Hutchinson caught 10 balls for 133 yards and two touchdowns in the win over UNLV. (Clackamas, OR), Blue Valley (Bentonville, AR), Memphis Academy of Health Sciences The 2022-23 transfer portal in college football is expected to be a crazy one as soon as it opens up on December 5th. Against single coverage, he had over 800+ yards making double coverage a must for most defenses. A subscription also includes admission to the CFFsite All-Access Discord server, DFS content, and plenty more during the college football season. (American Fork, UT), Bishop Garcia Diego (Alexandria, VA), Magna Vista It's important to note that this list is the top college football players heading into the 2022 season. Athlon Sports contributor and resident college fantasy football expert Mike Bainbridge (@MBainbridgeCFF) is here to help you prepare for the upcoming college fantasy football draft season with our positional rankings. Hankton netted a $300,000 raise to become the highest-paid wide receivers coach in the industry. (San Juan Capistrano, CA), Martin County (Marrero, LA), Lewisville His best performance of the year came against Kansas, when Worthy caught 14 passes for 152 yards and three touchdowns. However, Jennings transferred to Old Dominion last year and captured his first 1,000-yard campaign. (Germantown, MD), Bishop Sycamore The 2021 NFL season saw the rise and fall of many prominent wide outs and the signing of some big offseason contracts. Cephas finished second in the MAC and 16th in the FBS in receiving yards. Last season he suffered an injury that held him to only six games but when he touched the field, it was electric. (Mooresboro, NC), Springfield Central (Rockwall, TX), Lawrence North (152)Updated December 3rd, 2022 at 5:23 p.m. CST The 2022 college football season is coming to an end, which means it's time to hand out some awards. (Fayetteville, AR), Spearman Tied for the lead among all Football Bowl Subdivision (FBS) wide receivers in touchdowns with 15, the Volunteer has caught 67 catches for 1,267 receiving yards. (Westlake Village, CA), St. Frances Academy Last year he had 17 receptions of 15+ yards, which should improve with Ewers. (Tampa, FL), Champagnat Catholic - Hialeah December 3, 2022 4:26 pm ET. (Covina, CA), West Charlotte (Alexandria, MN), DeSoto Jennings also averaged over 17 yards per reception. 30. Jordan Addison, USC: The reigning Biletnikoff Award winner is coming off a magical season. 1. (DeSoto, TX), Guyer The former three-star prospect finished the season with second-team, All-Mountain West honors. Hutchinson also eclipsed the century mark in receiving yards against Texas Tech and TCU. (La Verne, CA), Hoffman Estates His 10 catches for 200 yards against Georgia were both season-highs. (Smithville, TX), Lancaster Jan 18, 2022. He racked up 127 receiving yards and scored two touchdowns, including a punt return against Western Kentucky. (Cleveland, TN), Allen Moss started the trend of star Vikings wide outs and set the bar in the stratosphere. Xavier Worthy - Texas Longhorns (2021: 63 receptions, 998 yards, 12 TDs) The sophomore was one of the only lone stars of Texas's football program in 2021. The former three-star prospect hauled in a season-high, 10 passes in the bowl victory over Rutgers. CFBDynasty's 2022 college fantasy WR rankings are as loaded as ever. (West Orange, NJ), Fremont (La Jolla, CA), St. Louis These 20 individuals built a buzz and showed last season what it takes to be a star wideout. He didnt innovate the game or make a highlight reel that needs 20 minutes to cover but he put up numbers. 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There is an argument to be made that the top 20 or so wide receivers should be selected within the first three rounds of a college fantasy draft. The following week Cropper generated 10 catches for 108 yards and four scores in the win over UNLV. (Deerfield, MA), Blue Valley North Williams was a reliable fixture for Oklahoma a year ago . (Richmond, VA), Ponchatoula (Dallas, TX), Hebron (Gladewater, TX), Williams Field So lets take a look at who the best wide receivers are in both the NCAA and NFL in 2022. (Greensboro, NC), Wekiva Not to mention he averaged 102.7 receiving yards per game, which was second-best in the league. He hauled in a jaw-dropping, 14 passes for 141 yards and a score in the victory at UCLA, which were both season-highs. (Bradenton, FL), Harper Woods The junior was the best high school prospect in the state of Louisiana when he committed to LSU. Wicks also went over 100 yards receiving against Duke, Georgia Tech, BYU and Pittsburgh. Tyrese Chambers, Florida International: The Baltimore native had no stars behind his name out of high