DEPTH CHART: WIDE RECEIVERS

Chris Simmons - NextPlay Sports
Whether it's round 1 or 12, the potential to find the next breakout wide receiver is always present. There is not a position that is harder to project than the WR because of weekly match ups, defensive schemes, and the realization that you're one pulled hamstring away from a season in the tank. Here's how we are grading the receivers of 2016.

FIRST ROUND
If you are going with a wide receiver in round one, you have one job: GET IT RIGHT. You can't afford a bust. Here are the players I would take in round 1, and the order I'd take them in. 

1. Dez Bryant

• I'm far from a Cowboys fan, but this is Dez' year. A healthy Romo and injury free year from Dez will result in points out the wazoo. 

2. Julio Jones

• With teams looking to shut down Devonta Freeman and the rushing attack of the Falcons, Julio Jones will find space to breakout for 3 or more 50 yard touchdown receptions this year. 

3. Antonio Brown

• It's impossible for Antonio Brown to live up to the hype surrounding him this season. However the year won't be a bust, he just won't be the number one WR.

4. Odell Beckham Jr

• Odell is a safe first round pick around pick number 9 or 10 is my projection. He is the most likely of players picked in round 1 to flop. 

ROUNDS 2-4

5. Jordy Nelson

• Don't let his absence from last year make you forget about how well Aaron Rodgers and Jordy Nelson work together. 

6. Deandre Hopkins

• I'm a touch skeptical of whether or not Hopkins is a full blown superstar, like he's made out to be. Can this year be a breakout year with him ending up in the 1st round picks next year? Possibly. We will see. 

7. AJ Green

• Green is gold. The Bengals are a hugely talented team and AJ Green is a large reason why. He spreads the defense and is a great down the field threat. 

8. Allen Robinson
9. Amari Cooper
10. Sammy Watkins

11. Demaryius Thomas
12. Brandon Marshall
13. Jarvis Landry
14. Mike Evans

15. Kenaan Allen
16. Kelvin Benjamin
17. Julian Edelman
18. Alshon Jeffrey

DON'T DRAFT

I feel like the bust potential for the first 18 WR's is fairly low, pending injury of course. The list of "undraftables" really applies for a round 7 or later talent.

Torrey Smith
Last year Smith was the number 1 option for the 49ers, and scored a whopping 4 touchdowns for just over 600 yards. He's not meant for that role. Chip Kelly will steer clear of making him the center piece of his receiving core.

Vincent Jackson
Just look at his numbers from last season. Enough said. Hope he enjoys retirement after next season.

Desean Jackson
We can't even say with certainty that Desean will even have a job next season. Avoid him. Injury prone and Washington added Josh Doctson in the draft and that will take many opportunities away from Jackson. 

Jeremy Maclin
This is the toughest one to put on this list. Last year Maclin was ineffective if he didn't score a touchdown in the game. He had 7 games with 20+ points but also 6 games with 6 points or fewer. He's a hit or miss. And I believe you can find more consistency somewhere else. 

LATE ROUND GEMS

• Jordan Matthews (PHI)
• Chris Hogan (NE)
• Donte Moncrief (IND)
• Josh Doctson (WAS)

• Devante Adams (GB)
• Kendall Wright (TEN)
• ​Josh Gordon (CLE)
• Tavon Austin (LA)