Wide receivers are a group of people who specialize in catching the ball on a team. They are usually the fastest on a team and have a wide range of stature. Some are over 1.9 meters tall and some are just over 1.7 meters short. Usually short wide receivers use their excellent speed and route running ability to get short yardage, while big wide receivers generally perform deep strikes. Use height and speed to force the opponent’s corner to get big yardage.

The necessary skills for wide receivers are excellent catching ability, speed and accurate route running, and the ability to get rid of defense. Wide receivers need to get rid of defenses through flexible running, change of direction, change of speed and other means. And like running backs, their running speed is also an important indicator to measure whether they can pass. So which wide receivers are the fastest among college students in College Football 26?

10. 83 OVR Kendrick Law Kentucky

• SPD: 97
• STR: 69
• AGI: 89
• ACC: 92
• AWR: 86
• INJ: 85
• TGH: 91
• STA: 88

Kendrick Law is 1.82 meters tall, which is not very tall among wide receivers. Kendrick Law previously played at the University of Alabama, and this year he transferred to Kentucky Wildcats. His catching skills are very sophisticated.

9. 74 OVR Tank Hawkins Florida

• SPD: 97
• STR: 46
• AGI: 94
• ACC: 96
• AWR: 71
• INJ: 82
• TGH: 76
• STA: 87

Tank Hawkins is 5 feet 10 inches tall and is a typical agile wide receiver. This body makes it easier for him to find loopholes in the tall defensive front line, and his sensitive turning and acceleration are also the key to his breakthrough defense.

8. 76 OVR Jaylen Mbakwe Alabama

• SPD: 97
• STR: 51
• AGI: 94
• ACC: 96
• AWR: 70
• INJ: 87
• TGH: 87
• STA: 90

Jaylen Mbakwe and Tank Hawkins are the same type of players. Although their speed and acceleration are basically the same, Jaylen Mbakwe is better in attributes such as stamina and toughness.

7. 75 OVR Dazmin James California

• SPD: 97
• STR: 64
• AGI: 93
• ACC: 97
• AWR: 74
• INJ: 76
• TGH: 83
• STA: 84

Dazmin James has slightly better acceleration than the previous players. Dazmin James did not play enough, which made him a little rusty in catching the ball, but his speed is impeccable. He has received invitations from several college track and field teams, but he finally chose football.

As long as you are willing to use College Football 26 coins to improve him, then he may improve his OVR to over than 80 next year.

6. 85 OVR Zachariah Branch Georgia

• SPD: 97
• STR: 53
• AGI: 98
• ACC: 98
• AWR: 83
• INJ: 84
• TGH: 75
• STA: 90

Zachariah Branch has amazing speed, and his sprint is even close to Bolt. Besides speed, Zachariah Branch is also very flexible in turning, which allows him to run more tricky routes.

He is still a freshman. If he is on your team, he will definitely become the best wide receiver in the second or third year.

5. 71 OVR Che Nwabuko Pittsburgh

• SPD: 98
• STR: 57
• AGI: 90
• ACC: 96
• AWR: 71
• INJ: 72
• TGH: 86
• STA: 92

Che Nwabuko has great speed, which is one of his most powerful weapons, but his turn is not as agile as Zachariah Branch. Che Nwabuko has announced his departure from Pittsburgh. Whether his next step will continue to return as a wide receiver or become a running back, we don’t know yet.

4. 73 OVR Jelani Watkins LSU

• SPD: 98
• STR: 47
• AGI: 93
• ACC: 98
• AWR: 65
• INJ: 75
• TGH: 87
• STA: 82

Jelani Watkins was selected by LSU as a four-star rookie last year. He was famous for his speed in high school. He won the state championship in the 200-meter race in his sophomore and junior years. His speed and acceleration are great, and his turning is also very sensitive. Although his rating is relatively low now, it is because he has played fewer games. Give him some time to train, and his potential will be released.

3. 82 OVR Nyck Harbor South Carolina

• SPD: 99
• STR: 79
• AGI: 92
• ACC: 97
• AWR: 79
• INJ: 91
• TGH: 88
• STA: 87

Nyck Harbo joins South Carolina in 2023. He is a very tall wide receiver. He is 6-foot-5, which means he can break through the opponent’s block.

His speed is 99 and his acceleration is 97, which is also one of his strongest weapons. They make Nyck Harbo unable to catch up after breaking out of the encirclement. He is now a sophomore, and as long as you are willing to use NCAA 26 coins to improve him, he can become the best wide receiver in South Carolina.

2. 86 OVR Barion Brown LSU

• SPD: 99
• STR: 49
• AGI: 93
• ACC: 98
• AWR: 87
• INJ: 88
• TGH: 85
• STA: 91

LSU uses speed as its trump card, and Barion Brown is another example. Barion Brown transferred to LSU in late 2024. This star receiver has incredible proficiency in catching skills, and his skills also provide him with strong mobility.

Considering the speed and skills, Barion Brown is undoubtedly the best wide receiver. But he is not a freshman, so he will not serve your team for too long. If you can use EA CFB 26 coins to improve Jelani Watkins, maybe he will become the next Barion Brown.

1. 76 OVR Jordan Anthony Arkansas

• SPD: 99
• STR: 43
• AGI: 95
• ACC: 99
• AWR: 77
• INJ: 84
• TGH: 84
• STA: 90

Jordan Anthony’s speed, acceleration and flexibility are undoubtedly good, but his catching skills are not outstanding and his strength is very weak, which may be the reason he is now a full-time track and field athlete.

The above are the top ten fastest wide receivers in College Football 26. If you plan to use running tactics, then you need such a wide receiver to cooperate with you. Barion Brown and Zachariah Branch are both very good candidates.