Flowers will be the Eagles No. 10. 15. Phil Clark breaks down the best values relative to ADP for best ball leagues. Expect both players to be more involved this season. Bell tied for first in the Big Ten with eight touchdown catches through six games, including double-digit receptions in two. John Metchie III should slide into the No. With a full offseason to work in coach Mike Leachs offense, look for Walley to build on last seasons strong freshman debut with a better sophomore encore. Its almost gone unnoticed simply because we expected it how good both Garrett Wilson and Chris Olave have been this season. E.J. 1. Ajou Ajou/Joseph Ngata, Clemson Justyn Ross is back as the No. Chris Olave remains one of the top wide receivers in college football. Dyami Brown and Dazz Newsome both left for the NFL this past spring, leaving the role of primary pass catcher open in the North Carolina offense. Demond Demas, Texas A&M Demas played sparingly in his first season with the Aggies. When someone says big-play threat, the first name that should come to mind is Calvin Austin III. June 16, 2021 9:00 am CT. Over the years under Bob Stoops and now Lincoln Riley, the Oklahoma Sooners have produced many top wide receivers in college football. Not to mention Doubs had seven catches and 219 receiving yards against UNLV. The duo combined for 93 catches and 1,452 yards last season and will ease the transition period for new quarterback C.J. In an homage to "This is Spinal Tap" we. 22. 25) Dontayvion Wicks, Virginia. London doesnt separate quite as easily as smaller receivers, but he has functional route-running and RAC ability as well. 2021. Texas wide receiver Xavier Worthy runs for a first down after making a catch against Iowa State Saturday November 6, 2021 at Jack Trice Stadium. Not to mention Mims had six touchdown receptions through Oklahomas first five games. Roberson caught three touchdowns against Wisconsin, two against the Tar Heels, plus one apiece against NC State, Syracuse and Louisville. Can anyone other than Drake London be WR1 in college football right now? Wilsons a complete player, and hell be relied upon in more game-changing plays down the stretch. With Class of 2021 players unable to attend showcases or spring football due to COVID-19 restrictions, we decided to move up this year's survey. The junior seems poised to be the No. but with huge questions surrounding the 2020 college football . But theres no doubt the Louisiana native is a player on the rise after catching 28 passes for 364 yards and four scores last year. 1 target in Baton Rouge. Shakir has made that his trademark five weeks into the college football season. Berrios is currently the leading wide receiver for the New York Jets in . The Texas native caught nine touchdowns in 10 games, which tied for first in the Big 12. He used his elite size at six-foot-three, 220 pounds, to catch touchdowns against Oklahoma State, Houston Baptist, Texas, Iowa State and TCU. Reading corners and safeties is always beneficial on key possessions. 71 prospect in the 20 signing class and worked his way onto the field right away. 2020 Best NFL Wide Receiver Players (0) 2020 . However, he hauled in a career-high, 13 passes for 308 yards and three touchdowns in the season-finale win over Ole Miss. While he may have turned in his mask for a face mask, Dotson still has his superhero moments on the field. Marshall caught 46 passes for 671 yards and 13 touchdowns as LSU's third option of their wide receivers last year, so just imagine what he can do with more touches. On the numbers-side of things, production-wise, he filled the box score handsomely back in 2019 and broke-out during his sophomore season: 84-1780-20. Elijhah Badger, Arizona State Badger is mentioned here, but Arizona State has a talented group of youngsters ready to emerge on the outside for quarterback Jayden Daniels. He also had three touchdown receptions apiece against the Aggies and Lobos. However, the Bulldogs still have a talented group of playmakers here. With speed, quickness, and outrageous body control, Cropper is set to keep dominating Mountain West opponents. Today, we're going to take a look at specifically the 10 best wide receivers heading back to campus next fall. 8. If were ranking the top wide receivers in college football based on how much they mean to their teams, then Fresno State wideout Jalen Cropper has to be high on the list. Ezukanma led the Red Raiders in receptions and touchdown catches. Both Wilson and Olave have been assets to the Buckeyes offense, but Wilsons three-level ability arguably makes him more valuable. Drummond and Mingo were next behind Moore with 25 and 27 catches, respectively, last season. Ohio State The Buckeyes are an easy pick at the No. 6. The 11-15 wide receivers are the ones I very much wanted to fit into the top 10 but couldnt. Meshing all of the new pieces may take a few games, but Robinsons all-around playmaking ability can help this offense right away. 13) Erik Ezukanma, Texas Tech In eight games last season, the true sophomore caught a touchdown against Arkansas, Auburn, Mississippi State and Cincinnati. Wilson has great route-running ability before the catch. Jaquarii Roberson, Wake Forest: The former three-star prospect finished sixth in the Power Five and second in the ACC in receiving yards last season. Dotson had eight receiving scores in nine games, which tied for first in the Big Ten. Tight end Cole Turner (49 grabs last year) is among the best in college football. Athlon has compiled 25 picks and some names to watch: 25. 