10 receivers taken in 2015 NFL Draft before ex-Arizona State wideout Jaelen Strong

May 2, 2015, 2:24 AM | Updated: 4:33 pm

Jaelen Strong fell a little farther in the 2015 NFL Draft than where he was projected to land.

The former Arizona State wide receiver was picked by Houston in the third round at the No. 70 overall spot in the draft.

Ten receivers went before him:

Amari Cooper, Oakland Raiders, No. 4 overall

Kevin White, Chicago Bears, No. 7 overall

DeVante Parker, Miami Dolphins, No. 14 overall

Nelson Agholor, Philadelphia Eagles, No. 20 overall

Breshad Perriman, Baltimore Ravens, No. 26 overall

Phillip Dorsett, Indianapolis Colts, No. 29 overall

Devin Smith, New York Jets, No. 37 overall

Dorial Green-Beckham, Tennessee Titans, No. 40 overall

Devin Funchess, Carolina Panthers, No. 41 overall (listed as tight end)

Tyler Lockett, Seattle Seahawks, No. 69 overall

The 6-foot-3 former Sun Devil was widely expected to go in the late first round or early in the second.

In 2014 with ASU, the Philadelphia native posted team highs of 82 receptions, 1,165 yards and 10 touchdowns, earning a spot on ESPN’s All-America Team.

Despite falling farther than anticipated, Strong still became the first wide receiver to be drafted out of ASU since Kyle Williams went to the San Francisco 49ers in the sixth round in 2010.

NFL commissioner Roger Goodell speaks before Shaun Williams, left, announces that the New York Giants selects Alabama defensive back Landon Collins as the 33rd pick in the second round of the 2015 NFL Football Draft, Friday, May 1, 2015, in Chicago. (AP Photo/Charles Rex Arbogast)

Penn State offensive lineman Donovan Smith celebrates with NFL commissioner Roger Goodell after being selected by the Tampa Bay Buccaneers as the 34th pick in the second round of the 2015 NFL Football Draft, Friday, May 1, 2015, in Chicago. (AP Photo/Charles Rex Arbogast)

Penn State offensive lineman Donovan Smith celebrates after being selected by the Tampa Bay Buccaneers as the 34th pick in the second round of the 2015 NFL Football Draft, Friday, May 1, 2015, in Chicago. (AP Photo/Charles Rex Arbogast)

Ohio State wide receiver Devin Smith poses for photos with NFL commissioner Roger Goodell, left, and former New York Jets players Emerson Boozer after being selected by the Jets as the 37th pick in the second round of the 2015 NFL Football Draft, Friday, May 1, 2015, in Chicago. (AP Photo/Charles Rex Arbogast)

NFL commissioner Roger Goodell, right, introduces former Washington Redskins player Brig Owens as Owens gets ready to announce that the Redskins selects Mississippi State defensive lineman Preston Smith as the 38th pick in the second round of the 2015 NFL Football Draft, Friday, May 1, 2015, in Chicago. (AP Photo/Charles Rex Arbogast)

Former Tennessee Titans offensive tackle Michael Roos announces that the Titans selects Missouri wide receiver Dorial Green-Beckham as the 40th pick in the second round of the 2015 NFL Football Draft, Friday, May 1, 2015, in Chicago. (AP Photo/Charles Rex Arbogast)

Former NFL player Pat Terrell announces that the Carolina Panthers selects Michigan wide receiver Devin Funchess as the 41st pick in the second round of the 2015 NFL Football Draft, Friday, May 1, 2015, in Chicago. (AP Photo/Charles Rex Arbogast)

Former Atlanta Falcons center Todd McClure announces that the Falcons selects LSU defensive back Jalen Collins as the 42nd pick in the second round of the 2015 NFL Football Draft, Friday, May 1, 2015, in Chicago. (AP Photo/Charles Rex Arbogast)

Former NFL player Eric Brown announces the Houston Texans selects Mississippi State linebacker Benardrick Mckinney as the 43rd pick in the second round of the 2015 NFL Football Draft, Friday, May 1, 2015, in Chicago. (AP Photo/Charles Rex Arbogast)

New Orleans Saints offensive tackle Jon Stinchcomb announces that the New Orleans Saints selects Washington linebacker Hau'Oli Kikaha as the 44th pick in the second round of the 2015 NFL Football Draft, Friday, May 1, 2015, in Chicago. (AP Photo/Charles Rex Arbogast)

