1) AJ Green - GEORGIA
As one of the most dominant receivers to play in the SEC, he enters the league as a polished product. He has the skills to thrive as a No. 1 receiver in any system, and scouts love his combination of hands, route-running ability and explosiveness. He slips past aggressive defenders at the line and has the athleticism and leaping ability to go get the ball. As a runner, he doesn't posses overwhelming speed, but he is crafty with the ball and has a knack for moving the chains in critical situations. -Bucky Brooks
2) Julio Jones - ALABAMA
He projects as a prototypical lead receiver in a West Coast offense that places a premium on athleticism and running after the catch. While he lacks polish as a route runner, his natural talent allows him to get open against elite corners. He routinely uses his size and strength to overpower defenders at the top of his routes, and he provides the quarterback with a big target over the middle. He also shows a tenacity blocking that will endear him to scouts and coaches. Scouts have cited Jones' inconsistent hands and playing speed as issues. -Bucky Brooks
3) Randall Cobb - KENTUCKY
Cobb's a 'tweener lacking the size to be a full-time back or the ball skills and deep speed of a pure receiver. However, he could still make plays as a scat back, sub-package slot receiver and as a returner. Plays his best in the biggest moments. Possesses solid vision, enough quickness to get the corner and gain yards after short passes but isn't a true home run threat. Could be an effective third down back with his short area speed and route-running but hands need to be more consistent and he has a ways to go in pass protection. -NFL.com
Best Fits: (Falcons, Bears, Patriots, Cowboys)
4) Titus Young - BOISE ST.
Young possesses the makeup and run-after-the-catch ability of an NFL slot receiver who could also contribute in the return game. Put a few really impressive statistical seasons on his resume. Has the quickness and speed to get open underneath but route-running is still somewhat or a work in progress. Was not being covered by elite defensive backs on a week-to-week basis. Size is an issue, as more physical defensive backs can out-muscle him, and limits his down-field big-play potential. Has some off-the-field and on-field behavioral issues that must be checked out. -NFL.com
5) Torrey Smith - MARYLAND
He is a speedster who routinely runs past defenders on vertical routes. While he isn't a refined route runner, he is effective on short and intermediate routes due to his running skills. Smith possesses tremendous short-area quickness, and can run away from defenders. He shows natural hands and pass-catching ability. He tracks and adjusts well to errant throws, and is able to come up with the circus catch. He doesn't have a full grasp of the route tree, which could limit his initial impact. If he can continue to show improvement in private workouts, his value on draft boards could rise. -Bucky Brooks
Best Fits: (Redskins, Vikings, Bears, Chargers)
6) Jonathan Baldwin - PITTSBURGH
His flair for making dramatic catches in a crowd has made him a favorite of scouts and coaches. His size and athleticism make him a potential impact player. As a route runner, he shows good body control & burst getting in and out of his breaks. His height & leaping ability make him a tremendous weapon in the redzone. He comes down with his fair share of jump balls and is a play-maker when focused. His inconsistent production is the biggest hurdle scouts have when projecting his potential. -Bucky Brooks
Best Fits: (Rams, Giants, Seahawks, Chiefs)
7) Greg Little - NORTH CAROLINA
Little was declared ineligible for the 2010 season, but he took responsibility for his actions and has the talent to be an impact player at the next level. He is a huge receiver with great ball skills that has a knack for making the difficult catch in traffic. He is a long strider that has deceptive speed and fights through tacklers to consistently gain yards after contact. However, he is not fast enough to be a big play threat and he will have to work tirelessly to get back into football shape. -NFL.com
Best Fits: (Giants, Cowboys, Redskins, Jaguars)
8) Leonard Hankerson - MIAMI
Hankerson steadily improved from his sophomore through senior seasons when he became one of the most productive wideouts in college football. Has the size you like to see and enough speed but is a gradual builder who does not possess quick-twitched athleticism. Idles down at his stem and must rely on getting himself in between the ball and defenders more than gaining separation. Flashes the ability to go up, extend, and get the ball but also suffers from bouts of inconsistency with his hands. Tough kid with good intangibles who isn't afraid to go over the middle. -NFL.com
Best Fits: (Redskins, Chargers, Dolphins, Jaguars)
9) Tandon Doss - INDIANA
Doss has the size and speed measurables, hands, savvy, and mentality to start as an NFL wide receiver and potentially a go-to guy. Gets open underneath with polished route-running & good quickness. Eats-up cushions in a hurry with elite burst off the line, has the straight-lined speed to get vertical, and the ball skills to track the football. Can make some plays in space and very willing/productive over the middle and can catch the ball in a crowd. Hard-working, mature player who lets his play on the field do his talking. -NFL.com
Best Fits: (Packers, Bears, Rams, Broncos)
10) Edmond Gates - ABILENE CHRISTIAN
Gates is a developmental prospect with big-play ability who has some makeup concerns but could become a valuable backup receiver and returner with time and more coaching. However, he's currently very unrefined as a route-runner, lacks some bulk (but is tough), and needs to improve his overall football IQ. At this time, can turn a short pass into an explosive play, but route-running deficiencies and his ability to track the deep ball limit his ability as a vertical threat. Needs to get stronger to beat press coverage and become a better blocker. -NFL.com
Best Fits: (Cardinals, Packers, Vikings, Cowboys)
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