WR Prospects for the NFL Draft

The WR corps going into the NFL this year is amazing. They have the stars, the depth, and the versatility that are only dreamt of by most NFL scouts. The top is loaded with speed, and size, to go with production. The names are big, and come from some of the best teams, and offenses in the nation. If your favorite team needs a WR they have a good chance of improving at the position in this years draft. DRAFT POSITION GRADE: A+

1. Michael Crabtree (Texas Tech) 6 '1 1/2 210 DRAFT GRADE: 98
The best offensive player in this draft. Future Pro Bowl Wideout. Tremendous talent at Tech, posting 3100 yards over 2 seasons. Included game winning catches, and beating double teams consistently. Graham Harrell was made to look like a star by throwing the ball up to Crabtree. Has size, downfield speed and playmaking ability. Has best hands in the draft. Should go in top 10 picks.
Greatest Strength: Catches in traffic

2. Jeremy Maclin (Mizzou) 6'1 200 DRAFT GRADE: 92
Speed Demon. Ran past defenses throughout career. Makes plays after the catch, great on WR Screen plays and underneath routes. Great return man, can go the distance every time he touches the ball. Good hands, but could improve route running ability. Will drive opposing Defensive Coordinators crazy, as teams will play him in multiple WR spots. Could possibly go ahead of Crabtree, and should stay in top dozen picks.
Greatest Strength: Speed, and lots of it.

3. Percy Harvin (Florida) 5'11 178 DRAFT GRADE: 84
Line him up in the slot, and at KR and you won't have to worry about those 2 spots for years to come. Has ability to take a 5 yard pass 60 yards down field. Can make moves like no other receiver/runner in this draft. Showed his versatility at Florida by playing a lot in the backfield as well as inside/outside WR slots. Looks a lot of Santana Moss when Moss came out of Miami. Should be taken between 15-25.
Greatest Strength: Versatility

4. Darrius Heyward-Bey (Maryland) 6'2 206 DRAFT GRADE: 78
Workout warrior, impressed mightily at the combine running a 4.30 40 yard dash. Was highly rated throughout his Maryland career, but lacked exposure of top 3 Wideouts. Has good size and top notch athleticism. Has had problems with dropping passes at Maryland, and could possibly be a better athlete than Wide Reciever.
Greatest Strength: Athleticism

5. Kenny Britt (Rutgers) 6'4 205 DRAFT GRADE: 76
Has the prototype body in the NFL. Makes plays over the middle and in traffic. Played in a pro-style offense at Rutgers. Had 2,500 yards over the past two seasons, and 15 TD. Considered by most to be NFL ready, and should be able to play the #2 WR spot for most teams in his first year. Could be the best value in the WR Class as he should be available at the end of round 1.
Greatest Strength: NFL Ready

In the mix: Hakeem Nicks (UNC), Brian Robiskie (OSU), Derrick Williams (Penn St), Brandon Tate (UNC), Mike Thomas (Arizona)