Eagles WR A.J. Brown gets the respect he deserves from latest ESPN rankings

Philadelphia Eagles wide receiver AJ Brown is getting the respect he deserves from around the league.

ESPN reached out to executives, coaches, and scouts to rank the best wide receivers of 2024 and Brown comes in at No. 6.

Brown is fresh off a 2023 season where he set the new single-season franchise record for most receptions by a wide receiver with 106. He's also the first Eagles wide receiver in franchise history with 1,200 or more yards in back-to-back with 1,456, breaking his own 2022 record. Additionally, Brown broke the NFL record by logging at least 125 yards through six straight games last season.

In total, since the Eagles traded the Tennessee Titans for Brown back in 2022, he's hauled in 194 receptions for 2,952 receiving yards and 18 touchdowns. He's also made back-to-back Pro Bowls and earned two second-team All-Pro nods.

"Rare blend of excellent size, athleticism and skill," an AFC executive told ESPN's Jeremy Fowler. "That's why the Eagles have paid him twice."

Brown had initially signed a four-year, $100 million contract following the trade, but recently inked a three-year, $96 million extension in April .

"Other receivers might be better all-around but if you need to win one-on-one on a slot fade or a slant, [Brown] can play through contact and makes contested catches better than just about anyone," an NFL personnel evaluator said of Brown.

Brown, 26, will be 32 by the time his contract is up with the Eagles. That's right around the age that NFL wide receivers typically throw in the towel.

But that's a long way away and he's got some more history to make with the Birds.

ESPN's Top 10 WR for 2024

1. Justin Jefferson, Minnesota Vikings
2. Tyreek Hill, Miami Dolphins
3. Ja'Marr Chase, Cincinnati Bengals
4. CeeDee Lamb, Dallas Cowboys
5. DaVante Adams, Las Vegas Raiders
6. A.J. Brown, Philadelphia Eagles
7. Amon-Ra St. Brown, Detroit Lions
8. Mike Evans, Tampa Bay Buccaneers
9. Stefon Diggs, Houston Texans
10. Brandon Aiyuk, San Francisco 49ers

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