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2014 NFL Draft Prospects: Wide Receivers

The top 2014 wide receiver prospects available for the 2013 NFL Draft. * - denotes 2015 prospect. ** - denotes 2016 prospect.

This page was last updated May 4, 2013. Follow me @walterfootball for updates.

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2013 NFL Draft Position Rankings:
QB | RB | FB | WR | TE | OT | OG | C | DE | DT | 3-4 OLB | 3-4 DE | NT | 4-3 OLB | ILB | CB | S | K | P

2014 NFL Draft Position Rankings:
QB | RB | FB | WR | TE | OT | G | C | DE | DT | 3-4 DE | NT | 3-4 OLB | 4-3 OLB | ILB | CB | S | K | P

Marqise Lee*, WR, USC
Height: 6-0. Weight: 190.
Projected 40 Time: 4.41.
Projected Round (2014): Top-20 Pick.
5/4/13: Lee was one of the best players in college football in 2012. He was a Heisman finalist who carried USC's offense while other players had a down season. Lee was a consistent source of big plays with the speed to score on any reception. He put up astounding totals with 118 receptions for 1,721 yards and 14 touchdowns. Lee also returned kicks and averaged 28.5 yards per return, plus took one for a 100-yard touchdown in the season opener.

Lee was a dominant freshman, too. He broke into the starting lineup for the Trojans and was a superb weapon for quarterback Matt Barkley to exploit. Playing opposite Robert Woods, Lee had a massive debut hauling in 73 passes for 1,143 yards and 11 touchdowns.

For the NFL, Lee looks like a future No. 1 receiver. He is extremely fast and explosive. Lee also is a track star at USC. He projects as a receiver who will stretch a defense vertically and be a threat to score on any play. While Lee isn't the biggest or strongest, he plays bigger than his size and makes up for it with great route-running and hands. The 2013 season could be a challenging year for Lee as he is going to see double and triple teams while the Trojans break in a new starting quarterback.
Sammy Watkins*, WR, Clemson
Height: 6-1. Weight: 200.
Projected 40 Time: 4.40.
Projected Round (2014): Top-20 Pick.
5/4/13: 2012 was a disappointing year for Watkins. He had a drug arrest last May ('12) that landed him a two-game suspension to start the season. The sophomore was unable to reestablish his place in the offense after his return as DeAndre Hopkins emerged as Clemson's No. 1 receiver. Watkins caught 57 passes for 708 yards and three touchdowns. Watkins had a fantastic freshman season. The speedster totaled 82 receptions for 1,219 yards and 12 touchdowns. He also ran the ball 32 times for 231 yards. On special teams, the versatile receiver averaged 25 yards per kick return with one score.

Watkins is a threat to score on any touch and has rare first-step quickness. He looks like a potential game-breaking receiver for the NFL. With Hopkins in the NFL, Watkins should be the No. 1 receiver again and has the luxury of a great college quarterback, Tajh Boyd. As long as Watkins stays healthy, he should produce a massive season. If Watkins stays clean off the field, he still should be a first-round pick.

Jordan Matthews, WR, Vanderbilt
Height: 6-3. Weight: 205.
Projected 40 Time: 4.50.
Projected Round (2012): 1-2.
5/4/13: Matthews was excellent for the Commodores in 2012. He contributed to Vanderbilt almost upsetting South Carolina in the season opener. Matthews showed nice quickness with a 78-yard touchdown. He totaled eight receptions for 148 yards against the Gamecocks.

Matthews had 119 yards on eight receptions against Georgia. He also played well versus Florida with eight catches for 131 yards and a score. Matthews finished the regular season strongly, going over 100 yards against Ole Miss, Tennessee and Missouri. The junior had 94 receptions for 1,323 yards and eight touchdowns for the year.

Matthews totaled 41 receptions for 778 yards and five touchdowns as a sophomore in 2011. He has a nice combination of size and speed. Matthews has been well coached. He is a good route-runner with excellent hands.

Personal: Son of Roderick and Brenda Matthews. Jordan Matthews does lots of charity work. Matthews is the cousin of Jerry Rice.
Mike Evans**, WR, Texas A&M
Height: 6-5. Weight: 225.
Projected 40 Time: 4.59.
Projected Round (2014): 1-2.
5/4/13: While a redshirt freshman quarterback Johnny Manziel grabbed all the headlines, Evans had a breakout redshirt freshman season for the Aggies as well. He is a bit of a freak with speed to go along with massive size.

Evans took over as Texas A&M's No. 1 receiver even through the team had Ryan Swope as an established feature receiver. Evans led the team with 82 receptions for 1,105 yards and five touchdowns. He was consistently good for the Aggies week in and week out. Evans has phenomenal leaping ability and body control to make some highlight reel catches.

