Most rookie wide receivers struggle to adapt from college to the pros, but a second season of experience is usually enough to complete the full transition.

Former greats like Cliff Branch, Harold Carmichael and Steve Largent have proved this trend valid in the past, and present players like Terrell Owens, Santana Moss and Javon Walker have confirmed it can be a great tool in ranking the position.

Here's our list of 15 third-year wide receivers to watch for in 2006:

Third-Year Wide Receivers
Larry Fitzgerald, Arizona
Fitzgerald isn't a traditional wideout on this list because he broke out with 1,409 yards and 10 touchdowns last season. An unbelieveable athlete who possesses the skills and abilities to be the league's next great receiver, Fitzgerald also has the benefit of fellow wideout Anquan Boldin, who alleviates constant double teams. The former Heisman runner-up should be selected in the second to third rounds as a No. 1 receiver in most drafts.
Roy Williams, Detroit
Williams has shown flashes of brilliance in his first two pro seasons, but injuries have limited his rise to stardom. He's a physical specimen with incredible hands and the tools to make acrobatic catches on inaccurate passes, and he's one to watch as a breakout candidate. Barring further health issues, the former Texas standout has a chance to post 1,200-plus yards and eight to 10 touchdowns in the offense of new coordinator Mike Martz.
Reggie Williams, Jacksonville
Now that Jimmy Smith has retired, Williams has to be considered a much more attractive low-end sleeper candidate. While he hasn't met expectations to this point in his pro career, he still has the size and tools to make some noise. Jaguars head coach Jack Del Rio should allow him the chance to put his past failures aside and become the wideout the team sees in him, so Williams is well worth a late-round flier across the board.
Lee Evans, Buffalo
Evans has produced a combined 16 touchdowns in his first two seasons -- that's more than Hines Ward and Plaxico Burress -- so he's an obvious sleeper candidate from a fantasy perspective. The one problem with this talented wideout is the quarterback situation in Buffalo -- an unattractive battle between Kelly Holcomb and J.P. Losman is expected in camp-- which might not produce a reliable and consistent option under center the entire season.
Michael Clayton, WR, Tampa Bay
Clayton recorded an impressive 1,193 yards and seven touchdowns as a rookie, but injuries caused him to fall off the radar as an NFL sophomore (372 yards, 0 TDs) and behind veteran Joey Galloway. However, he's back to 100 percent and should have countless chances to produce this season as head coach Jon Gruden looks to assist what has to be a shaken level of confident. Take a chance on him in the middle to late rounds.
Michael Jenkins, Atlanta
Jenkins hasn't done much from a statistical perspective in Atlanta, but he's still considered the best wideout in the pass attack. With two seasons of pro experience under his belt, Jenkins should be in line to produce the best numbers of his career. The possible quick emergence of fellow wideout Roddy White could be an issue for Jenkins, who needs to produce in order to avoid the dreaded bust label. He's worth a late-round flier in drafts.
Rashaun Woods, San Diego
Woods once scored seven touchdowns in a collegiate game for the Oklahoma State Cowboys against Southern Methodist, but he's recorded a mere seven receptions as a pro. An offseason trade to San Diego could be a positive -- sometimes a change of scenery can lead to greater confidence and better production -- but overall Woods has much to prove between the white lines before he warrants serious draft consideration.
Devery Henderson, New Orleans
Henderson has the tools to make an impact from time to time, but he'll be hard pressed to produce serviceable numbers behind Joe Horn and Donté Stallworth on the depth chart. He will see some time in the slot as the No. 3 receiver for head coach Sean Payton and could post a nice stat line from time to time, but his production will be limited overall. At best, Henderson will be worth a late-round flier in leagues with 14-plus teams.
Darius Watts, Denver
The offseason addition of Javon Walker caused Watts to fall to at least fourth on the depth chart in Denver, so his chance to make an impact has decreased. He impressed head coach Mike Shanahan and his staff in offseason workouts and will be allow a chance to perform, but his time on the field won't be enough to produce. Unless the team deals Ashley Lelie at some point before the start of the season, Watts will have no real value in drafts.
Keary Colbert, Carolina
Colbert was a serious disappointment last season, and the presence of Steve Smith and free-agent Keyshawn Johnson will mean fewer opportunities for the former Southern Cal wideout. He should see some improved matchup in the slot against nickel cornerbacks, but his level of production still won't be enough to warrant much consideration in drafts. Colbert is worth little more than a late-round flier in leagues with 12-plus teams.
Bernard Berrian, Chicago
Berrian is a burner who should be utilized by Bears head coach Lovie Smith to stretch defenses in the pass attack, but he's slated to enter the season fourth on the depth chart behind Muhsin Muhammad, Mark Bradley and Justin Gage. Even if he has a productive preseason, Berrian will be hard pressed to record enough statistical success to matter much for owners. He's worth little more than a flier in leagues with 14-plus teams.
Samie Parker, Kansas City
Parker is in a position to succeed as a starter in what has the potential to be an explosive Chiefs pass attack, but injuries and an inconsistent level of production have hurt his stock in the eyes of owners. Still, the presence of Larry Johnson and an incredible run attack, not to mention a veteran quarterback in Trent Green and a veteran like Eddie Kennison makes him a viable option in drafts. Parker is worth a late-round selection as a No. 4 or 5 wideout.
Jerricho Cotchery, N.Y. Jets
The retirement of Wayne Chrebet has pushed Cotchery up to third on the depth chart for new head coach Eric Mangini, so he should see more opportunities in the pass attack. Questions about the offense, especially at the quarterback position with the brittle Chad Pennington, will limit the value of all the Jets wideouts, so the former N.C. State wideout will need to cash in on his skills soon if he's to warrant a roster spot for owners.
Ernest Wilford, Jacksonville
Like Williams and Matt Jones, Wilford's value shot upward when Smith retired in the offseason. He possesses incredible size and was an attractive option in the red zone for quarterback Byron Leftwich last season, scoring an impressive seven touchdowns. Wilford, who also recorded 681 yards in 16 games (eight starts), should be prominent for Del Rio as the offense looks to find a true No. 1 option, so considered him a nice sleeper candidate across the board.
Patrick Crayton, Dallas
A former seventh-round draft choice out of Northwest Oklahoma State, Crayton showed flashes of potential last season for head coach Bill Parcells before an injured ankle forced him to miss five contests. Now that Owens is in the mix and without question the most prominent receiver in the offense, Crayton's opportunities to produce will be fewer and further between. As a result, he won't be consistent enough to be worth a roster spot in most formats.