Clemson named No. 2 WR Corp for 2012

by TigerNet Staff - Wednesday, August 8, 2012 1:42 PM

Sammy Watkins
Pos: WR Height: 6-1 Weight: 205 Hometown: Fort Myers, FL (South Fort Myers HS) Years Played: 2011 - 2013

Athlon's Top 20 WR/TE Corps for 2012

1. USC

2. Clemson – The Tigers must replace tight end Dwayne AllenDwayne Allen
Tight End
#83 6-3, 255
Fayetteville, NC
View Full Profile, but there’s no shortage of weapons for quarterback Tajh BoydTajh Boyd
RS Jr. Quarterback
#10 6-1, 225
Hampton, VA
View Full Profile. Sammy WatkinsSammy Watkins
So. Wide Receiver
#2 6-1, 200
Fort Myers, FL
View Full Profile was one of the top freshmen in college football last season and is an Athlon Sports preseason first-team All-American for 2012. However, he is suspended for the first two games of the season due to an off-the-field incident. DeAndre HopkinsDeAndre Hopkins
Jr. Wide Receiver
#6 6-1, 200
Central, SC
View Full Profile was overshadowed by Watkins last year, but he finished with 72 catches for 978 yards and five scores. Jaron BrownJaron Brown
Gr. Wide Receiver
#18 6-2, 200
Cheraw, SC
View Full Profile, Adam HumphriesAdam Humphries
So. Wide Receiver
#16 6-0, 190
Spartanburg, SC
View Full Profile, Charone PeakeCharone Peake
So. Wide Receiver
#19 6-3, 205
Moore, SC
View Full Profile and Martavis BryantMartavis Bryant
So. Wide Receiver
#1 6-5, 205
Calhoun Falls, SC
View Full Profile are capable options as well, and Brandon FordBrandon Ford
RS Sr. Tight End
#80 6-4, 235
Wando, SC
View Full Profile is expected to step in for Allen at tight end.

3. West Virginia

4. Tennessee

5. Baylor