CeeDee Lamb named NFL’s fourth-best wide receiver by ESPN
It’s been four years since the Dallas Cowboys took wide receiver CeeDee Lamb No. 17 overall in the first round. Once he first stepped foot on the field, it was clear that Lamb was going to live up to where he was selected. He has improved statistically every season in all major categories for a receiver, which is exactly what any team wants to see from a first-rounder.
ESPN has been naming the 10 best players at each position over the last couple of weeks. On Wednesday, it was the receivers, and Lamb came in at the No. 4 spot.
4. CeeDee Lamb, Dallas Cowboys
Highest ranking: 3 | Lowest ranking: 10
Age: 25 | Last year’s ranking: 10
Our NFL polling group called its shot with Lamb.
Lamb cracked last year’s top 10, earning the 10th spot over the likes of Deebo Samuel, Mike Evans and Tee Higgins.
He validated that faith with a resounding performance, becoming the first Cowboys receiver with 1,700 or more yards in a season. He led the NFL in receptions (135) and finished second behind Hill in yards (1,749) despite constant attention from defenses as the No. 1 option.
Eighty of Lamb’s catches went for a first down, the second most in the NFL.
“He was able to move around the formation more this year, specifically outside, and he consistently won in critical situations over the course of the year,” an NFL scouting director said. “He proved to be a do-it-all receiver. Has great hands and outstanding pace to his routes and setup that gives defensive backs problems.”
Lamb is at his best with the ball in his hands, leading the NFL with 680 yards after the catch.
Someone ranked Lamb as low as 10 which is laughable, and that has to make anyone who sees this list raise an eyebrow. Nonetheless, Lamb has an argument that no receiver was better than him in 2023 after he was tops in targets, receptions, and yards after the catch (680). Lamb also broke Hall of Famer Michael Irvin’s franchise records for receptions and yards in a season last year.
Whether it’s an outside receiver or in the slot, Lamb produces at high levels and allows the Cowboys offense to attack in different ways with his versatility. If history is any indication, expect another All-Pro year from Lamb in 2024.