school. Over the Bulldogs final two games he combined for 16 catches, 188 total yards and a touchdown. (Shreveport, LA), Southlake Carroll He had nearly a third of the Vikings targets and had the third highest target percentage in the NFL. (Chapin, SC), Oaks Christian He caught 11 touchdowns over the Hilltoppers final eight games. National Labor Relations Board targets USC, Pac-12 for unfair labor charge. (Saint Louis, MO), Westerville South (Canton, GA), Clarendon Hall His QB room has gotten worse for sure but he should still light the field up. Mario Williams. Not to mention Nacua went over the century mark in receiving yards in victories over Virginia and Idaho State. (Moss Point, MS), Springfield Cowings 104.1 receiving yards per game was 10th-best in the country. (New Orleans, LA), Dutch Fork 2022 College Fantasy Positional Rankings: QB I RB I WR I TE I DEF I K College Fantasy Football WR Rankings for 2022. He hauled in six passes for 175 yards and a score against Central Michigan. (Jersey City, NJ), IMG Academy Find it at our Team News Feed. (Mandeville, LA), Ellender Memorial (Anaheim, CA), Edna Karr The former four-star prospect also went over the century mark in receiving yards against Duke, Florida State, Miami and Notre Dame. (Ponte Vedra Beach, FL), Venice 1 player at the position, and possibly deserving of the top selection in your CFF draft. Worthy is arguably the best wide receiver in the Big 12, which speaks . (Birmingham, AL), Bullard He had 100-yard receiving games against Grambling State, SMU, South Florida, Memphis, Cincinnati and Auburn. The former #13 prospect out of Georgia, he barely made the cut for the top 100 prospects in his class but has proven himself in the FBS. Jaxson Smith-Njigba, Ohio State Buckeyes: Smith-Njigba capped off a strong 2021 season by dominating in the Rose Bowl for Ohio State - catching 15 passes for 336 yards and three touchdowns. 93. Six wideouts were taken with the first twenty picks, an NFL first. Stretching the field on a defense, building chemistry with the quarterback and effective blocking all goes a long way with the success of a wide receiver. Four youngsters who just missed my top 10 -- the Bengals' Tee Higgins, Cowboys' CeeDee Lamb, Commanders' Terry McLaurin . 1. The former two-star prospect finished the season with second-team, All-Mountain West honors. (East Saint Louis, IL), Fort Bend Marshall 1. (Missouri City, TX), Thompson What WRs were drafted in the 2022 NFL Draft? (Draper, UT), Cedar Grove He has averaged 90 yards per game in 3 of his 4 last seasons in spite of the huge amounts of attention he requires from defenses. (Fort Lauderdale, FL), Western New York Maritime Charter School Not to mention he averaged nearly 24 yards per reception. (Murfreesboro, TN), Tylertown The Missouri natives 1,402 receiving yards were eighth-best in the country. He was a part of the Joe Montana dynasty that won 3 rings and was the offensive player of the year twice. He was targeted on nearly a third of all his routes after the midway point of the season. (Marietta, GA), Cathedral Catholic (Puyallup, WA), Squalicum (Myrtle Beach, SC), Nazareth Academy (Pinson, AL), Memorial (Graham, WA), Rocklin One position that will see a lot of activity is . Xavier Worthy, Texas: The former four-star prospect set the Big 12 on fire as a true freshman last season. 174 29 3. 3 player from Texas and a top 10 passer in . The following week he hauled in seven passes for 114 yards and a touchdown against Wake Forest. Josh Downs, North Carolina: The Georgia native led the ACC with a jaw-dropping, 101 catches last season. Smith-Njigba caught 95 passes for 1,606 yards, which were both single-season, school records. (Winter Garden, FL), Clear Springs Top 10 returning wide receivers in college football for the 2022 season. Now that all the WR pieces are in place, lets answer the question of who is the best of the pass catchers heading into 2022. (Stuart, FL), Warner Robins (Orlando, FL), Riverview (Studio City, CA), Everett (Missouri City, TX), Servite (Saint George, UT), Harvard Westlake MITCHELL TINSLEY, PENN STATE NITTANY LIONS. Oklahoma (22 commits). (Bolingbrook, IL), Lambert (North Richland Hills, TX), Cedar Creek PFF's Anthony Treash releases his Top-25 FBS wide receivers ahead of the 2022 college football season, which unsurprisingly has Ohio State's Jaxon Smith-Njigba holding down the top spot. Addison was an absolute fiend in 2021 and was one of the key targets for lone first round draft pick Kenny Pickett. Parker Washington, Penn State: Despite playing alongside Jahan Dotson over the past two seasons, he still stockpiled 100 receptions, 1,309 receiving yards and 10 touchdown catches. (Frisco, TX), Dudley (Suwanee, GA), John Carroll However, the Utah native transferred to BYU last year and led the team in receiving yards. Looking for more SuperWest team news? He gets a new QB in the form of USC transfer Kedon Klovis, the pair should work well together in the ACC. (Orlando, FL), Western Mandatory Credit: Orlando Ramirez-USA TODAY Sports. (Douglas, GA), Inglewood 18. (Pawhuska, OK), Alexandria Cedric Tillman, Tennessee: Although the Las Vegas native didnt receive no All-SEC consideration last season, he still made a name for himself with a 1,000-yard campaign. Cardinals and hopes to cover them professionally in his near future. If you have paid any attention to the state of college football, you know this guy is the best wideout to come out of the NCAA in years. (Fresno, CA), Quince Orchard Nacua caught six touchdowns over the Cougars final six games of the regular season, including two at Georgia Southern. The Virginia native hauled in a season-high, 13 passes for 172 yards against Western Kentucky. 4. Iowa State fans are thankful to have him back in the cardinal and gold for 2022. This is one of the strongest crops of wide receivers weve seen in college fantasy with elite options at the top in Xavier Worthy, A.T. Perry and Cedric Tillman. Reed returned another punt for a score against Nebraska. (Tylertown, MS), West 143. The following week Boutte caught two touchdowns in the victory over McNeese State. Not to mention his 12 receiving scores ranked second in the SEC. He leaves behind an all-time great in Aaron Rodgers for Derek Carr, but he should have no issues adjusting. He also ranked top fifteen in yards per catch in spite of his insane volume. Owens was a matchup nightmare and one of the most controversial and recognizable stars of his era. Milton Wright, Purdue: The Kentucky native caught a touchdown against Notre Dame, Minnesota, Nebraska and Ohio State last year. To replace Hankton, Georgia recalled Bryan McClendon, a former Bulldog wide receiver and a former Bulldog running backs coach, to coach his old position at his alma mater. 6. (Virginia Beach, VA), North Cobb Rice is the gold standard of WRs and it is undebatable, dont even try to argue otherwise. 32. He is the host of the Fast Five Podcast with his Childhood friend Sam Sinclair and interns with the Sports AI platform Pine Sports. December 7, 2022 4:49 pm CT. College Football's Top 25 Receiving Corps for 2022. (Garland, TX), Santa Fe (Killeen, TX), Dillard In the season finale at Southern Miss, Chambers eclipsed the century mark in receiving yards and caught a touchdown. He was a certified champion with three NFL championships and eight all-pro selections in his eleven year career. College Footballs 20 best wide receivers of 2022, Hawkeyes dealing with uncertainty approaching bowl game, Aidan OConnell focusing on football and dealing with family tragedy, Donovan Edwards gaining notoriety during Blake Corums absence, Jeff Brohm in awe of Charlie Jones impact on Purdues offense, J.J. McCarthy believes last years Playoff loss made Michigan stronger. Jaxon Smith-Njigba and Kayshon Boutte. These are the innovators, the creators, and the pioneers of the position that has come to mean so much. Worthy led the league with 12 touchdown catches. Boutte caught nine touchdown passes through LSU's . He caught seven balls for 152 yards and a score at Alabama. His career stats would be higher if he didnt play in two strike shortened seasons but alas. Neyor also eclipsed the century mark in receiving yards in the win over Utah State. Although many other names will soon enter the transfer portal, here's a current look at the top five highest rated wide receivers in the portal, according to 247Sports. Liverpool FC: Players with 'T' & 'V' last names. Ray Guy Award (Best punter): Rutgers . Its all about making the catches in the clutch and keeping the chains moving. 3. (Saint Louis, MO), St. Louis University Writes about football and basketball as a Senior Writer for SuperWest Sports. (Hooks, TX), Live Oak Running backs are still the biggest deal. He finished No. (Lawrenceville, GA), Prosper The former three-star prospect averaged 88.6 receiving yards per game, which ranked 26th in the nation. Texas is likely to take a look at a couple of these names, primarily Oregon's Dont'e Thornton. Boutte followed up that performance with six catches for 127 yards and a touchdown against Auburn. (Zachary, LA), Waverly Despite losing Jahan Dotson a 2022 first-round pick Penn State still has one of the best wide receiver tandems in college football with Parker Washington and Tinsley. Who is the best returning WRs in college football in 2022? (Baltimore, MD), Yates (Mobile, AL), Hightower The former