Friday, March 6, 2015

2015 NFL Free Agent Rankings: Wide receivers

**Each list will be continually updated as players are signed and released throughout the offseason.**


1.   Michael Crabtree, San Francisco, 27

Crabtree hasn't lived up to the billing as an early first round pick but is still a viable option. His injuries and diva attitude are the reasons he's still available. With all the quality young receivers off the board, expect Crabtree's market to heat up this week.

2.  Reggie Wayne, Indianapolis, 36

Yes, he getting towards the end. However, unless he decides he’s finished, he has more left. Wayne is still a quality route runner and can be a safety net for quarterbacks underneath coverages. Wayne would probably like to wrap his career up in the only place he’s ever played but now that's not going to be possible. With the Colts signing Duron Carter and Andre Johnson, they've made it clear that they've moved on.

3. Rod Streater, Oakland, 27 (RFA - second round tender) 

Streater isn’t a popular player just yet. As an undrafted player from Temple, he became a starter his rookie season in 2012. After starting all of 2013, he only played in three games before injuring his foot last season. With his small sample size and restricted label, expect Streater to stay a Raider.

4.  Hakeem Nicks, Indianapolis, 27

Nicks played his first and likely his last season for the Colts in 2014. With the emergence of T.Y. Hilton and Dontre Moncrief as well as the newly CFL star Duron Carter, Nicks might need a new home in 2015. The good news is he’s still in possession of those monstrous hands that allow him to vacuum any football in catch radius. His work ethic is what’s been questioned since he pulled in 11 touchdowns in 2010.

5.  Wes Welker, Denver, 34

The shifty Welker seems to find himself open wherever he goes. So far only concussions have slowed him down. He’s had enough to scare some teams off but if he’s willing to continue his career, surely there are teams out there who will utilize his talents.

6.  Dwayne Bowe, Kansas City, 30

Bowe has been a problem for the Chiefs since he was drafted. His production has been up and down, but lately it's spent a lot of time on the down side. His huge frame and red zone production will keep him in the NFL, but if his attitude doesn't change, it won't be for long.


7.  Denarius Moore, Oakland, 26

8.  Brandon Lloyd, San Francisco, 34  

9.  Jermaine Kearse, Seattle, 25 *RFA (second round tender)

Pearse is one of the mediocre receivers that Russell Wilson has been given. He's a decent player but nothing special. He likely signs the second round tender the Seahawks gave him and remains in Seattle for 2015.

10. Miles Austin, Cleveland, 30

11. Robert Meachem, New Orleans, 30

12.  Donnie Avery, Kansas City, 31

13.  Santana Moss, Washington, 35

14.  Brad Smith, Philadelphia, 31

15.  Brandon Tate (KR), Cincinnati, 27

16Andre Holmes, Oakland, 27 (RFA)

17. Kassim Osgood, San Francisco, 34

18. Nate Washington, Tennessee, 31

19. Josh Morgan, Chicago, 29 

20. Kris Durham, Tennessee, 27

Other position rankings:

QB - RB -  WR -  TE -  OT -  C/OG -  EDGE - IDL -  LB - CB -  S

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