We're 5 - 6 games into the 2019 season - here are some of the top-producing WRs from the 2018 class:
The Trojans' leading receiver as a true freshman
Amon-Ra St. Brown, Southern Cal - Has 24 receptions for 238 yards and 3 TDs through 5 games this season; Was USC's leading receiver as a true freshman last year with 60 receptions for 750 yards and 3 TDs.
Led the National Champions in receiving yardage as a true freshman
Justyn Ross, Clemson - Is the defending national champion's 2nd-leading receiver through the first five games of 2019 with 18 receptions for 218 yards and a TD; Led Clemson with 1,000 receiving yards and 9 TDs on 46 receptions as a true freshman last year.
Led the nation in TD receptions at the time of his foot injury
Terrace Marshall, Jr., Louisiana State - Injured his foot against Vanderbilt which required surgery, but was leading LSU in receiving with 20 receptions for 304 yards and 6 TDs (the 6 receiving TDs led the nation at the time of his injury); Had 12 receptions as a true freshman last year.
Jaylen Waddle, Alabama - Has 12 receptions through 5 games this year; Was a Freshman All-American last year, racking up 45 receptions for 848 yards and 7 TDs.
Brennan Eagles, Texas - Has 11 receptions for 279 yards and 4 TDs through 5 games this season.
Ja'Marr Chase, Louisiana State - LSU's 2nd-leading receiver with 23 receptions for 451 yards and 6 TDs; Had 23 receptions for 313 yards and 3 TDs as a true freshman last year.
Chase Cota, UCLA - Has 12 receptions for 207 yards and 2 TDs through 6 games this year; Had 13 receptions for 168 yards last year.
UNC's leading receiver this year
Dyami Brown, North Carolina - Leads UNC with 424 yards and 5 TDs on 24 receptions through six games this season; Started 6 games as a true freshman and had 17 receptions for 173 yards last year.
Tre Turner, Virginia Tech - VaTech's 2nd-leading receiver this year with 12 receptions for 138 yards and a TD; Was the Hokies' 3rd-leading receiver as a true freshman with 26 receptions for 535 yards and 4 TDs.
Jahan Dotson, Penn State - Pedo State's 2nd-leading receiver through 5 games this season with 12 receptions for 242 yards and 3 TDs; Had 13 receptions for 203 yards as a true freshman.
Leads all WRs in the 2018 class with 36 receptions so far this year
Elijah Moore, Ole Miss - UM's leading receiver through six games with 36 receptions for 460 yards and 3 TDs; Was Ole Miss' 3rd-leading receiver as a true freshman with 36 receptions for 398 yards and 2 TDs.
Rashod Bateman, Minnesota - The Gophers' leading receiver with 537 yards and 4 TDs on 23 receptions through 5 games; Had 51 receptions for 704 yards and 6 TDs as a true freshman last year.
The Huskers signed six WRs in that same 2018 class.
Let's examine, shall we?
Andre Hunt - Has yet to play a down in 2019 due to a suspension; Appeared in two games last year and had zero receptions.
Dominick Watt - Didn't qualify and is now at Garden City CC where he is the Broncbusters' 2nd-leading receiver so far this year.
Miles Jones - Seldomly used, Jones doesn't have any receptions this year; He appeared in one (1) game last year and had a 21-yard reception against FCS Bethune-Cookman.
Mike Williams - A JUCO transfer in 2018, Williams has 3 receptions for 51 yards and no TDs this year; He had 12 receptions for 122 yards and no TDs last year.
Katerian LeGrone - Is now at ASA College, a 3rd-rate JUCO program in Miami; Did not see the field in his only season in Lincoln.
Jaron Woodyard - Has zero receptions this year; A JUCO transfer, Woodyard had one (1) reception for 10 yards in 2018.
Six (6) signees, and combined they have accounted for 3 receptions for 51 yards and no TDs so far this season.
Troy Walters is one of the highest-paid WR coaches in the country. You'd expect more production from someone making $700K.
