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NFL: 10 players who will become stars in 2014

By Pete Schauer

Nov 17, 2013; Orchard Park, NY, USA; Buffalo Bills quarterback EJ Manuel (3) calls a play during a game against the New York Jets at Ralph Wilson Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Timothy T. Ludwig-USA TODAY Sports
Nov 17, 2013; Orchard Park, NY, USA; Buffalo Bills quarterback EJ Manuel (3) calls a play during a game against the New York Jets at Ralph Wilson Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Timothy T. Ludwig-USA TODAY Sports /
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Oct 21, 2013; East Rutherford, NJ, USA; New York Giants wide receiver Rueben Randle (82) celebrates a touchdown against the Minnesota Vikings during the first half at MetLife Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Joe Camporeale-USA TODAY Sports
Oct 21, 2013; East Rutherford, NJ, USA; New York Giants wide receiver Rueben Randle (82) celebrates a touchdown against the Minnesota Vikings during the first half at MetLife Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Joe Camporeale-USA TODAY Sports /

Rueben Randle, WR, New York Giants

After somewhat of a breakthrough season for the New York Giants in 2013, wide receiver Rueben Randle is ready to take the next step in his young career into NFL stardom.

Randle was a big part of a Giants’ offense that underperformed last year, catching 41 passes for 611 yards and six touchdowns. Look back at No. 82’s play against the Philadelphia Eagles in Week 5–when he hauled in six catches for 96 yards and two TDs–and you can see what he brings to the table.

With Hakeem Nicks now in Indianapolis, Randle becomes the No. 2 receiver behind Victor Cruz, and we all know the type of coverage that Cruz draws from opposing defenses.

Plus, the drafting of former LSU star WR Odell Beckham Jr. should take some of the pressure and coverage away from Randle, leaving him plenty of opportunities to shine this season. I don’t think Randle will get to the 1,000-yard mark this year, but he’ll come pretty darn close.

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