The sophomore looks poised for a massive season with Swope in the NFL and being firmly established as Manziel's No. 1 receiver.

Personal: A sports management major, son of Heather Kilgore and Mike Evans.

Cody Hoffman, WR, BYU
Height: 6-4. Weight: 215.
Projected 40 Time: 4.59.
Projected Round (2014): 2-3.
5/4/13: Hoffman was one of the most productive receivers in the nation in 2012, despite inconsistent quarterback play. He caught 100 passes for 1,248 yards with 11 touchdowns. Hoffman had some huge games against weak competition. He was held in check by Boise State and cornerback Jamar Taylor, catching just 3 balls for 21 yards.

Hoffman had solid production as a sophomore with 61 receptions for 943 yards and 10 touchdowns. He hauled in 42 catches for 527 yards and four scores in 2010.

Hoffman is a big receiver who uses his size well. He is a serious weapon in the red zone as he runs good routes and has excellent hands. However, the big question about Hoffman is if he has enough speed to get separation from NFL defensive backs.
Brandon Coleman*, WR, Rutgers
Height: 6-6. Weight: 220.
Projected 40 Time: 4.59.
Projected Round (2013): 2-3.
5/4/13: Coleman is a massive receiver who looks like a tight end. He has been very consistent for Rutgers and has produced while playing in a running offense. Coleman led Rutgers with 43 receptions for 718 yards and 10 touchdowns in 2012. He led Rutgers with 663 receiving yards on 39 receptions with 10 touchdowns the before, too. The biggest question about Coleman will be if he has enough speed for the NFL.

Personal: Labor studies major.
Jared Abbrederis*, WR, Wisconsin
Height: 6-2. Weight: 188.
Projected 40 Time: 4.41.
Projected Round (2013): 2-3.
5/4/13: Abbrederis suffered a mild concussion against Oregon State early last season, and Wisconsin really missed him when he was out. Despite terrible quarterback play, Abbrederis totaled 49 receptions for 837 yards and five touchdowns. He has consistently produced big plays for the Badgers the past two years.

In 2011 even though Abbrederis had less receptions than No. 1 receiver Nick Toon, Abbrederis topped Toon in yardage.Abbrederis caught 55 passes for 933 yards and eight touchdowns. The sophomore exploited a lot of soft coverage and produced some big plays for quarterback Russell Wilson. Abbrederis also returned punts and averaged 16 yards per return.

The Badgers lost a lot on offense following 2011, so Abbrederis saw more attention from defenses, but also more opportunities in the Badgers' offense. He had a modest freshman season with 20 catches for 289 yards and three scores. Abbrederis has good size with deceptive quickness.

Personal: Abbrederis is a scholar athlete with a major in human ecology. He is the son of Scott and Lisa Abbrederis.

Austen Hill*, WR, Arizona
Height: 6-3. Weight: 210.
Projected 40 Time: 4.58.
Projected Round (2014): 2-4.
5/4/12: Hill had a massive 2012 season for Arizona and was one of the top receivers in the Pac-12. He caught 81 passes for 1,364 yards and 11 touchdowns. The sophomore absolutely destroyed USC with 10 catches for 259 yards. Hill also had a big game against Stanford (11-165-2) and Nevada (8-175-2). It was a tremendous season that saw him become Matt Scott's No. 1 receiver.

Hill had 21 catches for 311 yards and two touchdowns as a freshman backup. He has an intriguing skill set and will be challenged by Arizona starting its third quarterback in three seasons.

Personal: Psychology major.
Allen Robinson*, WR, Penn State
Height: 6-3. Weight: 204.
Projected 40 Time: 4.59.
Projected Round (2014): 2-4.
5/4/13: The 2012 season was a challenging year for Penn State and Robinson was one of the bright spots. He excelled in the Nittany Lions' new pro-style offense. Robinson hauled in 77 passes for 1,018 yards and 11 touchdowns after barely playing in 2011. He has good size and the only question is if he has enough speed for the NFL.

Personal: Majoring in communications. Son of Allen and Tracie Robinson.
Odell Beckham Jr.*, WR, LSU
Height: 6-0. Weight: 187.
Projected 40 Time: 4.40.
Projected Round (2014): 2-4.
5/4/12: Beckham has the speed to stretch the field and showed the potential to produce some big plays for the Tigers in 2012. The sophomore led LSU in receiving with 713 yards on 43 catches and two touchdowns last year. He averaged 9.1 yards per punt return. Beckham had a strong 2011 season for the Tigers. The true freshman caught 41 passes for 475 yards and two touchdowns.

