Fantasy Wide Receiver Rankings

Fantasy Wide Receiver rankings and statistical projections from VIPsports Edge's fantasy draft guide.

1) Steve Smith - Carolina

90 Rec, 1,300 Rec YD, 10 Rec TD, 25 Rush YD, 0 Rush TD, 193 Points

Smith deserves a bow from all fantasy owners for his effort last year. His 1,563 receiving yards and 12 touchdowns were both position highs. He even added a rushing touchdown. The presence of Keyshawn Johnson will only take a small bite out of Smith’s numbers this year.

2) Tory Holt - St. Louis

100 Rec, 1,300 Rec YD, 9 Rec TD, 0 Rush YD, 0 Rush TD, 184 Points

Holt went over the 1,300 yard receiving mark again in 2005, the sixth consecutive year he has done so. It was especially incredible since he missed two games, and quarterback Marc Bulger missed eight. Just 30 years-old, Holt is still in his prime and is not slowing down yet.

3) Larry Fitzgerald - Arizona

85 Rec, 1,200 Rec YD, 10 Rec TD, 30 Rush YD, 0 Rush TD, 183 Points

Fitzgerald and Anquan Boldin are the best one-two receiver punch in the NFL. Each player had over 100 catches and 1,400 yards receiving, which put them in the top five in each category. The presence of running back, Edgerrin James does lower their projections somewhat.

4) Chad Johnson - Cincinnati

90 Rec, 1,250 Rec YD, 9 Rec TD, 30 Rush YD, 0 Rush TD, 182 Points

Johnson is a bona fide stud at the wide receiver position, and he has a new restructured contract to boot. Johnson is the player most affected if quarterback Carson Palmer has to miss some games with his knee injury, but he will still have a good year whoever the quarterback is.

5) Reggie Wayne – Indianapolis

90 Rec, 1,200 Rec YD, 10 Rec TD, 0 Rush YD, 0 Rush TD, 180 Points

Wayne signed a mammoth free agent contract in the off-season, and he now has the security he wanted. Last year, he led the team in receptions over Marvin Harrison for the first time in his career, and this year the margin should increase. All signs point to a big 2006 season.

6) Terrell Owens - Dallas

80 Rec, 1,200 Rec YD, 10 Rec TD, 0 Rush YD, 0 Rush TD, 180 Points

Owens is one of the NFL’s biggest problem children, but he will be motivated this year by demanding coach, Bill Parcells. Owens averaged over 100 yards receiving in the seven games he played last year in Philly, and he will be among the league leaders in receiving this year.

7) Chris Chambers - Miami

75 Rec, 1,100 Rec YD, 10 Rec TD, 50 Rush YD, 0 Rush TD, 175 Points

Chambers had 1,118 yards receiving last year with Gus Frerotte throwing him the ball, so he would expect to do better with Daunte Culpepper at the helm. Culpepper is still recovering from a knee injury, and it will take a few games together before they really start to click.

8) Randy Moss - Oakland

75 Rec, 1,150 Rec YD, 10 Rec TD, 0 Rush YD, 0 Rush TD, 175 Points

After being a top fantasy receiver for much of his days in Minnesota, Moss had a pedestrian season with Oakland in 2005 with just 1,005 yards receiving and eight touchdowns. Moss will rebound some this year, but he may never be the surefire 1,400 yard receiver again.

9) Anquan Boldin - Arizona

90 Rec, 1,200 Rec YD, 8 Rec TD, 30 Rush YD, 0 Rush TD, 171 Points

Boldin averaged over 100 yards receiving per game last year in his 14 games played. With Edgerrin James aboard to help out the running game, Boldin and Larry Fitzgerald will not get the same amount of pass opportunities, but they are both still top fantasy wide receivers.

10) Marvin Harrison - Indianapolis

75 Rec, 1,050 Rec YD, 10 Rec TD, 0 Rush YD, 0 Rush TD, 165 Points

Harrison had elbow surgery in May, but it should not affect his regular season. Still, Harrison will be 34 years-old and he is at that age when receivers start to decline. Harrison is still a very good player, but look for Reggie Wayne to be the de-facto number one receiver.

