It’s hard to score a lot of points without an effective passing offense. It’s hard to have a vertical passing game without good wide receivers.
Pass catchers are critical in the modern era of college football. The quarterback has to get the ball there, and the offensive line has to protect the quarterback, but wide receivers are the guys who bring it all together. The playmakers with the finishing touch.
Ohio State sealed its national championship thanks to star receiver Jeremiah Smith making a play. Notre Dame left Smith one-on-one in man coverage, and the true freshman made the Irish pay. Meanwhile, Georgia and Penn State struggled in their respective playoff semifinals without playmakers at wide receiver.
LSU knows what an elite wide receiver room looks like. The Tigers had historic offenses in 2019 and 2023 as Ja’Marr Chase, Justin Jefferson, Malik Nabers, and Brian Thomas Jr. came through the program.
Today, we’ll take a look at the best wide receiving corps in the SEC entering 2025.
Texas A&M’s placement on this list is debatable. The Aggies are losing their five leading receivers from 2024, including Noah Thomas, who transferred to Georgia. But A&M did good work in the transfer portal, and while the room lacks experience, there’s no lack of talent.
Five-star Terry Bussey is ready for a breakout season after flashing as a true freshman. Bussey caught 17 passes for 216 yards while adding 111 yards on the ground. When A&M gets Bussey the ball in space, good things happen. With a few tune-ups, Bussey will be one of the SEC’s top playmakers.
A&M added KC Concepcion and Mario Craver from the transfer portal. Concepcion racked up 125 catches and 1,305 yards in two years with NC State. He was one of the ACC’s top red zone threats, catching 16 touchdowns.
Craver, playing at Mississippi State, posted 368 yards and three…
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