By: Zach Metkler, GZ Sports Report Writer
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After breaking down running backs, we will now take a look at this year’s wide receiver class, which is imperative for the passing league that is the NFL.Below is my initial big board for the 2017 wide receiver class.
- Mike Williams, WR, Clemson
- Corey Davis, WR, Western Michigan
- John Ross, WR, Washington
- Curtis Samuel, WR/RB, Ohio State
- Cooper Kupp, WR, Eastern Washington
- Zay Jones, WR, East Carolina
- Dede Westbrook, WR, Oklahoma
- Isaiah Ford, WR, Virginia Tech
- Carlos Henderson, WR, Louisiana Tech
- Amara Darboh, WR, Michigan
- Juju Smith-Schuster, WR, USC
- Malachi Dupre, WR, LSU
- Chris Godwin, WR, Penn State
- ArDarius Stewart, WR, Alabama
- Ryan Switzer, WR, North Carolina
- Josh Reynolds, WR, Texas A&M
- Jehu Chesson, WR, Michigan
- Noah Brown, WR, Ohio State
- Taywan Taylor, WR, Western Kentucky
- Chad Hansen, WR, California
- Artavis Scott, WR, Clemson
- Travis Rudolph, WR, Florida State
- Stacy Coley, WR, Miami
- KD Cannon, WR, Baylor
- Damore’ea Stringfellow, WR, Ole Miss
Class Position Strength: Above Average/Strong
Class Superlatives:
Biggest Riser: Cooper Kupp, Eastern Washington
Biggest Faller: Stacy Coley, Miami
Most NFL-Ready: Mike Williams, Clemson
Best Boundary Receiver: Mike Williams, Clemson
Best Slot Receiver: John Ross, Washington
Best Hands: Zay Jones, East Carolina
Best Route-Runner: Cooper Kupp, Eastern Washington/Ryan Switzer, North Carolina
Intangibles: Mike Williams, Clemson
Highest Ceiling: Corey Davis, Western Michigan
Could Disappoint: Dede Westbrook, Oklahoma
Could Surprise: Carlos Henderson, Louisana Tech
Biggest Question Mark: JuJu Smith-Schuster, USC
Biggest Risk: JuJu Smith-Schuster, USC
Biggest Sleeper: ArDarius Stewart, Alabama
Previous Rankings:
Quarterback
Running Back
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