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With A.J. Green, Julio Jones and Torrey Smith in 2011 and Percy Harvin and Hakeem Nicks in 2009, odd-numbered years have been good for wide receiver prospects. The trend could continue in 2013.
There is plenty of intrigue at the wide receiver position for the 2013 NFL Draft. This year, four wide receivers were taken in the NFL Draft. Depending on which juniors come out, next year should be no different.
Like many offensive skill positions, the players from the junior class will help prove the quality of entire draft. Tennessee's Justin Hunter came into the season with top marks because of his size and athleticism. But he's had issues with drops. The hands of Southern California's Robert Woods aren't in question. Neither is his speed or ability to run precise routes. Woods' size (a listed 6-foot-1) may also not be an issue after fellow average-size wide outs Kendall Wright and A.J. Jenkins were taken in the first round this year.
Amongst the seniors, there is size with Cobi Hamilton of Arkansas and Terrance Williams of Baylor. If a team is looking for a playmaking slot receiver, though, West Virginia's Tavon Austin will be the top option.
SENIOR
| 1. Tavon Austin | 5'9, 174 pounds | Wide receiver | West Virginia |
| 2. Cobi Hamilton | 6'3, 209 pounds | Wide receiver | Arkansas |
| 3. Aaron Dobson | 6'2, 205 pounds | Wide receiver | Marshall |
| 4. Terrance Williams | 6'3, 205 pounds | Wide receiver | Baylor |
| 5. Quinton Patton | 6'2, 195 pounds | Wide receiver | Louisiana Tech |
| 6. Tavarres King | 6'1, 192 pounds | Wide receiver | Georgia |
| 7. Erik Highsmith | 6'3, 190 pounds | Wide receiver | North Carolina |
| 8. Keenan Davis | 6'3, 215 pounds | Wide receiver | Iowa |
| 9. Marcus Davis | 6'4, 232 pounds | Wide receiver | Virginia Tech |
| 10. Aaron Mellette | 6'4, 220 pounds | Wide receiver | Elon |
| 11. Ryan Swope | 6'0, 206 pounds | Wide receiver | Texas A&M |
| 12. Dan Buckner | 6'3, 220 pounds | Wide receiver | Arizona |
| 13. Marlon Brown | 6'5, 216 pounds | Wide receiver | Georgia |
| 14. Rodney Smith | 6'6, 219 pounds | Wide receiver | Florida State |
| 15. Emory Blake | 6'2, 193 pounds | Wide receiver | Auburn |
| 16. Markus Wheaton | 6'1, 182 pounds | Wide receiver | Oregon State |
| 17. Theo Riddick | 5'11, 200 pounds | Wide receiver | Notre Dame |
| 18. Roy Roundtree | 6'0, 178 pounds | Wide receiver | Michigan |
JUNIORS
| 1. Justin Hunter | 6'4, 200 pounds | Wide receiver | Tennessee |
| 2. Keenan Allen | 6'3, 206 pounds | Wide receiver | California Prospect notes |
| 3. Robert Woods | 6'1, 190 pounds | Wide receiver | Southern California |
| 4. DeAndre Hopkins | 6'1, 200 pounds | Wide receiver | Clemson |
| 5. Da'Rick Rogers | 6'3, 205 pounds | Wide receiver | Tennessee Tech |
| 6. Marquess Wilson | 6'4, 183 pounds | Wide receiver | Washington State |
| 7. Stedman Bailey | 5'10, 195 pounds | Wide receiver | West Virginia Prospect notes |
| 8. Cordarrelle Patterson | 6'3, 205 pounds | Wide receiver | Tennessee |
| 9. Kenny Stills | 6'1, 190 pounds | Wide receiver | Oklahoma |
| 10. Jordan Matthews | 6'3, 205 pounds | Wide receiver | Vanderbilt |
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