Wide receiver is a position that typically involves too steep a learning curve for rookies to make an instant impact, but the 2014 draft class is well on its way to breaking that trend, with potentially the most productive group of first-year wideouts in history.

247Sports takes a look at the top rookie receivers through 10 weeks, with a look at production to date and an eye toward the future.

1. Odell Beckham Jr. - New York Giants

With Victor Cruz going down, Beckham has stepped up as Eli Manning's No. 1 receiver, with 370 yards and five touchdowns in just five weeks. After catching seven passes for 108 yards last weekend, Seahawks cornerback Richard Sherman called him a "great player." Beckham has a knack for getting separation and can really attack zone coverage, and he has already dazzled with acrobatic catches both before and during games. He is going to be really good for a long time, helping the Giants offense transition to their next quarterback down the road.

2. Mike Evans, Tampa Bay Buccaneers

Just as he did in college, Evans has been getting by on being bigger, using leverage to win the battle when the ball is in the air. But Evans is also emerging as a legitimate No. 1 receiver with each week that goes by, a true deep threat (11 catches for 330 yards and three touchdowns on throws over 20 yards) that is getting better at route running and can track the ball very well for being 6-foot-5, 231-pounds. Once the Bucs get some stability at quarterback and pass protection, Evans should become a household name.

3. Sammy Watkins, Buffalo Bills

Watkins has been the entire Bills offense for most of the season, which has been great when he is on, and a major factor for Buffalo losing when he cannot get it going. He has an immense catch radius, and can really run after reeling the ball in, leading all rookies with 214 yards after the catch. Watkins is a better route runner than he was given credit for during the days leading up to the draft, and he would be above Evans on this list if he could only avoid getting banged up.

4. Kelvin Benjamin, Carolina Panthers

Statistically, Benjamin leads all receivers with 659 yards and seven touchdown catches, but he has also had to by default, with Carolina lacking anyone that opposing defenses are afraid of. Five of those seven touchdowns have come in the second quarter, none of which have come with the Panthers within a touchdown of their opponent. Benjamin is racking up garbage time production while leading all rookies with seven drops. Mixing the great catch between a pair of routine catches will go a long way in Benjamin’s development, but having starting caliber offensive linemen for Cam Newton and some resemblance of a running game would do wonders as well.

5. Brandin Cooks, New Orleans Saints

Cooks has been up and down this season, like most rookies, but when he is on he has been excellent. He leads all rookies with 48 receptions, and has worked less out of the slot than many anticipated, and has been targeted more than Marques Colston. Cooks quickness has even been utilized by the Saints with jet sweeps, and his route running has resulted in comparisons to T.Y. Hilton. But like Hilton, his lack of size limits his upside as an elite outside threat. But regardless, Cooks is going to put up big numbers for the remainder of Drew Brees’ career.

Next in line: 6. Jordan Matthews, Philadelphia Eagles; 7. John Brown, Arizona Cardinals; 8. Martavis Bryant, Pittsburgh Steelers; 9. Jarvis Landry, Miami Dolphins; 10. Donte Moncrief, Indianapolis Colts