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June 28, 2012
1. Calvin JOHNSON
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June 28, 2012

Wide Receivers

[SLEEPER PICK] Though Smith battled injuries and inconsistency throughout his rookie season, there's no doubt he has game-breaking ability. He hardly saw a pass in the season's first two games but had 932 receiving yards and eight touchdowns over the next 16 (including playoffs). He's a boom-or-bust play until he adds some nuance to his game, but Smith is a high-upside receiver.

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27 Eric DECKER BRONCOS TIER: 3

AGE: 25 BYE WEEK: 7 AUCTION: $7

[SLEEPER PICK] It didn't take long for Peyton Manning to find a friend in Denver; he began working out with the third-year receiver almost immediately after signing with the Broncos. Decker caught on to the offense so fast that he was helping lead position drills in early off-season team activities. With that kind of rapport and trust, it's not a case of will Decker set career highs, it's a case of by how much?

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28 Percy HARVIN VIKINGS TIER: 3

AGE: 24 BYE WEEK: 11 AUCTION: $7

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