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2017 NFL draft rankings: Wide receivers

Published Jun. 30, 2017 6:28 p.m. ET

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The 10 receiver prospects in our initial 2017 rankings have combined for 9,809 yards through the air this season. Easy math: That’s about 1,000 per man. College offensive stats are as inflated as ever, but we’re still talking about some serious talent atop this position.

Rank	Player	School	The Skinny
1	Corey Davis	Western Michigan	6' 2", 205 lbs.
2	Mike Williams	Clemson	6' 3", 225 lbs.
3	John Ross	Washington	5' 11", 173 lbs.
4	JuJu Smith-Schuster	USC	6' 2", 220 lbs.
5	Cooper Kupp	Eastern Washington	6' 2", 205 lbs.
6	Isaiah Ford	Virginia Tech	6' 2", 195 lbs.
7	Courtland Sutton	SMU	6' 4", 215 lbs.
8	KD Cannon	Baylor	6' 0", 180 lbs.
9	Zay Jones	East Carolina	6' 1", 197 lbs.
10	James Washington	Oklahoma State	6' 0", 205 lbs.

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The top three—maybe even the top four—have a legitimate argument for being the No. 1 receiver right now. Williams is a downfield weapon with the strength and size to dominate defensive backs when he wants to. The explosive Ross has had a brilliant comeback season after knee injuries sidelined him in 2015—he will be one of the fastest prospects in the draft, period. Smith-Schuster is a bit of a sleeper contender, but he plays a strong, natural receiver. And then there’s Davis. The Western Michigan product sits atop our board for the moment because he is so polished and well-rounded. Kupp is a similar player, albeit one starting from a lower floor/ceiling setup, from the FCS ranks.

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