With Jarvis Landry on the other side, Beckham could produce a big junior season with Zach Mettenberger at quarterback.

Personal: Majoring in human movement fitness. Son of Odell Beckham Sr., a running back for LSU in 1989-1992. His mother, Heather Van Norman, was a track star for LSU.
Malcolm Mitchell*, WR, Georgia
Height: 6-1. Weight: 192.
Projected 40 Time: 4.57.
Projected Round (2014): 2-4.
5/4/12: Mitchell could easily rise up the rankings as a junior and senior. He was the second and third option the past two seasons behind the likes of Tavarress King and Orson Charles. Mitchell totaled 40 receptions for 572 yards and four touchdowns in 2012. The sophomore also averaged 23 yards per kick return. Mitchell has some speed and explosiveness. He could produce a big 2013 season as the No. 1 receiver for Aaron Murray.
Shaq Evans, WR, UCLA
Height: 6-1. Weight: 211.
Projected 40 Time: 4.55.
Projected Round (2014): 3-4.
5/4/13: Evans had a breakout 2012 season and was a good target for quarterback Brett Hundley. Evans caught 60 receptions for 877 yards and three touchdowns. The junior had a huge game against Oregon State (6-148) and an impressive outing against USC (8-114). Evans caught 19 passes for 309 yards and two scores in 2011.

Evans started out his collegiate career with Notre Dame in 2009 before transferring to UCLA. He had to sit out the 2010 season.

Evans has a mix of size and quickness for the NFL. He has received excellent coaching from Bruins wide receivers coach Eric Yarber, a former NFL wide out and receivers coach with multiple teams. That coaching made a big difference in Evans' 2012 improvement. He should be in store for a big senior season as Hundley's No. 1 receiver.

Personal: A sociology major. Son of Kelisha Wright.
DeVante Parker, WR, Louisville
Height: 6-3. Weight: 205.
Projected 40 Time: 4.60.
Projected Round (2014): 3-4.
5/4/12: Parker should be in store for a big season as the No. 1 receiver for standout quarterback Teddy Bridgewater. Parker led the team with 744 yards and 10 touchdowns last season. His best games came against Pittsburgh (4-153) and Cincinnati (4-120). Parker struggled to get separation from Florida's good cornerbacks in the Sugar Bowl. Parker needs to show an improved ability to get open as he will see plenty of double teams as a junior.

Personal: Majoring in education. Son of Raneca Parker and Anthony Shelman.
Kenny Bell, WR, Alabama
Height: 6-1. Weight: 180.
Projected 40 Time: 4.53.
Projected Round (2014): 3-4.
5/4/12: Bell flashed some big-play ability at times for Alabama in 2012. He averaged 25 yards per reception with his 17 catches for 431 yards and three touchdowns. Bell has some speed to go along with size. If the Crimson Tide throw the ball more in 2013, it would help him to stand out. He caught 17 receptions for 255 yards and two touchdowns in 2011.
Devin Street, WR, Pittsburgh
Height: 6-4. Weight: 190.
Projected 40 Time: 4.57.
Projected Round (2013): 3-5.
5/4/13: Street has been a solid contributor for Pittsburgh the past few seasons. He was second on the team in yards in 2012 and led the Panthers in receptions with 73. The junior totaled 975 yards and five touchdowns. Street had 53 catches for 754 yards and two touchdowns in 2011. He had 25 catches for 318 yards and two touchdowns as a redshirt freshman. Street is a big receiver, but he may lack the speed for the NFL.

Personal: Majoring in communications. Son of Theodore and Ria Street.

Jarvis Landry*, WR, LSU
Height: 6-1. Weight: 195.
Projected 40 Time: 4.53.
Projected Round (2014): 4-6.
5/4/13: Landry flashed for LSU in 2012 and did a nice job of moving the chains in the team's run-heavy offense. He caught 56 passes for 573 yards and five touchdowns. Landry should produce better as a junior with quarterback Zach Mettenberger.

Personal: Majoring in sports administration. Son of Dietra Landry and related to Glenn Dorsey.
Ryan Grant, WR, Tulane
Height: 6-1. Weight: 190.
Projected 40 Time: 4.61.
Projected Round (2014): 4-6.
5/4/12: Grant had a huge junior season with 76 receptions for 1,149 yards and six touchdowns. He lost the 2011 season to a sports hernia. Grant hauled in 33 receptions for 515 yards and four touchdowns in 2010. He needs another big season to help his draft stock.

