5 NFL WRs better than Dolphins star Tyreek Hill

#3 – Mike Evans (Tampa Bay Buccaneers)

Tampa Bay really felt Mike Evans' absence during suspension

Mike Evans doesn’t get the plaudits he deserves. The reason for this is the fact that for the majority of his career, he played for some horrifically poor Tampa Bay teams.

Ever since Tom Brady’s arrival in Florida, Evans has found another gear.

Not only is he racking up yards now, but he is making decisive catches.

His Super Bowl win gave Evans the validation he needed. Everyone started to consider him an elite receiver and not before time.

With Tom Brady starting to wane in his own performances, Evans’ return in 2022 is keeping the Bucs’ season afloat.

#4 – Deebo Samuel (San Francisco 49ers)

Deebo Samuel is a natueal dual-threat

San Francisco 49ers fans had to live through an offseason of sheer terror at the thought of Deebo Samuel being traded.

When you don’t have a quarterback you can rely upon, you turn to the players around him. Jimmy Garoppolo isn’t going to get the Niners over the line in a Super Bowl. This is already known. However, Deebo Samuel is capable of helping him enough.

Trey Lance’s injury is unfortunate as it delays Kyle Shanahan’s plans to construct a high-octane, unpredictable offense for a further season.

Samuel is the archetypal playmaker on offense. Whether the Niners are throwing the ball or rushing it, he is integral to what they do well.

Deebo is virtually a running back. He’s a dual-threat, something that Tyreek Hill can’t really claim to be.

For years, people talked about J.J. Watt being the best ‘player’ in the NFL. In a similar way to how boxers are ranked on a pound-for-pound basis, Deebo Samuel is the best offensive player around in 2022.

#5 – Stefon Diggs (Buffalo Bills)

If you need a short completion, Diggs is your guy

Tyreek Hill is so fast that you’re rarely going to get short plays out of him. He stretches defenses, but he is one serious hamstring injury away from being a catastrophic cap burden for the Miami Dolphins.

If Tyreek Hill loses his explosive speed, then he becomes ordinary. This is where a fundamentally perfect receiver like Stefon Diggs has the advantage over the highly-paid Dolphins star.

Diggs is a short-gain completion specialist. He has found a settled home with the Buffalo Bills and has a great understanding with Josh Allen.

Buffalo’s offense grinds out yards in the rushing game, keeps drives alive through short completions to Diggs and then hands finishing opportunities to Allen in the red zone.

It’s fundamentally well-coached, and Diggs’ contributions are vital. You can’t throw the ball on third and short without a reliable catcher like Diggs.

What makes the former Minnesota Vikings player so special is the fact that he also has long-ball potential. He can surprise a covering defender who is expecting a slant route, only to speed straight past him toward the end zone.

This is the variety that truly makes an elite receiver, not just one outstanding skill.