NFL Combine 2012: Predicting Overlooked Wide Receivers Who Will Stand out

Every year at the NFL Scouting Combine, there are draft prospects who impress, underachieve and remain stagnant.

This year, the wide receiver position is loaded with talent, with arguably the most at any one position.

That said, here's a look at some underrated receivers who will steal part of the show in late February.

TY Hilton, Florida International

This is a guy who can pretty much do everything. While at Florida International, TY Hilton accumulated 3,531 receiving yards on 229 receptions, 24 of which went for touchdowns. As a return specialist, Hilton accounted for 3,469 total return yards and added six more touchdowns.

The man even ran the rock 69 times for 498 yards and scored seven touchdowns on the ground.

Whether it's making sharp cuts and exploding out of a break in the pattern, widening a defense as part of the horizontal ground game or acting as the ever-so-dangerous return man, Hilton was a headache for every opponent from 2008-2011.

As for the combine, while he's expected to have top speed, Hilton's ability to run fluid patterns and display good effort as a run blocker will surprise some critics.

Right now, Hilton is considered a late fourth-rounder, but could potentially move up to early in Round 3 or late in Round 2 with a strong showing.

Marvin McNutt, Iowa

Arguably the most overlooked wide receiver in the Big Ten conference, Iowa's Marvin McNutt has the smooth route-running skills to really make a big impact as a rookie.

He has good strength and proved consistent production despite being in a conference that wasn't particularly pass heavy in the Big Ten. While the Hawkeyes may not be run-oriented, McNutt also went overlooked because of teammates like Derrell Johnson-Koulianos and Ricky Stanzi.

Still, McNutt caught 87 passes for 1,535 yards and scored 16 touchdowns between 2009 and 2010.

In 2011, McNutt impressed again with a new quarterback under center in James Vandenberg, catching 82 balls for over 1,300 yards and scoring 12 touchdowns.

With solid size at 6'4", 215 pounds, McNutt will really stand out at the combine thanks to his quick acceleration and consistent ability to get separation in single coverage.

Jarius Wright, Arkansas

Much like his teammates Greg Childs and Joe Adams, Arkansas receiver Jarius Wright is a slightly undersized, yet explosive player who improved each year in the college ranks.

With solid campaigns from 2008 through 2010, where Wright compiled 102 catches for 1,817 yards and scored 12 touchdowns, 2011 was on a whole other level.

Wright caught 66 passes for 1,117 yards and scored 12 touchdowns while averaging almost 17 yards per reception. He's quick, but very nimble and is one of the better receivers at gaining yards after the catch.

Despite his small size, the combine will display Wright's extreme level of acceleration, balance and body control while changing directions on routes. He has struggled against more physical defenders at times, but that can be negated simply by putting him in motion.

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