**Updated**Top 10 2010 NFL Draft WR prospects

WR Golden Tate of Notre Dame is a virtual lock Top 15 Draft Pick Ap Photo/Michael Conroy

There are a few underclassmen WR prospects that are ready for the NFL. There also seems to be a few teams that are going to need a legitimate number one receiver, and one of them (Cleveland Browns) will have a very high draft pick.

In 2009 there were four receivers taken in the first round, the 2010 class isn’t on that level but there are at least two or three legitimate first rounders, and two or three more legitimate second rounders in this class.

With all that being said let us take a look at the top 10 WR prospects for the 2010 draft:

1. Dez Bryant Junior, Oklahoma State- He is a big receiver who busted onto the scene in 2008 easily challenging Michael Crabtree as the best receiver in the College ranks. While he has been suspended by the NCAA that should not affect his draft stock and he should be the first receiver drafted in 2010.
2. Golden Tate, Junior, Notre Dame- Tate is a two sport athlete, playing both football and baseball for the Fighting Irish. He was drafted by the Arizona Diamondback in the 2007 baseball draft, but chose school over that prospect. He won the 2009 Biletnikoff award, and is a sure fire first round draft pick.
3. Arrelious Benn, Junior, Illinois- He is the big, physical receiver that NFL teams covet. Many scouts believe him to be the best player in the Big Ten in 2008. His only negative is he does not have elite speed, but his skill as a kick returner greatly outweighs that
4. Brandon Lafell Senior, LSU-He has deceptive quickness and athleticism for such a big receiver, 6-2, 207lbs. He gets up field quickly after catching the ball and has the agility to avoid tacklers.
5. Jordan Shipley Senior, Texas- When he is healthy he is one of the most productive receivers/return men in the game today. However he has big time durability concerns after missing 2004 and 2005 due to injuries and having shoulder surgery this spring.
6. Mardy Gilyard Senior, Cincinnati- The only real knock on him is he is tall and lanky and lacks the bulk to break tackles. However his stats at Cincinnati should speak for themselves and he showed no slow down despite losing his starting QB for a few games.
7. Jacoby Ford Senior, Clemson- While he lacks the ideal height, he is a speed burner that has the quickness to make sharp cuts and can score from anywhere on the field.
8. Eric Decker Senior, Minnesota- He might be the best hands guy in this draft, and he is also a baseball prospect. He is a tough and aggressive runner, and makes difficult catches look routine. He had 50 catches for 758 yards before sitting down to a foot injury
9. Dexter McClulster Senior, Ole Miss- He is more a Wild Cat weapon that he is a true receiver. However a team like the Miami Dolphins would have a hard time passing on him, since he would fit their wild cat scheme so well
10. Chris McGaha Senior, Arizona State- His upside is he plays a lot bigger than he is, and uses that to gain yardage after contact. He absorbs big hits and is able to hang onto the ball. He is smart, and uses his quickness and size to create space.
 

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