November 12, 2009

Rivals.com recruiting staff
Rivals.com Football Recruiting

VOTE: Deep threat | Best hands | Best after catch | Best athlete

Pick a category Stongest arm Most accurate Best scrambler Home-run threat Best inside runner Best in space Best downhill runner Best deep threat Best hands Best after catch Best athlete

The Rivals.com recruiting experts have broken down countless hours of film and racked up plenty of frequent flyer miles to see the top prospects compete at events across the country. In the process of evaluating overall talent, several prospects gained notice for their mastery of specific skills.

We've selected the best of the best in each category for every position and ranked them. Rivals.com recruiting analyst Barry Every breaks down the wide receivers.

WIDE RECEIVER RANKINGS: Deep threat | Best hands | Best after catch | Best athlete

Jones Highlights
COMMITTED TO: Texas
PARTICULARS: 6-0/172
BUZZ: This Texas commitment had 42 catches for 1,045 yards and 12 touchdowns last season.

Prater Highlights
COMMITTED TO: USC
PARTICULARS: 6-5/205
BUZZ: The No. 1 receiver in the country has deceptive speed and uses his size, strength, and hands to beat defensive backs.

Rogers Highlights
COMMITTED TO: Georgia
PARTICULARS: 6-3/206
BUZZ: This linebacker-sized wideout had 1,300 yards receiving last season and reminds many observers of Calvin Johnson.

White Highlights
CONSIDERING: Has not yet officially narrowed down his long list of offers.
PARTICULARS: 6-2/205
BUZZ: The four-star standout averaged an amazing 26.4 yards per catch and scored 16 touchdowns last season.

White Highlights
COMMITTED TO: Alabama
PARTICULARS: 6-0/170
BUZZ: This super fast receiver averaged 23.6 yards a catch and had 10 touchdowns last season.

Rogers Highlights
COMMITTED TO: Georgia
PARTICULARS: 6-3/206
BUZZ: In addition to being a deep threat, Rogers has shown excellent hands as a receiver and kick returner.

Reese Highlights
COMMITTED TO: Utah
PARTICULARS: 6-1/180
BUZZ: Reese had the most impressive performance of any receiver at the 2009 Texas Football Classic in San Antonio. His one-handed, over-the-shoulder-catch still stands out.

McCartney Highlights
CONSIDERING: Says Miami, Florida, West Virginia and Oregon currently lead North Carolina, Georgia, Southern Cal, Oklahoma, Oklahoma State and Tennessee.
PARTICULARS: 6-3/180
BUZZ: McCartney proved to be the most consistent receiver during tryouts for the South Florida Express - a team entered in the Badger Sport Passing Camp.

Prater Highlights
COMMITTED TO: USC
PARTICULARS: 6-5/205
BUZZ: The USC commitment proved at the U.S. Army All American Combine that he has hands of glue.

Stills Highlights
CONSIDERING: Lists 25 scholarship offers and says he has no clear frontrunners.
PARTICULARS: 6-2/175
BUZZ: He made a spectacular catch at the Los Angeles Nike camp, and went on to earn WR MVP honors at the event.

Sanders Highlights
CONSIDERING: Receiving interest from USF, Florida, West Virginia, Georgia and South Carolina among others.
PARTICULARS: 5-9/165
BUZZ: This four-star prospect averaged 19.1 yards a carry and 19.9 yards a catch last season.

Patton Highlights
COMMITTED TO: Florida
PARTICULARS: 5-10/175
BUZZ: A Florida commitment, Patton is a dangerous kick returner who also has a chance to score any time he catches a pass.

Ross Highlights
COMMITTED TO: Purdue
PARTICULARS: 5-10/175
BUZZ: Purdue is getting a good one here. Ross averages 20.4 yards per catch as a slot receiver and also excels as a punt returner.

Reed Highlights
CONSIDERING: Set to choose between Auburn, LSU and Oregon.
PARTICULARS: 6-0/173
BUZZ: Reed averaged 8.1 yards a carry and 18.1 yards per reception last year.

Dunkley Highlights
CONSIDERING: List includes Alabama, Florida, Georgia, Miami, Tennessee, USC and West Virginia.
PARTICULARS: 5-10/164
BUZZ: This shifty prospect showed his athleticism by scoring 13 touchdowns on 50 catches last year.

Davis Highlights
COMMITTED TO: LSU
PARTICULARS: 6-1/182
BUZZ: Another LSU commitment, Davis has also excelled on the defensive side of the ball and on the hardwood.

Sanders Highlights
CONSIDERING: List of offers includes Alabama, Arkansas, Florida State, Ole Miss, Mississippi State, Southern Mississippi, Tennessee, Texas Tech and West Virginia.
PARTICULARS: 6-3/182
BUZZ: Sanders had 10 receiving touchdowns and seven interceptions last season while also starring on the basketball team.

Bryant Highlights
COMMITTED TO: Clemson
PARTICULARS: 6-4/190
BUZZ: Bryant ran a 22.28 200-meters at 6 feet 4 and 190 pounds at the South Carolina State Championships.

Hunter Highlights
COMMITTED TO: LSU
PARTICULARS: 6-4/172
BUZZ: This LSU commitment has personal bests of 25.05 feet in the long jump and a 7-foot-2 high jump.

White Highlights
COMMITTED TO: Alabama
PARTICULARS: 6-0/170
BUZZ: White won the Texas State Championships with a 21.18 200-meter time. He also has run 10.74 in the 100 meters.