As an addition to our NFL Draft Prospectus, available for purchase on this site, I continue my top 10 series by position for the NFL Draft prospects with a cliff note version of my favorite receivers in this class.
1. Calvin Ridley, Alabama
Ridley has some folks that love him, and some that like our number two selection better, but there is no better route runner and facilitator of big plays available that can outshine Ridley. With a big play QB tossing the ball to him (something he did not have at Alabama), he could really blow up quickly.
2. Courtland Sutton, SMU
Sutton is a big time producing talent, but came from more of a system environment at SMU, and will have to adjust to life in a scheme, rather than a syste. Graded as the 42nd best prospect on average for this draft class, we still have him going as a first rounder to the Cowboys to replace Dez Bryant.
3. DJ Chark, LSU
Like Ridley, Chark never had a decent passing QB to play with, and has all of the skills to wow people as a pro. He is a big time deep ball threat, and will be opening some eyes quite shortly.
4. Christian Kirk, Texas A&M
Kirk will be a rock solid slot receiver option as a pro, and could really fit a team like New England like a glove. If he were a few inches taller, we would have him graded as first round material.
5. DJ Moore, Maryland
Moore is another dark horse receiver who we have yet to see the best of based on bad QB play, but in his case, QB injuries were decimating during his time at Maryland, especially in 2017. He could really be ready to elevate.
6. Anthony Miller, Memphis
Miller flew under the radar in a big way at Memphis, but has his best games against his toughest opponents. He will be a mid round steal who could go as high as a second round pick.
7. James Washington, Oklahoma State
His build may not be what people are looking for, and he may be a system guy, but those numbers and production cannot be ignored. He will fit nicely, somewhere.
8. Michael Gallup, Colorado State
Scouting services were slow to pick up on Gallup, a star at both Colorado State and on the JC circuit, but he is a diamond in the rough, and a mid-round pick worth keeping an eye on.
9. Dante Pettis, Washington
Probably a better return man than starting WR, but he is not a terrible starting WR option at all. What he does on returns is something special, and he will earn his early money there.
10. Equanimeous St. Brown, Notre Dame
St. Brown is another guy who got screwed by bad QB play in college. He is a huge target who is ready to get on the radar, and stay there.
Note: Antonio Callaway was not considered for our top 10, even though he averages between second and third on many boards at WR. His red flag, off-field issues were no go for my team, and we left him out of the top ten based on the fact that we would not sign him with someone else's money.
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