11) Roy Williams - Detroit

70 Rec, 1,050 Rec YD, 10 Rec TD, 0 Rush YD, 0 Rush TD, 165 Points

Williams was the 7th pick in the first round of the 2004 draft. He has the prototypical size and speed to be the team’s number one receiver, and now he is showing a good rapport with offensive coordinator Mike Martz. Williams is poised for a very good 2006 season.

12) Santana Moss - Washington

65 Rec, 1,100 Rec YD, 8 Rec TD, 0 Rush YD, 0 Rush TD, 158 Points

Moss is coming off a career year with 1,483 yards receiving and nine touchdowns. Those were tremendous numbers considering there was no consistent receiving threat opposite him, and it was his first year in the Redskins’ system. Expect another solid campaign this year.

13) Donald Driver - Green Bay

85 Rec, 1,200 Rec YD, 6 Rec TD, 0 Rush YD, 0 Rush TD, 156 Points

Driver is the clear-cut number one receiver in Green Bay now that Javon Walker has been traded to Denver. Driver was unhappy about his contract, but he signed a new extension in May. Look for quarterback Brett Favre to look for Driver again and again this year.

14) Lee Evans - Buffalo

70 Rec, 925 Rec YD, 9 Rec TD, 25 Rush YD, 0 Rush TD, 149 Points

This speedster from Wisconsin has all the tools of a 1,000 yard receiver, now he needs a quarterback to get him the ball consistently. With Eric Moulds gone, Evans takes over the number one receiver role and his statistics will get a bump just from that fact alone.

15) Hines Ward -Pittsburgh

65 Rec, 950 Rec YD, 9 Rec TD, 0 Rush YD, 0 Rush TD, 149 Points

Ward dipped under 1,000 yards receiving last for the time since 2000, but 975 wasn’t too shabby. The good news is that Ward’s receiving touchdowns soared to 11 after just four in 2004. Ward is still Pittsburgh’s number one receiver, and should remain pretty steady in 2006.

16) Darrell Jackson - Seattle

75 Rec, 1,050 Rec YD, 7 Rec TD, 0 Rush YD, 0 Rush TD, 147 Points

Jackson was limited to just six regular season games last year due to a knee injury. In those games, he averaged over 80 yards receiving, and then averaged 89 in their three playoff games. Despite the presence of Nate Burleson, Jackson is the team’s number one receiver.

17) Joey Galloway – Tampa Bay

70 Rec, 1,000 Rec YD, 7 Rec TD, 0 Rush YD, 0 Rush TD, 142 Points

Galloway had an incredible year in 2005 hauling in 1,287 receiving yards. That was the highest of his 11 year career. Galloway is slightly risky as he turns 35 years-old in November and he relies so much on speed. Still, expect him to have another solid year.

18) Deion Branch - New England

80 Rec, 1,050 Rec YD, 6 Rec TD, 0 Rush YD, 0 Rush TD, 141 Points

Branch had his best year in 2005 with 78 catches for 998 yards. Branch is clearly the number one receiver on New England, and even more important to the squad with David Givens in Tennessee. One fantasy area of concern is that his career high in touchdowns is just five.

19) Andre Johnson - Houston

70 Rec, 975 Rec YD, 6 Rec TD, 0 Rush YD, 0 Rush TD, 134 Points

Johnson struggled for most of 2005, as did most of the Texans. Part of the reason was that he missed four games with a calf injury, and part of the reason was a terrible offensive line that didn’t give quarterback, David Carr any time. Johnson will rebound with a much better 2006.

20) Rod Smith - Denver

80 Rec, 1,025 Rec YD, 5 Rec TD, 0 Rush YD, 0 Rush TD, 133 Points

Smith is one of the most underrated receivers in the NFL, and he has averaged over 1,100 yards the last two seasons. Smith does not appear to be slowing down much even at 36 years-old, but the presence of a healthy Javon Walker will cut down his numbers somewhat.

