Victor Cruz, WR, Giants

Position/Rank	NFL Team	Status	Experience	Age	Height	Weight	Twitter
WR - #9	NYG	Active	4 years	26	6'0	204	@TeamVic

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2012 Outlook: Stud (low risk)

Last updated on Aug-12-2012 by Daniel Kalles

The biggest fantasy surprise of 2011 was Victor Cruz (feel free to nod). An undrafted free agent, Cruz came out of nowhere to finish third in the NFL in receiving yards(1,536), while ranking among the top 10 in receptions (82) and TD receptions (9). The noted salsa dancer proved to have all the skills needed to make big plays, racking up five scores of at least 68 yards, and he became one of Eli Manning's most trusted weapons. While he won't be taking teams by surprise this year - you can expect a slight dip in his production - Cruz can still be considered a top fantasy wide out as long as Eli is passing him the ball. Hakeem Nicks remains the top play in New York, but only just ahead of Cruz, who should be among the first dozen pass catchers picked.

FFToolbox NFL News & Rumors

6/14 - Giants WR Victor Cruz to sign RFA tender
5/23 - Giants HC Tom Coughlin on absent WR Hakeem Nicks: 'He should be here'

Average Draft Position

Victor Cruz was drafted in 100% of MyFantasyLeague.com leagues with an average drafting position of 33.74

2012 Mock Draft Results

Month	Position	Franchise/Comments
MyFantasyLeague Expert Draft May 2, 2012	3.10	Bleacher Report
2012 Experts Mock Draft (June) June 6, 2012 - June 25, 2012	3.06	FantasySharks.com - For me it was a choice between Brandon Marshall or Victor Cruz. Marshall is talented but a head case at times, in an offense geared to run the ball. Cruz has an accomplished quarterback and may have even more looks if Nicks is delayed coming back. I'd take Brandon Marshall if he were on the Giants but since that's not the case, sign me up for Victor Cruz. It's hard not to like this kid, he comes from good stock.
2012 Experts Mock Draft (July) July 16 - 27	3.11	FFToolbox.com (Ben) - Every team needs a good Salsa dancer. I admit to some fear regarding Cruz reaching his 2011 level, but also has the most scoring potential of the remaining options.
2012 Experts Mock Draft (August) Aug 14 - 24	2.12	TheHuddle.com - Cruz gets the nod over his teammate and a couple other worthy wideouts primarily because he turned down Dancing With The Stars. That and his ability to score from anywhere on the field.

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