2012 NFL Draft: Middle-Round Wide Receivers Who Will Surprise at the Next Level

One of the deepest positions in the 2012 NFL draft is wide receiver. There are tons of sleepers in the late rounds for teams that make the right decisions.

Most fans know about Justin Blackmon of Oklahoma State and Notre Dame's Michael Floyd, but there can be better value for teams that wait until the third round or later to pick up some of these players.

While this group did not necessarily shine at the combine, they could end up being in the Pro Bowl in a few years.

Joe Adams, Arkansas

Adams had a disappointing senior year at Arkansas after an encouraging junior season, but he is still one of the most intriguing prospects in the draft.

The undersized wideout is elusive in crowds, and has a rare ability to score from anywhere on the field.

He is excellent on special teams and returned four punts for touchdowns last season, including this amazing return against Tennessee.

If used in the right way, Adams could be a playmaker for whichever team grabs him.

Juron Criner, Arizona

Sometimes, it is important to look past combine speed to see a productive on-field player.

Criner plays faster than his 40-yard dash time, and is an excellent route runner who gets separation from defenders.

He uses his body to make tough catches, and that will translate to the next level.

Marvin McNutt, Iowa

McNutt had solid numbers throughout his college career despite not being in a traditional passing offense. In his final year, the Hawkeye totaled 82 receptions for 1,315 yards and 12 touchdowns.

He does not have the elite speed of other prospects, but he can catch the ball as well as anyone in the draft.

Somehow, this skill gets undervalued on draft day, but it becomes the position's most important aspect in games.

Ryan Broyles, Oklahoma

If not for a midseason torn ACL, Broyles would be much higher on draft boards.

Still, front offices that are looking out for the future of their team should be selecting the Oklahoma wideout.

In the same mold of Carolina's Steve Smith, he is short but very strong with every other intangible you could want in a receiver. Broyles has good hands, runs great routes and is tough in traffic.

It does not matter what kind of system you are playing in, anyone who catches 349 career passes despite missing the end of his senior year is doing something right.