2025; 2024; 2023; 2022; 2021; 2020; 2019; 2018; 2017; 2016; 2015; 2014 17. Assuming the Rebels can get more consistency out of their quarterbacks, Williams has a chance to place on the All-Mountain West team in 2021. Treylon Burks has unsurprisingly had his moments of greatness at Arkansas this year. But no team in college football has done a better job of landing talent on the recruiting trail, so the next wave of stars is primed to emerge in 2021. Photo courtesy of the Alamo Bowl. Photo by Andrew Dieb/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images. The 2021 NFL draft has a chance to be one of the deepest in years at the wide receiver position, and that means a mass exodus of high-profile talent from the college ranks. Tolbert has come a long way from being a former two-star prospect, to becoming one of the most productive receivers in the country. All of these receivers have strengthened their draft stock through five weeks. Marvin Mims is back after a terrific freshman season (37 receptions for 610 yards and nine scores), with Theo Wease (37 grabs), Drake Stoops (15), Jadon Haselwood (four) and tight ends/h-backs Jeremiah Hall (18) and Austin Stogner (26) also back in the mix. Tolbert hasnt found the end zone yet this season, but he hasnt been targeted there often. Roberson averaged a conference-best, 102.8 receiving yards per game, and earned first-team All-ACC. Texas A&M 12. 1. Former top-50 recruits Gary Bryant Jr. and Kyle Ford are poised to see a bump in playing time, while incoming freshmen Joseph Manjack IV and Michael Jackson III have already made some noise in fall camp. Finding ways for Robinson to impact the game and take advantage of his versatility is a must for Coen in his debut. Drake London, USC: He led the Trojans in receiving yards and caught at least three balls in every game as a true sophomore last season. Treylon Burks, Arkansas: Hes a receiver with a tight end frame, who contributes in the Razorbacks rushing and passing attack. Hall may not start right away, but as the freshman showed in the spring game (four catches for 72 yards) that hes too talented to leave off the field. This is a list of the projected best college wide receivers of the 2021-22 college football season. Slade Bolden caught 24 passes last season and will be a key cog on the outside once again, while Javon Baker (two catches) is also back fighting for snaps. Watkins saw time on special teams and caught eight passes for 57 yards last season and should be in line for a bigger role in 2021. It is important to note, many great wide receivers with eye-popping numbers will not appear on this list. Some players like Zay Flowers (Boston College), Jaquarii Roberson (Wake Forest), Calvin Austin III (Memphis) and Xavier Hutchinson (Iowa State), among others, just missed the cut, but we've ranked the 10 best wide receivers coming into the 2021 college football season. He could be the No. Kyle Williams, UNLV Williams quietly had a strong debut for coach Marcus Arroyo last season, catching 35 passes for 426 yards and two scores. Through six games, Cropper already has 44 catches for 528 yards and 9 touchdowns. 4. 1. Xavier Worthy, Texas Worthy signed with Michigan out of high school for the 2021 class but was granted his release and eventually ended up at Texas in April. Speed dominates the final group in our Top 25 College Football Wide Receivers. Here's a look at the five best wide receivers in college football right now: #1. He has the size to win in contested situations while also possessing the speed to stack defenders in the deep third. Against Arkansas State, Austin erupted for 239 yards on 6 receptions. Jermaine Burton is a candidate for a breakout year. 2. Related: College Football's Top 25 Breakout RBs for 2021. Those four teams, along with USC, take the top spots in Athlon's top receiving corps in college football for the 2021 season. But a familiar face on the NFL Draft circuit sits in first place. David Bell, Purdue. Instead, hes been designated as a chain mover and field stretcher. 