Playing time at WR this season!

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Man am I excited for our WR core next year even though we lost a lot. Obviously we don't have a lot to go on but what would be your early predictions? I put their recruiting ranking stars beside just for a gauge of talent we have coming for those who don't know much about them already.

On the team for at least a year
4* DeAngelo Gibbs 6'1 200lbs - I think this dude will be a problem just by watching him in practice last season snagging catches
4* Ramel Keyton - 6'3 185lbs - Showed some good things his first year
3* Brandon Johnson - 6'2 175lbs - Very smooth route runner, this has got to be his year to shine
3* Josh Palmer - 6'2 200lbs - We know what we're getting for the most part.
3* Jerrod Means 6'2 212lbs
2* Cedric Tillman 6'2 206lbs
PWO Isaiah Montgomery 6'0 207lbs

True Freshman
4* Jimmy Calloway 5'11 165lbs
4* Jalin Hyatt 6'2 170lbs
4* Malachi Wideman 6'5 190lbs
3* Dee Beckwith 6'5 215lbs

Transfers
USC
4* Velus Jones Jr 6'0 190lbs
Nebraska
4* Miles Jones 5'9 166lbs
 
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Gibbs looks the part of a star and nothing I’ve read suggests otherwise. I think he could be the surprise of the year.
Keyton under impressed me early but seemed to get better late. He doesn’t seem to have the speed to run away from anyone so route running may be his best chance to shine.
Palmer is solid. I think he’s in for a big year and imo the most like Jennings when speaking of contested catches.
Johnson is my dark horse candidate. I think he’s much better than we think because he hasn’t been showcased.
Hyatt I feel will be the one taking the top off the defense but I wonder if his small frame and route running ability will mean he does it from the slot.
 
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Gibbs is one of the most important players on the team next year. If he can step up and be really productive with the running game we should have, we could scare teams on offense
 
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I’m very excited about this WR Corp!! Also, only 1 more year of JG. Hopefully Bailey is ready to take over by the end of the year!!
 
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EricberryFAN said:
Man am I excited for our WR core next year even though we lost a lot. Obviously we don't have a lot to go on but what would be your early predictions? I put their recruiting ranking stars beside just for a gauge of talent we have coming for those who don't know much about them already.

On the team for at least a year
4* DeAngelo Gibbs 6'1 200lbs - I think this dude will be a problem just by watching him in practice last season snagging catches
4* Ramel Keyton - 6'3 185lbs - Showed some good things his first year
3* Brandon Johnson - 6'2 175lbs - Very smooth route runner, this has got to be his year to shine
3* Josh Palmer - 6'2 200lbs - We know what we're getting for the most part.
3* Jerrod Means 6'2 212lbs
2* Cedric Tillman 6'2 206lbs
PWO Isaiah Montgomery 6'0 207lbs

True Freshman
4* Jimmy Calloway 5'11 165lbs
4* Jalin Hyatt 6'2 170lbs
4* Malachi Wideman 6'5 190lbs
3* Dee Beckwith 6'5 215lbs

Transfers
USC
4* Velus Jones Jr 6'0 190lbs
Nebraska
4* Miles Jones 5'9 166lbs
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I think we will mightily struggle at WR if one of the freshmen/Gibbs dont step up. Way too many questions to feel comfortable about the position.
 
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1vol8 said:
Gibbs looks the part of a star and nothing I’ve read suggests otherwise. I think he could be the surprise of the year.
Keyton under impressed me early but seemed to get better late. He doesn’t seem to have the speed to run away from anyone so route running may be his best chance to shine.
Palmer is solid. I think he’s in for a big year and imo the most like Jennings when speaking of contested catches.
Johnson is my dark horse candidate. I think he’s much better than we think because he hasn’t been showcased.
Hyatt I feel will be the one taking the top off the defense but I wonder if his small frame and route running ability will mean he does it from the slot.
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I'm more excited about Hyatt than any player since CP. QBs won't be overthrowing him... I guarantee that!
 
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vols1221 said:
I'm more excited about Hyatt than any player since CP. QBs won't be overthrowing him... I guarantee that!
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He’s just so small I wonder how he’ll hold up. Isn’t he under 6’ and like 160?

Just looked: 6’0 164 listed. That’s slot size which means over the middle. If the coaches are thinking the same it wouldn’t surprise me if we didn’t see him this coming year so he has a chance to put on weight.
 
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1vol8 said:
Gibbs looks the part of a star and nothing I’ve read suggests otherwise. I think he could be the surprise of the year.
Keyton under impressed me early but seemed to get better late. He doesn’t seem to have the speed to run away from anyone so route running may be his best chance to shine.
Palmer is solid. I think he’s in for a big year and imo the most like Jennings when speaking of contested catches.
Johnson is my dark horse candidate. I think he’s much better than we think because he hasn’t been showcased.
Hyatt I feel will be the one taking the top off the defense but I wonder if his small frame and route running ability will mean he does it from the slot.
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Gibbs leads our team in receiving yards next year.. jumps on the scene hot. Instant Impact !
 
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EricberryFAN said:
Man am I excited for our WR core next year even though we lost a lot. Obviously we don't have a lot to go on but what would be your early predictions? I put their recruiting ranking stars beside just for a gauge of talent we have coming for those who don't know much about them already.

