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June 28, 2012
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June 28, 2012

Wide Receivers

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61 Doug BALDWIN SEAHAWKS TIER: 5

AGE: 23 BYE WEEK: 11 AUCTION: $1

Baldwin's journey from undrafted rookie free agent to Seattle's leading receiver in 2011 made a nice story. But entering this season, he holds the dubious role of a No. 2 receiver in a run-oriented offense. Even the injury issues of teammate Sidney Rice won't increase Baldwin's value much. At best he is a late-round draft pick who's solid but offers low upside.

[This article contains a table. Please see hardcopy of magazine or PDF.]

62 Kendall WRIGHT TITANS TIER: 5

AGE: 22 BYE WEEK: 11 AUCTION: $1

After the team drafted Wright No. 20, coach Mike Munchak said he expects Wright to "be able to help right away." That's good news for a receiver who often draws comparisons with the Panthers' Steve Smith. Wright will have to battle Kenny Britt, Nate Washington and others for looks, so the early going may be rough. But the rookie will have the Wright stuff down the road.

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