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Top Wide Receiver Prospects

Updated: April 22nd, 2009


Ranking: #1
Name: Hakeem Nicks
Height: 6'1
Weight: 212 lbs.
College: North Carolina


SCOUTING REPORT
- Has the best hands out of any WR in the last 20 years.
- Is a big, physical presence that likes to play aggressive off the line.
- Is a raw route runner, but makes up for it with athletic ability.
- Is the most NFL ready WR in this class next to Jeremy Maclin. - Has lots of experience; started as a freshman at UNC.


Ranking: #2
Name: Jeremy Maclin
Height: 6'0
Weight: 198 lbs.
College: Missouri


SCOUTING REPORT
- Arguably the best route runner in the class; understands defensive schemes and where to be.
- Is the most NFL ready WR out of all the WRs available.
- Will make an immediate impact as a slot or #2.
- Likes to create space with elusive quickness and smarts.


Ranking: #3
Name: Louis Murphy
Height: 6'3
Weight: 195 lbs.
College: Florida


SCOUTING REPORT
- Has great size and athleticism; uses both well.
- Has the ability to out leap any defender guarding him.
- Route running is a concern, but possesses good hands.
- Has a great upside, but mental toughness is key.
- Not as physical as a WR his size should be, but gets good seperation off the line.
- Can be very, very, very dangerous if he puts it all together.


Ranking: #4
Name: Mike Thomas
Height: 5'8
Weight: 195 lbs.
College: Arizona


SCOUTING REPORT
- Smooth route runner with amazingly soft hands.
- Likes to play big; uses body well to create seperation.
- Think Steve Smith without the 4.3 speed. Everything is there.
- Was a starter as a freshman; highly experienced and knowledgable.
- Will help as a return specialist right away; could develop into a #1.


Ranking: #5
Name: Marko Mitchell
Height: 6'4
Weight: 203 lbs.
College: Nevada


SCOUTING REPORT
- Has a very rare combination of size and speed.
- Shows the best technique out of any WR in this class.
- Route running is a concern, but possesses good, strong hands.
- Needs to put on weight; not a big physical presence.
- Fairly decent blocker, despite his lack of physicality.
- Would be #2 on this list if competition wasn't a factor


Ranking: #6
Name: Patrick Turner
Height: 6'5
Weight: 223 lbs.
College: Southern California


SCOUTING REPORT
- Is a physical monster; has great size and uses it effectively.
- Likes to create space and seperation off the line with huge body frame.
- Dominates smaller defenders with aggressiveness and strength.
- Can catch the ball in traffic. Isn't afraid to go over the middle.
- Consistency and hands are a concern but can be coached up to be a #1.


Ranking: #7
Name: Tiquan Underwood
Height: 6'1
Weight: 184 lbs.
College: Rutgers


SCOUTING REPORT
Not Available


Ranking: #8
Name: Deon Butler
Height: 5'10
Weight: 182 lbs.
College: Penn State


SCOUTING REPORT
Not Available


Ranking: #9
Name: Greg Orton
Height: 6'3
Weight: 207 lbs.
College: Purdue


SCOUTING REPORT
Not Available


Ranking: #10
Name: Mohamed Massaquoi
Height: 6'2
Weight: 210 lbs.
College: Georgia


SCOUTING REPORT
Not Available


Ranking: #11
Name: Michael Crabtree
Height: 6'1
Weight: 215 lbs.
College: Texas Tech


SCOUTING REPORT
Not Available


Ranking: #12
Name: Aaron Kelly
Height: 6'5
Weight: 204 lbs.
College: Clemson


SCOUTING REPORT
- May be dropping on some boards, but is too gifted of an athlete to be ignored.
- Is the most athletic person taller than 6'4 on the planet.
- Needs to bulk up, but uses his length fairly well to gain separation.
- Has the biggest upside at WR in this class, no question.
- Not the fastest guy on the field, but definitely the toughest.
- Has quality hands, but can and will drop easy passes every so often.
- Adjusts to the ball well in mid-air; has a powerful stiff arm as well.


Ranking: #13
Name: Percy Harvin
Height: 5'11
Weight: 192 lbs.
College: Florida


SCOUTING REPORT
Not Available


Ranking: #14
Name: Brandon Gibson
Height: 6'0
Weight: 210 lbs.
College: Washington State


SCOUTING REPORT
- Shows the best hands out of any WR in this class.
- Possesses amazing agility; gets off the line quickly.
- Not a physical receiver, but can catch the deep ball very well.
- Is the most underrated WR in this class.
- Body frame is ready for the NFL at this point.
- Lack of Senior production will hurt his stock.