21) Plaxico Burress - NY Giants

65 Rec, 1,025 Rec YD, 5 Rec TD, 0 Rush YD, 0 Rush TD, 133 Points

Burress had over 1,200 yards receiving last year after being freed from Pittsburgh’s low-octane offense. The bad news is that he had only one game over 47 yards receiving from December on. Still, Burress is the team’s number one receiver in a powerful offense.

22) Eddie Kennison - Kansas City

65 Rec, 1,000 Rec YD, 5 Rec TD, 0 Rush YD, 0 Rush TD, 130 Points

Kennison continues to enjoy a renaissance later in his career, having his best two years at ages 31 and 32. Now at 33, he is still the top wide-out on the team. Kennison will pair with Samie Parker, and there is no reason he should have a significant drop-off in production.

23) Derrick Mason - Baltimore

80 Rec, 1,000 Rec YD, 5 Rec TD, 0 Rush YD, 0 Rush TD, 130 Points

Mason is a very underrated receiver, having gone over the 1,000 yard receiving mark five years in a row. Being re-united with Steve McNair after having Kyle Boller as his quarterback last year will really boost his spirits, and also ensures that Mason will have another good year.

24) T.J. Houshmandzadeh - Cincinnati

70 Rec, 875 Rec YD, 5 Rec TD, 30 Rush YD, 0 Rush TD, 121 Points

Houshmandzadeh is quietly one of the best number two receivers in the NFL. That is what happens when you play across from league loudmouth, Chad Johnson. Playing with Johnson also has it advantages, namely less double teams, so look for another solid year in 2006.

25) Javon Walker - Denver

60 Rec, 900 Rec YD, 5 Rec TD, 0 Rush YD, 0 Rush TD, 120 Points

Walker signed a huge contract after being acquired from Green Bay for a high second round pick. Walker is a number one receiver in talent and salary, but he is still recovering from an ACL injury, and Rod Smith has some good football left in him.

26) Joe Horn - New Orleans

65 Rec, 900 Rec YD, 5 Rec TD, 0 Rush YD, 0 Rush TD, 120 Points

Horn dropped to 654 yards receiving and one touchdown last year after struggling with a hamstring injury. Horn should be rejuvenated by the presence of Drew Brees at quarterback, but he is 34 years-old, and that makes him somewhat of a risky proposition.

27) Muhsin Muhammad - Chicago

65 Rec, 825 Rec YD, 6 Rec TD, 0 Rush YD, 0 Rush TD, 119 Points

Muhammad signed a big free agent contract with Chicago after a career 2004 season with Carolina. The timing was great for Muhammad, but not for Chicago who paid for a number one receiver. Expect just a modest increase from his 750 yards receiving last year.

28) Reggie Brown - Philadelphia

65 Rec, 825 Rec YD, 6 Rec TD, 0 Rush YD, 0 Rush TD, 119 Points

With Terrell Owens in Dallas, Brown is the closest thing Philadelphia has to a number one receiver. Brown had 43 catches for 571 yards last year as a rookie, with most of those yards coming in the second half. Brown is a player with a lot of upside from a fantasy perspective.

29) Ernest Wilford - Jacksonville

50 Rec, 750 Rec YD, 7 Rec TD, 0 Rush YD, 0 Rush TD, 117 Points

Wilford is another Jaguars’ receiver with great size at 6’4”. Wilford has more experience than fellow receiver Matt Jones, but not the speed. Wilford had 681 yards receiving last year and seven touchdowns, and he looks to become a full-time starter with Jimmy Smith’s retirement.

30) Donte Stallworth - New Orleans

60 Rec, 800 Rec YD, 6 Rec TD, 0 Rush YD, 0 Rush TD, 116 Points

Stallworth had the best season of his four year career in 2005 with 945 receiving yards and seven touchdowns. Part of the reason he got more looks was that Joe Horn was injured, but he has always had the talent. Stallworth needs to stay healthy and try to build on last season.