Personal: Business management major. Son of Reginal Grant, Sr. and Greta Roberts.
Brandon Carter*, WR, TCU
Height: 5-11. Weight: 186.
Projected 40 Time: 4.49.
Projected Round (2014): 4-6.
5/4/13: Josh Boyce was the leading receiver for TCU in 2012, but there were times when Carter was the Horned Frogs' most impressive receiver. Carter started out the year strong before cooling down in the second half of the season. The sophomore caught 36 passes for 590 yards and six touchdowns. He had 23 receptions for 352 yards and three scores. Carter is a speed receiver who can stretch the field vertically.

Personal: A business major. Son of Jimmy and Beatrice Carter.
T.J. Jones, WR, Notre Dame
Height: 5-11. Weight: 190.
Projected 40 Time: 4.45.
Projected Round (2013): 5-6.
5/4/13: Jones caught 50 passes for 649 yards and four touchdowns last year. He had 38 receptions for 366 yards in 2011.

Jones has some speed to go with route-running. He could be in store for a bigger year with Tyler Eifert and Michael Floyd both in the NFL. Jones figures to be the No. 1 receiver.

Personal: Majoring in film, television and theatre. Son of Michele Jones. Godfather is Notre Dame legend Rocket Ismail.
Jalen Saunders, WR, Oklahoma
Height: 5-9. Weight: 160.
Projected 40 Time: 4.41.
Projected Round (2013): 5-6.
5/4/13: Saunders is an undersized but speedy receiver. He has been an underrated performer for the Sooners the past two seasons. The junior caught 62 passes for 829 yards and three touchdowns in 2012. Saunders was even more explosive as a sophomore when he caught 50 balls for 1,065 yards and 12 touchdowns. Saunders needs to add weight for the NFL, but he has the speed to be a weapon as a slot receiver.

Personal: Son of Walter and Yolanda Saunders.
Kevin Norwood, WR, Alabama
Height: 6-2. Weight: 195.
Projected 40 Time: 4.61.
Projected Round (2014): 5-6.
5/4/12: Norwood is a big receiver who has had a hard time standing out for the Crimson Tide in its running offense. The junior had 29 receptions for 461 yards and four touchdowns in 2012. His sophomore season saw him total only 11 receptions for 190 yards. Alabama could be forced to throw the ball more in 2013 after losing the majority of its offensive line and starting running back.

Jaxon Shipley*, WR, Texas
Height: 6-1. Weight: 192.
Projected 40 Time: 4.51.
Projected Round (2014): 5-7.
5/4/13: The younger brother of Jordan Shipley, Jaxon had a strong debut season in 2011. The freshman caught 44 passes for 607 yards and three touchdowns in five starts. He started 10 games in 2012 and totaled 59 receptions for 737 yards.

If Texas can get some quality quarterback play, Shipley is capable of producing well for the Longhorns. He has some size and quickness.

Personal: Son of Bob Shipley, coach at Brownwood High School in Brownwood, Texas. Younger brother of Jordan Shipley.
Matt Miller*, WR, Boise State
Height: 6-3. Weight: 215.
Projected 40 Time: 4.56.
Projected Round (2014): 6-7.
5/4/13: Miller provided a nice season as a redshirt freshman for quarterback Kellen Moore. Miller started eight games and set Broncos freshman receiving records with 62 receptions for 679 yards and nine touchdowns. He was solid with 66 receptions for 769 yards and five touchdowns in 2012.
Michael Campanaro, WR, Wake Forest
Height: 5-11. Weight: 195.
Projected 40 Time: 4.61.
Projected Round (2014): 6-FA.
5/4/12: Campanaro had a solid junior season with 79 receptions for 763 yards and six touchdowns. His best year came as a sophomore when he had 73 catches for 833 yards and two touchdowns.

Personal: Communications major. Son of Attilio and Lisa Campanaro.
Andre Debose, WR, Florida
Height: 5-11. Weight: 191.
Projected 40 Time: 4.38.
Projected Round (2013): 7-FA.
5/4/13: Debose was phased out and passed up on the depth chart for the Gators in 2012. On top of that, the team's passing offense was very spotty with sophomore quarterback Jeff Driskel. Debose made just two catches for 11 yards. He has some potential as a kick and punt returner. He returned a kick 100 yards for a touchdown against Louisville in the Sugar Bowl. The junior averaged 28.3 yards per kick return.

Debose showed what he is capable of in 2011 when he, separately, burned both LSU cornerback Morris Claiborne and Alabama cornerback Dre Kirkpatrick for 65-yard touchdown receptions in back-to-back games. Both Claiborne and Kirkpatrick were top-20 picks in the 2012 NFL Draft.

