The Top 10 Most NFL Ready Wide Receivers

Football is changing. Players that would have used to play tight end are now playing receiver. These receivers are just as physical as tight ends, but now they are able to run 4.4 forties.

Just look at the most dominant receivers in the NFL:

Calvin Johnson—6'5" 240 lbs

Larry Fitzgerald—6'3" 220 lbs

Andre Johnson—6'3" 230 lbs

Unfortunately for NFL corners, this trend does not plan on slowing down. In fact, the NFL may be getting even bigger and faster at the wide receiver position.

This list will show who I think are the most NFL ready receivers at any grade level in college. I guarantee that in four years time, most players on this list will be playing and probably starring in the NFL.

Enjoy!

No. 10: Jordan Shipley: Texas

Jordan Shipley: Senior, 6'0" 190 lbs

This speedy receiver Longhorn may not have the ideal physical attributes to make a number one receiver in the NFL, but with his quick feet, toughness, and great hands he is sure to be a great slot receiver.

Shipley has the advantage of being a sixth year senior. This will make him be able to have an immediate impact in the NFL.

Shipley will be able to be plugged into special teams as a kick returner, or be put in the slot to catch quick passes.

No. 9: Mardy Gilyard: Cincinnati

Mardy Gilyard: Senior, 6'1" 187 lbs

Gilyard sits atop of most experts draft board of senior wide receivers. Gilyard is a gifted athlete with experience catching a lot of passes.

Gilyard is also gifted with decent size for the NFL. He is fairly tall at 6'1", but he could still add a lot of muscle to his lean frame.

Gilyard has the world at his fingers right now. He could be as high as a first round pick, but if he would have a poor showing at the combine his stock could plummet.

No. 8: Eric Decker: Minnesota

Eric Decker: Senior, 6'2" 215 lbs

Unlike most experts I think Decker should be the highest rated senior in this year's draft class. Despite not always having the best team or quarterback for that matter, Decker has continued to put up unreal numbers.

Decker has over 3000 yards receiving in his NCAA career, and that number should go up greatly at the end of this year.

Decker not only has great size, but he is also very quick. Decker should be able to make the transition to the NFL very easily because of his NFL body.

No. 7: Damian Williams: USC

Damian Williams: Junior, 6'1" 190 lbs

If you were watching last years Rose Bowl, then there is almost no reason why Damian Williams is on this list.

He destroyed Penn State for 10 receptions, 162 yards, and a touchdown.

Williams has been highly touted since high school, and he should be able to take his great skill set to the next level easily.

No. 6: Brandon LaFell: LSU

Brandon LaFell: Senior, 6'3" 210 lbs

LaFell has not been able to put up the numbers he is used to this season, but that does not take away any of this potential first round picks stock.

LaFell is very physical, very fast, and has great hands. He has all the makings of a number one receiver in the NFL and most likely will be one barring any huge set-backs.

LaFell has been a hard worker his whole college career. This will not change for him in the NFL.

No. 5: Arrelious Benn: Illinois

Arrelious Benn: Junior, 6'2" 220 lbs

At first glance Benn may be confused for a running back, maybe even a line backer. His physical attributes remind me of an Anquan Boldin.

But then you see Benn run. Quickly all ideas of throwing short outs is gone. You want this player to be stretching the field.

So who is he compared to?

I would compare him to all NFL receivers. He is really a coaches dream. He is all types of receivers jammed up in one player.

He will be an absolute monster in the NFL.

No. 4: Dez Bryant: Oklahoma State

Dez Bryant: Junior, 6'3" 220 lbs

Bryant is another one of those physically gifted players similar to Benn. He is tall, fast, and has a freakish vertical jump.

He is basically what all NFL GM's want their number one receivers to be.

Bryant will be able to stretch defenses and will also be a corner's worst nightmare for jump ball passes in the red zone.

Bryant will be an elite receiver in the NFL. Fans know it, GM's know it, and most importantly, he knows it.

No. 3: Jonathan Baldwin: Pitt

Jonathan Baldwin: Sophomore, 6'5" 225 lbs

What happens when you are 6'5" and can run a 40 in less than 4.3 seconds?

Well we don't know yet because that has not happened yet in the NFL.

Baldwin has a chance to be one of the greatest receivers of all time. He is physically gifted beyond belief, and this season Baldwin is starting to realize it.

Baldwin—who was a former five star recruit, who turned down schools like USC to play at Pitt—is the top receiver in the nation for yards per catch. He uses his incredible size and speed to do this.

I think Baldwin has a chance to be a top five draft pick in the NFL after the scouts see what he does at the combine. He is every GM's dream.

No. 2: A.J. Green: Georgia

A.J. Green: Sophomore, 6'5" 205 lbs

Coming out of high school Green was known as one of the nations top recruits. After watching one of his highlight videos I knew why.

Green is one of those receivers who makes nearly impossible catches look routine and easy.

He is superb athlete who will only get better with age.

Look for Green to be one of the elite receivers in the NFL in about two or three years.

No. 1: Julio Jones: Alabama

Julio Jones: Sophomore, 6'4" 215 lbs

To me Jones is the complete package. He is the type of player that you have to gameplan for.

Jones is not the typical receiver who tries to avoid contact. Jones loves to use his giant frame to break tackles, as well as lay some great down field blocking.

Jones is a receiver molded from Nick Saban's attitude. Simply put: He plays the game tough.

When Jones most likely comes out—2011 Draft—he will have great potential to be the number one pick.

I think Jones will be one of the elite receivers of all time. He has such great size and speed that you cannot help but compare him to a more physically gifted Randy Moss.