31) Keenan McCardell - San Diego

65 Rec, 800 Rec YD, 6 Rec TD, 0 Rush YD, 0 Rush TD, 116 Points

McCardell had 917 yards receiving in his first full year as a Charger. He is still the number one wide-receiver on the team, but he is 36 years-old and tight end Antonio Gates is still the team’s top receiving option. Having Phillip Rivers at quarterback also adds to his risk factor.

32) Keyshawn Johnson - Carolina

67 Rec, 800 Rec YD, 6 Rec TD, 0 Rush YD, 0 Rush TD, 116 Points

A free agent pickup in the off-season, Johnson is a very good fit as a possession receiver opposite Steve Smith. The biggest problem may be when Johnson starts complaining about not getting the ball enough, but he will still produce as he always does when healthy.

33) Matt Jones - Jacksonville

60 Rec, 775 Rec YD, 6 Rec TD, 25 Rush YD, 0 Rush TD, 116 Points

Jones is a former quarterback from Arkansas who was drafted in the first round of 2005 after tremendous workouts. Jones had a solid rookie season, and he has a good shot at the number one receiver role formerly occupied by the retired Jimmy Smith.

34) Jerry Porter - Oakland

65 Rec, 850 Rec YD, 5 Rec TD, 0 Rush YD, 0 Rush TD, 115 Points

Porter has been a 900 plus yard receiver the last two years, and he is a solid number two wide-out next to Randy Moss. Moss’ ability to catch touchdown passes limits Porter’s upside in that area. Porter is also dealing with a shaky quarterback situation.

35) Laveranues Coles - NY Jets

75 Rec, 850 Rec YD, 5 Rec TD, 0 Rush YD, 0 Rush TD, 115 Points

Coles was reacquired by the Jets last year for Santana Moss, and we all know who got the worse of that trade. Coles may be the number one receiver on the Jets, but that doesn’t translate into big numbers when you are playing in their anemic offense.

36) Antonio Bryant - San Francisco

60 Rec, 800 Rec YD, 5 Rec TD, 0 Rush YD, 0 Rush TD, 110 Points

Bryant comes over from Cleveland where he had his first 1,000 yard receiving season of his career. Bryant has never been short on talent, but he has had a questionable attitude in the past and he needs to build on what he did last year. He is the 49ers’ number one receiver.

37) Terry Glenn - Dallas

50 Rec, 800 Rec YD, 4 Rec TD, 0 Rush YD, 0 Rush TD, 104 Points

Glenn had 1,136 yards receiving last year, but those numbers will decrease with Terrell Owens as the new number one guy. Glenn is a favorite of Drew Bledsoe going back to their New England days, so Glenn will still be a big part of the offense and a solid number two.

38) Eric Moulds - Houston

65 Rec, 800 Rec YD, 4 Rec TD, 0 Rush YD, 0 Rush TD, 104 Points

Moulds arrives in Houston after 10 years with Buffalo, and he is trying to prove that he has a lot left in the tank. Moulds was the number one receiver for most of his time in Buffalo, but in Houston he will be a solid number two behind Andre Johnson.

39) Drew Bennett - Tennessee

60 Rec, 800 Rec YD, 4 Rec TD, 0 Rush YD, 0 Rush TD, 104 Points

Bennett is a big target at 6’5”, but his knee and thumb problems last year limited him to just 738 yards receiving and four touchdowns. Those numbers were down from 1,247 yards and 11 touchdowns in 2004. Bennett will be a co-number one receiver with David Givens this year.

40) Nate Burleson - Seattle

50 Rec, 700 Rec YD, 5 Rec TD, 0 Rush YD, 0 Rush TD, 100 Points

Burelson was signed as a restricted free agent from Minnesota in the off-season. The move was partially to find a number two receiver, and partially to get back at Minnesota for signing Seattle guard Steve Hutchinson. Burleson is a good compliment to Darrell Jackson.

41) Isaac Bruce - St. Louis

50 Rec, 700 Rec YD, 5 Rec TD, 0 Rush YD, 0 Rush TD, 100 Points

Bruce is entering his 13th season in the NFL, and is starting to show signs of age. Bruce had just 525 receiving yards last year after missing five games with a turf toe. He starts the season as the number two receiver ahead of Kevin Curtis, but he definitely has risk to him.