Debose caught 16 passes for 432 yards and four touchdowns as a redshirt sophomore. He also returned kickoffs and averaged 27 yards per return. His production could've been even greater, but the Gators had bad quarterback play from John Brantley and two true freshmen signal-callers. He has great speed and is a home-run threat.
Tommy Shuler*, WR, Marshall
Height: 5-8. Weight: 187.
Projected 40 Time: 4.59.
Projected Round (2013): 7-FA.
5/4/13: Shuler took advantage of double teams on Aaron Dobson in 2012 and produced a massive sophomore season. Shuler caught 110 passes for 1,138 yards and six touchdowns. He is very undersized and it will be interesting to see if he can produce without Dobson.
Jaz Reynolds*, WR, Oklahoma
Height: 6-2. Weight: 198.
Projected 40 Time: 4.51.
Projected Round (2013): FA.
5/4/13: Reynolds has the talent to be a second-day pick, but off-the-field issues have killed his career. He was suspended by the Sooners for the entire 2012 season. Oklahoma took him back and he practiced this spring.

Reynolds was the third receiver as a sophomore in 2011. He still had a quality year despite less targets, hauling in 41 passes for 715 yards and five touchdowns. Reynolds caught 13 passes for 256 yards as a freshman in 2009. He is a quick receiver with good size who gets separation from defensive backs.

Hang in 05-06-2013 06:51 pm xxx.xxx.xxx70.5 (total posts: 1)

What about WR Paul Richardson CU

Nebraska 05-06-2013 05:04 am xxx.xxx.xxx.117 (total posts: 2)

Nebraska's Kenny Bell is pretty impressive, also think about Taylor Martinez. He's got the speed, played WR in high school and at Nebraska his redshirted season, and he is surprisingly durable.

Mr.Price 05-05-2013 02:57 am xxx.xxx.xxx.219 (total posts: 1)

With all due respect mr Walterfootball please check out Kasen Williams from Washington, I expect to see him on the next updates. He has the talent to be the first reciever taken for next year's draft. Also, Marion Grice from Arizona State could be the first RB taken in the draft too.
For everyone that hasn't seen them play you seen it here first

ummm 05-04-2013 01:32 pm xxx.xxx.xxx2.13 (total posts: 1)

Where is Rashad Greene

Kasen Williams 05-04-2013 03:19 am xxx.xxx.xxx5.82 (total posts: 1)

Kasen Williams, WR, Washington. Top 15 pick

DEREK 04-21-2013 10:49 pm xxx.xxx.xxx6.22 (total posts: 1)

WHY IS 90% OF THE WIDE RECIEVERS ON HERE SHORT AS F###? LIKE 3 PEOPLE CLEAR 6'3.NFL NEEDS MORE TALLER, DOMINANT RECIEVERS. LOOK AT VINCENT JACKSON, RANDY MOSS....THEY KILLED IT IN THEIR YOUNG CAREERS. NOT HATING, JUST SAYING.

Randy Laerces 03-27-2013 07:18 am xxx.xxx.xxx.202 (total posts: 1)

Dwight Armbrust
www.dwightarmbrust.net

youtube- Dwight Armbrust

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cOjPXmiHAfQ
Overall #1 draft pick 2014 #nfldraft2014

CampNation! 03-19-2013 02:12 pm xxx.xxx.xxx13.2 (total posts: 1)

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=T_hOkXOPXKc

Ricky Stills 03-12-2013 01:03 pm xxx.xxx.xxx7.73 (total posts: 1)

Malik lofton Wr West Alabama Smaller school dynamic player

bobby 03-02-2013 08:39 pm xxx.xxx.xxx2.76 (total posts: 1)

Rob Jones wr from Delaware

beyonce can't sing 02-04-2013 04:59 am xxx.xxx.xxx.222 (total posts: 1)

who is the sleeper in this years wr class?

connect 01-23-2013 07:40 pm xxx.xxx.xxx3.82 (total posts: 1)

cody hoffman,wr,BYU

jim 01-20-2013 10:55 am xxx.xxx.xxx.227 (total posts: 2)

Here are some videos of Michael Campanaro (for those who have never seen him play)

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=m_HiqQ2cQ68
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iuqM7rqLIYM
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Bie6yKBwDuw

jim 01-17-2013 11:59 am xxx.xxx.xxx.253 (total posts: 1)

Most of these guys are leaving in the 2013 class. When will you re do this list and dont forget about my man Mike Campanaro nest time...hahaha

Larry Jones 01-07-2013 03:20 pm xxx.xxx.xxx.190 (total posts: 1)

Chris Boyd- Vandy.....Probably seen him #1 on top plays a couple times this year......BEAST

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