Last Minute Receivers

OK. Thanks for all of your emails. So, from what you've been saying, receivers are a big question mark for everyone. I'm sure you all are in touch with who you want leading your receiving corps, but here are some late round receivers to scoop up when the pickings get thin.

1. Reggie Brown (Phil) - Not really a sleeper but he's going late in drafts. The #1 wide out in Philly will be a top ten selection next year, so don't sleep on him. He's got hands, experience and speed. A former Number 1 pick on his way to big money in the LEAGUE, Brown will give you the meat you need every week to match up with your number one. For my money, he is a #1, but you can pair him with a stud and have a Bomb Squad to call your own.

2. Patrick Crayton (Dal)- Terry Glenn is growing slow and T.O. will be out a few games each year, so young Patrick should step it up. Another thing to consider is that both he and Romo both played back up roles, so they spent much time practicing together on the 2nd team. Chemistry is key for receivers and QBs, so look for these two to make it interesting.

3. Jerry Porter (Oak) - Raiders are hands off in most drafts and with good reason. However, late in round 10, if your are struggling for a wide out, why not take a chance on the former #1 receiver and now still #1 receiver for the Ders. They look better than last year and Kifflin will get the ball downfield. He's a good #3 WR and might surprise you with a few TDs against less than stellar defenders who are letting down because they might have a cake walk in Oakland.

4. Isac Bruce (Stl) Bruce a sleeper? These days he is. With Bruce, pick him up late and watch him grab a few TDs while Holt recovers from his knee injury. Not long ago he was a top 5 pick, but these days you can get him as a number 3. Not bad.

5. Muhsin Muhammad / Bernard Berrian (Chi) I know. I know. Rex Grossman. Still, these two guys combined for 11 Rec TDs last year and those could be yours. Chose whichever you like, but remember, Chicago will toss a few bombs a game and often times strike for a big TD because the defense is playing up. These two should both be available late in the draft, so rounding out your roster with them is better than taking Joe Horn, Terry Glenn or Matt Jones. Production people, production.

6. Dwayne Jarrett - Rookie Receivers. You've read it all. However, Jarrett stayed for his full 4 years at USC and has great hands along with a chip on his shoulder after being drafted in the 2nd round. Steven Smith will draw the #1 corner of the defense, leaving Jarrett open for some endzone looks. Don't expect huge numbers, just some solid production on bye weeks and a few surprises here and there.


There you go. Now, I promised the wife I'd take the Shuttle Bus to Ikea for the day. Seeing as how the football season is starting, shopping when I can keeps the balance.

Keep the questions and emails flowing, I'm enjoying the community we're building.

Happy Drafting all.