Top 10 wide receivers to watch for in Week 9 of college football ft. Tre Harris
Pass-catching wide receivers define college football, and this season has plenty of superstars who are having massive seasons. Whether it's short slot standouts or lengthy playmakers on the edge, many receivers are making all the big plays. Here are the ten top to watch in Week 9.
Top 10 wide receivers to watch in Week 9
10. Tez Johnson, Oregon
Johnson and the Ducks (7-0, 4-0 Big Ten Conference) are No. 1, and the outstanding wideout can still do more. He has 57 catches for 536 yards and seven touchdowns. Johnson has had a touchdown in each of the last four games and will look to continue his run against Illinois (6-1, 3-1) this week.
9. Jack Bech, TCU
The 6-foot-2 senior has struggled lately but started the season brilliantly. Bech had four 100+ yards games in the first five games of the season. For the year, he has 42 catches for 748 yards and seven touchdowns. Bech and the Horned Frogs (4-3, 2-2 Big 12 Conference) will face Texas Tech (5-2, 3-1) this weekend.
8. Ja'Corey Brooks, Louisville
A transfer from Alabama, Brooks has had a strong season with the Cardinals. The senior has 36 catches for 679 yards and eight touchdowns. Brooks has had three 100+ yards and three multi-TD games, with those coming within the last four games. Louisville (4-3, 2-2 Atlantic Coast Conference) will face Boston College (4-3, 1-2) on Friday.
7. Ryan Williams, Alabama
Williams hasn't been as brilliant as he was to start the season but is still a solid player as a true freshman. He has 31 catches for 649 yards and seven touchdowns. He's not hitting as many explosive plays but is still averaging 20.9 yards per catch. Alabama (5-2, 2-2 SEC) will face Missouri (6-1, 2-1) this weekend.
6. Tetairoa McMillan, Arizona
The 6-foot-5 star is an NFL player in the making; however, he has had an inconsistent college season. McMillan has 47 catches for 780 yards, and his big-play ability is always a threat to explode. The Wildcats (3-4, 1-3 Big 12) could certainly use a big game from McMillan this week against West Virginia (3-4, 2-2).
5. Tai Felton, Maryland
Felton has been great despite his team's relative struggles. At 6-foot-1, Felton can use size or speed. He has 64 catches for 803 yards with six scores and has nine or more receptions in five of his seven games. He started the season with a run of four straight 100+ yard games. Maryland (4-3, 1-3 Big 12) will face Minnesota (4-3, 2-2) this week.
4. Xavier Restrepo, Miami
The Hurricanes are led by the 5-foot-10 senior receiver. While Cam Ward's Heisman campaign might steal a bit of his flash, Restrepo has been solid. He has 39 catches for 686 yards and six touchdowns. Against Louisville, Restrepo had his fourth 100+ yard game of the year. Miami (7-0, 3-0 ACC) will face Florida State (1-6, 1-5) this week.
3. Jalen Royals, Utah State
Utah State (1-6, 0-3 Mountain West Conference) was lucky to keep Royals, who had a 1,000-yard season a year ago. But not only has he stayed — he's stayed productive. Royals has 55 receptions for 834 yards and six touchdowns. He has topped 100 yards in each of his last four games, including 211, 155 and 188 receiving yards in the last three. The Aggies will face Wyoming (1-6, 1-2) this week.
2. Nick Nash, San Jose State
Nash has had one of the strongest performances among WRs this season. At 6-foot-3, he leads the nation in catches with 72 grabs for 904 yards and in touchdowns with 11. He has at least one TD in every game of the season and hasn't been held under 75 yards. The Spartans (5-2, 3-1 MW) will face Fresno State (4-3, 2-1) this week.
1. Tre Harris, Ole Miss
Harris is in his second year with the Rebels after moving over from Louisiana Tech. A 6-foot-2 standout, Harris leads the nation in receiving yards with 987 yards on 59 catches, including six touchdowns. Not only does Harris have five 100+ yard games, but he hasn't had less than 81 yards in any game. This week, Ole Miss (5-2, 1-2 Southeastern Conference) will face Oklahoma (4-3, 1-3).
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