NFL Hall of Famer Charles Haley announces that the San Francisco 49ers selects Samford defensive back Jaquiski Tartt as the 46th pick in the second round of the 2015 NFL Football Draft, Friday, May 1, 2015, in Chicago. (AP Photo/Charles Rex Arbogast)

Former NFL player Jon Runyan announces that the Philadelphia Eagles selects Utah defensive back Eric Rowe as the 47th pick in the second round of the 2015 NFL Football Draft, Friday, May 1, 2015, in Chicago. (AP Photo/Charles Rex Arbogast)

Former NFL player Anthony Miller announces the San Diego Chargers selects Miami linebacker Denzel Perryman as the 48th pick in the second round of the 2015 NFL Football Draft, Friday, May 1, 2015, in Chicago. (AP Photo/Charles Rex Arbogast)

Former Kansas City Chiefs cornerback Gary Green announces that the Kansas City Chiefs selects Missouri offensive lineman Mitch Morse as the 49th pick in the second round of the 2015 NFL Football Draft, Friday, May 1, 2015, in Chicago. (AP Photo/Charles Rex Arbogast)

NFL Hall of Famer and Buffalo Bill Quarterback Jim Kelly announces that the Buffalo Bills selects Florida State defensive back Ronald Darby as the 50th pick in the second round of the 2015 NFL Football Draft, Friday, May 1, 2015, in Chicago. (AP Photo/Charles Rex Arbogast)

NFL Hall of Famer and Buffalo Bill Quarterback Jim Kelly hugs NFL commissioner Roger Goodell before he announces that the Buffalo Bills selects Florida State defensive back Ronald Darby as the 50th pick in the second round of the 2015 NFL Football Draft, Friday, May 1, 2015, in Chicago. (AP Photo/Charles Rex Arbogast)

Former Cleveland Browns Hanford Dixon announces that the Cleveland Browns selects Utah defensive lineman Nate Orchard as the 51st pick in the second round of the 2015 NFL Football Draft, Friday, May 1, 2015, in Chicago. (AP Photo/Charles Rex Arbogast)

Former NFL player Dwight Stephenson announces that the Miami Dolphins selects Oklahoma defensive lineman Jordan Phillips as the 52nd pick in the second round of the 2015 NFL Football Draft, Friday, May 1, 2015, in Chicago. (AP Photo/Charles Rex Arbogast)

Former NFL player Cincinnati Bengals Ickey Woods does the Ickey Shuffle before he announces that the Bengals selects Oregon offensive lineman Jake Fisher as the 53rd pick in the second round of the 2015 NFL Football Draft, Friday, May 1, 2015, in Chicago. (AP Photo/Charles Rex Arbogast)

Former NFL player Cincinnati Bengals Ickey Woods announces that the Cincinnati Bengals selects Oregon offensive lineman Jake Fisher as the 53rd pick in the second round of the 2015 NFL Football Draft, Friday, May 1, 2015, in Chicago. (AP Photo/Charles Rex Arbogast)

Former Detroit Lions player Chris Spielman announces that the Detroit Lions selects Nebraska running back Ameer Abdullah-as the 54th pick in the second round of the 2015 NFL Football Draft, Friday, May 1, 2015, in Chicago. (AP Photo/Charles Rex Arbogast)

Nebraska defensive lineman Randy Gregory celebrates after being selected by the Dallas Cowboys as the 60th pick in the second round of the 2015 NFL Football Draft, Friday, May 1, 2015, in Chicago. (AP Photo/Charles Rex Arbogast)

Nebraska defensive lineman Randy Gregory poses for photos with former the Dallas Cowboys player Darren Woodson, left, and NFL commissioner Roger Goodell after being selected by the Cowboys as the 60th pick in the second round of the 2015 NFL Football Draft, Friday, May 1, 2015, in Chicago. (AP Photo/Charles Rex Arbogast)

Former NFL player Duane Starks announces that the Baltimore Ravens select Minnesota tight end Maxx Williams as the 55th pick in the second round of the 2015 NFL Football Draft, Friday, May 1, 2015, in Chicago. (AP Photo/Charles Rex Arbogast)

