rd (all mid-high picks) for Godwin about a month ago. I thought it was a good deal then, but his price likely increased now that Djax and Humpries are gone.

I'd also add Pettis as a potential #1...or at least a #1 in his offense. Many owners are extremely high on him and I just traded the 1.08 for him and an early 3rd which i thought was a good deal for me especially since the OBJ rumors are gone.

[jetsfan5757]

To OP, just browsing rosters in my league the following come to mind as players that could move into the WR1-ballpark, where an early first should/could spark interest:
Golladay
Godwin
Boyd
Corey Davis
Kupp
DJ Moore
Sutton

Good list. I also agree with other poster who added Pettis.

I don't think Kirk will be a WR1 ever, but I do think he will be a nice consistent producer.

I'm not high on Boyd still, but I took forever to accept Tyreek Hill as a real thing (not comparing the two, just saying that I'm wrong plenty often ). I have soured on Corey Davis as well. Talent is there I think team and QB holding him back.

[tperry14]

Cooper Kupp, Chris Godwin, DJ Moore, Tyler Boyd are some of my favorite targets. DJ Moore is someone I value above the 1.01. He was my top WR in the class last year and if I saw him in this draft he'd be my top WR this year too.

[Fournetto]

I agree with the likes of Boyd and DJ Moore

A guy that hasn't been mentioned but I think will explode is Mike Williams.