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FG's Top 35 Wide Receivers 

This list may change, as the season progresses.

Christopher James
Draft Analyst

 



 

1       Dez Bryant                Oklahoma State              Jr          6'2"  210lbs.         Top 10

Good speed, runs quality routes, has amazing hands, should be a #1 WR for any team.

 

2       Brandon LaFell                    LSU                      Sr            6’4”  209lbs.        Top 20

Great size and hands, should go early if he runs well at the combine. 

 

3       Mardy Gilyard                 Cincinnati               Sr            6’1”  180lbs.        1st Round

Great body control and a big play threat in both the receiving and return game.  

 

4        Golden Tate                   Notre Dame             Jr           5’11” 189lbs.       1st Round

The best big play receiver in college football, attacks the ball like no other.  

 

5        Demaryius Thomas            Georgia Tech         Jr        6’3”  234lbs.        2nd Round

Adjust well to the ball while its in flight, deceptively fast, big play receiver.  

 

6        Jordan Shipley                  Texas                 Sr             6’0”  195lbs.        2nd Round

The most consistent WR in college football, should make an instant impact in the return game.  

7        Damian Williams                 USC                Jr             6’1”  190lbs.        2nd Round

Great hands, adequate speed and route running ability, should be successful in the NFL.  

 

8        Jacoby Ford                  Clemson                 Sr            5’10” 183lbs.       2nd Round

Electrifying speed and quickness, a threat to score everytime he touches the ball.  

 

9        Jeremy Williams               Tulane               Sr            6’1”  205lbs.        3rd Round

Consistent force in the passing game, great hands, above average route runner.  

 

10       Arrelious Benn                Illinois                Jr             6’2”  218lbs.        3rd Round

 Physical freak, unlimited potential, needs to become more consistent in mulitple phases of the game. 

11       Eric Decker                  Minnesota              Sr           6’2”  215lbs.        3rd Round

Great hands, adjust well to the pass during jump balls, needs to become a better route runner.  

 

12       Dexter McCluster             Ole Miss             Sr          5’7”  168lbs.        3rd Round

The ultimate playmaker, can play multiple positions, needs to become a better route runner.  

 

13       Terrance Tolliver                 LSU                  Jr           6’4”  207lbs.        3rd Round

Great body control, good speed for his size, needs to exhibit more dominance on the field.  

 

14       Dezmon Briscoe                Kansas               Jr           6’3”  200lbs.        3rd Round

Good hands, a threat in the red zone, needs to improve his speed.  

 

15       Denario Alexander             Missouri            Sr          6’4”  215lbs.        4th Round

Aggressive downfield receiver who attacks the ball, needs to increase production in the redzone.  

 

16       Mike Williams              Syracuse               Jr             6’2”  205lbs.        4th Round

Makes difficult catches look routine, great hands and speed, dedication issues have come to the fore front.  

 

17       Shay Hodge                   Ole Miss              Sr            6’0”  207lbs.        4th Round

Everything says that he should be a solid NFL receiver but he hasn't shown up often enough to warrant a higher placement.  

 

18       Marcus Easley             Connecticut            Sr           6’2”  216lbs.        4th Round

Great speed has him shooting up the board, solid route runner. 

 

19       Armon Binns                  Cincinnati             Jr           6’4”  200lbs.        4th Round

Great hands and field awareness, good route runner, lacks exceptional speed.  

 

20       Naaman Roosevelt             Buffalo           Sr            6’0”  188lbs.        5th Round

Good hands, great route runner, needs to run well to get drafted earlier than the 7th round.  

 

21       Chris McGaha              Arizona State           Sr         6’1”  200lbs.        5th Round

Consistent, consistent, consistent.....thats what you get with this kid.  

 

22        Ronald Johnson                USC                 Jr             6’0”  190lbs.        5th Round

Gets open quite often, quality hands, most consistent receiver on his team, durability is of concern.  

 

23        Greg Little             North Carolina            Jr            6’3”  212lbs.        5th Round

Great athlete, a very nature pass catcher, still learning the position.  

 

24        Blair White              Michigan State         Sr           6’2”  205lbs.        6th Round

Runs good routes, gets good seperation from defenders, lacks great top end speed.  

 

25        Andre Roberts              Citadel                Sr            5’11”  180lbs.      6th Round

Great speed, beats coverage with regularity, level of competition is in question.     

           

26        Austin Pettis              Boise State            Jr            6’3”  202lbs.        6th Round

Above average speed, route running, and hands, needs to prove that he can function as a lead WR.  

 

27        Freddie Barnes          Bowling Green          Sr        6’1”  205lbs.        6th Round

Does everything well, doesn't have all of the physical tools but should perform well in the NFL.  

 

28        Niles Paul                 Nebraska               Jr             6’1”  215lbs.        7th Round

Still learning the position of receiver, all of the physical tools, great return man. 

              

29        Riley Cooper                  Florida              Sr            6’3”  215lbs.        7th Round

Good size and speed, great blocker, poor route runner, has recurring foot problems. 

 

30        Carlton Mitchell                  USF              Jr            6’4”  212lbs.        7th Round

Has sprinters speed, great size and strength, runs poor routes and has inconsistent hands.  

             

31        Brandon Banks           Kansas State          Sr          5’7”  154lbs.        7th Round

One of the fastest men in college football clocking in the 4.2's, not a great receiver but a game changer non the less.  

 

32        James Rodgers          Oregon State            Jr         5’7”  180lbs.        7th Round

Runs well after the catch and has solid hands, his small stature is the biggest issue.  

 

33        Taylor Price                  Ohio                  Sr             6’1”  212lbs.        Free Agent

Electric speed could get him drafted, decent hands, a good performance at the senior bowl would help him.  

 

34        James Cleveland             Houston           Jr            6’1”  205lbs.        Free Agent

Great change of direction, creates good space from defenders, needs to operate better in the zone.  

 

 

35        Antonio Brown        Central Michigan         Jr        5’10”  182lbs.      Free Agent

Consistent route runner, good hands, above average speed, not a spectacular athlete. 

               

Sleeper 

 

            Chris Carter               UC Davis               Sr            6’0”  195lbs.        5th Round

Great body control, runs quality routes, performed well against superior opposition. 



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