1 - Michael Crabtree, Texas Tech - Crabtree has been tearing up defenses since he redshirted his freshman year at Texas Tech. Last year, he burst on the scene with 134 receptions for 1962yds and an amazing 22 TDs. Most games he played were multi TD, double digit catch days, and according to practice reports, Crabtree has only gotten better. Entering year 3 of the required NFL wait, expect this to be his last year before going pro. I see Crabtree going over 140 catches, 2000 yards, and 25 TDs this season as the focal point of QB Graham Harrell, and of NFL scouts. Crabtree is a 1st round draft pick and will be the first WR off the board in any scoring format.

2 - Chris Williams, New Mexico State- Williams was a fantasy stud till he was lost for the year with a broken collarbone against Idaho. Look for Williams to rebound with a vengeance in 2008. Projecting his sucess over the course of the season, Williams likely would have hauled in 100 catches, 1500 yards, and 18 TDs, and thats what I expect for him in 2008. Williams is, and should be a second round draft choice as the 2nd best WR on the board. Your going to get numerous multi TD games out him and normally see at least 7 catches and 120 yards every time out.

3 - Casey Fitzgerald, North Texas - Fitzgerald is a guy you may not have heard of. New front man Todd Dodge, fresh off a 60 something and 1 record at High School powerhouse Southlake Carroll (Texas) brought his spread offense to UNT. Enter Fitzgerald, who last year broke out with
111 receptions for over 1300 yards and 12 TDs. Fitzgerald looks to be the focal point of the offense entering his senior season. He will give you steady production, even against better defenses. Look for Fitz to close out his UNT career going over 100 catches, 1400 yards, and 13-15 TDs. Look for him to be available to you in the third or fourth round, dependant on your leagues scoring system.

4- Dante Love, Ball State: Have Love for Mr. Love! Dante was a fantasy beast last season, emerging as a big time threat for QB Nate Davis. Dante is almost guarenteed to get your at least 5 catches, 90 yards and a TD every game, along with bonus yards on the ground. Don't worry, Love had several double digit catch games and several multi TD games. Look for Mr. Love to give you 100 catches, 1300 yards, and 13 TDs in the air and another 300 yards and 2 scores on the ground. Consistent scoring raises his value in any league format, and he should be available in the 5th round.

5- Jarrett Dillard, Rice - Dillard was a decent reciever last year, hauling in 79 catches for just over 1000 yards and 14 TDs. You draft Dillard for the damage he does down the stretch, when your fighing for a playoff spot or trying to win a league. Over the last 4 games of the year Dillard hauled in 39 receptions and 7 TDs. I look for more consistency from Dillard with a year under a new coaching scheme. Expect his final season with the Owls to go for 90 catches, 1100 yards, and 13-17 TDs. Dillard will be there for you in the 5th or 6th round due to those who reach on others or dont do the homework.

6 - Emmanuel Sanders, SMU - Sanders had a nice season last year in a totally different offense, going for 74 catches, just under 900 yards and 9 TDs. Enter June Jones. Think about that one. Sanders should dramatically increase his totals, going for 90 catches, 1300 yards, and 12 to 15 TDs. What prevents him from being higher on the list is the fact we have just not seen what Jones can do with SMUs personnel yet, and whether or not Justin Willis can keep off the bad list and on the field. Sanders will slide to the 7th and be a steal for you there.

7 - Michael Thomas, Arizona: Thomas became the favorite target of Willie Tuitama last year, and with Mike Stoops fighting for his job, this is going to bode well for you. Thomas hauled in 83 catches last year for over 1000 yards and scored 11 times in the air and once on the ground. 2008 should be a nice year, and you can expect 85 catches, 1200 total yards, and 12-14 scores. Thomas will be there for you in the 4th or 5th round. Watch the status of QB Willie Tuitama. If he goes down, Thomas becomes a slightly less attractive start in PPR leagues.
8 - Aaron Kelly, Clemson - Kelly had a nice year last year, going for 88 grabs, almost 1100 yards and 11 TDs. The Clemson offense looks to make an attempt on an ACC title this season, and Kelly will be a nice contributor to that end. Kelly will give you 3 or 4 stellar performances this year, and then will either get you alot of catches and yards or not too many of either but a TD or two to balance out. Nice. Consistent. Weekly starter. Kelly should be around in the middle of the 6th round.

