Athlon Sports lists Top 30 breakout WRs, 4 from B1G
The 2019 regular season is just a couple of weeks away.
Media outlets everywhere are giving their predictions, voting for numerous polls are taking place and watch lists for the end-of-year awards are out for consuming.
Athlon Sports, on Friday, came out with a list: College Football’s Top 30 Breakout WRs
Steven Lassan, the writer of the list, has four Big Ten receivers making the cut:
Jalen Nailor, Michigan State:
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“A healthy year out of quarterback Brian Lewerke, along with a change in play-callers (Brad Salem), should help Michigan State’s offense improve after averaging only 18.7 points a game last fall. Getting the ball to Nailor has to be a priority for Salem after he flashed big-play potential as a freshman in 2018. The Nevada native ran for 128 yards on just nine carries and added eight receptions for 138 yards and two scores.”
Chris Olave/Garrett Wilson, Ohio State:
“Ohio State must replace Parris Campbell, Terry McLaurin and Johnnie Dixon from last year’s receiving corps. However, there’s not much concern in Columbus about the targets for quarterback Justin Fields. Olave flashed potential (12 catches for 197 yards and three scores) as a freshman last fall, while Wilson ranked as the No. 20 overall prospect in the 2019 signing class.”
Wan’Dale Robinson, Nebraska:
“Robinson’s versatility and all-around ability to make plays will only add to an improving (and potentially very prolific) Nebraska offense in 2019. The Kentucky native accumulated 118 offensive touchdowns in his high school career and should make an instant impact for coach Scott Frost.”
There are two things in common with all of these receivers. One, they all certainly have natural talent. Two, they all have capable quarterbacks to work with. At Michigan State, Brian Lewerke is a solidified, veteran starter.
At Nebraska, it only took Adrian Martinez one season to showcase his Heisman-type abilities.
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And at Ohio State, Justin Fields is a former five-star recruit. Although the experience is lacking, the talent is certainly there.