five-star prospect went over 100 yards receiving in seven different contests, including double-digit receptions in four. (Quincy, FL), Port Charlotte Perry will no doubt be one the most explosive receivers in 2022. However, with Quinn Ewers under center that could all change. Moss was one of the most physically gifted wide receivers ever and although he suffered from some inconsistency, he truly lived up to the hype. (Melbourne, FL), Dr. Phillips Demus racked up 24 catches for 445 yards and three touchdowns through the Terrapins first four games. And finally, I couldn't put a list together without at least mentioning who I believe were the top two receivers in college football heading into the year . (Hendersonville, TN). The 247Sports Composite is a proprietary algorithm that compiles rankings and ratings listed in the public domain by the major media recruiting services, creating the industry's most comprehensive and unbiased prospect and team rankingsMore Info, Powered by innovative technology products, 247Sports employs a staff of more than 50 full time recruiting reporters and evaluators that rank and compile data on the nation's elite high school recruitsMore Info. The Louisiana native caught seven balls for a season-high, 183 yards and a score at North Carolina. Cowing finished the year with first-team, All-C-USA honors. 87. (River Grove, IL), Hooks The sophomore was one of the only lone stars of Texass football program in 2021. 10. Ewers getting the nod over Hudson Card helps Texas get a bit closer to its eight-to-10-win ceiling for the 2022 season. Ohio State's Jaxon Smith-Njigba is the clear-cut No. (Lexington, KY), Naperville Central (Moultrie, GA), Archer (Birmingham, AL), Miami Palmetto College football rankings: 10 best wide receivers this season. He can stretch the field, go under and up, and just flat out run. -- The Hawkeyes will be making their 10th-straight bowl appearance and 20th overall under Kirk Ferentz, but this time around there's more INDIANAPOLIS -- There's no denying the quarterback played through Purdue's last two games under unusual circumstances. (Carrollton, TX), Greenville (Hueytown, AL), Thomas Jefferson Class Academy Now Neyor will be playing alongside Xavier Worthy this fall, forming one of the best receiver tandems in the country. However, Chambers racked up 1,074 receiving yards on 45 catches last season. Does Stanford football have recruiting issues with academic standards or NIL? (Germantown, TN), Puyallup (Miami, FL), Walton Ali Jennings, Old Dominion: In two seasons at West Virginia he played in 16 games and generated 26 catches for 240 yards and two touchdowns. (Downey, CA), Colquitt County Demus caught six balls for 133 yards and a touchdown in the season-opening win over West Virginia. He also recorded nearly 8,000 career receiving yards in a time when nobody before him had 3,500. (Prosper, TX), Bradford Cephas also had 100-yard games against Buffalo, Ohio, Wyoming and Northern Illinois twice. (Allen, TX), Duncanville (Harper Woods, MI), Olympia The former three-star prospect hauled in a season-high, 10 passes in the bowl victory over Rutgers. (Brooklyn, NY), Collins Hill Over the past two seasons with the Cougars Dell has 119 catches for 1,757 yards and 15 touchdowns. PFF's Top 10 Returning College Football Wide Receivers for 2022. 6. Many wonder if his success was a product of Patrick Mahomes and if his 1,000+ yard average will suffer with Tua Tagovailoa and his noodle-esque arm. (Portland, OR), Landstown Worthy racked up 115 receiving yards and a score at Baylor. Not to mention he caught at least one touchdown in six of the Longhorns nine conference games, and earned first-team, All-Big 12 honors. (Nashville, TN), Lake Travis (Fort Lauderdale, FL), Martin Luther King (Ontario, CA), Episcopal The following week Demus racked up 128 receiving yards and caught a touchdown in the victory over Howard. (Roseville, MI), St. Thomas Aquinas (Everett, MA), Lake Charles College Prep Often times they require double coverage. Wide receiver, linebacker, edge and safety to name a few. Every Pakistan bowler with a five-for on Test debut. Marshall, the No. He went away from his deep threat ways in 2021, showing that he can be more than a one trick pony. (ROCKLEDGE, FL), Chapin There are debates to be had as to who the top collegefantasy quarterback or running back is for 2022. Spencer McLaughlin contributes videos to SuperWest Sports and is the host of "Locke Miller covers College Basketball and College Football as well as Formu Eli writes about Oregon football and other sports for SuperWest Sports. On Thursday, the college football awards show took place on ESPN. Jaxon Smith-Njigba, Ohio State; Xavier Worthy, Texas; A.T. Perry, Wake Forest Where he plays: USC. (Shreveport, LA), Jesuit He broke records in the Rose Bowl with his 15 passes for 336 yards and three touchdowns. He finished last season with first-team, AP All-America honors. 