ESPN ranks Cowboys WR duo George Pickens and CeeDee Lamb sixth and seventh
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 16, 2026, 2:07 AM
Last updated Jul 16, 2026
Dallas Cowboys wide receivers George Pickens and CeeDee Lamb are ranked sixth and seventh, respectively, in ESPN's top 10 wide receiver rankings for 2026. The rankings, based on a poll of over 70 NFL scouts, coaches, and executives, indicate a competitive environment between the two players, both claiming co-No. 1 status. In the 2025 season, Pickens recorded more receiving yards and touchdowns than Lamb, leading to discussions about their future roles and contracts. The ongoing competition may influence the Cowboys' decisions regarding Pickens' contract next offseason as they navigate their options.
- •George Pickens ranks sixth, CeeDee Lamb seventh in ESPN's list
- •Both consider themselves co-No. 1 wide receivers
- •Pickens had 1,429 yards and nine touchdowns in 2025
- •Lamb recorded 1,077 yards and three touchdowns in 2025
- •Cowboys face decisions on Pickens' contract next offseason
- 2:07 AMYahoo Sports — ESPN's ranking of Dallas Cowboys WR duo George Pickens and CeeDee Lamb tells us something important about 2026
"The Dallas Cowboys wide receiver duo set the tone in 2025. Both believe they're co-one wide receivers on offense, but George Pickens and CeeDee Lamb may be gearing up for a great bragging rights battle.
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