Top 5 Wide Receivers

Simply put, this wide receiver class rivals that of the 2004 Draft, which saw seven receivers picked in the first round and produced stars like Larry Fitzgerald, Lee Evans, and Roy Williams. Georgia Tech’s Calvin Johnson heads the class and is the Draft’s most complete player. At 6’5 and 240 lbs, Johnson was able to run a 4.35 40-yard dash at the combine, solidifying that he is one of the best wide receiver prospects ever. After Johnson, who is a lock to be a top 5 selection, four other receivers should be chosen in the first round. USC’s Dwayne Jarrett had a more distinguished college career then any of his counterparts, setting the Pac-10 record for touchdown receptions in just three seasons. Ohio State’s Ted Ginn Jr. and Tennessee’s Robert Meachem are both big-play threats that possess world class speed, and both could be picked in the Top 20. Receivers like USC’s Steve Smith and LSU’s Craig Davis were overshadowed in college and may slip to the second round, but both are big-time prospects.

Top 5 Wide Receivers

1. Calvin Johnson- Georgia Tech
Junior: 6’5, 239
Projected: Top 5, as early as #1

2. Dwayne Jarrett- USC
Junior: 6’4, 220
Projected: First round, as early as #16

3. Robert Meachem- Tennessee
Junior: 6’2, 215
Projected: First round, as early as #16

4. Dwayne Bowe- LSU
Senior: 6’2, 225
Projected: First round, as early as #16

5. Ted Ginn Jr.- Ohio State
Junior: 5’11, 180
Projected: First round, as early as #16

Sleeper

David Clowney- Virginia Tech
Senior: 6’1, 185
Projected: Third or fourth round