42) Amani Toomer - NY Giants

55 Rec, 700 Rec YD, 5 Rec TD, 0 Rush YD, 0 Rush TD, 100 Points

Toomer’s receiving yards have been declining the last three years, totaling just 684 last year. The good news was that he had seven touchdowns compared to none in 2004. With Plaxico Burress and Jeremy Shockey as the two top receiving options, Toomer’s upside is limited.

43) Roddy White - Atlanta

50 Rec, 750 Rec YD, 4 Rec TD, 0 Rush YD, 0 Rush TD, 99 Points

White is a second year player out of UAB, and a former first round pick. In his rookie year, he had 446 receiving yards in eight starts. White is vocal about his desire to be the number one receiver on this team, and there is a good chance that he accomplishes the feat.

44) Mark Clayton - Baltimore

65 Rec, 725 Rec YD, 4 Rec TD, 25 Rush YD, 0 Rush TD, 99 Points

Clayton was a first round pick out of Oklahoma in the 2005 draft. His rookie year was more good than bad, amassing 471 receiving yards on 44 receptions. Most of the damage was done in the second half, and that forebodes well for this season as the learning curve continues.

45) David Givens - Tennessee

60 Rec, 800 Rec YD, 3 Rec TD, 0 Rush YD, 0 Rush TD, 98 Points

Givens left the Patriots for more money, as well as a chance to be a number one receiver. Givens averaged a little over 800 yards receiving the last two years, but higher numbers are not a lock due to the tremendous depth this team has at wide receiver and tight end.

46) Samie Parker - Kansas City

50 Rec, 725 Rec YD, 4 Rec TD, 0 Rush YD, 0 Rush TD, 97 Points

Parker is a third year wide receiver who has had trouble staying healthy. However, he has been productive when on the field. Parker had 378 yards receiving in the second half of 2005, and he is looked to as a go-to guy this year with some inexperienced players behind him.

47) Joe Jurevicius - Cleveland

50 Rec, 600 Rec YD, 6 Rec TD, 0 Rush YD, 0 Rush TD, 96 Points

Jurevicius comes over from Seattle, and he had a career year as a pending free agent. Jurevicius is 31 years-old, but he has enough speed to be a solid number two receiver. With Braylon Edwards recovering from an ACL injury, he should get plenty of opportunities.

48) Brandon Stokley - Indianapolis

55 Rec, 700 Rec YD, 4 Rec TD, 0 Rush YD, 0 Rush TD, 94 Points

Stokley had just 543 yards receiving last year after 1,077 yards in 2004. His touchdowns also went down from 10 in 2004 to just one last year. This should be a better year for Stokley, as the Colts will be throwing the ball to their receivers at an even greater frequency.

49) Michael Clayton – Tampa Bay

54 Rec, 700 Rec YD, 4 Rec TD, 0 Rush YD, 0 Rush TD, 94 Points

Clayton’s fortunes dipped markedly last year with just 32 catches for 372 yards. That was after a tremendous rookie campaign where he caught 80 passes for 1,193 yards. Clayton’s knee has improved and he has lost weight, making him a good candidate for a rebound year.

50) Kevin Curtis - St. Louis

55 Rec, 700 Rec YD, 4 Rec TD, 0 Rush YD, 0 Rush TD, 94 Points

Curtis is one of the most explosive third receivers in the NFL, and he has a good chance at moving up to number two if Isaac Bruce falters or gets hurt. Curtis had 801 yards receiving last year with increased playing time, and that number is a good target for him in 2006.

51) Marty Booker - Miami

50 Rec, 700 Rec YD, 4 Rec TD, 0 Rush YD, 0 Rush TD, 94 Points

Booker had 686 yards last year as a second receiver behind Chris Chambers. That comes after having 638 in 2004 in the same role. Booker will remain the number two receiver as rookie third rounder, Derek Hagan tries to compete for playing time.