NFL commissioner Roger Goodell introduces former Pittsburgh Steelers cornerback Mel Blount as Blount announces the Steelers select Mississippi defensive back Senquez Golson as the 56th pick in the second round of the 2015 NFL Football Draft, Friday, May 1, 2015, in Chicago. (AP Photo/Charles Rex Arbogast)

Former NFL player Pisa Tinoisamoa announces the St. Louis Rams selects Wisconsin offensive lineman Rob Havenstein as the 57th pick in the second round of the 2015 NFL Football Draft, Friday, May 1, 2015, in Chicago. (AP Photo/Charles Rex Arbogast)

Former NFL player Adrian Wilson announces that the Arizona Cardinals selects Missouri defensive lineman Markus Golden as the 58th pick in the second round of the 2015 NFL Football Draft, Friday, May 1, 2015, in Chicago. (AP Photo/Charles Rex Arbogast)

Former Denver Broncos player Rick Upchurch announces that the Denver Broncos selects Colorado State offensive lineman Ty Sambrailo as the 59th pick in the second round of the 2015 NFL Football Draft, Friday, May 1, 2015, in Chicago. (AP Photo/Charles Rex Arbogast)

Former Green Bay Packers wide receiver Donald Driver smiles as he walks on the stage to announce that the Packers selects Miami of Ohio defensive back Quinten Rollins as the 62nd pick in the second round of the 2015 NFL Football Draft, Friday, May 1, 2015, in Chicago. (AP Photo/Charles Rex Arbogast)

Former Seattle Seahawks safety Kenny Easley announces that the Seahawks selects Michigan defensive lineman Frank Clark as the 63rd pick in the second round of the 2015 NFL Football Draft, Friday, May 1, 2015, in Chicago. (AP Photo/Charles Rex Arbogast)

Former Green Bay Packers wide receiver Donald Driver greets fans after announcing that the Packers select Miami of Ohio defensive back Quinten Rollins as the 62nd pick in the second round of the 2015 NFL Football Draft, Friday, May 1, 2015, in Chicago. (AP Photo/Charles Rex Arbogast)

Former New England Patriots cornerback Ty Law announces that the Patriots selects Stanford Jordan Richards as the 64th pick in the second round of the 2015 NFL Football Draft, Friday, May 1, 2015, in Chicago. (AP Photo/Charles Rex Arbogast)

Mississippi State linebacker Benardrick McKinney poses for photos after being selected by the Houston Texans as the 43rd pick in the second round of the 2015 NFL Football Draft, Friday, May 1, 2015, in Chicago. (AP Photo/Charles Rex Arbogast)

Mississippi State linebacker Benardrick McKinney poses for photos with NFL commissioner Roger Goodell after being selected by the Houston Texans as the 43rd pick in the second round of the 2015 NFL Football Draft, Friday, May 1, 2015, in Chicago. (AP Photo/Charles Rex Arbogast)

NFL Hall of Famer Dick Butkus, right, talks to Brittney Payton after Butkus announced that the Chicago Bears select Florida State defensive lineman Eddie Goldman as the 39th pick in the second round of the 2015 NFL Football Draft, Friday, May 1, 2015, in Chicago.(AP Photo/Charles Rex Arbogast)

Green Bay Packers fan Steve Tate wears cheesehead as he watches the second round of the 2015 NFL Football Draft, Friday, May 1, 2015, in Chicago. (AP Photo/Paul Beaty)

NFL Hall of Famer Dick Butkus acknowledges fans as he stands with former NFL players during the second round of the 2015 NFL Football Draft, Friday, May 1, 2015, in Chicago. (AP Photo/Charles Rex Arbogast)

Fans cheer during the second round of the 2015 NFL Football Draft, Friday, May 1, 2015, in Chicago. (AP Photo/Paul Beaty)

Members of the United States military line the stage during the third round of the 2015 NFL Football Draft, Friday, May 1, 2015, in Chicago. (AP Photo/Paul Beaty)

NFL commissioner Roger Goodell walks around the Auditorium Theater to meet fans during in the third round of the 2015 NFL Football Draft, Friday, May 1, 2015, in Chicago. (AP Photo/Paul Beaty)

NFL commissioner Roger Goodell poses for photos with a football fan in Auditorium Theater during the third round of the 2015 NFL Football Draft, Friday, May 1, 2015, in Chicago. (AP Photo/Paul Beaty)

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