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2009 WIDE RECEIVERS DRAFT RANKINGS:

PLAYER COMMENTS 1. Andre Johnson Texans Was top receiver in 2009, could repeat. 2. Larry Fitzgerald Cardinals Would rate No. 1 if Warner were still playing. 3. Calvin Johnson Lions Success depends upon Stafford's growth. 4. Randy Moss Patriots Only Andre Johnson outscored him last season. 5. Reggie Wayne Colts As consistently good as they get. 6. Steve Smith Panthers Says broken arm will be healed by season's start. 7. Roddy White Falcons Good enough to be great if Ryan is ready. 8. Brandon Marshall Dolphins Two head-to-heads with Revis won't be fun. 9. Sidney Rice Vikings Favre made him fantasy headliner last season. 10. Vincent Jackson Chargers Would rate higher if not for three-game suspension. 11. Anquan Boldin Ravens Only Browns, Dolphins see tougher pass schedule. 12. DeSean Jackson Eagles Was major surprise last year, but all eyes on him now. 13. Marques Colston Saints Best of talented Saint receiving corps. 14. Dwayne Bowe Chiefs Chief offense could surprise this season. 15. Steve Smith Giants Quickly making up ground on other Steve Smith. 16. Miles Austin Cowboys Surprisingly good last year; repeat unlikely. 17. Dez Bryant Cowboys Might be club's most talented WR from Day 1. 18. Greg Jennings Packers Needs to get targeted more by Rodgers. 19. Hakeem Nicks Giants Talented enough to turn any catch into TD. 20. Johnny Knox Bears Most likely of Bear receivers to shine under Martz. 21. Wes Welker Patriots Early reports are knee is looking good. 22. Michael Crabtree 49ers Ready for big things in first full season. 23. Chad Ochocinco Bengals Tandem with Owens could produce fireworks. 24. T.J. Housh-zadeh Seahawks Best offensive weapon in Seattle. 25. Steve Breaston Cardinals Moves smoothly into Boldin's spot. 26. Jeremy Maclin Eagles Team will face favorable schedule to pass against. 27. Hines Ward Steelers Provides consistency in Steeler passing game. 28. Braylon Edwards Jets Talented, but can QB get him the ball enough. 29. Mike Wallace Steelers Productive in part-time role last season. 30. Percy Harvin Vikings Teams with Rice to give Favre dynamic duo. 31. Terrell Owens Bengals Will move up charts once he finds new team. 32. Lee Evans Bills Has never performed as No. 1 receiver. 33. Devin Thomas Redskins Could turn into McNabb's favorite receiver. 34. Mike Sims-Walker Jaguars Should get a lot of balls thrown in his direction. 35. Derrick Mason Ravens Nice cushion for Flacco to fall back upon. 36. Santana Moss Redskins McNabb, softer schedule should make him fantasy factor. 37. Donnie Avery Rams Can go only as far as rookie QB takes him. 38. Kenny Britt Titans Youngster ready to produce more in 2010 39. Jabar Gaffney Broncos Steps into Marshall's huge shoes. 40. Nate Burleson Lions Should be single-coverage across from Johnson. 41. Chris Chambers Chiefs Had some nice games after joining Chiefs. 42. Anthony Gonzalez Colts Rated much higher than this before 2009 injury. 43. Eddie Royal Broncos Figures to catch a lot of short passes. 44. Malcolm Floyd Chargers Must-play first three weeks with Jackson out. 45. Lance Moore Saints Needs to return to 2008 form. 46. Early Doucet Cardinals Cardinal No. 3 will catch far fewer this year. 47. Devin Hester Bears Chance to move way up in Martz's training camp. 48. Golden Tate Seahawks One of the best in college game last season. 49. Antonio Bryant Bengals Can't be happy about Owens signing. 50. M. Massaquoi Browns No team faces tougher slate to pass against. 51. Robert Meacham Saints Victim of Brees' endless number of weapons. 52. Santonio Holmes Jets Could be factor after suspension. 53. Donald Driver Packers Veteran still plays decent role in Packer offense. 54. Demetrius Thomas Broncos Rookie drafted to have early success. 55. Pierry Garcon Colts Remains club's best home run threat. 56. Devin Aromashodu Bears Ended 2009 as Bears top wideout. 57. Bernard Berrian Vikings Must share balls with several others. 58. Jerricho Cotchery Jets Could start fast with Holmes on suspension. 59. James Jones Packers Rodgers likes to spread ball around. 60. Joshua Cribbs Browns The Reggie Bush of wide receivers.