Predicting the next crop of NFL stars isn't exactly like trying to finish The New York Times Sunday crossword puzzle -- but it's not much easier, either.
My predictions in 2014 were evidence of that; whereas, in 2012 and 2013, I seemed to hit the jackpot.
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With pro football about to kick off, keep in mind that this year's list of breakout competitors excludes both rookies and defensive players.
Oh, and for the fantasy players out there, this list will hopefully help you win your league(s).
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Brandin Cooks, WR, New Orleans
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Carlos Hyde, RB, San Francisco
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Allen Robinson, WR, Jacksonville
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Jarvis Landry, WR, Miami
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Joseph Randle, RB, Dallas
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Davante Adams, WR, Green Bay
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Derek Carr, QB, Oakland
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Lamar Miller, RB, Miami
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Markus Wheaton, WR, Pittsburgh
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Teddy Bridgewater, QB, Minnesota
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Jordan Matthews, WR, Philadelphia
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Charles Johnson, WR, Minnesota
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Latavius Murray, RB, Oakland
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John Brown, WR, Arizona
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Travis Kelce, TE, Kansas City
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Jonathan Stewart, RB, Carolina
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Alfred Blue, RB, Houston
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Tyler Eifert, TE, Cincinnati
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C.J. Anderson, RB, Denver
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Jeremy Hill RB, Cincinnati
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Martavis Bryant, WR, Pittsburgh
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Doug Martin, RB, Tampa Bay
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Chris Ivory, RB, New York Jets
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Eddie Royal, WR, Chicago
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DeAndre Hopkins, WR, Houston
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