9 - Percy Harvin, Florida - Harvin was the only other sniff of offense the Gators had last year, besides Tim Tebow. Harvin, when healthy, was fantastic, a threat to run for 100 yards, grab 10 balls, catch for 100 yards, and score a couple TDs in any game. In the 11 games he played in last year, Harvin went over 120 total yards 7 times and over 200 total yards 4 times, including his last 3 in a row. I expect him to fill the same role this season but with some more breathing room thanks to USC transfer Emmanuel Moody taking over at running back. Expect Harvin to go over 1200 total yards and score 11-14 times. He should be available to you in the 4th round, and his value will swing depending on your scoring format.

10 - Jeremy Maclin, Missouri - Maclin gets it done as a dual threat, a guy they use in the mold of Percy Harvin sometimes who gains yards and touchdowns on the ground and through the air. I expect a little more out of him this year with the loss of Martin Rucker and Tony Temple. Expect Maclin to give you consistent scoring all year long, and finish around 1500 total yards and 17 TDs. Maclin should be available to you late in the 3rd to the mid 4th round.

Honorable Mention:

Juaquin Iglesias, Oklahoma - Good stats last year, but we need to see if Bradford will miss the sophomore jinx and how he will work without Malcolm Kelly taking away attention.

Trae Johnson, Tulsa - Was a nice start last year with Paul Smith at the helm, but with no idea who his replacement will be, Johnsons value remains undetermined going into fall camp.

Marcus Barnett, Cincinnati - Was inconsistent last season and now goes into camp with a new steel plate in his broken leg and a new QB under center. Too risky to bank your future on.

i hate cfb WRs. one season alone has taught me that. i'll comment more later.

Well, the problem with rating them (not that I didnt do an outstanding job no matter what youll say ) is that you can clearly see your going to get 5 sure fire guys and then a bunch of possibilities.

Rating the bottom 3 was especially difficult, because you get so many "flashes of brilliance" among crappy performances.

I like Michael Jones out of Arizona St. this year. Had 10 TD catches as a junior last year and ASU's offense is always pretty pass heavy.

Ranked as the 49th best available reciever:

Michael Jones, Arizona State: Jones had a nice season statistically, hauling in 46 catches for 769 yards and 10 scores. Jones had three games last season over 100 yards and three multi TD games.

Jones is very inconsistent, a trait he will need to improve on going into his senior season at ASU. He steps up against tough opponents, as evidenced by his 16 catches and 5 TDs vs Texas, Oregon, and Oregon State, but disappears against lesser opponents. Jones will be available in free agency or as a late round selection in larger leagues.

Demaryius Thomas, WR, Georgia Tech

If, and I mean if, Chan Gailey will get out the the way.

Unranked WR Draft Prospect:

Demaryius Thomas, Georgia Tech: Thomas enteres his sophomore season at GT after a decent freshman season. Thomas had at least one reception in every game and had 35 catches last year for 558 yards and 4 TDs. Thomas had a monster game against Maryland last year, hauling in 9 receptions for 139 yards and a TD.

Thomas will be a WR available in free agency that is worth keeping an eye on. His value obviously increases with playing time, but I expect Thomas to continue to develop a bit slower playing under Paul Johnson. Look for the sophomore to haul in about 50 passes for 700 yards and 6 TDs at minimum.

OK.

Against inferior OOC teams, Tech will run and play it safe the Gailey way.

However, do not under estimate this future Pro Bowler.

I have to add, most of the great WR's have stellar sophomore seasons. Especially those that are coming out after three years.

demaryius thomas is an absolute stud talent. the guys at georgia tech are more excited about him than any WR they've ever had coming in to play. not that they've ever had any big WR talent there like, oh, calvin johnson. i drafted him high last year and am waiting. im confident he will be worth the wait.

50 catches and 6 or 7 scores isnt bad. I gave you a minimum, simply based on the stats from last year and Johnson's tendency to run run run when he can.

I expect some hot games from him and some where they lose him in the fold.

Guess we will have to revisit this in December and see who's wrong.

Ummm, my bad. Chan is the OC for the Chiefs now.

yeah, but its worse, paul johnson is the coach there now. the navy run-run-run coach.

Even so. The reason Navy ran was obvious, no real skill position players are about to have money lifted from their pockets serving this nation.

It will be interesting to see the reaction to discipline the likes these Yellow Jackets have never known. The loose screws required of WR's may or may not jell too well. Straight cash and all that.

DT could be young enough and hungry enough to warrant a Top spot in the 08 WR class.

In the world of college fantasy football, it would be better to project him higher and look like a freaking genius. No one will care if you're wrong.

Couple of others to watch out for...

Sammie Stroughter (Oregon St) - got a redshirt last year for personal problems...absolute stud and a 5th year senior.

Bryan Anderson (Central Michigan)
Jaison Williams (Oregon)

Didn't know about that. Good one.