2010 NFL Draft: Wide receivers

Bryant shouldn't be judged by a suspension that ended his 2009 season. In 2008, he had 87 receptions for 1,480 yards and 19 touchdowns. Bryant has great hands and makes a lot of difficult catches look easy. He can easily beat the jam and has a second gear in the open field. He could be a top 10 selection.

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As a junior, Tate was a sensation. He took over the No. 1 receiver job with ease after Michael Floyd was injured. Tate doesn't have the best size, but his hands are very good. He's strong after the catch and can break tackles. He also has good agility and is hard to square up and tackle in the open field. He's very similar to Steve Smith of the Panthers.

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Although Williams doesn't have great size, he catches nearly everything around him outside his frame. He can quickly flip his hips and get up field. He might be third among the juniors, but he has first-round talent.

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Although Georgia Tech now employs the run-option offense, Thomas is a solid target. He's got incredible athleticism and uses his strong frame well. Because of the scheme he comes from, Thomas is arguably the best blocking wide receiver in this year's class.

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A physically imposing receiver with great athleticism, Benn struggled some in 2009 mostly because of inconsistent quarterback play and injuries. He has the speed to get deep quickly and strength to box out defensive backs in the air.

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Fairly similar to former LSU standout Dwayne Bowe, LaFell is an imposing receiver. He might not be a game breaker or a true No. 1 target, he should be a very good starter in the NFL. LaFell nearly entered the 2009 NFL Draft, and may have been a first-day pick.

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Shipley was Colt McCoy's top target at Texas, thanks mostly to his great route running. He shows good hands and consistently catches the ball away from his frame. What holds Shipley back is his lack of great speed and his size. He might have some trouble getting off the line in the NFL and will regularly need to be put in motion.

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A slender athletic receiver, Gilyard showed in 2009 that he was a great leader. Gilyard and more than 80 receptions and 1,000 yards receiving in consecutive seasons. Pretty impressive considering he was living in his car earlier this decade. His size might prohibit him from being a No. 1 receiver, but Gilyard displays solid route running and agility.

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Very similar to Braylon Edwards of the Browns, Briscoe is a big athletic target who specializes in busting the jam and getting open in space. He's a long strider, though, and it seems to take him an extra step to get up to speed. But once he's going, he runs good routes and is hard to take down.

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Decker might not be a spectacular athlete, but he's a complete, NFL-ready player. HIs speed is good enough to play on the outside, but he won't break many long runs. He makes his name as a good route runner. Cleanly works in and out of his breaks. He's also an excellent run blocker as a wide receiver.

How good is Williams? He sat out all of 2008 because of academics and still ranks this high. In 2007, he was at times dominant, catching 60 passes for 837 yards and and 10 touchdowns. Pretty good while playing for Syracuse. Williams is a physical target with good hands.

rice unfortunately had to be on the receiving ends of one of the nation's worst and most tumultuous passing attacks in the nation. However, he still shone, particularly as a senior. Price is an excellent athlete with great speed. He uses both to get open and make exciting plays happen.

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As a vertical threat, Mitchell can show off his straight-line speed and length when he leaps. He can be a big-play target but needs to learn better route running and change direction more fluidly. Finished his career as South Florida's all-time leading receiver.

Cooper was quarterback Tim Tebow's favorite deep threat in 2009. He finished with 51 receptions for 961 yards and nine touchdowns as a senior, by far his best season. Cooper will have to learn how to run proper routes as he's mostly just a vertical threat.

A shifty do-it-all player for Ole Miss, McCluster's best position in the NFL will be the slot or in Wildcat packages. He has a slender frame, but is very quick in open space.

When healthy, Williams is an excellent possession receiver. He played in five games last season, averaging 87 receiving yards per contest, before breaking his hand and missing the rest of the season. Williams shows good hands and can make people miss after catching the ball. He's also a very good kick returner.

Alexander was never truly healthy during the 2008 season, still recovering from knee surgery. That injury sapped some of Alexander's speed and vertical leap. However, he's still a solid wide receiver on the rise.

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Brown parlayed an excellent bowl game as a junior to a solid spot in the NFL Draft. He was often overlooked because of his size and because he played opposite Bryan Anderson. But make no mistake, Brown is a playmaker. His hands are good and he knows how to get open. There are always spots in the NFL for those type of players.

White, a former walk-on, has excellent hands and doesn't mind going over the middle. Those traits will earn him a spot in the NFL. He was by far Michigan State's top receiver in 2009 with 70 receptions for 990 yards and nine touchdowns.

Central Michigan's career leader in receptions and touchdowns. Anderson clearly has great size and is a weapon in the red zone. Anderson knows how to use his frame well to shrug off defenders both in the air and in open space. His speed will cause him to drop in the draft, though.

Roosevelt is a skinny receiver who has flashed explosive play in college. He runs crisp routes and has some good moves in the open field. His size lets defenders easily jam him at the line. If he can bulk up to about 200 pounds without giving up his speed, Roosevelt could be a solid option at the next level.

A track star, Ford makes his name going deep over the top. He's elusive carrying the ball and should be a good punt returner at the next level. Tracks the ball well and really knows how to pick apart a zone. Typically has the agility to get off the line smoothly, but can be jammed by quick corners.

Mcgaha projects as a solid possession receiver, a role he played really well for Arizona State. He's really good against zone coverage, which masks his lacking speed. He'll never be a great deep threat, but could stick with a team as someone who catches a few passes and helps on special teams.

A great vertical threat, Gettis excels at getting down the field and making plays at the high point. Right now, Gettis is more of a great runner than a great receiver. If he can improve his route running, look out. Knows how to get open and come back to the quarterback when a play breaks down.

Hodge is a physical receiver who makes a lot of plays after the catch. He's surprisingly quick, which helps him get up the field in a hurry. Plays with a toughness that may intimidate cornerbacks.

Almost strictly a return man and gadget player. Still, he's good at both.