2011 NFL Draft: Power Ranking the Top 20 WR's Entering This Year

With the 2011 NFL Scouting Combine beginning on February 24th, draft talk will begin to pick up dramatically.  

It is known that college standouts such as Alabama's Julio Jones and Georgia's A.J. Green will be receivers that are selected within the first round, but many may still be unfamiliar with some of the most talented WR's entering the NFL Draft this year.

Maryland's Torrey Smith and Kentucky's Randall Cobb have been recently gaining attention for their rise in draft stock, while only weeks ago many sports fanatics were yet to even hear of these extremely talented pure-athletes.

While many may have not expected it, this year's draft class will contain many dangerous wide receivers who have a ton of potential to be effective at the next level.

The following slides power rank the top 20 wide receivers entering the 2011 NFL Draft.

20. DeAndre Brown, Southern Miss Golden Eagles

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NEW ORLEANS - DECEMBER 20: DeAndre Brown #5 of the Southern Miss Golden Eagles catches a pass for a two point conversion over Marcus Udell #3 of the Middle Tennessee Blue Raiders during the R+L Carriers New Orleans Bowl at the Louisiana Superdome on Dece

Height: 6'6''

Weight: 239 pounds

Season Stats: (2008) 67 receptions for 1,117 yards and 12 touchdowns

(2009) 47 receptions for 785 yards and nine touchdowns

(2010) 20 receptions for 305 yards and three touchdowns

Draft Projection: sixth-seventh

DeAndre Brown is a huge target with raw talent that will need some time to mature.  Brown has proven that he can be a valuable deep ball receiver but has seemed to struggle against the better cornerbacks.  

19. Austin Pettis, Boise State Broncos

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LANDOVER, MD - SEPTEMBER 06: Wide receiver #2 Austin Pettis of the Boise State Broncos tries to avoid cornerback #21 Rashad Carmichael of the Virginia Tech Hokies at FedExField on September 6, 2010 in Landover, Maryland. (Photo by Geoff Burke/Getty Imag

Height: 6'3''

Weight: 201 pounds

Season Stats: (2009) 63 receptions for 855 yards and 14 touchdowns

(2010) 71 receptions for 951 yards and 10 touchdowns

Draft Projection: mid fourth-late fifth

Austin Pettis exhibited consistency and reliability this past season for Kellen Moore and the Boise State Broncos.  Scoring 10 touchdowns in 13 games this season, Pettis is a large and agile offensive threat with great hands.

18. Armon Binns, Cincinnati Bearcats

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LOUISVILLE, KY - OCTOBER 15: Armon Binns # 80 of the Cincinnati Bearcats catches a touchdown pass during the Big East Conference game while defended by Bobby Burns #42 of the Louisville Cardinals at Papa John's Cardinal Stadium on October 15, 2010 in Lou

Height: 6'3''

Weight: 204 pounds

Season Stats: (2009) 61 receptions for 888 yards and 11 touchdowns 

(2010) 75 receptions for 1101 yards and 10 touchdowns

Draft Projection: mid-late fourth

Armon Binns was the top receiver in his senior year with Cincinnati proving that he can be the go-to guy, recording 100+ yards in six games this past season, along with four multiple-touchdown games.

17. Edmund Gates, Abilene Christian Wildcats

Height: 6'1''

Weight: 200 pounds

Season Stats: (2009) 49 receptions for 702 yards and five touchdowns

(2008) 31 receptions for 716 yards and eight touchdowns

Draft Projection: fifth-sixth

As a Division II athlete, Edmund Gates exhibited tremendous speed and athletic abilities, often breaking away from defenders with ease.  

16. Dane Sanzenbacher, Ohio State Buckeyes

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COLUMBUS, OH - OCTOBER 9: Dane Sanzenbacher #12 of the Ohio State Buckeyes runs with the ball against the Indiana Hoosiers at Ohio Stadium on October 9, 2010 in Columbus, Ohio. (Photo by Jamie Sabau/Getty Images)

Height: 5'11''

Weight: 180 pounds

Season Stats: (2009) 36 receptions for 570 yards and six touchdowns

(2010) 55 receptions for 948 yards and 11 touchdowns

Draft Projection: early-mid fifth

Leading the Buckeyes in receiving his senior season, Dane Sanzenbacher recorded the best numbers of his career in every major category.

