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Raiders: Ranking the top-5 wide receivers in the 2022 AFC West

By Jason Willis

HENDERSON, NEVADA - JUNE 07: Wide receiver Davante Adams #17 of the Las Vegas Raiders runs with the ball during mandatory minicamp at the Las Vegas Raiders Headquarters/Intermountain Healthcare Performance Center on June 07, 2022 in Henderson, Nevada. (Photo by Ethan Miller/Getty Images)
HENDERSON, NEVADA - JUNE 07: Wide receiver Davante Adams #17 of the Las Vegas Raiders runs with the ball during mandatory minicamp at the Las Vegas Raiders Headquarters/Intermountain Healthcare Performance Center on June 07, 2022 in Henderson, Nevada. (Photo by Ethan Miller/Getty Images) /
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CINCINNATI, OHIO – JANUARY 15: Hunter Renfrow #13 of the Las Vegas Raiders against the Cincinnati Bengals during the AFC Wild Card Playoff game at Paul Brown Stadium on January 15, 2022, in Cincinnati, Ohio. (Photo by Andy Lyons/Getty Images) /

Hunter Renfrow. 3. player. 28. . .

Without Hunter Renfrow in 2021, it is hard to imagine the Raiders offense even scoring a single point. Always a reliable target for Derek Carr, he was relied upon heavily last season after the loss of Henry Ruggs and injury to Darren Waller.

His response to the new workload? Just a career-best 103 receptions for 1,038 yards and nine touchdowns. Once considered Carr’s security blanket as a crafty slot receiver, he quickly became the team’s number one receiver and proved he was more than up for it.

In 2022, the Raiders will be coached by former Patriots offensive coordinator Josh McDaniels who oversaw massive seasons from both Wes Welker and Julian Edelman, both of whom possess similar skillsets to Renfrow. While he likely will not be asked to take on such a heavy workload next season, it would not be unheard of in a McDaniels offense.

Barring injury, Las Vegas will have both Davante Adams and Darren Waller to help take the pressure off Renfrow and perhaps make things even easier for the dynamic wideout who just got a handsome contract extension of his own.

INGLEWOOD, CALIFORNIA – DECEMBER 16: Keenan Allen #13 of the Los Angeles Chargers reacts after scoring a touchdown during the fourth quarter against the Kansas City Chiefs at SoFi Stadium on December 16, 2021, in Inglewood, California. (Photo by Kevork Djansezian/Getty Images)
INGLEWOOD, CALIFORNIA – DECEMBER 16: Keenan Allen #13 of the Los Angeles Chargers reacts after scoring a touchdown during the fourth quarter against the Kansas City Chiefs at SoFi Stadium on December 16, 2021, in Inglewood, California. (Photo by Kevork Djansezian/Getty Images) /

. . . Keenan Allen. 2. player. 13

Another year, another quietly great season from Keenan Allen. This time, it was 106 receptions for 1,138 yards and six touchdowns that helped him make a fifth straight Pro Bowl appearance. This would also be his fifth season with over 1,000 receiving yards. Simply, he is one of the league’s best receivers.

Despite this, he never seems to get the respect he deserves. Not mentioned nearly as often as other top receivers, he has the numbers to hang with any of them. As one of the best route runners in the NFL, his highlight tape is a lengthy one. Regardless, he just keeps producing.

Barring injury, there is no reason to expect Allen to slow down in 2022. With a superhuman quarterback in Herbert, Allen will have plenty of chances to create big plays while also providing a security blanket for one of the league’s best passers.

While he barely got edged out on this list, Allen is still a top fifteen receiver in the NFL, who is arguably in the top ten. With more fireworks to come in 2022, another great season likely awaits. The guy above him is just on another level.

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