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Receivers aren't nearly
as strong as quarterbacks or receivers, but that doesn't mean there
aren't good ones out there waiting to be plucked. Receivers tend to come
out of nowhere, and are always helped by a hot QB and high-octane passing
system. Touchdowns are critical in separating the best receivers from those
that are merely good, as just about every leading receiver tends to gain
around the 750 to 1,000 yards. Keep in mind that this is FANTASY football and not a
ranking of how good these players are. These are the projections based on how they should do statistically
according to the CFN Scoring System.
Blue Chip Stat Stars
This elite of the elite group will fill up
the stat sheet all season long.
1. Dez Bryant, Jr. Oklahoma State
CFN 2008 Point Total (note: these don't include
two-point conversions): 203 ... 15.60 ppg
Bryant might not put up the numbers of a Michael
Crabtree, but he'll push for 20 touchdown catches
(after making 19 grabs last year) and he should be
one of the nation's leaders in receiving yards.
Bryant should hit a Larry Fitzgerald-like level
around the goal line.
2. Dezmon Briscoe, Jr. Kansas
CFN 2008 Point Total: 176 ... 13.50 ppg
Out of hot water after a tough offseason, Briscoe
will be deadly in a variety of ways. Not only will
have catch 15 TD passes or more (again), he'll make
plays as a rusher and a returner.
3. Aldrick Robinson, Soph. SMU
CFN 2008 Point Total: 129 ... 12.88 ppg
Flip a coin. It'll either be Robinson or Emmanuel
Sanders who'll be the star of the June Jones passing
offense. Of course, if SMU does anything to approach
the heyday of the Hawaii attack, they'll both be
fantastic. Sanders is the better receivers, but
Robinson should get into the end zone more.
4. Mardy Gilyard, Sr. Cincinnati
CFN 2008 Point Total: 143 ... 11.01 ppg
After coming back for another year, Gilyard should
combine with QB Tony Pike to once again hit the
double-digit mark for scores. He'll also be among
the nation's leaders in yards and will be a
devastating home run hitter.
5. Golden Tate, Jr. Notre Dame
CFN 2008 Point Total: 133 ... 10.23 ppg
Now the offense works. Tate and the Irish attack
just scratched the surface last year, showing a
glimpse of what it could become by blowing up in the
Hawaii Bowl. Tate was good last year and should be
phenomenal this season as Jimmy Clausen reaches his
potential.
SECOND TIER STARS
These players might not be among the elite,
but they won't be far off and will put up huge
numbers.
6. Dion Morton, Sr. Colorado State
CFN 2008 Point Total: 132 ... 10.13 ppg
The Colorado State offense might not be consistent,
but it should put up big numbers overall. There are
plenty of weapons, but it's Morton who's the most
dangerous as both a runner and a receiver. Now he
needs to crank out more yards.
7. Emmanuel Sanders, Jr. SMU
CFN 2008 Point Total: 111 ... 11.15 ppg
Again, flip a coin. It'll be either Sanders or
Aldrick Robinson who becomes the shining star of the
SMU passing game.
8. Kris Adams, Jr. UTEP
CFN 2008 Point Total: 141 ... 11.79 ppg
Someone has to catch off of Trevor Vittatoe's
touchdown passes. Jeff Moturi will get plenty of
passes his way, but it's Adams, who caught 14
touchdown passes last year, who'll get the looks
around the goal line.
9. Eric Decker, Sr. Minnesota
CFN 2008 Point Total: 118 ... 9.81 ppg
Minnesota is shifting offensive coordinators and
will be getting away from the spread a bit, but
Decker will get the ball even more. The coaching
staff will invent ways to get hi m the ball.
10. Naaman Roosevelt, Sr. Buffalo
CFN 2008 Point Total: 162 ... 11.58 ppg
With QB Drew Willy gone, UB will work around the
running game more. That doesn't mean Roosevelt won't
get the ball, but he's not going to hit the
1,400-yard mark again.
11. Detron Lewis, Jr. Texas Tech
CFN 2008 Point Total: 73 ... 5.60 ppg
Is he going to be the new star of the Red Raider
passing game? He's not going to be Michael Crabtree,
but after a good season as the running mate, he'll
put up huge numbers as the possible No. 1.
12. Malcolm Lane, Sr. Hawaii
CFN 2008 Point Total: 73 ... 5.20 ppg
The potential is there for a breakout season. Greg
Alexander is firmly entrenched as the starting
quarterback, and he knows what he's doing. Lane is
the No. 1 target.
13. Brandon Banks, Sr. Kansas State
CFN 2008 Point Total: 131 ... 10.88 ppg
Bill Snyder and his staff will use the smallish,
speedy Banks in a variety of ways. While he might
not go over the 1,000-yard mark again, he'll run
more and will put up return yards.
14. Kerry Meier, Sr. Kansas
CFN 2008 Point Total: 115 ... 8.86 ppg
He should probably be higher. While not as explosive
as Dezmon Briscoe, he'll be the go-to target for
Todd Reesing on key downs. He'll come up with over
1,000 yards receiving and could put up numbers as
the backup quarterback.
