2012 NFL Mock Draft: Justin Blackmon and 3 WRs Ready for NFL Now

Every time the football is in the air heading towards Justin Blackmon, I cannot help but expect him to come down with the catch.

The Oklahoma State Cowboys' star receiver is a ridiculous playmaker who caught 111 balls for 1,782 yards and 20 touchdowns in 2010. He's off to a pretty good start this year too, with 27 catches, 329 yards and three touchdowns in three games.

Most draft rankings would rank him as the No. 1 wide receiver of the class.

And much like last year's top two receivers—A.J. Green and Julio Jones—the team that drafts him will expect him to produce immediately.

He's not the only one though. There are actually a number of supremely talented receivers in this class, and at least five of them are ready to contribute in the NFL right now.

Including Blackmon, here are the most NFL-ready receivers in the country.

Justin Blackmon, Oklahoma State

At 6'1", 215 pounds, Blackmon has all the size and speed necessary to be successful at the next level. He's not a burner by any means, but he's a savvy route runner who can separate from cornerbacks as well as set them up for a big play.

His most dominating attribute are his ball skills, though.

Whether going over the middle, deep downfield or underneath, Blackmon's ball skills are tremendous. He tracks the ball extremely well, uses his body to keep defenders at bay and his overall body control in the air is special. He extends his hands away from his body with regularity to make catches and isn't one to shy away from contact.

Michael Floyd, Notre Dame

The suspension must have affected Floyd in some way, because he looks better than ever before.

The 6'3", 229-pounder is an impressive specimen and the Irish's most important weapon. He looks great on the field, has 31 catches for 397 yards and two touchdowns and sometimes looks like the only thing coach Brian Kelly can depend on.

He's explosive and uses his body extremely well to shield defenders and go up for the football.

Floyd is no burner, and he's not as polished in his route running as Blackmon, but you can attribute that to him depending on his physical attributes too much.

Even so, he'll get to the NFL and make touch catches on a regular basis early in his career.

Alshon Jeffery, South Carolina

The Gamecocks wide receiver is off to a bit of a slow start this year, catching only 12 balls for 212 yards and one touchdown. A year ago, he caught 88 balls for 1,517 yards and nine touchdowns.

The 6'4", 232-pound receiver has the ability to take over a game at any time. He's a mismatch no matter who is in coverage or how many players they roll to this side. 

His route running also needs work, and like Floyd, he depends on his natural gifts too often, but his natural gifts are rare. Defensive backs find it extremely difficult to get around him, and he has phenomenal ball skills.

Consistency is the biggest issue with him, but if put in the right NFL situation, he will shine immediately.

Worth Keeping An Eye On

Jeff Fuller, Texas A&M : 6'3 3/4", 217-pound receiver still completely developing. His combination of size, ball skills and playmaking ability will have teams interested early in the draft.

Juron Criner, Arizona: 6'3 3/4", 212-pound receiver who can simply make plays. Isn't dominant in any area, but could be very good if he can stay healthy.

Mohamed Sanu, Rutgers: The uber-versatile receiver has good size—6'2", 218 pounds—and can do anything and everything.

Ryan Broyles, Oklahoma: Not a true No. 1 receiver, but the Sooner is a production machine. At 5'10", 187 pounds, Broyles will thrive in the slot of an NFL offense that likes to throw often.