The 2026 NFL draft is just over two weeks away. In late March and early April, teams hosted players for Top 30 visits. These are usually private, in-person visits with the team at their facility. Coaches and executives meet with the player to see if they are a cultural fit. Ahead of the 2026 season, the New York Giants are eager to build an identity.
While many draft analysts predict the team will take a defensive player with their first-round pick, there are no guarantees. New York still has work to be done offensively. The 2026 NFL draft begins Thursday, April 23. Next, we’ll look at the top wide receiver prospects for the New York Giants offense next season.
Who are the top wide receiver prospects for the New York Giants offense in the 2026 draft?
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### Makai Lemon – University of Southern California
In three seasons with the Trojans, Makai Lemon was a two-year starter for USC. His junior season in 2025 was a breakout campaign for the 21-year-old. Lemon finished with a career-high 79 catches, 1,156 receiving yards, and 11 touchdowns. While Lemon does not blow you away with his size and speed, he runs routes smoothly and with consistency. He was a go-to target for his quarterbacks in college and is projected to be a day-one starter.
Additionally, Dane Brugler of The Athletic [compared Lemon to former USC wide receiver Amon-Ra St. Brown](https://x.com/dpbrugler/status/2041844890636636236). During his three-year career with the Trojans, Lemon lined up in the slot for 75.6% of his routes. The New York Giants were at Lemon’s Pro Day and met with the young wide receiver. Lemon is projected to be a mid-to-late first-round pick. If selected by New York, Lemon would be a solid addition to their wide receiver core that includes Malik Nabers.
### Carnell Tate- The Ohio State University
Arguably, the most NFL-ready WR in this year’s draft class is Carnell Tate. The 21-year-old played three seasons at Ohio State. However, he was the team’s second option at receiver after Jeremiah Smith. Despite being an afterthought at times, Tate still proved he is more than capable of being a top receiver in the NFL. During his career at Ohio State, Tate caught 77.3% of his targets and did not drop a single pass in 2025. He also had a ridiculous contested catch rate of 85.3%.
If drafted to the Giants, Tate would have no problem adjusting. In his pre-draft process, he mentioned he had to adapt his game to playing with another big-time receiver. That would be the case in New York, playing alongside Nabers. Dane Brugler of The Athletic reported that Tate ran 88.9% of his routes from the outside. New York would almost certainly have to use the fifth overall pick if it wants a player of Tate’s caliber. He had a Top 30 visit with the Giants.
### Jordyn Tyson – Arizona State University
NFL scouts have touted Jordyn Tyson as one of the most talented wide receivers in 2026. However, the 21-year-old has had to deal with injuries over his collegiate career. In 2022, Tyson had a multi-ligament knee injury as a member of the Colorado Buffaloes. He tore his ACL, MCL, and PCL. Eventually, Tyson transferred to Arizona State, where he spent the last three seasons. In 2024, Tyson suffered a broken collarbone and had a lingering hamstring injury in 2025.
Over his four-year career, Tyson missed 18 total games. When he was available, Tyson made his presence felt on the field. Dane Brugler of The Athletic compared Tyson to NFL veteran Stefon Diggs. Brugler projects the young wide receiver to be a day-one starter. If he were selected by New York, the team would add another elite playmaker alongside Nabers. Will his injury history scare teams from drafting Tyson with a top 10-15 pick? He would undoubtedly improve the New York Giants’ offense in 2026. Tyson was a collegiate teammate of Giants running back [Cam Skattebo.](https://lastwordonsports.com/nfl/2026/03/31/malik-nabers-cam-skattebo-join-giants-offseason-workouts/)
### KC Concepcion – Texas A&M University
One of the most intriguing wide receiver prospects in the 2026 draft class is KC Concepcion. The first two years of his collegiate career were spent with the N.C. State Wolfpack. Ahead of 2025, Concepcion entered the transfer portal and was one of the top wide receivers available. He signed with Texas A&M and had a big season with the Aggies. Concepcion’s nine receiving touchdowns led the SEC in 2025. Additionally, he is the first player in Texas A&M history to record a receiving touchdown, rushing touchdown, and punt return touchdown in the same season.
On top of that, Concepcion won the 2025 Paul Hornung Award. He was named the most versatile player in college football. Being a returner on special teams will only improve Concepcion’s draft stock. However, a glaring weakness ahead of the NFL draft is his drop percentage. Concepcion has the physical traits to be a starting wide receiver in the NFL. Would the New York Giants offense be willing to take a chance?