Part 3 of our summer scouting series highlights the top pass-catchers at the FCS level. This includes wide receivers and tight ends, both of which have had some recent success stories in the NFL.FCS pass-catchers (WR/TE) have had solid success in the draft in recent seasons. Since 2020, four tight ends have been drafted: Jackson Hawes (Yale), Tucker Kraft (South Dakota State), Andrew Ogeltree (Youngstown State), and Adam Trautman (Dayton).Kraft has been the most successful of the four drafted, and Hawes is an ascending talent after having a good rookie year for the Buffalo Bills. Trautman has solidified himself as a quality starter at the position, while Ogeltree is a quality rotational option for the Indianapolis Colts.As for the receiver position, nine have been drafted since 2020: Bryce Lance (North Dakota State), Junior Bergen (Montana), Ryan Flournoy (SEMO), Andrei Losivas (Princeton), Colton Dowell (UT Martin), Christian Watson (North Dakota State), Montrell Washington (Samford), Samori Toure (Montana), and Isaiah Coulter (Rhode Island).Despite the number of picks since 2020, the position has not been productive overall. Christian Watson, to this point, has proven to be a number-one option for an NFL team, while Flournoy has shown flashes during his second season.The 2027 pass-catcher class has prospects who can significantly increase their draft stock with a solid 2026 season. With many prospects on the fringe of draftable or free-agent grade, a productive season can elevate them into the discussion, even in a star-studded 2027 class of FBS pass catchers.Marquis Buchanan (Rhode Island, WR)Height: 6030Weight: 190 lbs2025 Stats: 78 receptions, 1,337 receiving yards, 8 receiving TDs (14 games)StrengthsVery good linear speed to threaten defenses verticallyAlignment versatility, can play outside or in the slotGood acceleration out of his breaks to generate separationStrong handsGood deep ball tracking abilityRhode Island wide receiver Marquis Buchanan (1) | USA TODAY Network via Reuters ConnectB.J. Fleming (Tarleton State, WR)Height: 6000Weight: 185 lbs2025 Stats: 48 receptions, 817 receiving yards, 7 receiving TDs (13 games)StrengthsOutstanding linear speed to stretch the fieldOutstanding acceleration that quickly eats up cushionQuick twitch with very good change of paceDangerous on manufactured touches due to speedAdequate run blocker on the perimeterTaco Dowler (Montana State, WR)Height: 5080Weight: 170 lbs2025 Stats: 77 receptions, 1,025 receiving yards, 7 receiving TDs, 124 rushing yards, 1 rushing TD, 1 PR TD (16 games)StrengthsGood quickness off the line of scrimmageReliable handsToughness when working the middle of the fieldEffective on screens and manufactured touchesVery good change of direction in spacePunt return valueMontana State wide receiver Taco Dowler (14) | USA TODAY Network via Reuters ConnectGrahm Goering (South Dakota State, WR)Height: 6010Weight: 208 lbs2025 Stats: 43 receptions, 656 receiving yards, 2 receiving TDs (14 games)StrengthsPolished route runner with expanded route treeStrong understanding of spacingQuality release package with hand usageAlignment versatility inside or outPhysicality when running routesSamuel Gbatu Jr. (UC Davis, WR)Height: 5090Weight: 177 lbs2025 Stats: 70 receptions, 1,169 receiving yards, 11 receiving TDs, 149 kick return yards (13 games)StrengthsGood linear speedQuick accelerator to create separationSharp route breaks and precise footworkExcels with quick-hitting routesVery good RAC threatRyder Kurtz (Cornell, TE)Height: 6042Weight: 252 lbs2025 Stats: 44 receptions, 532 receiving yards, 4 receiving TDs (10 games)StrengthsOutstanding handsSecures catches through contactFinds soft spots in zones effectivelyTough runner after the catchQuality lateral blocker that generates movement on solo blocksEffective latcher in spaceSeamus Gilmartin (Harvard, TE)Height: 6033Weight: 235 lbs2025 Stats: 29 receptions, 383 receiving yards, 5 receiving TDs (10 games)StrengthsAlignment versatility to play inline, in the slot, or in the backfieldSmooth route runnerEffectively uncovers against zone coverageWilling blocker to set edgesQuality body control to block in spaceChristian Anaya (Western Illinois, WR)Height: 5116Weight: 191 lbs2025 Stats: 44 receptions, 458 receiving yards, 4 receiving TDs (8 games)StrengthsPolished route runner with disciplined techniqueWins with timing, precision, and leverageWorks smoothly through trafficGood understanding of defender's leverage to create separationWilling perimeter blockerSleeper WR/TE Prospects To Watch:Joanes Fortilien (Jackson State, WR)Dallas Holmes (South Dakota, TE)Brevin Caldwell (Norfolk State, WR)Samuel Musungu (Cornell, WR)Biggest Games To Watch In 2026:Marquis Buchanan vs Temple (Sept. 5)Taco Dowler vs Nevada (Sept. 12)B.J. Fleming vs Bowling Green (Sept. 5)Samuel Gbatu Jr. vs SMU (Sept. 12)Grahm Goering vs Northwestern (Sept. 5)Early FCS WR/TE Superlatives:Best Route Runner: Grahm Goering (South Dakota State)Best Hands: Ryder Kurtz (Cornell)Best Deep Threat: B.J. Fleming (Tarleton State)Best Contested Catch WR: B.J. Fleming (Tarleton State)Best Slot WR: Taco Dowler (Montana State)Best Outside WR: Marquis Buchanan (Rhode Island)Best YAC Threat: Taco Dowler (Montana State)Most Explosive Athlete: BJ Fleming (Tarleton State) & Marquis Buchanan (Rhode Island)Follow FCS Football Central on social media for ongoing coverage of FCS football, including on X, Facebook, and YouTube.Add us as a preferred source on GoogleFollow