College Football 2011: 10 Next AJ Greens in College Game

There's no denying that A.J. Green is the best receiver in the 2011 NFL Draft class. His four-game suspension held him back from dominating the stats this past season, but he still managed a career-high nine touchdowns. Had Green been able to play in every game, he would have averaged over 1,200 yards and caught 13-or-more touchdowns.  

Green is truly a special receiver. He can catch anything anywhere on the field. He has the best hands the game has seen in awhile. Who will step up and produce at the level of A.J.'s game? 

I am excluding Oklahoma State wideout Justin Blackmon because, well, we all know who he is. Blackmon won the 2010 Biletnikoff Award. He would have been a first-round pick this year had he declared. He was far better than all receivers in this class.

Here are 10 receivers who will dominate the field in 2011. 

10. Tavarres King, Georgia Bulldogs

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JACKSONVILLE, FL - OCTOBER 30: Jeremy Brown #8 of the Florida Gators attempts to tackle Tavarres King #12 of the Georgia Bulldogs during the game at EverBank Field on October 30, 2010 in Jacksonville, Florida. (Photo by Sam Greenwood/Getty Images)

Meet A.J. Green's replacement. 

Tavarres King will step up in Green's absence and be the go-to guy for Aaron Murray. The junior wideout has great speed and exceptional hands. 

Murray threw for over 3,000 yards in his first season as Georgia's starter and he won't be tailing off in 2011. Murray is likely to throw that much or more next year, and King will be his favorite target. 

9. Robert Woods, USC Trojans

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LOS ANGELES, CA - OCTOBER 16: Matt Barkley #7 and Robert Woods #13 of the USC Trojans celebrate a touchdown for a 28-0 lead over the California Golden Bears during the second quarter at Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum on October 16, 2010 in Los Angeles, Ca

Robert Woods had a solid freshman season receiving and he is returning for the Trojans. He figures to get better in his sophomore season, having another summer to get the chemistry just right in Matt Barkley's third year as starter. 

Woods was the leading wideout for the Trojans with 792 yards on 65 receptions. Woods may not be the tallest, but he has blazing speed. He will be a huge down-the-field threat for the Trojans in 2011. Expect even bigger numbers for this California kid.  

8. Jermaine Kearse, Washington Huskies

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SEATTLE - SEPTEMBER 11: Wide receiver Jermaine Kearse #15 of the Washington Huskies rushes against the Syracuse Orange on September 11, 2010 at Husky Stadium in Seattle, Washington. (Photo by Otto Greule Jr/Getty Images)

Jermaine Kearse will be a senior in 2011, and even though he lost his quarterback, he'll be looking to solidify himself as a top pick in next year's draft. 

He led the Huskies in receiving in 2010 with 63 receptions, 1,005 yards and 12 touchdowns. He'll get acquainted with his new quarterback, Keith Price, over the summer, helping to make the transition of quarterbacks much easier for Washington. 

7. T.J. Moe, Missouri Tigers

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COLUMBIA, MO - NOVEMBER 13: Receiver T.J. Moe #28 of the Missouri Tigers carries the ball as Tre Walker #50 of the Kansas State Wildcats defends during the game on November 13, 2010 at Faurot Field/Memorial Stadium in Columbia, Missouri. (Photo by Jamie

Even though T.J. Moe is only six-feet tall, he is still an exceptional receiver. He led the Tigers with 92 receptions for 1,045 yards. Missouri uses the quick passes and moves the ball down the field with ease because of Moe's quickness. 

Moe will also be dealing with a new quarterback, but he will definitely help whoever wins the job. Moe's skills will make life for Missouri's new QB much smoother. 

6. Juron Criner, Arizona Wildcats

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TUCSON, AZ - OCTOBER 09: Wide receiver Juron Criner #82 of the Arizona Wildcats catches a 45 yard touchdown reception past James Dockery #4 of the Oregon State Beavers during the first quarter of the college football game at Arizona Stadium on October 9,

Juron Criner will need to hook up with quarterback Nick Foles quite often if the Wildcats want to go far in the new Pac-12. Arizona's offense will be fun to watch if everyone stays healthy. 

Foles missed a few games in 2010, but Criner still managed to tear up the secondary with over 1,200 yards on 82 receptions. He also had 11 touchdowns. 

Criner will be competing to be one of the top receivers in the 2012 draft class. 

