When one thinks of Big Ten football, they think of electrifying offenses. And what would electrifying offense be without elite wide receivers? The returning receiving leaders for the conference in 2025 almost certainly pack a punch, whether it be their first year in the conference or someone who is already fresh on everyone’s minds.
10. Vinny Anthony II, Wisconsin
2024 Stats: 39 catches, 672 yards, 4 TDs, 17.2 YPC
One of the longest tenured Badger receivers, Anthony is no stranger to the conference. Ranking fourth in yards per catch in the conference last year, Anthony feels primed and ready for yet another stellar season. Look for Billy Edwards Jr, the Maryland QB transfer, to develop an immediate rapport with the reliable Anthony. In Phil Longo’s Air Raid scheme, he just might be the key to unlocking Edwards’ growth as well.
9. Ian Strong, Rutgers
2024 Stats: 43 catches, 676 yards, 5 TDs, 15.7 YPC
For Rutgers to continually improve under Greg Schiano, they must rely upon players like Ian Strong. The leader in receiving yards last season for Rutgers, Strong proved his toughness especially in the red zone. However, his reliability will almost certainly be tested as Rutgers face perhaps the toughest Big Ten schedule possible. In order to maintain any kind of consistency offensively, Strong and Kaliakmanis must remain elite in the red zone. Thus, while Strong may not be the most well-rounded receiver on this list, he is nevertheless one of its most important members due to a potentially expanded role this year.
8. Max Klare, Ohio State
2024 Stats: 51 catches, 685 yards, 4 TDs, 13.4 YPC
The only tight end appearing on this list, the former Purdue Boilermaker adds even more depth to one of the most fearsome receiving rooms in the country. The top tight end in the portal brings with him an elite seam-bursting ability that new…
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