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Dove’s 2012 NFL Draft Rankings: Wide Receivers

The college football season is creeping closer and closer which means it is time to start ranking draft prospects. These rankings will be subject to change throughout the season. Each week the players will either help or hurt their draft stock impacting the position ranking. Don't forget that someone always emerges and becomes a surprise top prospect, like Nick Fairley.

I am one of those that feels Alshon Jeffery is a special player with unlimited potential. His combination of size and leaping ability makes him a unique prospect. Jeffery could be vying for top 10 selection come next April. Jeffery is not alone atop the receiver rankings as both Justin Blackmon and Jeff Fuller are exciting players.

After the jump, check out my preseason wide receiver rankings for the 2012 NFL Draft.

Rank Player School
1 Alshon Jeffery South Carolina
2 Justin Blackmon Oklahoma State
3 Jeff Fuller Texas A&M
4 Michael Floyd Notre Dame
5 Mohamed Sanu Rutgers

Sleepers: Marvin McNutt- Iowa, Juron Criner- Arizona

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This player should be a plug-and-play replacement for Mekhi Becton right off the bat.

By Michael Peterson
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SB Nation NFL mock draft: Chiefs get an absolute steal of a WR at No. 31SB Nation NFL mock draft: Chiefs get an absolute steal of a WR at No. 31
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This guy’s got talent, plus playing with Patrick Mahomes automatically elevates his potential.

By Michael Peterson
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SB Nation NFL mock draft: Bills fill biggest need with a top CB at No. 30SB Nation NFL mock draft: Bills fill biggest need with a top CB at No. 30
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He’s a bit of a liability in the run game, but his potential in the pass game was enough for Buffalo Rumblings.

By Michael Peterson
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SB Nation NFL mock draft: Commanders give Jayden Daniels a fluid playmaker at WR with No. 29 pickSB Nation NFL mock draft: Commanders give Jayden Daniels a fluid playmaker at WR with No. 29 pick
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This pick could help the Commanders build on last year’s excellent season.

By Michael Peterson
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It’s a high-potential pick for a Detroit defense that needs a solid pass rusher.

By Michael Peterson
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SB Nation NFL mock draft: Rams keep building defensive identity at No. 26SB Nation NFL mock draft: Rams keep building defensive identity at No. 26
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This rookie would be a great complement to Jared Verse and Byron Young.

By Michael Peterson