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Top 10 WR/TE Prospects In NFL Draft

Author:
SI Staff
Publish date:
Apr 22, 2009

Top 10 WR/TE Prospects In NFL Draft

Michael Crabtree

Michael Crabtree — Bill Frakes/SI

Crabtree is a dominant, game-controlling receiver in the Keyshawn Johnson mold.

Jeremy Maclin

Jeremy Maclin — David E. Klutho/SI

He has the game-breaking speed to impact games as a receiver and a return specialist.

Brandon Pettigrew

Brandon Pettigrew — John Biever/SI

The most complete tight end in the draft, Pettigrew can be lethal as a pass catcher and dominant as a blocker.

Darrius Heyward-Bey

Darrius Heyward-Bey — Simon Bruty/SI

He has outstanding size/speed numbers, which he combines with terrific receiving skills.

Jared Cook

Jared Cook — Sean Meyers/Icon SMI

His 4.4-speed makes him as fast as most of the wideouts in the draft.

Percy Harvin

Percy Harvin — Heinz Kluetmeier/SI

Creative offensive coordinators will love Harvin's ability to make big plays as a receiver, ball carrier or return specialist.

Hakeem Nicks

Hakeem Nicks — Andy Mead/Icon SMI

He's a reliable possession receiver with deceptive speed.

Kenny Britt

Kenny Britt — Robert Caplin/SI

Britt offers outstanding size and the potential to be a solid second wideout.

Juaquin Iglesias

Juaquin Iglesias — John Biever/SI

Reliable throughout his career with the Sooners, Iglesias offers starting potential in the NFL.

Mohamed Massaquoi

Mohamed Massaquoi — Peter Read Miller/SI

He's coming off a breakout senior season at Georgia and is flying up draft boards.

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