College Football Rankings: Rating the Top Pro-Ready WRs in the Nation

We know who the top wideouts are for the upcoming NFL draft, but what about those still left in the college game? 

Who's going to be the next, A.J. Green or Julio Jones? Which guy will dominate the college game and earn the right to be the called the 2012 best receiving prospect? 

There are a ton of talented receivers in the game. Many of the stat leading wideouts have graduated or left early for the NFL, so that means we'll have a whole new breed of players at the top. Who will be the guy that steps up most for his team? 

The 2012 NFL draft will feature some great receivers. Here are 10 guys for the 2011 college football season that are the most ready for the professional game. 

10. 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 6'0'', 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. He may not be one of the top guys taken in the draft, but he can compete at the next level and be like a Wes Welker type of player. 

Moe has to deal with a new quarterback in 2011, so his numbers could potentially drop. However, I don't think they will, as Moe will provide the Tigers with veteran leadership.  

9. Lance Lewis, East Carolina Pirates

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BLACKSBURG, VA - SEPTEMBER 18: Wide receiver Lance Lewis #88 of the East Carolina Pirates runs with the ball as linebacker Lyndell Gibson #44 and defensive tackle John Graves #91 of the Virginia Tech Hokies chase at Lane Stadium on September 18, 2010 in B

You may not have heard of this guy, but he sure can play. Lance Lewis is a 6'3", 200-pound receiver that returns for his senior season looking to repeat a successful junior year. 

Lewis was the second best receiver stats wise for the Pirates in 2010. He caught 89 balls for over 1,100 and led the team with 14 touchdowns. The Pirates had two receivers over 1,110 yards in 2010.

Lewis is the only one returning, as well as his quarterback Dominique Davis. Together, the two will pair up for another impressive season, and Lewis will be competing to be one of the top wideouts taken in the draft. 

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. The 6'2", 205-pound wideout is strong enough to compete at the next level with great hands and the ability to to gain yards after the catch. 

7. 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 is 6'4", 210 pounds, which catches the eye of a lot of NFL scouts. What's even better is that he is an exceptional receiver. 

Criner was in the top 10 in yards for the 2010 season, even though his starting quarterback missed multiple games. Nick Foles was injured for a few games, but Criner still managed to torch the secondaries of the Pac-10 for over 1,200 yards on 82 receptions. He also had 11 touchdowns.

Criner is going to be one of the top wideouts in the 2012 draft. 

6. 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

Michael Floyd would have been a late first-round pick this year had he declared for the NFL draft. However, he chose to return for his senior season and hopes to put up even more impressive numbers. 

The 6'3", 227-pound wideout had 12 touchdowns on 79 receptions and 1,025 yards. He is a beast on the field and very difficult to bring down. His big frame will work well in the NFL, and scouts will once again be very high on Floyd. 

5. 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. 

The 6'3", 217-pound wideout has exceptional hands and great speed for his size. Childs will no doubt have a stellar 2011 season if he remains healthy. It may be a slow start for him, as he returns from the injury and has a new quarterback. However, after a few games under his belt, he'll start putting up big numbers. 

Childs will be competing for a first-round spot in the 2012 draft. 

4. Jeff Fuller, Texas A&M Aggies

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AUSTIN, TX - NOVEMBER 25: Texas A&M wide receiver Jeff Fuller #8 misses a catch as University of Texas cornerback Aaron Williams #4 defends during the first half at Darrell K. Royal-Texas Memorial Stadium on November 25, 2010 in Austin, Texas. (Photo by

Jeff Fuller had a great junior season despite 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. 

The 6'4", 215-pound wideout is a tough athlete that will no doubt be a first-round draft choice in 2012. 

3. Ryan Broyles, Oklahoma Sooners

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GLENDALE, AZ - JANUARY 01: Ryan Broyles #85 of the Oklahoma Sooners runs after a catch against the Connecticut Huskies during the Tostitos Fiesta Bowl at the Universtity of Phoenix Stadium on January 1, 2011 in Glendale, Arizona. (Photo by Christian Pet

Ryan Broyles was in the top three 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 this year. He chose to return to school and hopefully win a national title. His height and weight will be of concern to NFL scouts, but Broyles will still be a first-round choice next year because of his skills. 

He has exceptional hands and outstanding speed. 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. 

2. Justin Blackmon, Oklahoma State Cowboys

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STILLWATER, OK - SEPTEMBER 05: Wide receiver Justin Blackmon #81 of the Oklahoma State Cowboys warms up before the college football game against the Georgia Bulldogs at Boone Pickens Stadium on September 5, 2009 in Stillwater, Oklahoma. The Cowboys defe

The 2010 Biletnikoff Award winner will be a junior in football next year, but one has to believe he will leave early for the NFL, especially if 2011 is anything like last year. 

Justin Blackmon had 111 receptions for 1,782 yards and 20 touchdowns in 2010. I don't believe he'll be putting up those numbers again, but he'll have close to, if not over, 100 receptions and certainly double-digit touchdowns. 

Blackmon has blazing speed, which makes him a dangerous downfield threat. Several NFL teams could use his skills right now. He is a lock for the first round in the 2012 draft and to possibly be the first receiver taken. 

1. Alshon Jeffery, South Carolina Gamecocks

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ATLANTA, GA - DECEMBER 31: Alshon Jeffery #1 of the South Carolina Gamecocks against the Florida State Seminoles during the 2010 Chick-fil-A Bowl at Georgia Dome on December 31, 2010 in Atlanta, Georgia. (Photo by Kevin C. Cox/Getty Images)

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. The excellent run game of Marcus Lattimore stole some of his touchdowns away. 

Jeffery will definitely be a first-round pick in next year's draft, and I believe he'll be the first one taken. The 6'4", 233-pound wideout is the most NFL-ready college receiver out there. His size and talent will take him very far in the league. He has amazing hands, good speed for his size and is a great route runner.  

Whoever his quarterback is next year will have to get him the ball often. If South Carolina wants to win it all, Jeffery must find the end zone more.