2012 NFL Scouting Combine: Analyzing Mid-Round Wide Receivers Who Could Move Up

At the 2012 NFL Scouting Combine, there's going to be a lot of attention focused on Justin Blackmon, Michael Floyd and Alshon Jeffery in terms of wide receivers.

That being said, let's break down some current mid-round receiving prospects that could move up before the 2012 NFL Draft.

Nick Toon, Wisconsin

He may not have put up the sexy stats like most of his receiving peers throughout his career; however, Wisconsin's Nick Toon proved to be quite reliable and consistent for the Badgers.

A 6'3" and 220 pounds, Toon is quicker than meets the eye while also being a great possession receiver. In 2011 he caught 64 passes for 926 yards and scored 10 touchdowns. Not insanely productive when compared to Blackmon and Floyd, but effective, if anything.

Toon's size also allows him to be a good run blocker on the edge against linebackers and defensive ends as well as overtake the normally much smaller defensive backs. In the NFL he'll make for a solid No. 2 receiver who's threatening near the red zone and in short yard situations.

Juron Criner, Arizona

Despite catching 75 passes for 956 yards and scoring 11 touchdowns, Arizona's Juron Criner was even more impressive a year earlier. In 2010, he caught 82 passes for 1,233 yards and also scored 11 touchdowns as his breakout campaign.

With a solid quarterback in Nick Foles tossing him the rock, Criner developed into a great route-runner and has proven his ability to get yards after the catch.

He stands at 6'4" and weighs 215 pounds, so combine that with great quickness and simple football instincts and you have a guy with awesome potential.

And, much like Nick Toon, his size will benefit him greatly as a run blocker downfield and as he takes hits across the middle to move the chains. Although he's a vertical threat, Criner can make plays all over the field.

Dwight Jones, North Carolina

One of the more unknown wide receivers despite being considered a third-round pick, North Carolina's Dwight Jones really came on the scene in 2011.

There, Jones accounted for almost 1,200 yards on 85 receptions and scored 12 touchdowns. A year earlier in 2010, Jones only managed 62 receptions but did gain 946 yards with four scores.

It's clear that Jones still had to mature and develop heading into his senior campaign because of limited playing time in 2008 and 2009. However, he did quickly learn to be a strong and reliable No. 1 target for the Tar Heels, thus keeping the tradition alive after guys like Hakeem Nicks and Greg Little.

With a 6'4", 225-pound frame, Jones has the potential to be a No. 1 receiver in the NFL as long as he continues to demonstrate his route-running and reaction skills.

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