There is a common belief among most fantasy football players that NFL wide receivers do not "break out" or become fantasy worthy until their third year in the league. Some recent examples of players who blossomed in their 3rd year: Lee Evans, Steve Smith, and Javon Walker. Although this belief is never fool proof, you should use this information in order to help you grab that late round WR and help your team reach the top. The following list of 3rd year WR's are ones that we think could provide you with great value this coming season.
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2010 - THIRD YEAR WIDE RECEIVERS
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TEAM
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AGE
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HEIGHT
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Early Doucet
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ARZ
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Donnie Avery
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STL
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Pierre Garcon
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IND
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James Hardy
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BUF
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Mario Manningham
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NYG
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Malcolm Kelly
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WAS
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Josh Morgan
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SF
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Eddie Royal
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DEN
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Limas Sweed
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PIT
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Devin Thomas
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WAS
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DeSean Jackson
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PHI
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Earl Bennett
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CHI
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There are plenty more third year wide receivers available, but these seem to be the major ones that are worth keeping an on for the 2010 season. Several of the players on this list are already established fantasy threats, but who will be the next break out third year wide receiver? History says one of these lesser known players will emerge and become a fantasy star!