7. Chambers generated six touchdown catches through the Golden Panthers first six games. (Monroe, NC), George County Georgia had three defensive linemen selected in the first round of the NFL draft . 8. Downs caught eight balls for 123 yards and a touchdown in the season-opener at Virginia Tech. If you want to know how good this guy is, go ask your great-grandfather. Reed also caught two touchdowns in the bowl win over Pittsburgh. Hill has moved onto greener pastures ($$) after a trade sent him from Kansas City to Miami. Now theyre all riding that big wave of momentum into spring ball and building on their legacies. Boutte caught nine touchdown passes through LSUs first five games last year before he suffered a season-ending leg injury at Kentucky. The 5-foot-9, 170-pounder made explosive play after explosive play, totaling 74 catches for 14 TDs and an FCS-leading . (Pikesville, MD), Northwest 122. (Calera, AL), St. Christopher's School (Naperville, IL), Tampa Bay Tech Tillman started off quiet, but went on an impressive streak over the Volunteers final seven games, with a touchdown reception in each contest. His 13 catches for 186 yards and three touchdowns were all season-highs in the win over the Bulls. 2021 stats: 35 rec, 380 yards, 4 TD. He had at least one touchdown catch in each of Wyomings final six games. 9. (Denton, TX), Rabun Gap-Nacoochee School (Egg Harbor City, NJ), Baker He is pretty much changing how wide receivers are used, as the 49ers use him in a multitude of ways. (Saint James, LA), Fayetteville He caught 10 balls for 151 yards and a score at Maryland. (Sarasota, FL), San Juan Hills (Warner Robins, GA), Rockwall-Heath (Santa Ana, CA), Chandler IOWA CITY, Ia. (Mableton, GA), St. John Bosco From Alabama to Arizona, we are seeing young NCAA talent become stars right before our very eyes. He was by far the most statistically productive wide receiver in his first year with new QB Matthew Stafford. In his first six years, he accumulated over 8,000 yards and 77 touchdowns. (Austin, TX), St. Mary's (Venice, FL), Brooks College Prep Largent played in an era where consistent play was hard to come by from the position. (Suwanee, GA), St. James Anthony Ivey Manheim Township (Lancaster, PA) WR. He was a big play waiting to happen with 13 catches of 30+ yards, second in the NFL. (Manor, TX), Oakland Smith-Njigba finished the season with third-team, AP All-America honors. The wide receiver has become a premium position in the modern NFL offense and with pass catchers getting record breaking contracts, its no surprise that the biggest stars of todays NFL are not just the ones passing balls but catching them. With new head coach Brian Kelly, he could be the greatest thing since former LSU receiver JaMarr Chase. He played twenty seasons and made All-Pro lists in half of them. The position of Wide Receiver has seen a big boom in recent years as NFL offenses have shifted away from running backs and into pass heavy systems. 18. Addison caught 14 balls for 202 yards and four touchdowns in the victory over Virginia, which were all season-highs. He has been instrumental to the Chiefs AFC dominance and can absolutely break games with his big play ability. Blaise is a Freshman at the University of Missouri, studying Journalism at the world-renowned J school. Brent Venables boasts six top-100 recruits in the Sooners' 2023 haul, highlighted by 5-star quarterback Jackson Arnold, the No. Cooper Kupp, Ja'Marr Chase and Justin Jefferson are among my other elite options . Nacua caught four balls for 102 yards in the win over South Florida. During that span Nacua generated 16 receptions for 319 yards and three touchdowns. Last year Washington caught a touchdown against Rutgers and Michigan State, plus he went over 100 yards receiving against Ohio State. (Bellingham, WA), Maryville Not only was he No. (San Diego, CA), Archbishop Moeller The Arizona native ripped off a 53-yard touchdown run in the victory over Southern Miss. Mario Williams - USC. (Alpharetta, GA), Huntington (Oak Park, IL), Rochester These 2022 college football recruiting rankings have been compiled after sifting through well over 2,000 names and even more video clips and highlight reels of the best high school football players in the country. (Riverside, MO), The Pembroke Hill School He hauled in nine passes for a season-high, 261 yards and two touchdowns against Oklahoma. A college football website covering the power five conferences, 