AFC West positional rankings: Who has the best wide receivers?

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CINCINNATI, OH – DECEMBER 13: Martavis Bryant #10 of the Pittsburgh Steelers celebrates while walking off of the field after defeating the Cincinnati Bengals 33-20 at Paul Brown Stadium on December 13, 2015 in Cincinnati, Ohio. (Photo by Andy Lyons/Getty Images) /

1. Martavis Bryant, Oakland Raiders

The Oakland Raiders acquired Martavis Bryant during the 2018 NFL Draft in a trade with the Pittsburgh Steelers for a third round pick. The trade received mixed reviews from NFL analysts. With Martavis Bryant’s troublesome past off the field, many wonder whether the trade was worth the risk. In fact, there is currently some concern that Bryant may be suspended for some of the upcoming season. I truly believe in Bryant’s ability, but until I can see it full-time, I cannot believe that he will take the number two spot in the Raiders offense.

2016-2017: (15 games)

50 receptions, 603 yards, 3 Touchdowns

Prediction:

43 receptions, 589 yards, 4 Touchdowns

CARSON, CA – OCTOBER 22: Mike Williams #81 of the Los Angeles Chargers lines up against the Denver Broncos at StubHub Center on October 22, 2017 in Carson, California. (Photo by Harry How/Getty Images) /

2.Mike Williams, Los Angeles Chargers

Mike Williams will essentially be a rookie this season after spending the entirety of last season injured. Drafted by the Chargers in 2017, he will have a chance to take the number two spot on the depth chart. Taken seventh overall, Mike Williams has a very high ceiling and the Chargers look for him to showcase his ability in year two.

2016-2017: (10 games)

11 receptions, 95 yards, 0 Touchdowns

Prediction:

38 receptions, 499 yards, 3 Touchdowns

DALLAS, TX – SEPTEMBER 9: Courtland Sutton #16 of the SMU Mustangs celebrates after scoring a touchdown against the North Texas Mean Green during the second half at Gerald J. Ford Stadium on September 9, 2017 in Dallas, Texas. (Photo by Cooper Neill/Getty Images) /

3. Courtland Sutton, Denver Broncos:

I was not extremely high on any of the rookie receivers this season. However, Sutton was the only one that I believed was worthy of a first round grade and the Broncos nabbed him in the 2nd round. With Sutton being drafted, this most likely means the end of Demaryius Thomas in Denver as both have a very similar style of play and Thomas’s contract will expire soon. Sutton is a good middle of the field receiver and may bring some much needed explosiveness to an aging receiving corps.

2016-2017:

N/A (2018 Draft Pick)

Prediction:

35 receptions, 427 yards, 3 Touchdowns

INDIANAPOLIS, IN – OCTOBER 30: Chris Conley #17 of the Kansas City Chiefs stiff arms Rashaan Melvin #30 of the Indianapolis Colts during the game at Lucas Oil Stadium on October 30, 2016 in Indianapolis, Indiana. (Photo by Joe Robbins/Getty Images) /

4. Chris Conley, Kansas City Chiefs

Who really knows what to expect from Chris Conley? After an injury sustained in Week 5, Chris Conley missed the remainder of last season. It is entirely possible that Demarcus Robinson nabs this spot from Conley. However, I believe Conley’s style of play is more suited to be the number three guy on the depth chart. Conley gives the ability to make contested catches in the middle of the field and with Sammy Watkins and Tyreek Hill on the outside, they will need that kind of production.

2016-2017: (5 games)

11 receptions, 175 yards, 0 Touchdowns

Prediction:

40 receptions, 392 yards, 2 Touchdowns

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