Draft Day: WR

Time for everyone's favorite position to watch because they can pretty much do anything. We've seen WR turn into QBs, RBs, CBs, & FSs. It's such a key position that can make any team have a chance at winning, even if the rest of their team is garbage. Here at the top 5 WRs in this Draft class, all picked to go in the first round: Amari Cooper, Kevin White, DeVante Parker, Dorial Green-Beckham, & Jaelen Strong.

Amari Cooper - Alabama - Jr
6' 1" 210 lbs.
Career Yards: 3463 yards
Highest Achievement: Fred Biletnikoff Award (2014)
Most Impressive Game of 2014: 11/29 vs Auburn
Cooper has been the best and most reliable receiver this entire season. He has worked with 2 QBs with very different skill sets and has still managed to be the top WR in this Draft class because he produces results. With 16 TDs this season and over 1700 yards in the air, Cooper shows that size is not everything when it comes to a receiver; even though he is the shortest of the top 5 WRs. His best game of the season (vs Auburn), Cooper totaled 13 catches for 224 yards and 3 TDs.
When it comes to where Cooper will be drafted, it is a tough pick. We can easily say that he will go in the top 10, but where is the question. Most Draft experts say that Cooper will either go to the Jets or the Raiders
Projected Teams: Raiders, Jets, Titans, Vikings
My Pick: 1st Round, 4th Pick, Oakland Raiders
Why: While the Raiders need people at other positions, Cooper is the best available. Also, with the problem of scoring on offense, the Raiders need an offensive weapon to open up the run game.

Kevin White - West Virginia - Sr
6' 3" 210 lbs
Career Yards: 1954 yards
Highest Achievement: 9/13 games with 100+ receiving yards (2014)
Most Impressive Game of 2014: 9/13 vs Maryland
Kevin White has been, to an extent, under the radar this season. Unless you actually watched a West Virginia game, you would not know that this guy made some spectacular grabs in critical moments. Even more impressive is that White would have to deal with changes at QB multiple times due to injury. That did not stop White from making sure he was one of the most desirable receivers in this years class. In the game vs. Maryland, White would have 13 catches for 216 yards and a TD for the win.
When it comes to where White will be drafted, I believe it is down to two teams: Vikings (11th Pick) or Browns (12th Pick).
Projection: Vikings, Browns
My Pick: 1st Round, 12th Pick, Cleveland Browns
Why: Because the Vikings would be smart to pick up the #3 receiver for one reason. Keep reading to find out.

DeVante Parker - Louisville - Sr
6' 3" 209 lbs
Career yards: 2775 yards
Highest Achievement: AAC Champion (2013)
Most Impressive Game of 2014: 10/30 vs. Florida State
Parker was sidelined for the first half of the season due to an undisclosed injury. Once he got back, he tore up the field. In only 6 games, Parker racked up 885 yards and 5 TDs. Over 200 of these were against Florida State on a Thursday night that ended with a huge comeback win for the Noles. Parker is one of the bigger receivers in this class and is highly coveted for being so big.
His draft position could be anywhere between #10-#25, but he will surely be drafted in the first round.
Projections: 49ers, Vikings, Chiefs, Browns
My Pick: 1st Round, 11th Pick, Minnesota Vikings
Why: There's a starting QB in Minnesota named Teddy Bridgewater that played with Parker for 2 years at Louisville. The chemistry is already there. The Vikings must draft him.

Dorial Green-Beckham - Oklahoma - Jr
6' 5" 225 lbs
Career Yards: 1278 yards
Highest Achievement: Hall Trophy (2011)
Most Impressive Game of 2014: N/A
DGB has not played this season because he was restricted by the NCAA. After being dismissed from Missouri in 2013 due to legal issues, he then transferred to Oklahoma, where he would sit the 2014 season. Despite the legal issues, DGB is the 2nd largest receiver in this class. His strides are long, making him faster than your average corner. DGB will be difficult to cover to to his large wingspan and his vertical.
Draft wise, DGB has the potential to be great, but he could also end up as the next Josh Gordon, constantly being suspended. If a team is willing to take the risk, they would be going high risk, high reward.
Projected: 49ers, Chiefs, Texans
My Pick: 1st Round, 18th Overall, Kansas City Chiefs
Why: Not a single Chiefs receiver caught a pass for a TD this year. With Dwayne Bowe getting older and no true WR2, the Chiefs need to start getting depth at the WR position.

Jealen Strong - Arizona State - Jr
6' 3" 215 lbs
Career Yards: 2287 yards
Highest Achievement: N/A
Most Impressive Game of 2014: 10/4 vs. USC
Strong is one of the top players at his position because he fights. Not with other players, but for yards. Many times this year, Strong would break tackles and force corners and safeties to take him to the ground. In his game against USC, Strong had 10 receptions for 202 yards and 3 TDs.
Strong could fall in the draft to possibly the second round due to the playoff teams not needing a receiver as their first priority.
Projected: Ravens, Chiefs, Patriots, Seahawks
My Pick: 1st Round, 32st Overall, New England Patriots
Why: I honestly believe Marshawn Lynch will not resign with the Seahawks this year, forcing Seattle to look towards the RB position before a WR. The Patriots need a playmaker at the WR position because not everything can go to Gronk.

Next week I will discuss the top 5 TEs in the Draft.