2018 NFL Draft: Ranking the top five wide receivers

Christian Kirk is one of the most complete and dynamic talents in the 2018 NFL Draft. He’s a big play waiting to happen when working the deep routes, as well as a productive short and intermediate target who can make plays after the catch.

Without going any further with this player comparison, Kirk is like Odell Beckham Jr. in the sense that he plays significantly bigger than he is.

Kirk has fluctuated on draft boards, but he’s the type of talent whom general managers often prove willing to take a chance on early. He has no trouble getting behind a secondary, nor does he show any hesitation when running across the middle.

Kirk proved to be one of the best in his class on crossing patterns, producing a passer rating of 146.8 during the 2017 season—55.3 points above average.

Kirk also has tremendous value in the return game, which must be factored into his ranking here. He’s not only one of the best wide receivers in this class, but a player who has exceptional value in multiple phases of the game.

With six career punt returns for touchdowns, one kickoff return for a score, and 26 receiving touchdowns during his three-year career, Kirk proved to be an all-around force.