5. Michael Floyd, Notre Dame Fighting Irish

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EL PASO, TX - DECEMBER 30: Wide receiver Michael Floyd #3 of the Notre Dame Fighting Irish dives for a touchdown against Vaughn Telemaque #7 of the Miami Hurricanes at Sun Bowl on December 30, 2010 in El Paso, Texas. (Photo by Ronald Martinez/Getty Imag

Had Michael Floyd declared for the NFL Draft, he would have been considered a late first-round pick. He chose to return to school for his senior year. If Dayne Crist can stay healthy all year then Floyd's numbers will be even better in 2011. 

Floyd had 12 touchdowns on 79 receptions and 1,025 yards. The 6'3", 227-pound receiver is a beast on the field and very difficult to bring down. Getting Floyd the ball will be crucial for the Irish if they expect to have a strong season in 2011.  

4. Greg Childs, Arkansas Razorbacks

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AUBURN - OCTOBER 16: Wide receiver Greg Childs #85 of the Arkansas Razorbacks makes a reception and runs for a touchdown in the fourth quarter during the game against the Auburn Tigers at Jordan-Hare Stadium on October 16, 2010 in Auburn, Alabama. The T

Greg Childs went down with a patellar tendon injury after eight games and missed the rest of the season. He was averaging 80 yards per game. Had he been able to finish the season out, he would have had somewhere near 1,070 yards and at least 10-to-12 touchdowns.  

If Childs never got hurt we would probably be talking about him as a first-round pick for the upcoming draft. He won't miss much of a beat with Tyler Wilson stepping in for Ryan Mallett.  

3. Jeff Fuller, Texas A&M Aggies

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AUSTIN, TX - NOVEMBER 27: Wide receiver Jeff Fuller #8 of the Texas A&M Aggies pulls in a touchdown pass against cornerback Deon Beasley #7 of the Texas Longhorns in the fourth quarter at Darrell K Royal-Texas Memorial Stadium November 27, 2008 in Austin,

Jeff Fuller had a great junior year, dealing with the switch of quarterbacks during the middle of the year. Ryan Tannehill will be the guy for all of 2011 and he and Fuller will connect on a lot of plays. 

Fuller had 1,066 yards on 72 receptions. He also had 12 touchdowns. The Aggies will surprise a lot of people in 2011 and Fuller will be a huge reason why. He will team up with Tannehill and running back Cyrus Gray. Together the three seniors will look to disrupt the Big 12. 

2. Alshon Jeffery, South Carolina Gamecocks

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ATLANTA, GA - DECEMBER 31: Alshon Jeffery #1 of the South Carolina Gamecocks pulls in this reception against Greg Reid #5 of the Florida State Seminoles during the 2010 Chick-fil-A Bowl at Georgia Dome on December 31, 2010 in Atlanta, Georgia. (Photo by

Alshon Jeffery was in the top five for receiving yards in 2010 with over 1,500 yards. He also had nine touchdowns, 88 receptions and averaged 17 yards per catch. Jeffery is sure to be one of the top receivers in 2011, and possibly the first taken in the 2012 NFL Draft.  

Steve Spurrier will be opening up the quarterback position but I believe Stephen Garcia will be the guy. If he slips up, we know Spurrier isn't afraid to pull him for Connor Shaw. 

Whoever plays quarterback has to find Jeffery as often as he can. If the Gamecocks want to repeat as SEC East champs, they will need Jeffery to have another stellar season. Finding the end zone more often is priority No. 1 for for Jeffery and the Gamecocks.  

1. Ryan Broyles, Oklahoma Sooners

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COLUMBIA, MO - OCTOBER 23: Ryan Broyles #85 of the Oklahoma Sooners in acton against the Missouri Tigers at Faurot Field/Memorial Stadium on October 23, 2010 in Columbia, Missouri. The Tigers beat the Sooners 36-27. (Photo by Dilip Vishwanat/Getty Image

Ryan Broyles was also in the top five for receiving with 1,622 yards and 14 touchdowns. He led the nation in receptions with 131. 

The 5'11", 183-pound wideout would have been a first-round pick had he declared for the NFL Draft. His height would have prevented him from being one of the first guys taken, but his skills would have landed him in the first round for a good team.

Broyles will be one of the best in the nation in 2011. An excellent candidate for the Biletnikoff Award next year, his success is vital to the Sooners' hopes of making a national title run.