The Trojans' leading receiver as a true freshman
Amon-Ra St. Brown, Southern Cal - Has 24 receptions for 238 yards and 3 TDs through 5 games this season; Was USC's leading receiver as a true freshman last year with 60 receptions for 750 yards and 3 TDs.
Led the National Champions in receiving yardage as a true freshman
Justyn Ross, Clemson - Is the defending national champion's 2nd-leading receiver through the first five games of 2019 with 18 receptions for 218 yards and a TD; Led Clemson with 1,000 receiving yards and 9 TDs on 46 receptions as a true freshman last year.
Led the nation in TD receptions at the time of his foot injury
Terrace Marshall, Jr., Louisiana State - Injured his foot against Vanderbilt which required surgery, but was leading LSU in receiving with 20 receptions for 304 yards and 6 TDs (the 6 receiving TDs led the nation at the time of his injury); Had 12 receptions as a true freshman last year.
Jaylen Waddle, Alabama - Has 12 receptions through 5 games this year; Was a Freshman All-American last year, racking up 45 receptions for 848 yards and 7 TDs.
Brennan Eagles, Texas - Has 11 receptions for 279 yards and 4 TDs through 5 games this season.
Ja'Marr Chase, Louisiana State - LSU's 2nd-leading receiver with 23 receptions for 451 yards and 6 TDs; Had 23 receptions for 313 yards and 3 TDs as a true freshman last year.
Chase Cota, UCLA - Has 12 receptions for 207 yards and 2 TDs through 6 games this year; Had 13 receptions for 168 yards last year.
UNC's leading receiver this year
Dyami Brown, North Carolina - Leads UNC with 424 yards and 5 TDs on 24 receptions through six games this season; Started 6 games as a true freshman and had 17 receptions for 173 yards last year.
Tre Turner, Virginia Tech - VaTech's 2nd-leading receiver this year with 12 receptions for 138 yards and a TD; Was the Hokies' 3rd-leading receiver as a true freshman with 26 receptions for 535 yards and 4 TDs.
Jahan Dotson, Penn State - Pedo State's 2nd-leading receiver through 5 games this season with 12 receptions for 242 yards and 3 TDs; Had 13 receptions for 203 yards as a true freshman.
Leads all WRs in the 2018 class with 36 receptions so far this year
Elijah Moore, Ole Miss - UM's leading receiver through six games with 36 receptions for 460 yards and 3 TDs; Was Ole Miss' 3rd-leading receiver as a true freshman with 36 receptions for 398 yards and 2 TDs.
Rashod Bateman, Minnesota - The Gophers' leading receiver with 537 yards and 4 TDs on 23 receptions through 5 games; Had 51 receptions for 704 yards and 6 TDs as a true freshman last year.
The Huskers signed six WRs in that same 2018 class.
Let's examine, shall we?
Andre Hunt - Has yet to play a down in 2019 due to a suspension; Appeared in two games last year and had zero receptions.
Dominick Watt - Didn't qualify and is now at Garden City CC where he is the Broncbusters' 2nd-leading receiver so far this year.
Miles Jones - Seldomly used, Jones doesn't have any receptions this year; He appeared in one (1) game last year and had a 21-yard reception against FCS Bethune-Cookman.
Mike Williams - A JUCO transfer in 2018, Williams has 3 receptions for 51 yards and no TDs this year; He had 12 receptions for 122 yards and no TDs last year.
Katerian LeGrone - Is now at ASA College, a 3rd-rate JUCO program in Miami; Did not see the field in his only season in Lincoln.
Jaron Woodyard - Has zero receptions this year; A JUCO transfer, Woodyard had one (1) reception for 10 yards in 2018.
Six (6) signees, and combined they have accounted for 3 receptions for 51 yards and no TDs so far this season.
Troy Walters is one of the highest-paid WR coaches in the country. You'd expect more production from someone making $700K.