11. Receiving yards: 625 yards. In almost every one of them, the receiver on the other end has been Cropper. Elijah Canion, Auburn Canion had a promising performance (three catches for 80 yards and a score) in the Citrus Bowl, but due to the depth ahead of him, only recorded snaps in one other contest last year. The guy claiming the top spot, however, is the exact opposite. Chris Olave, Ohio State: The former three-star prospect led the Buckeyes in receptions, receiving yards and touchdown catches last season. Alabama wide receiver Jaylen Waddle (17) gets by Auburn wide receiver Matthew Hill (19) as Waddle scores a touchdown on a kick return in first half action in the Iron Bowl at Jordan-Hare Stadium in Auburn, Ala., on Saturday, November 30, 2019. Meanwhile, Deven Thompkins, Jaivon Heiligh, and Jacob Cowing comprise some of the most prolific wideouts in the Group of Five. Cropper accounted for four carries, nine kickoff returns and caught 37 passes for 520 yards and five scores. The Tigers have a host of talented youngsters vying for snaps around Ross. He himself is a complete wide receiver with legitimate Day 2 aspirations. The former three-star prospect caught seven touchdowns through the Hoosiers first five games last season. Bell went over 100 yards receiving against Iowa, Illinois, Minnesota and Nebraska. However, the absence of those three players opened the door for Boutte to thrive in December. The former four-star prospect had two touchdowns apiece against Texas A&M and Auburn. The former caught 27 passes for 404 yards and three scores as a true freshman last fall, while Smith grabbed two receptions after being limited to just four games due to injury. And Jarrett paid immediate dividends for the Terrapins passing game, catching 17 passes for 252 yards and two scores in just four games. David Bell, Purdue: The Indianapolis native is the most underrated receiver in the Big Ten. Find out where your favorite Wide Receivers stacks up against the 2023 class and view expert mock drafts. Get the latest NFL Draft prospect rankings from CBS Sports. With Amon-Ra St. Brown and Tyler Vaughns gone, hell be the go-to receiver. College Football's 20 best wide receivers of 2022. This fall hell be Brock Purdys No. 10. Each person has a different take on what a breakout player is, and college football is always home to several new faces throughout the season. Thats a big development for a receiver whos largely won off of his smooth style and separation ability in recent years. At 59, 162 pounds, Austin will be dismissed as a mere speed threat by some. Kayshon Boutte, LSU: He stepped onto the scene last season as a five-star prospect and led the Bayou Bengals in receiving yards. Catching is the easy part, but route-running, blocking and gaining separation is just as vital. And there's no lack of proven options on the outside this season, as Ohio State possesses two All-America-caliber receivers, Justyn Ross is back at Clemson, and there's no doubt Oklahoma and Alabama will produce in the passing game once again. The Bulldogs arent hurting for talent here, as Kearis Jackson returns, and running back James Cook could split outside as a receiver. All advice, including picks and predictions, is based on individual commentators opinions and not that of Minute Media or its related brands. Jaxon Smith-Njigba, Ohio State Garrett Wilson and Chris Olave will dominate the targets in Ohio States passing game, but theres room for another receiver to emerge, especially with Jameson Williams transferring to Alabama. Dontario Drummond, Jonathan Mingo and Braylon Sanders are proven and ready for more targets in 2021. Isaiah Hamilton, San Jose State Tre Walker and Bailey Gaither departed San Jose State after accounting for 86 of the teams 183 receptions last year. Garrett Wilson, Ohio State: The former five-star prospect is one half of a deadly two-headed monster at receiver for the Buckeyes. Making those cuts is as natural as breathing to him. The fact that Ross is coming back from such a serious injury and that we havent seen him on the field in over nearly two years is the only reason he sits at the back-end of the top 10. Josh Downs, North CarolinaDyami Brown and Dazz Newsome leave big shoes to fill in the receiving corps after combining for 109 catches and 14 touchdown grabs last year. Hutchinson led the Cyclones in receptions and receiving yards, plus he caught a pass in every game. Hes had at least 9 catches and 130 yards in four of five contests and has been consistent no matter whos in at quarterback. Yes, Im sure youre surprised. IOWA CITY, Ia. The award is named for Fred Biletnikoff, who played college football at Florida State University . These are the top wide receivers in college football in 2021. Samori Toure has been a high-level playmaker in an offense that isnt very pass-friendly. Can Copeland (23 catches for 435 yards in 2020) become the No. 1. 4. Amari Cooper won the Fred Biletnikoff Award as college football's top receiver in 2014 and ranks second in Alabama history in career receptions, receiving yards, and touchdowns. The anomaly is Sterns, whos more of a target sponge in Western Kentuckys offense. Every day, get free NFL updates sent straight to your inbox! Oklahoma Quarterback Spencer Rattler isnt going to lack for weapons to direct coach Lincoln Rileys high-powered offense. He also earned first-team All-Big 12. London is a massive target at 65, 210 pounds, and that size is a foundational part of his success. Jermaine Burton/Arian Smith, Georgia With George Pickens sidelined indefinitely due to a torn ACL, Georgia will need the rest of its receiving corps to step up and help quarterback JT Daniels. Your favorite teams, topics, and players all on your favorite mobile devices. Alabama Yes, DeVonta Smith and Jaylen Waddle are big losses for Alabamas offense. He averaged 95.7 receiving yards per game, which ranked 23rd in the FBS. Related: Ranking the SEC Quarterbacks for 2021. 