15. Darvin Adams, Auburn Tigers

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GLENDALE, AZ - JANUARY 10: Darvin Adams #89 of the Auburn Tigers celebrates the Tigers 22-19 victory against the Oregon Ducks in the Tostitos BCS National Championship Game at University of Phoenix Stadium on January 10, 2011 in Glendale, Arizona. (Phot

Height: 6'3''

Weight: 185 pounds

Season Stats: (2009) 60 receptions for 997 yards and 10 touchdowns

(2010) 52 receptions for 963 yards and seven touchdowns

Draft Projection: fourth-fifth

Darvin Adams shows a ton of NFL potential after recording 950+ yards in consecutive seasons in the SEC, arguably the best conference in college football.

14. Dwayne Harris, East Carolina Pirates

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BLACKSBURG, VA - SEPTEMBER 18: Wide receiver Dwayne Harris #17 of the East Carolina Pirates leaps to catch a pass for a touchdown over cornerback Rashad Carmichael #21 of the Virginia Tech Hokies at Lane Stadium on September 18, 2010 in Blacksburg, Virgi

Height: 6'0''

Weight: 205 pounds

Season Stats: (2009) 83 receptions for 979 yards and seven touchdowns; 31 rushing attempts for 149 yards and five touchdowns

(2010) 101 receptions for 1,123 yards and 10 touchdowns; 16 carries for 104 yards

Draft Projection: late fourth-fifth

Dwayne Harris possesses a rock-solid NFL body and excellent hands, recording at least five catches in every game he played in his senior season.  In his final two years of college play, Harris recorded a combined 2,102 receiving yards, 22 total touchdowns and 253 rushing yards.

13. Jerrel Jernigan, Troy Trojans

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COLUMBUS, OH - SEPTEMBER 20: Jerrel Jernigan #3 of the Troy Trojans celebrates a second quarter touchdown with Zack Marcum #83 while playing the Ohio State Buckeyes on September 20, 2008 at Ohio Stadium in Columbus, Ohio. (Photo by Gregory Shamus/Getty

Height: 5'9''

Weight: 190 pounds

Season Stats: (2009) 71 receptions for 1,101 yards and four touchdowns; 40 rushing attempts for 266 yards and one touchdown

(2010) 84 receptions for 822 yards and six touchdowns; 45 carries for 322 yards and three touchdowns 

Draft Projection: mid-late fifth

Although quite undersized, Jernigan has proven to be very consistent, recording over 800 yards in his sophomore, junior, and senior seasons.  If he can impress scouts with his speed at his combine workouts, then Jernigan could find himself being selected in the second day of the 2011 NFL Draft.

12. Vincent Brown, San Diego State Aztecs

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SAN DIEGO - NOVEMBER 20: Wide receiver Vincent Brown #80 of the San Diego State Aztecs celebrates after his first touchdown of the game, on a ten yard reception in the first quarter against the Utah Utes at Qualcomm Stadium on November 20, 2010 in San Di

Height: 6'1''

Weight: 195 pounds

2010 Season Stats: 69 receptions for 1,352 yards and 10 touchdowns

Draft Projection: early fourth

Vincent Brown has proven to be quite the touchdown threat, scoring a total of 23 receiving TDs during his four years with San Diego State.

11. Ronald Johnson, USC Trojans

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LOS ANGELES, CA - OCTOBER 30: Ronald Johnson #83 of the USC Trojans celebrates his two point conversion for a 32-29 lead over the Oregon Ducks during the third quarter at Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum on October 30, 2010 in Los Angeles, California. (Phot

Height: 6'0''

Weight: 185 pounds

2010 Season Stats: 64 receptions for 692 yards and eight touchdowns 

Draft Projection: mid-late fourth

Although his touchdown production slowed down towards the end of the season, Ronald Johnson remained a consistent target for Matt Barkley by making at least three catches in every game but one.

10. Greg Salas, Hawaii Warriors

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HONOLULU - SEPTEMBER 2: Greg Salas of the University of Hawaii Warriors runs the ball during second half action at Aloha Stadium September 2, 2010 in Honolulu, Hawaii. (Photo by Kent Nishimura/Getty Images)

Height: 6'2''

Weight: 210 pounds

Season Stats: (2009) 106 receptions for 1,590 yards and eight touchdowns

(2010) 119 receptions for 1,889 yards and 14 touchdowns

Draft Projection: late third-early fourth

9. Titus Young, Boise State Broncos

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LAS VEGAS, NV - DECEMBER 22: Titus Young #1 of the Boise State Broncos catches a pass just out of bounds in the end zone in front of Brandon Burton #27 of the Utah Utes during the MAACO Bowl Las Vegas at Sam Boyd Stadium December 22, 2010 in Las Vegas, N

Height: 5'11''