52) Justin McCareins - NY Jets

50 Rec, 750 Rec YD, 3 Rec TD, 0 Rush YD, 0 Rush TD, 93 Points

McCareins has shown some big play ability in his two years as a Jet, and his 16.6 yards per reception last year is evidence of it. Still, McCareins had only 43 catches which put him at 713 yards. He will again be the number two receiver, but his overall value is limited in this offense.

53) Koren Robinson – Minnesota

50 Rec, 700 Rec YD, 3 Rec TD, 25 Rush YD, 0 Rush TD, 91 Points

Robinson enters his 6th year in the league, and is hoping to finally put away all the problems he had in Seattle. Last year, Robinson showed enough flashes in his time with the Vikings that he could be the team’s number one receiver, but that is not a definite yet.

54) Michael Jenkins - Atlanta

45 Rec, 650 Rec YD, 4 Rec TD, 0 Rush YD, 0 Rush TD, 89 Points

Jenkins is entering his 3rd NFL season and he will be the starter alongside second year player, Roddy White. Both are high draft choices who are looking to fulfill their potential and give this offense a lift. Jenkins had 508 receiving yards last year and looks to boost that number.

55) Brandon Lloyd - Washington

45 Rec, 650 Rec YD, 4 Rec TD, 0 Rush YD, 0 Rush TD, 89 Points

Lloyd was acquired from the 49ers after three good, but not great, seasons. Although Lloyd had 48 catches for 733 yards last year, those numbers were disappointing for the team. Lloyd will shoot for those numbers in 2006 as a number two receiver behind Santana Moss.

56) Eric Parker - San Diego

50 Rec, 650 Rec YD, 3 Rec TD, 40 Rush YD, 0 Rush TD, 87 Points

Parker is a speedy wide-out whose frail body has never been able to stay healthy for all 16 games. Still, Parker has averaged over 700 yards receiving and three touchdowns the last two years, and the team thought enough of him to give him a five year extension in April.

57) Reggie Williams – Jacksonville

45 Rec, 600 Rec YD, 4 Rec TD, 0 Rush YD, 0 Rush TD, 84 Points

Williams was projected as a number one receiver as the 9th pick in the 2004 draft. Instead, he struggled as a rookie before showing signs of life last year. Williams had 445 yards receiving in 2005, but no touchdowns, and he will fight Matt Jones and Ernest Wilford for playing time.

58) Braylon Edwards - Cleveland

40 Rec, 600 Rec YD, 4 Rec TD, 0 Rush YD, 0 Rush TD, 84 Points

Edwards was the 3rd pick overall in 2005, and he had a solid year before tearing his ACL in Week 13. It is unlikely that Edwards will be full strength to begin the season which lowers his fantasy value. On the flipside, it gives players like Joe Jurevicius and Dennis Northcutt a bump.

59) Troy Williamson – Minnesota

37 Rec, 550 Rec YD, 4 Rec TD, 25 Rush YD, 0 Rush TD, 82 Points

Williamson was a high first round pick in 2005, and was supposed to take the sting away from losing Randy Moss. Instead, injuries and mediocre play limited him to just 394 receiving yards. Williamson will get a lot of playing time this year whether it is as a starter or off the bench.

60) Robert Ferguson - Green Bay

40 Rec, 550 Rec YD, 3 Rec TD, 0 Rush YD, 0 Rush TD, 73 Points

Ferguson has never started more than 12 games in a season since being drafted in 2001, but he looks poised to grab the number two receiver spot opposite Donald Driver. Ferguson has the talent to succeed if he can stay healthy and continues to have a good attitude.

61) Cedrick Wilson - Pittsburgh

35 Rec, 550 Rec YD, 3 Rec TD, 0 Rush YD, 0 Rush TD, 73 Points

Wilson had 451 yards receiving last year and averaged 17.3 yards per catch, With Antwaan Randle El departing to Washington, Wilson will get more starting assignments. However, rookie Santonio Holmes is in the picture and Hines Ward still gets the bulk of the throws.

62) Bobby Engram - Seattle

40 Rec, 500 Rec YD, 3 Rec TD, 0 Rush YD, 0 Rush TD, 68 Points

With Darrell Jackson healthy and the acquisition of Nate Burelson, Engram moves back to the third receiver role in the slot. It is a spot that he is familiar with and has been successful in. Engram is an underrated player who always finds a way to get his catches.

