Loaded Wide Receiver Corps


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Loaded Wide Receiver Corps

What can you as about Clemson's wide receivers that hasn't already been said?

You can make a case that this is the best wide receiver unit in the country.

You can make an argument that is is the best wide receiver unit in school history.

It's hard to imagine a group with this much talent and depth.

Sammy WatkinsSammy Watkins
So. Wide Receiver
#2 6-1, 200
Fort Myers, FL

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We knew Sammy Watkins had high expectations but did anyone expect him to score the first time he touched the football? His score against Troy started perhaps the best freshman season of any player in school history.

Watkins had 82 receptions for 1,219 yards and 12 touchdowns but his influence on the offense was even bigger. The motion package made defenses pay so much attention to Watkins which helped the other parts of the offense prosper.

The South Florida native had several huge games including 10 catches for 155 yards and two touchdowns against Auburn. He had 141 yards and two scores against FSU. In the Maryland game Watkins 8 receptions for 105 yards and two scores but made a bigger impact with two great kickoff returns. In all Watkins scored in nine games a season ago.

What does Watkins do for an encore? Yesterday he tweeted something about turf toe. Will that hinder his progress? How much time will he miss due to his suspension? How will defenses attempt to limit his production?

DeAndre HopkinsDeAndre Hopkins
Jr. Wide Receiver
#6 6-1, 200
Central, SC

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Hopkins is the perfect compliment to Watkins. He is the possession guy with brilliant hands. As a freshman Hopkins had 51 receptions for 626 yards and four touchdowns. He backed that up with 72 catches for 978 yards and five scores last season.

Last season as defenses tried to stop Watkins, Hopkins excelled. In the final two games of the season Hopkins had 17 receptions for 199 yards.

This spring Hopkins took his game to another level. He improved in the weight room. He also improved his speed and is a much more complete receiver heading into his junior season.

Jaron BrownJaron Brown
RS Sr. Wide Receiver
#18 6-2, 200
Cheraw, SC

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There are very few third receivers that are as talented and experienced as Jaron Brown. He has had 31 receptions and 400 yards receiving in each of the previous two seasons. Brown has become more consistent and is now a very good compliment to Watkins and Hopkins. I think Brown becomes a bigger part of the offense since Dwayne AllenDwayne Allen
RS Sr. Tight End
#83 6-3, 255
Fayetteville, NC

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left for the NFL.

Martavis BryantMartavis Bryant
So. Wide Receiver
#1 6-5, 205
Calhoun Falls, SC

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Watkins is the most talented guy in this receiving corps but Bryant might have the biggest upside physically. It is rare to find wide outs with this kind of size that run like Bryant does. As a freshman he only caught six passes for 221 yards and two scores but he showed signs of brilliance and big play capability. Bryant has had a year in the system and should be more comfortable in making the reads and doing the little things more consistently. If he can stay focused and continue to improve, I believe Bryant can play in the NFL for a long time.

Charone PeakeCharone Peake
So. Wide Receiver
#19 6-3, 205
Moore, SC

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I think Charone Peake will make the biggest improvement of all of the wide outs this season. Last year he caught only four passes for 71 yards but a couple of those were vital catches. He also battled injuries a season ago but is healthy and looks ready to burst onto the scene in this offense. Peake is a talent that is physical and can create mismatches in the secondary. Again, I see great things for this talented wide out in 2012.

Adam HumphriesAdam Humphries
So. Wide Receiver
#13 6-0, 190
Spartanburg, SC

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This time last year no one expected Adam Humphries to avoid a red-shirt season. Instead Humphries played a pretty big role in the offense. He was the guy that gave Watkins a few snaps off a game and he played well when given the opportunity. Humphries is a tough receiver who good hands and enough speed to make a few plays. He may never be the focal point of the offense but he is a good player and has a defined role in the offense.

Stanton Seckinger

Seckinger is a lanky receiver prospect with terrific hands. We may see him this season as a tight end on certain sets. He runs better than some thought out of high school but his hands are what gives him a chance to play. It will be interesting to see how his role will expand if he does play more tight end in the future.

Germone HopperGermone Hopper
Fr. Athlete
# 6-0, 175
Charlotte, NC

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Hopper is the only incoming freshman at this position and he gives the Tigers something completely different in his skill set. This is a terrific open field runner. Hopper can make defenders miss in the open field. He is also a very competitive player that pays close attention to the small details of his assignments. It would be tough for any freshman to break into the rotation because of the talent and depth but Hopper has a chance to compete because of his unique skill set.

In summary this is one of the two best receiving corps in the country in my opinion. Southern Cal is the only other program in the country with this much talent at their receiver positions. It will be interesting to follow the continued development of this electric group of athletes in 2012.

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Thomasville, GA

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