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Contract Year | Third Year Receivers
The third year in the NFL is often a breakout season for wide receivers, so About Football has put together this list of receivers who are entering year three, along with some comments on their fantasy football potential. Some of these guys are already established contributors, but a sleeper or two might be found among the rest.
Included are all receivers entering their third year, listed in the order they were selected on draft day.
1. Calvin Johnson, Detroit - With 1,331 yards receiving in just his second year in the league, Johnson is already a viable fantasy option and appears poised to explode as a dominant offensive threat. The problem is, he could be catching passes from a rookie quarterback before the season is over and his numbers could suffer because of it. But I wouldn't get too concerned. Johnson appears to be a special talent and should continue to produce at a high level for years to come.
2. Ted Ginn Jr., Miami - While Ginn's numbers over his first two seasons aren't exactly eye-popping, they haven't been horrible either. He went from 420 receiving yards his rookie season to 790 yards last year. With Chad Pennington entering his second season as the Dolphins starting quarterback, Ginn could be positioned for his first 1,000-yard campaign. He hasn't exactly been a touchdown machine in the passing game, however, catching just four touchdown passes in his first two years.
3. Dwayne Bowe, Kansas City - A late first-round draft pick, Bowe has looked and produced like a seasoned veteran from the get-go. Through two seasons he has already produced more than 2,000 receiving yards to go along with 156 receptions and 12 touchdowns. If Matt Cassell can solidify the quarterback position in Kansas City, Bowe could be set for a big season in 2009.
4. Robert Meachem, New Orleans - Injuries derailed Meachem's NFL career before it even got started, causing him to miss all of his rookie season. In 2008 he managed just 12 receptions for 289 yards. He did cross the goal line on three of those catches for a nice touchdown-to-reception ratio, but he's not worth a spot on your fantasy roster until he begins to produce more consistently.
5. Craig Davis, San Diego -
6. Anthony Gonzalez, Indianapolis -
7. Sidney Rice, Minnesota -
8. Dwayne Jarrett, Carolina -
9. Steve Smith, NY Giants -
10. Jacoby Jones, Houston -
11. Yamon Figurs, Baltimore -
12. Laurent Robinson, Atlanta -
13. Jason Hill, San Francisco -
14. James Jones, Green Bay -
15. Mike Walker, Jacksonville -
16. Paul Williams, Tennessee -
17. Johnnie Lee Higgins, Oakland -
18. Ryne Robinson, Carolina -
19. Chris Davis, Tennessee -
20. Steve Breaston, Arizona -
21. Aundrae Allison, Minnesota -
22. David Clowney, Green Bay -
23. Roy Hall, Indianapolis -
24. Legedu Naanee, San Diego -
25. Joel Filani, Tennessee -
26. Courtney Taylor, Seattle -
27. Jordan Kent, Seattle -
28. Dallas Baker, Pittsburgh -
29. John Broussard, Jacksonville -
30. Chandler Williams, Minnesota -
31. Syndric Steptoe, Cleveland -
32. Chansi Stuckey, NY Jets -
33. Derek Stanley, St. Louis -
34. Johnathan Holland, Oakland -
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