2010 College Football Predictions: Top Five Wide Receivers

The 2010-11 college football season is almost here. Once again there is an immense amount of talent taking the field on Saturdays, in particular at the wide receiver position.

Although the wide receiver class is fairly deep, there are five wide receivers who have separated themselves from the rest of the pack.

5. Ryan Broyles, Oklahoma

Ryan Broyles had a breakout sophomore campaign with 1,120 receiving yards and 15 touchdowns. He has put himself on the map and is anticipated to have another excellent season.

He is a little undersized at only 5’11” and 178 lbs., but Broyles should be able to use his speed and athletic ability to dominate in the Big 12 this season.

4. Jonathan Baldwin, Pittsburgh

Jonathan Baldwin is another junior who made a name for himself during his sophomore season.

Baldwin went for 1,111 receiving yards and caught eight touchdown passes. He had an incredible 19.5 yards per catch.

At 6’5” and 225 lbs., Baldwin should be able to dominate in the Big East. His size and athletic ability give him a large advantage over the defensive backs trying to cover him.

3. Julio Jones, Alabama

One of the most hyped recruits coming out of high school, Julio Jones has delivered at the college level as well. Although he has not had a tremendous season yet, expect him to break out in his junior season.

Working alongside a more experienced Greg McElroy, Jones should be able to put up some crazy numbers this season. He is another physical matchup nightmare for SEC defensive backs.

He has had some problems with injuries in the past, which is the only thing holding him back from dominating on Saturdays.

2. Michael Floyd, Notre Dame

Michael Floyd looked like one of the best wide receivers in college football when he wasn’t nursing a collarbone injury that cost him a few games of his sophomore season.

He still managed to pull down nine touchdowns and have 795 receiving yards.

Floyd looks poised to take his game to the next level in 2010. He is a monster on the field and makes every ball around him his. Although he has a new quarterback, Floyd should be able to make Dayne Crist a better player and help out some of his inconsistent throws.

1. A.J. Green, Georgia

A.J. Green tops the list as the best wide receiver in college football. He has proven that he can take over games during his first two seasons.

He was hampered by injury last year but has all of the tools to make defensive backs squirm at the thought of covering him.

Over the course of his first two seasons, Green has amassed 1,771 receiving yards and grabbed 14 touchdown passes, while averaging 16.3 yards per catch. His 2010 season should be his best one yet.