Wide receivers are typically the most volatile position in fantasy football. One year, Kirby's Dream Land with ultimate jumping ability and the inside of T.O.'s former New Jersey mansion with models as far as the eye can see. But I digress.) Since numbers can change so dramatically, it stands to reason that consistency is such a key component of drafting receivers. dancing skills (although that made him about ten times more fun to own). And on the flip side, people are avoiding found here. The draft positions here were accurate as of 8/22/12.

Top Four Fantasy WR Busts

4. #20 WR in our Fantasy Draft Kit)
Average Draft Position: #41 (#13 WR)
Projected Points: 137.69

Steve Smith was seemingly on the downswing, with his receiving yardage decreasing from 1421 in 2008 to 982 in 2009 to 554 in 2010. But then the actual panthers hurt all last year. But I wouldn't forget how to make that dismount quite yet; Smith could be trending right back downward. fantasy draft kit) is projected to have a much bigger impact in Carolina this season; we have him making a 30 point fantasy leap to break the 100 mark for the first time. #12 WR in our Fantasy Draft Kit)
Average Draft Position: #22 (#4 WR)
Projected Points: 148.33

Before I get the entire comment section up in arms about A.J. Green, let me point out that I've expressed my undying adoration for him before on this very board as a spectacular high-upside pick. But check out what round that was in: the fifth. As a high third-round pick and the fourth receiver overall off the board, as he's now being selected in many mock drafts? I don't like him nearly as much. For one, he needs to work on his simple pass catching ability: his 56.52% catching rate doesn't look as solid when compared to the roughly 60% average for all NFL receivers. Second, there just isn't much else in Cincinnati to take the pressure off of him. One his opposite side, he has #22 WR in our Fantasy Draft Kit)
Average Draft Position: #33 (#10 WR)
Projected Points: 137.425

On the numberFire questions board, Michael Bultman asked whether Victor Cruz should be taken before Hakeem Nicks. Many other fantasy GMs sure think so, as Cruz's average draft position is #33 as compared to ESPN projects? I wouldn't count on that one either. While Cruz was able to fly under the radar last season, defenses will key on him this year, especially with #28 WR in our Fantasy Draft Kit)
Average Draft Position: #68 (#27 WR)
Projected Points: 123.73

It worked out perfect for V-Jax, right? He got the new team that he wanted, with a young quarterback in Freeman who can sling the ball, and a chance to maintain his streak of 1000+ yard seasons (discounting 2010 when he only started five games). If he wants to maintain that innocence, though, he probably shouldn't look at how other receivers did last year in the Tampa system. Mike Williams was the leading receiver last year for the Bucs, when he finished with a fantasy team-crippling 771 yards and 3 touchdowns a season after busting out. The Bucs' offense meanwhile was entirely carried by the running game. That trend that isn't likely to change with Blount now being joined by Doug Martin (who we have as the best fantasy option on the team, which is almost like saying "The most erotic retirement home in Tampa"). The Bucs often won't be getting the ball with good field position either, as nF has their defense ranked dead last in the entire league. If you're going to draft Jackson, I sure wouldn't trust him with a starting spot in your lineup.