The Rams’ receiver room is drawing plenty of attention heading into the 2026 season, and ESPN’s latest wideout rankings only sharpened the spotlight. Los Angeles landed two players in the top 10, with Puka Nacua checking in at fourth and Davante Adams sneaking onto the list at No. 10.
Jeremy Fowler’s annual ESPN ranking is built from input around the league, with scouts, coaches and executives helping shape the order. This year, Adams barely made the cut, while Nacua stayed near the top of the board behind Ja’Marr Chase, Justin Jefferson and Jaxon Smith-Njigba.
Adams’ placement comes with a little context. Fowler noted that he was the only top-10 receiver in his 30s and that he earned the final spot even though he posted his lowest receiving yardage total since 2015, finishing with 789 yards.
Still, Fowler pointed to how he fit with Matthew Stafford, especially on deep balls and back-shoulder throws. Stafford threw 14 touchdowns to Adams on his way to the MVP award.
Adams drew at least one sixth-place vote, but he also showed up unranked on some ballots. In 2025, he was listed as an honorable mention.
One NFC executive said the veteran’s game still plays because the details remain sharp.
“His instincts and route running are still there even as his athletic traits have declined,” an NFC exec said. “He just knows how to get open.”
Nacua, meanwhile, continues to build his case as one of the league’s most complete receivers. An NFL coordinator praised his all-around skill set and physical style.
“Strong hands, contact balance, ability to block in the run game, run after the catch, run through the catch, can go get it, can play any spot,” an NFL coordinator said of Nacua, per Fowler. “Complete receiver. Him and Chase are the hardest to tackle.”
With the Rams already viewed as the NFL’s best team ahead of 2026, their pair of elite receivers is a big reason why. And with Nacua heading into a contract year, there’s plenty of intrigue around what comes next for Los Angeles.
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