63) Dennis Northcutt – Cleveland

50 Rec, 550 Rec YD, 2 Rec TD, 0 Rush YD, 0 Rush TD, 67 Points

Northcutt is entering his 7th NFL season, all with the Browns, but he has yet to start more than 11 games in a season. Northcutt had 441 receiving yards last year, and is perfect as a third receiver in the slot. Northcutt will get less opportunities as Braylon Edwards gets healthy.

64) Peerless Price - Buffalo

40 Rec, 450 Rec YD, 3 Rec TD, 0 Rush YD, 0 Rush TD, 63 Points

Price is making his second tour of duty with Buffalo. With the Bills in 2002, he caught 94 passes for 1,252 yards with Drew Bledsoe at quarterback. Since then, his career has plummeted with Atlanta and Dallas, but he will contend for the number two receiver role here.

65) Todd Pinkston - Philadelphia

35 Rec, 500 Rec YD, 2 Rec TD, 0 Rush YD, 0 Rush TD, 62 Points

Pinkston missed all of last year with a torn Achilles tendon. Before last year though, he averaged 658 yards the prior four seasons and only missed two games total. He has a very good chance to regain the number two receiver role opposite Reggie Brown.

66) Reche Caldwell - New England

40 Rec, 500 Rec YD, 2 Rec TD, 25 Rush YD, 0 Rush TD, 62 Points

Caldwell comes over as a free agent from San Diego. He is in his 5th year in the league and has never lived up to his talent level, a lot of it due to injuries. He will get every chance to win the number two receiver role opposite Deion Branch, with Chad Jackson the main competition.

67) Travis Taylor – Minnesota

42 Rec, 500 Rec YD, 2 Rec TD, 0 Rush YD, 0 Rush TD, 62 Points

Taylor is another former first round receiver on the Vikings’ roster. Taylor underachieved in Baltimore for five years, but he has found new life in Minnesota. He had 50 catches for 604 receiving yards last year, although those numbers look high for this season.

68) Santonio Holmes - Pittsburgh

35 Rec, 450 Rec YD, 2 Rec TD, 0 Rush YD, 0 Rush TD, 57 Points

Holmes is a rookie with the talent to stretch the field deep, but he is also not afraid to go over the middle. He will start the season as the third receiver behind Hines Ward and Cedrick Wilson, but he could get into the starting line-up if he impresses enough.

69) Mark Bradley - Chicago

30 Rec, 400 Rec YD, 2 Rec TD, 0 Rush YD, 0 Rush TD, 52 Points

Bradley had 230 yards receiving in seven games last year before tearing his ACL on October 30th. He is expected to be healthy, but that is a relatively short recovery period. Bradley has the inside track at the number two job opposite Muhsin Muhammad.

70) Brian Finneran - Atlanta

35 Rec, 400 Rec YD, 2 Rec TD, 0 Rush YD, 0 Rush TD, 52 Points

Finneran led the wide receiver core with 611 yards receiving last year, but he will be relegated to a 3rd receiver role this season. That is why it was surprising that he chose to re-sign with the team before free agency. Finneran’s veteran presence is much needed on this team.

71) Antwaan Randle El - Washington

30 Rec, 400 Rec YD, 1 Rec TD, 50 Rush YD, 0 Rush TD, 51 Points

Randle El comes over from Pittsburgh where he was the number two receiver. Here in Washington, he will be a number three, and a return man. With tight end Chris Cooley catching a lot of balls as well, Randle El’s opportunities will be limited.

72) Bryant Johnson - Arizona

40 Rec, 440 Rec YD, 1 Rec TD, 0 Rush YD, 0 Rush TD, 50 Points

Johnson is a former first round pick in 2003, and one of the better slot receivers in the NFL. The problem is that his value is limited playing behind Larry Fitzgerald and Anquan Boldin. Johnson’s fantasy value will skyrocket if either of those two players goes down with an injury.

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