14) Samori Toure, Nebraska Not to mention he had two touchdown catches at Missouri. Two words: John Ross. Terrace Marshall Jr., LSU. The Mississippi native was used sparingly early on, catching seven passes through Arkansas States first five games. 9. 1 spot thanks to the return of Chris Olave and Garrett Wilson both first-team All-America selections by Athlon Sports for 2021. Here's a look at the top five best returning wide receivers in the Fall. He'll be . Moore and Hall combined for 37 receptions for 711 yards and 11 scores last year. Historically good wide receivers have seemingly become commonplace in college football recently, so who are the best in the country for the 2021 season? Robinson was a big loss for the Nebraska offense,. But how the breakdown in receptions and playing time looks is uncertain with the personnel turnover, and even more so after the addition of Ohio State transfer Jameson Williams. Both receivers have validated their claims to first-round consideration. Heilighs numbers were impressive, considering Coastal Carolina was one of the nations best rushing teams. Trea Shropshire, UAB The Blazers have to replace their top two receivers from last season, but Shropshire (five catches for 180 yards and one touchdown) shined in the Conference USA title game and could be a sign of things to come in 2021. For more information, please read our Legal Disclaimer. 12. Olave hauled in seven touchdown passes in the seven games he played in. Here are the best of the best ahead of the 2020 football season. Johnny Johnson III, Jaylon Redd, Mycah Pittman and Devon Williams are back to form the main corps of contributors. Five games in, Robinson has 29 catches for 467 yards and 3 scores with much of those yards coming after the catch. Hes also a two-sport athlete and plays basketball. Four youngsters who just missed my top 10 -- the Bengals' Tee Higgins, Cowboys' CeeDee Lamb, Commanders' Terry McLaurin . Austin caught a touchdown pass in nine of the Tigers 11 games. 17) David Bell, Purdue He also has 4 scores on 26 catches. Olave had two touchdowns apiece in victories over Penn State, Rutgers and Clemson. There are only two FBS wide receivers returning this season who earned an elite PFF grade above 90.0 in 2021: Smith-Njigba and Cowing. Jahmyr Gibbs RB, Georgia Tech. There wasnt much room for growth for Olave heading into the year. While its difficult to label breakout players, the new stars of any season can have a huge impact on conference championship or national title races. Xavier Hutchinson returns after pacing the team with 64 receptions in 2020, and theres plenty of depth in the form of Sean Shaw (21 rec. The six-foot-one, 182-pounder went over 100 yards receiving in five different games, including the Demon Deacons final four. However, Rucker capped the 2020 season with a breakout performance, catching nine passes for 310 yards (most by an FBS freshman in a single game) and four scores versus ULM. The Alabama native will be a veteran wideout this fall and JT Barretts top target. The Arkansas native hauled in 10 passes for 206 yards against Missouri. Isaiah McKoy departed to the NFL after leading the team in receptions and yards in each of the last two seasons, leaving Poke (21 catches for 326 yards and three scores) as the presumptive No. 4. Related: Ranking the Big Ten QBs for 2021. He went over 100 yards receiving against Louisiana, Georgia Southern, Troy and Liberty. Cropper is an all-purpose weapon for DeBoer to deploy, and his all-around versatility was on display in last years limited season. Tight end Jahleel Billingsley should also see an increased role after catching 18 passes for 287 yards and three touchdowns in 20. A college football website covering the power five conferences, Texas wide receiver Joshua Moore. With fall practice underway, Athlon Sports is taking a look at some of the breakout candidates for 2021. The Arizona transfer accomplished this accolade with the UTEP Miners, where he established himself as a deep threat. In the Group of 5 ranks, Arkansas State's Corey Rucker, Kent State's JaShaun Poke and Western Michigan's Jaylen Hall and Skyy Moore are just a few of the players projected to have big seasons of their own. Chris Olave's return gives Ohio State the nation's top wide receiver corps this season. Not to mention he had two touchdown catches in the win over UCLA. The Oklahoma Sooners offense is rarely if ever short on big-time playmakers, including beyond the . Hes quickly become a favorite target of quarterback Will Levis. 1 receiver to emerge with Jaelon Darden off to the NFL. Drake London flashed All-America potential by catching 33 passes for 502 yards and three scores in last years limited season. 5. 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