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. (Palatine, IL), Winnetonka He shredded Kent States defense with four catches for 108 yards and a score. He started off on fire, with nine receptions for 148 yards and three scores in the opener at UCLA. He caught a touchdown against UTEP and Marshall. (Greenville, SC), Houston (CINCINNATI, OH), Canarsie 17. Wright snagged eight passes, for a season-high, 213 yards and three receiving scores in the win over Northwestern. (Maryville, TN), Atascocita Tinsley eclipsed the century mark in receiving yards and scored two touchdowns apiece against Rice, Florida Atlantic, UTSA and Appalachian State. (Southlake, TX), Clay-Chalkville With Whittington unlikely to return and not many proven pieces behind him, Texas needs to find some playmakers in the portal. (Kansas City, MO), Park Hill South (Miami, FL), Eastside After carving up opposing defenses throughout 2021, Tinsley finished the year with second-team, All-C-USA honors. Coming off a 1,600-yard season as a sophomore, Smith-Njigba now will be the focal point of the Ohio State offense with both Garrett Wilson and Chris Olave becoming first-round NFL Draft picks. The Illinois native generated eight catches for 114 yards and two touchdowns in the victory over Maryland. (Puyallup, WA), Pebblebrook (Houston, TX), Garland (Gaithersburg, MD), Mira Mesa Here are some of the highlights: Who is the best wide receiver in the NFL? (Memphis, TN), Palatine With the 2022 college football season looming, there is plenty to get excited about. Another player from the Aggies' top-rated 2022 recruiting class has entered the portal, as wide receiver Chris Marshall submitted his name. So Evans is my ninth-best receiver heading into 2022. 3. He leads the NFL in career TDs, receptions, and yards. (Greensboro, NC), Smithville 13 in the country with 1,293 receiving yards and earned first-team, All-ACC honors. (Charlotte, NC), Deerfield Academy (Hialeah, FL), St Andrew's School He sat atop every receiving record when he retired and notched eight 1,000 yard seasons in an era where even five was unheard of. He was one of Sam Howells favorite targets, getting 97 more targets than UNCs WR2, and handled that volume with ease. (Yazoo City, MS), Alexandria Area He was instrumental in helping the Bengals to the Super Bowl with outstanding numbers. Over the Spartans final four games he caught five touchdowns and finished the season with third-team, All-Big Ten honors. Tinsleys 14 touchdown catches ranked fifth in the FBS. played sixteen seasons and sits second all-time in yards and third in touchdowns. Downs 1,335 receiving yards ranked 10th in the FBS. There are no flaws in his game, he has quickness, ball skills, and incredible routes. The SuperWest Sports News Feed does not link to stories behind a paywall. (Dearborn, MI), Liberty He also stockpiled a season-high, 168 receiving yards and a touchdown against Baylor. Getting separation from defensive backs and being the target of many missed tackles, Downs proved himself in 2021. (Ballwin, MO), Corner Canyon For his heroics Cephas earned first-team, All-MAC and will arguably be the best wideout in the league this fall. (Venice, FL), Viera Addison caught a jaw-dropping, 17 touchdowns, which tied for first in the FBS. (Apopka, FL), Alpharetta Available on newsstands everywhere or purchase your copy online. (New Albany, MS), Beech He had double-digit receptions against the Hurricanes and Fighting Irish, and earned first-team, All-ACC honors. This will be the most highly-anticipated portal since it arrived n 2018 and fans will have to buckle up for a flurry of moves in the coming months. (Dewitt, MI), Calhoun He was targeted on nearly a third of all his routes after the midway point of the season. He hauled in 96% of his catchable targets and shredded all coverages. The Florida native had a season-high, 12 catches for 125 yards and two touchdowns in the victory over Oklahoma State. 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(Calhoun, GA), Richland Take monster swings late. (Cocoa, FL), Graham-Kapowsin Tillman led the Volunteers in receptions, receiving yards and touchdown catches. The NCAA serves as a proving ground for many young route runners, weeding the world class wideouts from the deep threat duds. Dell hauled in 90 passes, and tied for eighth in the country in touchdown catches. (Chatsworth, CA), La Jolla Xavier Worthy and Jordan Whittington served as the only two Texas wideouts who provided any consistent play. (Ogden, UT), Bonita (Rancho Cucamonga, CA), Bentonville (Ellenwood, GA), Hueytown (Mankato, MN), Northwestern (Saraland, AL), Midland Legacy 19. "One of the Top 100 Sports News Websites To Follow. (Photo: USC Athletics/Mario Williams) 2021 stats: 35 catches, 380 yards, 4 TD, 10.9 yards per . Jayden Reed, Michigan State: Last season he captured his first 1,000-yard campaign, and finished fourth in the Big Ten in touchdown catches. Before Chase, Jefferson was the rookie phenom destroying records. (Houston, TX), Canton-Galva He was versatile on other parts of the field, swapping between slot and outside with ease. Aidan O'Connell's oldest brother Sean passed away the week INDIANAPOLIS -- When it comes to that next man up mentality, very few players have embraced it the way Michigan's sophomore rusher has this season. INDIANAPOLIS -- The wide receiver made himself a household name around the Big Ten this fall, and all it took was a new home. Smith-Njigbas 123.5 receiving yards per game ranked first in the Power Five and second in the FBS. Has Utah mens basketball Craig Smith turned the Runnin Utes around already. Not to mention he was the Super Bowl MVP, an award usually won by the winning QB. (Houma, LA), Loyola He moves to a Raiders team that hasnt had a true WR1 in nearly five years. He caught 22 touchdowns in 1987 despite only playing TWELVE GAMES. NA 121 72. (Horn Lake, MS), Saraland (Humble, TX), Coffee (Laurens, SC), Mt. (Lucedale, MS), Klein Cain (Tampa, FL), Millbrook Isaiah Neyor, Texas: The former Wyoming wideout led the Mountain West in touchdown catches last season. (Los Angeles, CA), Etiwanda 4. (Gilbert, AZ), Manheim Township (Detroit, MI), Hardin County Find it at our Team News Feed. College Football Player Receiving Stats 2022. 2022 College Football Draft Kit: Wide Receiver Rankings. (Lewisville, TX), Manor Reed caught four balls for 181 yards and two touchdowns against Youngstown State. This is not the case at wide receiver where Jaxon Smith-Njigba is the clear-cut No. (Beaverton, OR), Clackamas (Cleveland, OH), Sierra Canyon Not to mention he averaged over 21 yards per reception. (Canton, KS), Lincoln (Rabun Gap, GA), Menlo-Atherton T.O. (Gainesville, FL), Fordson (Menlo Park, CA), Raines 13. Wicks finished second in the ACC in touchdown catches and fourth in receiving yards. He will be an early first round pick an monster. Nathaniel Dell, Houston: The former Juco put together a monster season in 2021 and finished 12th in the FBS in receiving yards. The former LSU Tiger had a rookie season for the record books. Unfortunately he suffered a season-ending knee injury on a kickoff return in the first half against Iowa. (Powder Springs, GA), F. W. Buchholz Perry will no doubt be one the most explosive receivers in 2022. The former three-star prospect finished the season with first-team, All-ACC honors. Rather theyre hauling in a screen pass, or a deep fade down the sidelines, gaining yards after the catch is vital. Jennings stockpiled 146 receiving yards on four catches in the victory over Middle Tennessee State. In 2021 we were treated to unbelievable performances from players who were under the radar before the season, such as Jerreth Sterns, Jameson Williams, Deven Thompkins and more. The Texas natives 15 catches in the win at Nebraska, and 347 receiving yards in the Rose Bowl victory over Utah, were single-game, school records. (Saint Louis, MO), Pawhuska Ohio State Garrett Wilson and Chris Olave were first-round picks in the 2022 NFL Draft, but there's zero concern about the receiving corps . Last season was when Gipson stepped into being a top-tier FCS wide receiver. It is highly recommended that you use the latest versions of a supported browser in order to receive an optimal viewing experience. He has matured into a sophomore star with game breaking speed. (Honolulu, HI), New Albany End of discussion. The Texas native hauled in six passes for a season-high, 126 yards and a score against Boise State. Hutson changed the game in a way nobody else has. Adams is the most talented wide receiver of his generation and it is indisputable. CBS Sports is a registered trademark of CBS Broadcasting Inc. Liberty Kayshon Boutte, LSU: The former five-star prospect is considered by many as one of the fastest players in College football. Drops arent an option. The browser you are using is no longer supported on this site. Charlie INDIANAPOLIS -- The Wolverines have won 17-straight games against Big Ten opponents, are back-to-back conference Champions and will be making their second appearance in the Stay Alive in Power 5 | 2020 All rights reserved. Kayshon Boutte, LSU: The former five-star prospect is considered by many as one of the fastest players in College football. Thomas hauled in two touchdown passes against Miami and generated 122 receiving yards in the win over Boston College. (Duncanville, TX), Highland Park He also found the endzone against Mississippi State, Furman, Clemson, Syracuse and North Carolina. The Maryland native eclipsed the century mark in receiving yards in eight different games. (Kansas City, MO), Horn Lake Puka Nacua, BYU: The former four-star prospect played in six games in two seasons at Washington. 