Fbkid's 2008 Draft Rankings: Wide Receiver

This is similar to my last list except for wide receivers. This is one of the most talked about positions in the draft so to see what happens should be interesting. So here are my top 10 receivers in the draft.


1.Malcolm Kelly Oklahoma
2.Limas Sweed Texas
3.DeSean Jackson California
4.Devin Thomas Michigan State
5.James Hardy Indiana
6.Mario Manningham Michigan
7.Early Doucet LSU
8.Earl Bennett Vanderbilt
9.Jerome Simpson Coastal Carolina
10.Dexter Jackson Appalachian State

2008 class grade:B


Malcolm Kelly has everything you want in a receiver as he has great hands along with running good routes. He is also a spectacular red-zone target.

Limas Sweed is a similar player to Kelly and could make an impact right away. The only problem is that he has a history with injuries.

DeSean Jackson isn't the prototypical size teams look for in a receiver but his impact on returns will make him an early pick.

Devin Thomas has great size and is excellent after the catch. He will need to develop though as he was only a one-year starter.

James Hardy is a great red-zone target at 6'6. His only problem is that he needs to put on weight to be even more effective.

Mario Manningham has the potential to be a productive receiver in the NFL. But after a poor showing at the combine his stock has fallen. He is quick though and plays faster than his timed speed would suggest.

Early Doucet is a productive player who could end up being a solid bargin for a team who takes him in the late second early 3rd round.

Earl Bennett ended his college career as one of the top receivers in SEC history. If his stats look poor the last few years it is because the lack of quarterback play after Jay Cutler left.

Jerome Simpson had a great performance at the combine and has great size. He also has great hands he has potential to be a great starter.

Dexter Jackson is one of the fastest receivers in the draft and could also really help in the return game. He could develop into a solid number three receiver.


Many of these players have lots of potential and could be impact players for years to come. The only thing is that receiver is always a deep position and a player with potential like Marques Colston can fall through the cracks all the way to the 7th round.