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Alabama and Ohio State football have been the standard bearers for sending college football wide receiver talent to the NFL over the last several years.
However, what true freshmen Ryan Williams and Jeremiah Smith are doing for the Crimson Tide and the Buckeyes, respectively, is still catching the eyes of college football fans. Both freshman receivers lead their respective teams in receiving yards through the first five weeks of the college football season.
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Smith made a pair of highlight grabs against Michigan State on Saturday, while Williams made a clutch 75-yard game-winning touchdown grab against top-ranked Georgia in Tuscaloosa, Alabama. In that sense, both are making a large imprint on their teams early in their careers.
Recent Alabama receivers include Heisman Trophy winner DeVonta Smith, Jaylen Waddle and Jameson Williams, among others. Ohio State’s list includes Marvin Harrison Jr., Jaxon Smith-Njigba and Garrett Wilson.
Here’s a look at how the top two freshmen receivers in the country compare, including stats, highlights and recruiting:
Ryan Williams vs. Jeremiah Smith college stats
Ryan Williams: 16 receptions for 462 yards and five touchdowns (28.9 yards per catch)
Jeremiah Smith: 19 receptions for 364 yards and five touchdowns (19.2 yards per catch) | one rush for 19 yards and a touchdown
Williams is seventh in the nation in receiving yards per game at 115.5 ypg. In four games, Williams’ 462 yards on 16 receptions ranks 16th in the country in four games played. Only three of the top 16 have played in four games this season.
Smith is 20th in the country with 91 yards per game and tied for 38th with former Alabama receiver Isaiah Bond with 364 yards on 19 receptions. With five touchdown receptions each,…
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Author : USA TODAY Sports
Publish date : 2024-09-29 16:10:24
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