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Amon-Ra St. Brown ranked fifth among NFL wide receivers by ESPN

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 15, 2026, 8:00 PM

Last updated Jul 15, 2026

Amon-Ra St. Brown ranked fifth among NFL wide receivers by ESPN

Summary

Amon-Ra St. Brown of the Detroit Lions has been ranked as the fifth best wide receiver in the NFL, according to ESPN's survey of executives, coaches, and scouts. This ranking marks a three-spot improvement for St. Brown from the previous year. He had an impressive 2025 season, recording 117 catches for 1,401 yards and 11 touchdowns, making him the only player in Lions history with three consecutive seasons of 1,000 receiving yards and 10 touchdown catches. St. Brown also excelled in yards after catch, finishing third among all receivers last season. Fellow Lions receiver Jameson Williams received honorable mention in the rankings.

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By the Numbers

•St. Brown ranked fifth among NFL wide receivers in ESPN's annual survey.
•He recorded 117 catches, 1,401 yards, and 11 touchdowns in 2025.
•He has achieved four consecutive 1,000-yard receiving seasons.
•St. Brown is the only player in Lions history with three straight seasons of 1,000 yards and 10 touchdowns.
•Jameson Williams earned honorable mention status in the same rankings.

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Detroit Lions superstar Amon-Ra St. Brown is ranked among the top five NFL wide receivers in ESPN's survey of executives, coaches and scouts.
— Yahoo Sports

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