Ranking: #15
Name: David Richmond
Height: 6'2
Weight: 197 lbs.
College: San Jose State


SCOUTING REPORT
Not Available


Ranking: #16
Name: Derrick Williams
Height: 6'0
Weight: 194 lbs.
College: Penn State


SCOUTING REPORT
- Fastest receiver in this class; no doubt about it.
- Has great hands and acceleration off the line.
- Best return man in the nation; Ted Ginn material? Yes, but better.
- Not as physical as you would like; bigger corners tend to get to him.
- Can burn you deep, or catch the short pass and out run you down the sideline.
- Is the most elusive runner in the open field since Reggie Bush.


Ranking: #17
Name: Jarrett Dillard
Height: 5'10
Weight: 191 lbs.
College: Rice


SCOUTING REPORT
Not Available


Ranking: #18
Name: Quan Cosby
Height: 5'9
Weight: 196 lbs.
College: Texas


SCOUTING REPORT
Not Available


Ranking: #19
Name: Brennan Marion
Height: 5'11
Weight: 187 lbs.
College: Tulsa


SCOUTING REPORT
Not Available


Ranking: #20
Name: Sammie Stroughter
Height: 5'9
Weight: 189 lbs.
College: Oregon State


SCOUTING REPORT
- Blazing speed is his best attribute.
- Will beat you deep on any play at any time.
- Explosive in the open field; makes defenders miss with ease.
- Gets eaten up by bigger, more physical corners.
- Injuries have plagued him throughout his collegiate career.


Ranking: #21
Name: Brian Robiske
Height: 6'3
Weight: 209 lbs.
College: Ohio State


SCOUTING REPORT
- Has the tendency to disappear when it matters most.
- Uses his big frame to keep defenders away from the ball.
- Has natural catching abilities with soft, effecient hands.
- Has shown clutch ability, but needs to be more consistent.
- Sloppy route runner with below average offensive awareness.
- Is 6'3, 200 but plays like he's 6'5, 240.


Ranking: #22
Name: Manuel Johnson
Height: 5'11
Weight: 189 lbs.
College: Oklahoma


SCOUTING REPORT
Not Available


Ranking: #23
Name: Demetrius Byrd
Height: 6'0
Weight: 199 lbs.
College: LSU


SCOUTING REPORT
- JUCO tranfer; lacks experience against top competition.
- Possesses a good skill set, but disappears too often.
- Is not physical off the line; doesn't create great seperation.
- Body frame is amazing; Uses strength to bounce off tacklers after the catch.
- Upside is unlimited, but consistancy is a question due to lack of competition.


Ranking: #24
Name: Juaquin Iglesias
Height: 6'1
Weight: 210 lbs.
College: Oklahoma


SCOUTING REPORT
- The best route runner in this class, period.
- Has sure hands; does not let DBs strip the ball in the open field.
- One of the most physical receivers you will ever see coming out of college.
- Doesn't possess overwhelming speed, but he can beat you downfield on occasion.
- Runs the slant route down the middle to perfetion.
- Might be the safest pick at WR in the draft, although upside is limited.


Ranking: #25
Name: Kenny McKinley
Height: 6'0
Weight: 189 lbs.
College: South Carolina


SCOUTING REPORT
Not Available


Ranking: #26
Name: Kenny Britt
Height: 6'3
Weight: 218 lbs.
College: Rutgers


SCOUTING REPORT
Not Available


Ranking: #27
Name: Darius Passmore
Height: 6'0
Weight: 188 lbs.
College: Marshall


SCOUTING REPORT
Not Available


Ranking: #28
Name: Ramses Barden
Height: 6'6
Weight: 229 lbs.
College: Cal Poly


SCOUTING REPORT
- Alot of people have him as a top 10 WR... I just don't see it.
- Shows ability to catch the ball in traffic; snatches the ball out of the air.
- Has a huge frame allowing him to out physical defenders for the ball.
- Has problems getting seperation off the line; isn't as physical as you'd like.
- Shows a lack of explosiveness and determination when running routes.


Ranking: #29
Name: Darrius Heyward-Bey
Height: 6'2
Weight: 210 lbs.
College: Maryland


SCOUTING REPORT
Not Available


Ranking: #30
Name: Nate Swift
Height: 6'1
Weight: 203 lbs.
College: Nebraska


SCOUTING REPORT
Not Available


BEST OF THE REST

Jeremy Childs, Boise State
Austin Collie, BYU
Dominique Edison, Stephen F. Austin
Brooks Foster, North Carolina
Brian Hartline, Ohio State
Taurus Johnson, South Florida
Johnny Knox, Abilene Christian
Quinten Lawrence, McNeese State
Andrew Means, Indiana
Jordan Norwood, Penn State
Kevin Ogletree, Virginia
Jordan Shipley, Texas
Brandon Tate, North Carolina
Mike Wallace, Ole Miss
Jaison Williams, Oregon


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