Weight: 170 pounds

Season Stats: (2009) 79 receptions for 1,041 yards and 10 touchdowns

(2010) 71 receptions for 1,215 yards and nine touchdowns

Draft Projection: third-fourth

8. Terrence Toliver, LSU Tigers

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ARLINGTON, TX - JANUARY 07: Terrence Toliver #80 of the Louisiana State University Tigers points to the crowd during pregame before playing the Texas A&M Aggies during the AT&T Cotton Bowl at Cowboys Stadium on January 7, 2011 in Arlington, Texas. (Phot

Height: 6'5''

Weight: 203 pounds

Season Stats: (2009) 53 receptions for 735 yards and three touchdowns

(2010) 41 receptions for 579 yards and five touchdowns

Draft Projection: late third-early fourth

7. Leonard Hankerson, Miami Hurricanes

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MIAMI - NOVEMBER 20: Leonard Hankerson #85 of the Miami Hurricanes catches a touchdown over Davon Morgan #2 of the Virginia Tech Hokies at Sun Life Stadium on November 20, 2010 in Miami, Florida. (Photo by Mike Ehrmann/Getty Images)

Height: 6'3''

Weight: 205 pounds

Season Stats: (2009) 45 receptions for 801 yards and six touchdowns

(2010) 72 receptions for 1,156 yards and 13 touchdowns

Draft Projection: third-fourth

6. Jonathan Baldwin, Pittsburgh Panthers

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PITTSBURGH - DECEMBER 05: Jonathan Baldwin #82 of the University of Pittsburgh Panthers catches a pass against the Cincinnati Bearcats on December 5, 2009 at Heinz Field in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.(Photo by Jared Wickerham/Getty Images)

Height: 6'5''

Weight: 230 pounds

Season Stats: (2009) 57 receptions for 1,111 yards and eight touchdowns

(2010) 53 receptions for 822 yards and five touchdowns

Draft Projection: mid third-early fourth

5. Torrey Smith, Maryland Terrapins

Height: 6'1''

Weight: 200 pounds

Season Stats: (2009) 61 receptions for 827 yards and five touchdowns

(2010) 67 receptions for 1,055 yards and 12 touchdowns

Draft Projection: late second-mid third

4. Tandon Doss, Indiana Hoosiers

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BLOOMINGTON, IN - NOVEMBER 01: Tandon Doss #81 of the Indiana Hooisers celebrates on the field during the game against the Central Michigan Chippewas at Memorial Stadium on November 1, 2008 in Bloomington, Indiana. (Photo by Andy Lyons/Getty Images)

Height: 6'3''

Weight: 205 pounds

Season Stats: (2009) 77 receptions for 962 yards and five touchdowns; 14 carries for 127 yards and one touchdown

(2010) 63 receptions for 706 yards and seven touchdowns; 28 carries for 163 yards and one touchdown

Draft Projection: late second- mid-third

3. Greg Little, UNC Tar Heels

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CHARLOTTE, NC - DECEMBER 26: Aaron Berry #17 of the Pittsburgh Panthers tackles Greg Little #8 of the North Carolina Tar Heels during their game on December 26, 2009 in Charlotte, North Carolina. (Photo by Streeter Lecka/Getty Images)

Height: 6'3''

Weight: 220 pounds

Season Stats: (2009) 62 receptions for 724 yards and five touchdowns; 29 carries for 166 yards and one touchdown 

Draft Projection: mid-late second

2. Julio Jones, Alabama Crimson Tide

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ORLANDO, FL - JANUARY 01: Julio Jones #8 of the Alabama Crimson Tide stiffarms Chris Rucker #29 of the Michigan State Spartans during the Capitol One Bowl at the Florida Citrus Bowl on January 1, 2011 in Orlando, Florida. (Photo by Mike Ehrmann/Getty Im

Height: 6'4''

Weight: 220 pounds

Season Stats: (2010) 78 receptions for 1,133 yards and seven touchdowns; Eight carries for 135 yards and two touchdowns

Draft Projection: mid-late first round

1. A.J. Green, Georgia Bulldogs

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AUBURN, AL - NOVEMBER 13: A.J. Green #8 of the Georgia Bulldogs pulls in this touchdown reception against Demond Washington #14 of the Auburn Tigers at Jordan-Hare Stadium on November 13, 2010 in Auburn, Alabama. (Photo by Kevin C. Cox/Getty Images)

Height: 6'4''

Weight: 212 pounds

Season Stats: (2008) 56 receptions for 963 yards and eight touchdowns; Four carries for 61 yards

(2009) 53 receptions for 808 yards and six touchdowns

(2010) 57 receptions for 848 yards and nine touchdowns; Three carries for 44 yards

Draft Projection: Top 15