16. Wide receiver is a position Texas is expected to pursue in the transfer portal. Jalen Cropper, Fresno State: The Californian led the Bulldogs in receptions, receiving yards and touchdown catches last season. 5. (Fort Pierce, FL), Cleveland Perry eclipsed the century mark in receiving yards in seven different games, including five conference tilts. (Alabaster, AL), Laurens District 55 (Louisville, KY), Roseville Covers Pac-12 Football as well as other teams in the West and the NFL and NBA as a Se write an occasional sports law column for SuperWest Sports, and host the AP & Spence sp Greg Kokot writes about motorsports for SuperWest Sports. 2) Evan Stewart, Texas A&M. Few true freshman wide receivers in the 2022 recruiting class embody the term "dynamic" quite like Evan Stewart. 12. (Rocklin, CA), Huffman The speedy wideout generated 127 receiving yards against Michigan State. (Santa Barbara, CA), Midpark The Texas A&M commit, who logged a 10.58 100-meter dash and a 24-6.5 long jump in high school, is one of the most explosive and twitchy pass catchers in the coming group. If you enjoy these rankings or college fantasy football in general, be sure to subscribe to the CFFsite where you can find their 9th Annual Preseason Fantasy Draft guide for expanded player rankings & statistical projections. 8. $MMT = window.$MMT || {}; $MMT.cmd = $MMT.cmd || [];$MMT.cmd.push(function(){ $MMT.display.slots.push(["826909f7-8749-4b07-9308-a997562edd99"]); }). Jalen Carter. (Raleigh, NC), John Ehret 8. If Demus returns back to form as expected, he has the potential to become the Big Tens Receiver of the Year this fall. Top Contributed Quizzes in Sports. (Detroit, MI), Moss Point (Spearman, TX), Monroe The cherry on top to Dells amazing year was capping it off with first-team, All-AAC honors. 2. He is supremely talented and shows amazing acceleration and toughness. (Irmo, SC), Mater Dei Dontayvion Wicks, Virginia: Despite suffering a season-ending injury in fall camp of 2020, he returned and captured his first 1,000-yard campaign last year. 11. (Houston, TX), Compton Dominguez 3. 5-11 / 160. (Waverly, OH), American Fork He recorded 95 receptions for 1,606 yards and nine touchdowns on the year and . Some of his success can be owed to the era he played in and his longevity but Owens had undoubtable talent. The only ding is his durability, to climb up the list he is going to need to stay healthy. 2005-2022 CBS INTERACTIVE ALL RIGHTS RESERVED. He led all WRs in receptions, yards, and touchdowns, on his way to a record breaking season. (Kenosha, WI), Northeast (Columbus, OH), Princeton (Buffalo, NY), Colony (Chicago, IL), Mountainside Iowa averaged just 158.2 passing yards and 17.4 points per game in 2022. (Topeka, KS), Greenville Christian School Unlike our All-Conference honors that looked into projection as an influential factor, our Top 100 gave more of an emphasis on positional value and production shown on the field. (Rochester, IL), Pine View News is added periodically throughout the day, so check back regularly. (Alexandria, LA), Dr. Henry Wise (Ponchatoula, LA), Mandeville By Anthony Treash, PFF: Below are PFFs picks for the top-25 wide receivers entering the 2022 college football season along with some superlatives at the end, including the biggest projections and sleepers. A.T. Perry, Wake Forest: He flat-out dominated opposing secondaries and couldnt be contained last season. (League City, TX), Frederick Douglass Dora (Henderson, NV), West Orange Pasadena, CA, USA; Ohio State Buckeyes wide receiver Jaxon Smith-Njigba (11) runs in the second quarter against the Utah Utes during the 2022 Rose Bowl college football game at the Rose Bowl. (Asheville, NC), John Burroughs School (Tampa, FL), Sickles Johnston went over the century mark in receiving against Oklahoma, West Virginia and Baylor. Hutchinson went from being a former Juco, to the Big 12s Offensive Newcomer of the Year in 2020. (Lancaster, PA), St. Mary's (Mission Hills, CA), Shoemaker Quentin Johnston, TCU: He led the Horned Frogs in receiving yards and touchdown receptions last season. These are the current college football recruiting rankings but they aren't the final . The six-foot-three, 210-pounder has led the Cyclones in receptions and receiving yards the past two seasons. The Florida native averaged 94.9 receiving yards per game. 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