Rookie WR's

One overlooked part of this season has been the play of the rookie WR's.  And the impact hasn't been felt from just the first rounders.  Many later round picks have made their mark on this season.  This bodes well for not only the league, which has become pass-dominant, but for fantasy owners.  I'm sure some of you out their have taken advantage of the gold in the list below.  I'll rehash each round below with the overall number the player was drafted.

Round 1

7. Darrius Heyward-Bey Oak

10. Michael Crabtree SF

19. Jeremy Maclin Phi

22. Percy Harvin Min

29. Hakeem Nicks NYG

30. Kenny Britt Ten

Of this group, only Heyward-Bey has been a disappointment.  Crabtree leads his team in receiving, despite missing the first six games, due to his hold-out.  Maclin has stepped in for an injured Kevin Curtis, and became a frequent target of Donovan McNabb's prior to his foot injury.  Harvin has been an all around revelation, and Brett Favre's go-to-guy.  Nicks is a momentum changer for the Giants.  Britt has flourished, since Vince Young has become the starter in Tennessee.

Round 2

36. Brian Robiskie Cle

50. Mohamed Massaquoi Cle

Only two in this round- I don't count Pat White, since he's a quarterback.  Robiskie has yet to have made an impact.  Massaquoi is a star in the making, though he has to hold on to a few more passes.  With better quarterback play, he could become the best receiver in the draft class.

Round 3

82. Derrick Williams Det

83. Brandon Tate NE

84. Mike Wallace Pit

85. Ramses Barden NYG

87. Patrick Turner Mia

91. Deon Butler Sea

99. Juaquin Iglesias

Wallace is the player that stands out here.  He's already developed into a solid number three receiver for the Super Bowl Champs, and gives them another deep threat.  Butler has had more passes thrown his way the last couple of weeks, with minimal results, but has potential.

Round 4

107. Mike Thomas Jax

108. Brian Hartline Mia

124. Louis Murphy Oak

127. Austin Collie Ind

All four of these players have made names for themselves this season.  In fact, they've been more productive than the third rounders, thus far.  Thomas and Hartline appear to be headed for solid careers as complementary receivers.  Murphy is making up for the Heyward-Bey selection, and has number one wide receiver potential.  Collie is apart of the Peyton Manning machine, and fits in well in the slot.

Round 5

140. Johnny Knox Chi

141. Kenny McKinley Den

144. Jarrett Dillard Jax

160. Brooks Foster StL

Only Knox has done something this year.  He's a speedster, who can burn defenses deep.

Round 6

175. Quinten Lawrence KC

194. Brandon Gibson Phi

206. Dominique Edison Ten

Gibson has been traded for defensive help for the Eagles, and is blossoming with the extended playing time that comes with playing with the Rams.

Round 7

224. Demetrius Byrd SD

229. Manuel Johnson Dal

232. Julian Edelman NE

233. Sammie Stroughter TB

243. Marko Mitchell Was

254. Derek Kinder Chi

255. Freddie Brown Cin

256. Tiquan Underwood Jax

Edelman and Stroughter are the players here.  Edelman is a Wes Welker cloner.  Stroughter had a couple of very productive weeks when Antonio Bryant was injured, but he's on the shelf with a season ending injury.