Ranking the Big 12’s top wide receivers by receiving yards in 2025

While the Big 12 lost several top wide receivers to the NFL, 2025 could still be a tremendous year for pass catchers in the conference.

The Big 12 was dominated by NFL-caliber talent last season, with Arizona’s Tetairoa McMillan and Colorado’s Travis Hunter leading the charge. However, of the conference’s top ten receivers from last season, seven are now in the NFL. That turnover opens the door for a new wave of familiar faces and new playmakers to emerge and seize the spotlight in 2025.

Despite losing top receivers, the conference is still returning top quarterbacks. Signal callers such as TCU’s Josh Hoover and Iowa State’s Rocco Becht will be looking for new targets in 2025, leaving ample opportunities for new No. 1 receivers across the Big 12.

In addition to the exodus of elite wideouts, the Big 12 also saw many of its top running backs head to the NFL, which could shift offenses even more toward the passing game. With only a few proven bell-cow backs, several teams could lean more heavily on the play of their quarterbacks and receiver corps to move the chains.

Some schools reshaped their wide receiver room through the transfer portal, but some schools are banking on underclassmen from last year to step up.

With the 2025 season getting closer each day, here are our predictions for the Big 12’s receiving leaders. If you’re interested in the passing or rushing leaders, we’ve got you covered with our breakdown of the conference’s top projected quarterbacks and top running backs as well.

The Buffs hit the transfer portal heavy for wide receivers after losing Travis Hunter, Jimmy Horn Jr., Will Sheppard and LaJohntay Wester. As a four-star transfer, Brown had a breakout season at Campbell, hauling in 61 receptions, 1,028 yards, and 12 touchdowns. If Brown can replicate his success at Campbell, he should be an immediate…

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Publish date : 2025-06-09 12:15:00

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