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Tier Three (Rounds 8-12)
25. Torry Holt—Jacksonville Jaguars
Holt may be aging and declining a bit, but it was clear that the Rams offense was self-destructing, which could hardly put all the blame on one person, especially him.
He was struggling with no clear-cut help opposite from him at receiver as well as poor play for Marc Bulger and their offensive line.
Holt may be walking into another situation where the offensive line could make-or-break his team's season. But as the No. 1 option on a new team, he should put up solid enough numbers to warrant a mid-to-late round selection.
26. Braylon Edwards—Cleveland Browns
Which version of Edwards will we see? The one who took the league by storm in 2007 for 1,200 yards and 16 touchdowns, or the one who drops everything thrown to him?
If Edwards can rebound, he could be a fantastic steal in the middle rounds. If he's on your radar, monitor the quarterback situation as well as the improvement of his supporting cast.
27. Roy Williams—Dallas Cowboys
Williams is "the guy" in Dallas, now that Terrell Owens is in Buffalo, so regardless of your opinion on him, he's likely to put up solid numbers.
If he can get back to the player he was becoming in Detroit (before Calvin Johnson arrived), Dallas could find exactly the receiver they traded for.
28. Chad Ochocinco—Cincinnati Bengals
It's easy to blame Ochocinco for his poor season last year, but a bad offensive line, a weak rushing game, and Ryan Fitzpatrick are much more responsible than No. 85.
Ochocinco looks to be back in top form with Carson Palmer returning to full health as well as some fresh additions to the offensive line. It may come as a shock to a lot of people, but the man formerly known as Chad Johnson is more likely to return to dominance than not.
Draft him low, but draft him with confidence.
29. Steve Breaston—Arizona Cardinals
Can Breaston put up 1,000 yards again? Probably not.
Arizona definitely has the talent and the system to duplicate all of last season's offensive success, but teams rarely end a season with three receivers over 1,000 yards. It's even more unlikely for it to happen two seasons in a row.
Regardless, Breaston is a gifted receiver, and should be in the mix for 65-75 receptions.
30. Jerricho Cotchery—New York Jets
Cotchery may not know who his quarterback is yet, but as long as he's the number one guy, that's all you need to be concerned with.
The Plaxico Burress talks have died down, so it's looking like Cotchery will be all by his lonesome when the season starts.
As return to 1,000 yards and six or more scores is very possible.
31. Santana Moss—Washington Redskins
Despite the offense struggling mightily in the second half of the season, Moss performed well, and ended the season with over 1,000 yards and six scores.
If Jason Campbell can keep progressing, Moss could emerge for the second straight year as a solid fantasy weapon. If not, he could be a bust just like he was in those two years prior.
32. Bernard Berrian—Minnesota Vikings
With the likely addition of Brett Favre, Berrian's numbers should only get better.
Even at 28, Berrian is still a bit raw, and is still perfecting the position.
He's an excellent deep threat though. With Favre on board, he should be able to crack 1,000 yards for the first time in his career.
33. DeSean Jackson—Philadelphia Eagles
It's hard to gauge who exactly is the No. 1 in Philadelphia. But as far as speed, talent, and potential goes, it appears Jackson could be in line for the most looks and touches.
Jackson poured in over 900 receiving yards as a rookie, and even has over 400 pun return yards, including one for score.
With only two receiving touchdowns, Jackson's stock is still fairly low for his ability. Throw in the fact that Donovan McNabb loves to spread the ball around, and no Eagles receiver has the makings of WR1 label.
34. Kevin Walter—Houston Texans
Walter keeps improving, and with a stud like Andre Johnson lined up on the other side of him, he will rarely have problems getting open.
This will help increase his looks and big-plays, which will only add to his medium-level production as the team's third option—behind Owen Daniels.
As stated with Andre Johnson, a healthy Matt Schaub for an entire season will pay huge dividends for Walter as well.
35. Kevin Curtis—Philadelphia Eagles
Curtis is reportedly 100 percent for the first time in over a year; however, the recent drafting of Jeremy Maclin is likely to cut into his numbers.
While Curtis still has the talent and speed to get back to his 2007 numbers (1,100 yards and six scores), he is no longer the clear-cut go-to guy, and his numbers could suffer.
36. Derrick Mason—Baltimore Ravens
You can gripe about Joe Flacco not being an elite passer, or the fact that Mason is 35. The fact is, he still gets the job done.
Mason played through an extremely painful shoulder injury for much of last season, yet still grabbed 80 balls for over 1,000 yards and five scores.
With Flacco improving, Mason should be able to repeat those numbers.
37. Laveraneus Coles—Cincinnati Bengals
Coles comes into a good situation, despite many experts being pessimistic about Cincinnati and it's offense.
Coles is faster and more athletic than the former number two receiver, T.J. Houshmandzadeh, and will have plenty of looks as the second overall option for a healthy Carson Palmer.
If he finds a niche early in the Bengals offense, Coles could prove to be a solid WR3.
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