On the team for at least a year
4* DeAngelo Gibbs 6'1 200lbs - I think this dude will be a problem just by watching him in practice last season snagging catches
4* Ramel Keyton - 6'3 185lbs - Showed some good things his first year
3* Brandon Johnson - 6'2 175lbs - Very smooth route runner, this has got to be his year to shine
3* Josh Palmer - 6'2 200lbs - We know what we're getting for the most part.
3* Jerrod Means 6'2 212lbs
2* Cedric Tillman 6'2 206lbs
PWO Isaiah Montgomery 6'0 207lbs

True Freshman
4* Jimmy Calloway 5'11 165lbs
4* Jalin Hyatt 6'2 170lbs
4* Malachi Wideman 6'5 190lbs
3* Dee Beckwith 6'5 215lbs

Transfers
USC
4* Velus Jones Jr 6'0 190lbs
Nebraska
4* Miles Jones 5'9 166lbs
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May see Holiday play some WR too. He won’t be a full time QB. I’d expect he’ll play some combination of CB/WR/STs and wildcat QB.
 
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I agree wr will be a strength. A lot of contributors but I’m going with Gibbs and Wildeman as new standouts to compliment Palmer and Keyton, etc
 
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There is talent and with the addition of the transfers and incoming freshmen also depth to pull from at the WR position. Expect most all of the freshman to get a good look and some playing time, Beckwith with his size and athleticism is a matchup nightmare for opponents and Hyatt, Galloway and Holiday will compete for playing time because of their speed, these guys can fly and speed kills.

The WR position should be just fine and has the ability to be extremely good with its combination of size and speed. Good consistent QB play and an improved running game would go a long way towards helping the WRs and the passing game, got to have better QB play and a better running game.
 
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Well, I guess with the best receiving corps in the conference, the best OL in the conference, the best DL in the conference, outstanding LB's and DB's and a Heisman Candidate licking at the chomps, how can we not be the favorite to win NC?

15-0

is spring camp here yet?
 
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EricberryFAN said:
Man am I excited for our WR core next year even though we lost a lot. Obviously we don't have a lot to go on but what would be your early predictions? I put their recruiting ranking stars beside just for a gauge of talent we have coming for those who don't know much about them already.

On the team for at least a year
4* DeAngelo Gibbs 6'1 200lbs - I think this dude will be a problem just by watching him in practice last season snagging catches
4* Ramel Keyton - 6'3 185lbs - Showed some good things his first year
3* Brandon Johnson - 6'2 175lbs - Very smooth route runner, this has got to be his year to shine
3* Josh Palmer - 6'2 200lbs - We know what we're getting for the most part.
3* Jerrod Means 6'2 212lbs
2* Cedric Tillman 6'2 206lbs
PWO Isaiah Montgomery 6'0 207lbs

True Freshman
4* Jimmy Calloway 5'11 165lbs
4* Jalin Hyatt 6'2 170lbs
4* Malachi Wideman 6'5 190lbs
3* Dee Beckwith 6'5 215lbs

Transfers
USC
4* Velus Jones Jr 6'0 190lbs
Nebraska
4* Miles Jones 5'9 166lbs
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Of the guys already here and the newbies, which ones run the best routes. Knowing which ones know what and how to run a route will be the guys who set themselves apart for me. Give me the guy who runs a proper route and makes a routine catch. After every game you can find these guys somewhere in the "box score"with 4-6 or more catches. But what you see in the replays are usually the one or two catches made by a guy who has run a suspect route and made a spectacular catch. Give me the guy who does his job from the snap of the ball til the end of the play.
 
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Lots to be excited about when it comes to future of our WR corps. As far as next year..

Palmer - Obvious clear starter, excited to see him get some more looks
Gibbs - Appeared to be a play maker in practice last year, lets hope maybe he can step in and be the DAWG we're losing with JJ. Not sure if coaches see him as bigger inside slot guy or outside.
Brandon J. - Think we'll see him on a regular basis in the slot, especially early in the year due to his level of experience. Not explosive but seemed fairly reliable
Velus - College game experience, SEC ready body, and plenty of speed to burn. A potential homerun threat that I hope can be a consistent WR for us, rather that be inside at the slot or out wide.
Keyton - Hopefully takes that next step after a full offseason getting bigger and stronger. Has all the tools and will have ample opportunity to earn a starting spot in rotation.

Those are the WR's I would expect that have the top spots on lock as long as they progress and perform well through spring & fall camp. Keep in mind we run a pretty varied rotation of WR so likely all those will be on the field early in the year at some point at the very least. The next list of guys..

Tillman, Montgomery - these are guys that personally I believe will only see the field in limited action. They're just simply not the caliber of WR that many of the others are.

Incoming frosh
Hyatt, Wideman, Beckwith, Calloway- All extremely talented and each provide something a little different. I wouldn't expect all of them to come in and contribute this year but wouldn't be surprised to see 1 or 2 of them develop throughout the year and push for more playing time. Especially if one of them can prove to be a reliable option in the slot.. As almost any of them from an athletic/explosive standpoint would be an upgrade over Johnson.
 
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