15. Jordan Shipley, Sr. Texas
CFN 2008 Point Total: 132 ... 10.12 ppg
With his return ability, Shipley will be one of the
Big 12's top all-around yardage stars. He'll also be
the go-to target for Colt McCoy for double-digit
scores.
THIRD TIER
These are great statistical quarterbacks who
are at a slightly lower level because of a QB
controversy, lack of rushing skills, or some other
reason to keep them from the top ranks.
16. Tyron Carrier, Soph. Houston
CFN 2008 Point Total: 124 ... 9.54 ppg
17. T.Y. Hilton, Soph. FIU
CFN 2008 Point Total: 121 ... 10.09 ppg
18. Arrelious Benn, Jr. Illinois
CFN 2008 Point Total: 99 ... 8.28 ppg
19. Antonio Brown, Jr. Central Michigan
CFN 2008 Point Total: 112 ... 8.61 ppg
20. McKay Jacobson, Soph. BYU
CFN 2008 Point Total: 0 ... 0 ppg
21. Adron Tennell, Sr. Oklahoma
CFN 2008 Point Total: 4 ... 0.34 ppg
22. A.. Green, Soph. Georgia
CFN 2008 Point Total: 109 ... 8.42 ppg
23. Damaris Johnson, Soph. Tulsa
CFN 2008 Point Total: 130 ... 9.30 ppg
24. Brandon LaFell, Sr. LSU
CFN 2008 Point Total: 104 ... 7.98 ppg
25. Damian Williams, Jr. USC
CFN 2008 Point Total: 109 ... 8.36 ppg
GREAT STATISTICAL PRODUCERS
26. Jerrel Jernigan, Jr. Troy
CFN 2008 Point Total: 109 ... 8.86 ppg
27. Jeff Moturi, Jr. UTEP
CFN 2008 Point Total: 106 ... 8.86 ppg
28. Jeff Fuller, Soph. Texas A&M
CFN 2008 Point Total: 92 ... 8.35 ppg
29. James Rodgers, Jr. Oregon State
CFN 2008 Point Total: 115 ... 9.58 ppg
30. Dexter McCluster, Sr. Ole Miss
CFN 2008 Point Total: 119 ... 9.14 ppg
31. Randall Cobb, Soph. Kentucky
CFN 2008 Point Total: 102 ... 10.16 ppg
32. Cortez Gent, Sr. Florida Atlantic
CFN 2008 Point Total: 114 ... 8.75 ppg
33. DeAndre Brown, Soph. Southern Miss
CFN 2008 Point Total: 139 ... 10.69 ppg
34. Ryan Wolfe, Sr. UNLV
CFN 2008 Point Total: 110 ... 9.16 ppg
35. Stephen Williams, Sr. Toledo
CFN 2008 Point Total: 95 ... 7.91 ppg
36. Kevin Jurovich, Sr. San Jose State
CFN 2008 Point Total: 17 ... 8.55 ppg
37. Mike Williams, Jr. Syracuse
CFN 2008 Point Total: 0 ... 0 ppg
38. Brandon Gerau, Soph. Missouri
CFN 2008 Point Total: 0 ... 0 ppg
39. Mark Dell, Jr. Michigan State
CFN 2008 Point Total: 59 ... 5.34 ppg
40. Demaryius Thomas, Jr. Georgia Tech
CFN 2008 Point Total: 58 ... 4.82 ppg
41. Jimmy Young, Jr. TCU
CFN 2008 Point Total: 89 ... 6.87 ppg
42. Philip Livas, Jr. Louisiana Tech
CFN 2008 Point Total: 81 ... 6.20 ppg
43. Jacory Stone, Sr. Eastern Michigan
CFN 2008 Point Total: 75 ... 6.22 ppg
44. Bryan Anderson, Sr. Central Michigan
CFN 2008 Point Total: 88 ... 7.33 ppg
45. Austin Pettis, Jr. Boise State
CFN 2008 Point Total: 88 ... 6.77 ppg
46. DeVier Posey, Soph. Ohio State
CFN 2008 Point Total: 13 ... 1.09 ppg
47. Derek Moye, Soph. Penn State
CFN 2008 Point Total: 10 ... 1.03 ppg
48. Greg Little, Jr. North Carolina
CFN 2008 Point Total: 47 ... 3.62 ppg
49. Moe Brown, Sr. South Carolina
CFN 2008 Point Total: 29 ... 2.27 ppg
50. Scott Long, Sr. Louisville
CFN 2008 Point Total: 32 ... 5.27 ppg
WATCH LIST
- Freddie Barnes, Sr. Bowling Green
- Andy Brodell, Sr. Iowa
- Ryan Broyles, Soph. Oklahoma
- DeMarcus Conner, Soph. Oklahoma State
- Michael Floyd, Soph. Notre Dame
- Jacoby Ford, Jr. Clemson
- Rashaun Greer, Sr. Colorado State
- Aldarius Johnson, Soph. Miami
- Julio Jones, Soph. Alabama
- Juan Nunez, Jr. Western Michigan
- Greg Salas, Jr. Hawaii
- Slick Shelley, Sr. Tulsa
-Ryan Tannehill, Soph. Texas A&M
- Kendall Wright, Soph. Baylor