Wide Receivers

1. Michael Crabtree Texas Tech 6-3 214 4.5
He possess the size and strength of most of the premier receivers in this league and has more than adequate speed proving to be more quick than fast. Would clearly be the number one selection if any other team had it besides Detroit and would be a great selection for the Seahawks early in round one. The closest thing to a sure thing going into the draft this Biletnikoff Award winner is somewhere between Arizona’s Larry Fitzgerald and Dallas’s WR Roy Williams and should be a star fairly quick in the NFL (can you say Rookie of the Year). (Update 2/22: Even with the injury still the number one receiver at this point.)

2. Percy Harvin Florida 5-11 195 4.3
Can score from just about anywhere on the field, a team leader at Florida with great speed and possess that extra gear to make him almost impossible to bring down in the open field. His recent injuries make me a little nervous on how he’ll hold up to a 17 week regular season so he may need to focus on improving his strength.. Similar in style of play to former NFL star, Terry Glenn, as Harvin could score anytime he touches the ball. Harvin would be a nice fit for Oakland or Jacksonville in round 1.

3. Jeremy Maclin Missouri 6-1 200 4.4
Multi-talented receiver who is the only player in the country to have scored a touchdown via rushing, receiving, kick and punt return. He has soft hands and the ability to make some difficult catches and should only improve when receiving passes from NFL talented quarterbacks. Maclin showed at an early age the desire to find the right spot for him turning down scholarship offers from more receiver friendly schools like Texas Tech and Ohio State. Maclin would be a welcome addition to the Bengals or Buccaneers as they continue to reshape their wide receiving core.

4. Hakeem Nicks North Carolina 6-1 210 4.5
Great example of striking when the iron is hot as Nicks leaves North Carolina after putting up some crazy numbers in his last game against West Virginia. Five receptions, 181 yards and three TDs is an amazing way to call it a career. Nicks seems to have just scratched the surface of his abilities and certainly benefitted from former NFL coach, Butch Davis, being in Chapel Hill the past few seasons. Nice size/speed combo that would be a perfect as a #3 next season and eventually be groomed to take a starting role within a year.

5. Derrick Williams Penn State 5-11 197 4.4
One of the most explosive, game changing players at Penn State in recent memory and for my money was actually under used by the normally outstanding Penn State coaching staff. He’s a very fluid player with great field awareness and the leader that teams crave from their wide receivers. Williams, a team captain, has experience as a kick returner, punt returner, rushing and receiving the ball and would be the great addition to a team that is also incorporating the “Wild Cat” into their offense arsenal. Williams likely will be a better pro than he was a college player where he had to share receptions with lesser talented guys. He would look really good in a Miami or Baltimore jersey next season.

6. Juaquin Iglesias Oklahoma 6-1 204 4.5
Battle tested receiver with soft hands who is very team oriented and seems to work hard at his route running. Played in the shadow of Malcolm Kelly in 2007 while actually having more yards and receptions. If a team is looking for a solid #2 wide receiver that will run good routes, help as a punt returner and never be a distraction then Iglesias is their guy. He has some qualities that remind me of a John Taylor or Robert Brooks kind of guy.

7. Darrius Heyward-Bey Maryland 6-2 206 4.4
Has the ability to be a special player when he is part of the game plan but needs to practice the way he wants to perform in the games. His focus on things like blocking, route-running and catching the ball needs to sharpen on every play regardless of game or practice. When he is on he can dominate as good as any receiver coming out but that focus at times is lacking. Boom or bust type of player.

8. Brian Robiskie Ohio State 6-3 207 4.5
Does most things very well to be a successful wide receiver at the next level (not surprising for Terry Robiskie’s son) but doesn’t have top flight speed to be a real deep threat instead he will likely work better as an underneath type of option. Has some experience as a punt return which will help his overall value to a team. Would be a great player to be groomed to replace Marvin Harrison in Indianapolis and become Reggie Wayne’s sidekick.

9. Kenny Britt Rutgers 6-4 215 4.5
Hard not to love a receiver with his size but he will need to improve his strength and add a few pounds to last in the NFL for a full season. Ideally will need to go to a veteran wide receiving core where he can sit and learn before being expected to make an instant contribution.

10. Pat White West Virginia 6-0 190 4.5
I realize he is insisting he is a quarterback but his brightest future will likely to become a cross between Seneca Wallace and Antwan Randle-El. He’s a playmaker but too short to be a starting QB so some sort of hyprid of Randle-El and Wallace might make Pat White one of the most dangerous players in the league. Pat is the type of player if you get the ball in his hands at least ten to twelve times a game good things are going to happen.

11. Ramses Barden Cal Poly 6-6 227 4.6 Freakish size but will take time to develop.
12. Louis Murphy Florida 6-2 205 4.4
13. Jarrett Dillard Rice 5-10 185 4.6
14. Brandon Tate North Carolina 6-1 195 4.5
15. Mohamed Massaquoi Georgia 6-2 210 4.5
16. Patrick Turner USC 6-5 221 4.6 Boom or bust type of player that could become something special or completely out of the league in 3 years.
17. Brandon Gibson Washington State 6-1 204 4.53
18. Austin Collie BYU 6-2 206 4.6
19. Aaron Kelly Clemson 6-5 193 4.6
20. Kevin Ogletree Virginia 6-2 190 4.5
21. Mike Thomas Arizona 5-8 187 4.4
22. Kenny McKinley South Carolina 6-0 182 4.5
23. Darius Passmore Marshall 6-1 186 4.5
24. Deon Butler Penn State 5-11 168 4.5..Scrappy player who make it for special teams and as a 5th receiver.
25. Quan Cosby Texas 5-8 191 4.5
26. Jamarko Simmons Western Michigan 6-2 234 4.6
27. Brooks Foster North Carolina 6-1 204 4.5
28. Demetrius Byrd LSU 6-1 200 4.5
29. Greg Orton Purdue 6-3 210 4.5
30. Jeremy Childs Boise State 6-0 196 4.4
31. Mike Wallace Mississippi 6-0 189 4.33
32. Michael Jones Arizona State 6-3 206 4.6
33. Sammie Stroughter Oregon State 5-10 182 4.4
34. Tiquan Underwood Rutgers 6-2 185 4.5
35. Dominique Edison Stephen F. Austin 6-2 192 4.4
36. Manuel Johnson Oklahoma 5-11 186 4.5
37. Marko Mitchell Nevada 6-4 204 4.5
38. D.J. Boldin Wake Forest 5-11 220 4.6
39. Greg Carr Florida State 6-6 216 4.6..Big target who seems to drop more than he catches.
40. Dobson Collins Gardner-Webb 6-0 185 4.5
41. Jordan Norwood Penn State 5-10 174 4.5
42. Brian Hartline Ohio State 6-2 186 4.5
43. John Knox Abilene Christian 5-11 183 4.4
44. Freddie Brown Utah 6-3 215 4.6
45. Jaison Williams Oregon 6-5 239 4.5
46. Quentin Chaney Oklahoma 6-4 208 4.6