2012 NFL Mock Draft: Projecting Ryan Broyles and Other Under the Radar WRs

In a passing league you can never have too many receivers. Provided that the quarterback remains consistent, it's much easier to plug in receivers than it is a new man under center.

We've seen this with guys like Tom Brady, Eli Manning, Peyton Manning and Tony Romo, where a set of targets either gets injured or replaced on a yearly basis. That said, here are some under-the-radar receivers to keep in mind when the 2012 NFL Draft commences.

Note: Each player won't get drafted until round five or later.

Philadelphia Eagles: Eric Page, Toledo

Regardless of what happens with DeSean Jackson, the Eagles need to bring in a dynamic receiver who isn't afraid to go over the middle and be a possession target.

In three seasons with the Toledo Rockets, Eric Page caught 306 passes for 3,446 yards and scored 25 touchdowns. He also served as a punt and kick returner all three years.

Pulling double-duty on special teams, Page compiled 1,052 return yards as a junior and 943 as a sophomore. All together he scored five return touchdowns and is an ideal slot receiver for Philadelphia.

Lined up on the inside of Jeremy Maclin and opposite Brent Celek, Page becomes a viable threat in Michael Vick's offense. His dynamic horizontal game will widen defenses and win Philly the field position battle on special teams.

Carolina Panthers: Rishard Matthews, Nevada

If anything, the Panthers simply need depth at the No. 2 receiver to go opposite of veteran Steve Smith. With the production of Brandon LaFell, Carolina can really take off with another 6'2" stud facing defenses.

Despite only earning solid playing time as a junior and senior, Matthews recorded 91 receptions for 1,364 yards and scored eight touchdowns in 2011. He also returned 38 punts for 308 yards and a touchdown, something that Carolina will find appealing as it finished No. 30 in average per punt return.

Matthews' size also makes him a decent run-blocker on the edge against defensive ends and linebackers, as well as on stock blocks versus defensive backs.

Include his leaping ability while LaFell, Smith and tight end Greg Olsen are doing work elsewhere and the Panthers become a complete offense.

Miami Dolphins: Ryan Broyles, Oklahoma

Opposite Brian Hartline and next (to the inside) to Brandon Marshall, the Miami Dolphins need a more threatening slot receiver than Davone Bess. That's where Oklahoma's Ryan Broyles comes in as his ability to beat any single coverage will pay dividends.

With the Sooners, Broyles caught 303 balls in his final three years and totaled 3,899 yards during that span. Additionally, Broyles scored 39 touchdowns from 2009-2011 but unfortunately was injured in early November last year.

Still, he's an ideal slot receiver with excellent quickness, reliability and can stretch or widen the field. Miami can then put Bess to focus more on his strength at returning punts and the Dolphins become a more complete team under Joe Philbin.

Tampa Bay Buccaneers: Devon Wylie, Fresno State

The Tampa Bay Buccaneers need all the help they can get and it doesn't matter where. Obviously early in the draft they need to address the No. 30 ranked rushing offense among other areas, but the passing game needs a reliable target.

Enter Fresno State's Devon Wylie, who knows how to get yards after the catch. Despite only recording 56 receptions in 2011, Wylie gained 716 yards for an average of 12.8 yards per catch.

He also served as the Bulldogs' punt returner, gaining 446 yards on 40 attempts and taking two back for touchdowns. Taking Wylie late will only benefit the Bucs as his versatility addresses the intermediate passing game, yards after the catch and special teams.

Worst-case scenario, Tampa puts Wylie solely on punt returning duty and receiver Preston Parker develops more on offense.

2012 First-Round NFL Mock Draft

1. Indianapolis Colts: Andrew Luck, QB (Stanford)	17. Cincinnati (From OAK): Alfonzo Dennard, CB (Nebraska)
2. St. Louis Rams: Justin Blackmon, WR (Oklahoma State)	18. San Diego Chargers: Riley Reiff, OT (Iowa)
3. Minnesota Vikings: Matt Kalil, OT (USC)	19. Chicago Bears: Alshon Jeffery, WR (South Carolina)
4. Cleveland Browns: Morris Claiborne, CB (LSU)	20. Tennessee Titans: Mohamed Sanu, WR (Rutgers)
5. Tampa Bay Buccaneers: Trent Richardson, RB (Alabama)	21. Cincinnati Bengals: Cordy Glenn, OG (Georgia)
6. Washington Redskins: Robert Griffin III, QB (Baylor)	22. Cleveland (From ATL): Vontaze Burfict, LB (ASU)
7. Jacksonville Jaguars: Michael Floyd, WR (Notre Dame)	23. Detroit Lions: Zach Brown, LB (UNC)
8. Miami Dolphins: David DeCastro, G (Stanford)	24. Pittsburgh Steelers: Mike Adams, OT (Ohio State)
9. Carolina Panthers: Quinton Coples, DE (UNC)	25. Denver Broncos: Janoris Jenkins, CB (Northern Alabama)
10. Buffalo Bills: Dre Kirkpatrick, CB (Alabama)	26. Houston Texans: Kendall Wright, WR (Baylor)
11. Kansas City Chiefs: Nick Perry, DE (USC)	27. New England Patriots (From NO): Whitney Mercilus, DE (Illinois)
12. Seattle Seahawks: Devon Still, DT (Penn State)	28. Green Bay Packers: Melvin Ingram, DE (South Carolina)
13. Arizona Cardinals: Jonathan Martin, OT (Stanford)	29. Baltimore Ravens: Dont'a Hightower, LB (Alabama)
14. Dallas Cowboys: Luke Kuechly, LB (Boston College)	30. San Francisco 49ers: Kendall Wright, WR (Baylor)
15. Philadelphia Eagles: Courtney Upshaw, LB (Alabama)	31. New England Patriots: Mark Barron, Safety (Alabama)
16. New York Jets: Brandon Thompson, DE (Clemson)	32. New York Giants: Jerel Worthy, DT (Michigan State)

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