Grab hold of these receivers if you can

After the elite wide receivers, there's a drop in production. Then there are some potential breakouts in the middle to late rounds. Here's an overview.

Calvin Johnson (Lions): Johnson had a disappointing season last year with rookie quarterback Matthew Stafford throwing to him. Just two years ago, he had 78 catches for 1,331 yards with 12 touchdowns. Johnson will return to that level and be one of the top wideouts with an improved Stafford. Megatron, as he his known, will also see less double teams with the Lions' additions of Jahvid Best, Nate Burleson and Tony Scheffler

Greg Jennings (Packers): Another player coming off a disappointing season with 68 catches and four TDs. Don't let that deter you from drafting him. He will be a top-10 receiver in one of the best offenses.

Steve Smith (Panthers): Smith hasn't played in the preseason after breaking his left forearm in a flag football game, but he's expected to be ready for Week 1 against the Giants. Carolina quarterback Matt Moore was able to get Smith the ball in the final few games last season and he's one of the toughest wide receivers around even without a decent complement. Don't let him slip too far.

Johnny Knox (Bears): If there is any receiver that is a good fit for the Mike Martz offense, it is Knox because of his speed and quickness out of cuts. Knox didn't start last season and had 45 receptions for 527 yards and scored five touchdowns. Jay Cutler has been targeting Knox a lot so far in the preseason. Look for a breakout.

Dwayne Bowe (Chiefs): Don't look at last season's numbers when Bowe was in Todd Haley's doghouse and suspended for four games. The talented Bowe has received a lot of praise from Haley recently.

Hines Ward (Steelers): He is 34 and the quarterback situation will be ugly early on, but he had 95 catches last season and Santonio Holmes is gone. Still a good pick in Points per Reception (PPR) leagues.

Jacoby Jones (Texans): Jones, a fourth-year wide receiver, has a lot of upside and will get more snaps. He had 27 catches for 437 yards (16.2 average) and scored six TDs. Jones is 6-2 and has the speed to break long plays in an offense that will score a lot of points. This is the type of player you pick late in the draft that could net excellent value.

Good values: Jabar Gaffney (Broncos), Mike Williams (Buccaneers), Laurent Robinson (Rams), Legedu Naanee (Chargers), Mike Thomas (Jaguars).