Top 10 Future Fantasy WRs (Nos. 10-6)

http://www.scout.com/player/148572-stacy-coley?s=532 ^[1]

10. Stacy Coley, Miami

Coley grabs the No. 10 spot on this list. It's a bit higher than most have him, but he has all the makings of an NFL star. We continue to see Miami Hurricanes at the wide receiver position go overlooked and become breakout stars in the NFL. Travis Benjamin fell to the fifth round, and Allen Hurns went undrafted. Both are now breakout stars and earned themselves lucrative new contracts this offseason. Coley is every bit as talented as both of them if not more. He has the speed to take the top off defenses, can impact the short passing game and is an elite level returner.

He has had some drop issues, but nothing that can't be fixed. His speed and acceleration are undeniable, and he has the smarts to master his position. Coley is the son of a football coach, as a matter of fact, his dad was his offensive coordinator at "The U" before the regime change this offseason. Coley grew up around the game, and it shows on the field.

Fantasy owners need to keep him on their radar. He has game-changing abilities, and his versatility gives him a ton of value and unlimited upside. The biggest knock on him is his size and injury concerns. However, he's added some muscle this offseason and will look to prove he can stay healthy, and develop into an impactful WR1 in 2016.

Mike Bakas from Canes Time ^[2] gave us his input on the speedy receiver:

Stacy is the real deal. The game has always come easily to him. He's gifted in a lot of ways. He has elite level speed and athleticism and can blow the top off of opposing defenses. He can be used in a lot of different ways and has proven to be an elite return guy as well. His biggest issues in the past have been concentration (too many drops), lack of bulk, and he's been injury prone. He's bulked up and physically looks ready to play in the NFL tomorrow. If he can stay healthy for a full season and fix his concentration/drops issue, he should have a huge senior season, and that could make him a first-round prospect.

9. Artavis Scott, Clemson

Scott is a dangerous slot receiver that if given any breathing room will make you pay. You won't find too many wideouts more dangerous in space. Clemson loves getting him the ball on screens and short passes and let him do what he does best with the ball in his hands. He can also be utilized on sweeps and in the return game.

Since year one Scott was an impact player in college football. In two NCAA seasons he has caught 169 passes for 1,866 yards and 14 touchdowns. He only projects to be even better this season. Depending on how his season goes, the shifty WR could find himself going as early as Day 2 of the 2017 NFL Draft. It would be surprising if he fell deep into Day 3.

We have seen an abundance of players cut from the same cloth have Fantasy success. He's a potential PPR gem with big play upside. His best NFL comparison maybe a guy like Percy Harvin. At 5-foot-10, 190 pounds, Scott may prove to be a load to handle for many NFL defenders.

8. Adoree' Jackson, USC

NFL scouts love athleticism and you'll be hard-pressed to find a better athlete than Jackson. There is a legitimate chance he's drafted in the first round of next year's draft. The only reason he's not higher on this list is that it's not a sure thing he'll be a wideout on the next level. Last season he played cornerback, receiver and returned punts and kicks. On defense, he racked up 35 tackles, deflected eight passes and had a pick. On the other side of the ball, he caught 27 passes for 414 yards and two TDs. Beyond his versatility on the field, he is also an Olympic level track star.

Ryan Abraham of USCFootball.com ^[3] elaborated on the multipurpose star:

Adoree Jackson is the ultimate utility player for USC, contributing at corner, nickel, outside receiver, slot receiver, running back, punt returner, kick returner and he even kicked a field goal in practice. His athleticism is off the charts (he is making a run at the Rio Olympics for track) and he should be able to not only transition well to the NFL game, but potentially do it at a couple of different positions.

There is going to be a lot of pros and cons for Fantasy owners to weigh out next year. First and foremost, you'll have to keep a close eye on him and figure out what position he's playing. He's also going to be more of a raw athlete than established receiver. That doesn't always work out so well when an athlete transitions to the NFL and hasn't honed his craft and learned to master his position.

http://www.scout.com/player/165739-isaiah-ford?s=532 ^[4]

7. Isaiah Ford, Virginia Tech

Ford has a chance to develop into an outstanding receiver. He has strong fundamentals with the athleticism to go along with it. His route running, hands and instincts are superb. Right now he is viewed as a slot guy and chain mover. If he can prove that he can take the top off defenses and make plays downfield, it would skyrocket his draft stock.

2015 was a breakout season for Ford. He stepped up and caught 75 passes for 1,156 yards and 11 touchdowns. A huge step up from his 56-709-6 line as a freshman. His fundamentally sound skill set coupled with his highlight-reel hands is going to draw comparisons to Miami Dolphins wide receiver Jarvis Landry. However, Ford has added height at 6-foot-2. He could stand to put some meat on his 187-pound frame, though.

This is going to be a huge year for Ford. Fantasy owners must keep a keen eye on this guy. If he further develops his downfield prowess and big-play ability, he could emerge as an elite Fantasy option both in PPR and standard leagues. His talent is clear and his potential obvious on film.

Jason Stamm of VTzone ^[5] is also high on Ford stating:

Ford has made a ton of strides in the two years he's been at Virginia Tech. He flirted with playing both football and basketball for the Hokies, but once he decided to focus purely on football before last season, he took off. Ford isn't the biggest receiver size-wise, but he can play like it. He has great vision, runs great routes and has great hands. The result has been some impressive circus catches that have made their rounds online. Ford needs to add more size to his frame, but not if it takes away from his incredible athleticism. He looks like a great slot receiver and a possession guy who can be called on to make big catches in crucial situations. But added size would help him when he gets hit hard going over the middle of the field.

6. Travin Dural, LSU

Dural is so tough to judge in that LSU offense. He's a big, competitive guy with great hands that will go up and rip the ball down out of a crowd. His catch radius is ridiculously large as well. The big question with him is his ability to separate and how productive he can be.

The majority of the questions surrounding Dural are due to miserable quarterback play and a run oriented offense centered around a superstar running back. The Tigers have a strong lineage of producing excellent NFL wideouts, like Jarvis Landry and Odell Beckham Jr., and they have two more potential top 10 wideouts this upcoming season. Unless something drastically changes this season at LSU, this issue isn't going to fix itself when it comes to judging their pass-catchers.

Dynasty owners should certainly take a chance and roll the dice on this guy. I like what he brings to the table. Strong hands and the will to compete are things you really can't teach. Lack of utilization may leave him a bit raw, but he's worth the risk, especially if he drops in the draft.