Several mid-round wide receivers are gaining attention for their potential to produce top fantasy football numbers in the 2025 season. Among those discussed by Thomas Carelli, Marvin Harrison Jr. of the Arizona Cardinals stands out for his potential as a primary target.
Carelli highlighted five receivers, including DK Metcalf (Pittsburgh Steelers), Marvin Harrison Jr. (Arizona Cardinals), Garrett Wilson (New York Jets), Calvin Ridley (Tennessee Titans), and Courtland Sutton (Denver Broncos). All are considered possible value picks outside the first round of most drafts due to their projected usage and team situations.
Harrison is viewed as a key component of an Arizona offense seeking improvement after a challenging 2024 campaign under head coach Jonathan Gannon. According to Carelli: “As for Marvin Harrison Jr, my eye test has confirmed that he is a top-10 wide receiver in the NFL. Naturally, this team will only get better at serving him the ball. Even in a poorly-connected rookie year, he did still have 8 touchdowns. The jump may easily hit 1,200 yards and 12+ touchdowns.”
The analysis notes that other players such as Metcalf could see increased production with changes at quarterback or offensive schemes, while Ridley’s expected higher target share with Cam Ward as quarterback places him among notable fantasy options.
Wilson’s status with the Jets is bolstered by his connection to quarterback Justin Fields and his position atop the depth chart: “Justin Fields throwing a perfect pass to Garrett Wilson in the middle of the field for a touchdown. The media said he couldn’t throw in the middle of the field. Justin Fields is up to 41 touchdowns and just 5 interceptions in camp(…)”
Sutton’s target opportunity grows after off-season roster moves by Denver: “2024 WR/TE Leaders by End Zone Target Share(…)1. Drake London (56%)…3. Courtland Sutton (50%)…”
The piece reflects on how team changes, offensive philosophies, and player talent contribute to projections that several mid-round wide receivers may outperform current draft expectations.
