This is the fourth edition of an eight-part series noting the top prospects of the 2013 NFL Draft at their respective positions. (photo: John Martinez Pavliga)THE WIDE RECEIVER PROSPECTS: Keenan Allen, Cordarrelle Patterson, DeAndre Hopkins, Tavon Austin, Robert Woods.
Keenan Allen (6-3, 210 lbs.) California
Big, physical wideout with good hands. Ideally suited for a West Coast style offense that depends on solid route-running and timing. Can make catches in traffic, and has good quickness and agility to turn upfield. Is recovering from a significant knee injury that cost him most of the 2012 season. Projected round: 1.
Cordarrelle Patterson (6-3, 205 lbs.) Tennessee
Electric playmaker. Possesses rare athleticism and the ability to get separation from coverage. Has the versatility to be a weapon in short, intermediate, and deep routes. Set an SEC single-season record in 2012 with a punt and kickoff return average of 27.6 yards. Raw receiving skills with just one season of Division 1 football experience. Projected round: 1.
