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5 most overpaid wide receivers in the NFL

By Rucker Haringey

GLENDALE, AZ - DECEMBER 23: Larry Fitzgerald #11 of the Arizona Cardinals looks on from the bench during a game against the Los Angeles Rams at State Farm Stadium on December 23, 2018 in Glendale, Arizona. (Photo by Norm Hall/Getty Images)
GLENDALE, AZ - DECEMBER 23: Larry Fitzgerald #11 of the Arizona Cardinals looks on from the bench during a game against the Los Angeles Rams at State Farm Stadium on December 23, 2018 in Glendale, Arizona. (Photo by Norm Hall/Getty Images) /
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KANSAS CITY, MO – JANUARY 20: Wide receiver Sammy Watkins #14 of the Kansas City Chiefs catches a 54-yard pass in the third quarter of the AFC Championship Game against the New England Patriots at Arrowhead Stadium on January 20, 2019 in Kansas City, Missouri. (Photo by David Eulitt/Getty Images)
KANSAS CITY, MO – JANUARY 20: Wide receiver Sammy Watkins #14 of the Kansas City Chiefs catches a 54-yard pass in the third quarter of the AFC Championship Game against the New England Patriots at Arrowhead Stadium on January 20, 2019 in Kansas City, Missouri. (Photo by David Eulitt/Getty Images) /

3. Sammy Watkins

Coming out of Clemson, a lot of NFL executives predicted stardom for Sammy Watkins. He certainly looked like a player who could turn into a perennial Pro Bowler. Unfortunately, he’s never been anything better than a slightly above-average receiver during his five seasons in the NFL.

Even playing in a Chiefs offense that was one of the most productive units in the league’s history he struggled to put up big numbers. Forty catches for 519 yards and three touchdowns isn’t going to catch the Hall of Fame’s attention.

Unfortunately for Kansas City, they’re paying Watkins like one of the most dangerous weapons in football. He’s scheduled to make an eye-popping $16 million this season. That’s enough to make him the seventh-highest paid receiver in the league.

Patrick Mahomes and company will give Watkins a lot of chances to improve his production in 2019, but it’s up to him to take a massive step forward in terms of productivity. It may be Watkins’ last opportunity to fulfill his vast amount of potential.

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