Around the NFL, some positions have become known as fungible, that general managers can snag younger, cheaper upgrades and keep a revolving door of players in the facility. This list has largely revolved around running backs, kickers and even potentially linebackers, but wide receivers have started to become associated with those three positions.
In the last two NFL Drafts, 11 of the 64 first-round picks have been receivers; young receivers like Ja’Marr Chase, Justin Jefferson, CeeDee Lamb, Jaylen Waddle, Tee Higgins and Amon-Ra St. Brown have indicated that WRs can flourish in their first few seasons out of college.