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Whos the best receiver in Clemson history?
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My vote is Tee Higgins.
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Higgins or Hopkins
Then Sammy
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Almost said Sammy. DHop did it more in the NFL.
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Almost forgot about Mike Williams
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Re: Almost said Sammy. DHop did it more in the NFL.
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Best all around talent was Jerry Butler, and if we threw the ball more he would have the stats. Reference, the catch….
Hands, moves, speed, leaping ability, just best all around talent. Unfortunately, he had a bad knee injury in the pros.
Then Sammy, Perry Tuttle, Nuke, Clark, Ross, Tee, others…..
They were all great, plus some others! We have had some great ones at WRU over the years.
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The late Terry Smith was underrated.***
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Sammy was better than Nuk at Clemson. Nuk has had a much better professional career and may be a HOFer.
Nuk: 206 rec, 3020 yds, 27 TD
Sammy: 240 rec, 3391 yds, 27 TD
But ALSO for Sammy:
339 yds rushing
Over 1000 yds kick returns
Played 3 fewer games
Both were awesome and had iconic moments, but to me, Sammy was one of the most exciting players in the country and in Clemson history. His size, speed, and hands combo were unmatched. My favorite play - of many - is when UGA ran a long TD run and the very next play from scrimmage, Sammy took a slant, ran over a linebacker, and took it to the house. Immediately flipped momentum back in our favor and the Valley was as loud as I've ever heard it that day.
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Awesome information 👍 Thanks for posting ☺️
Go Tigers!!💪💪
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Re: Whos the best receiver in Clemson history?
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I agree that Sammy was more dominant as a whole in college, but Nuk in 2012 was so freakin good, 18 TDs and it seemed like Tajh could just chuck it anywhere and Nuk would go get it.
I think the three best seasons by a receiver at Clemson happened in back to back to back years too which is crazy.
Sammy Watkins - 2011: 82 catches, 1219 yards, 12 TDs
Deandre Hopkins - 2012: 82 catches, 1405 yards, 18 TDs
Sammy Watkins - 2013: 101 catches, 1464 yards, 12 TDs
Also can't forget Mike WIlliams in 2016: 98 catches, 1361 yards, 11 TDs but he had an extra game in there
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Re: Whos the best receiver in Clemson history?
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How many games did Sammy miss that sophomore year for pot?
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2 games for weed and then missed the Chickfila bowl when he got hurt on the first series (maybe even the first play, I can't remember)
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Paw Warrior [5074]
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Mike Williams, Sammy, Hopkins lead my vote. Then - Renfrow, Higgins, Butler
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IMO anyway.
I don’t like the definitive “best”. I like the top category.
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Going back to the 80’s Terry Allen was a top back who had a great NFL career.
I agree with OP Tee Higgins and Mike Williams caught many passes the most receivers would have dropped or allowed to be intercepted. Sammy Watkins was another Great One along with Perry Tuttle and Jerry Butler. Also I would have to include De Andre Hopkins and Rod Gardner.
I was in DV when Gardner made that awesome catch to help us beat the coots in the last minute of the game.
I have to props to Hunter Renfrow the best Blue Collar receiver to walk on earn a scholarship and catch that beautiful pass to beat Bama in 2016. One of the attributes for Hunter is that when he was on the field he brought an energy that seemed to make everybody play with more effort.
Congrats to all who posted there are great names on this thread. 🐅🐅🐅 (#4?)
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This is a really good question. There are some great options.
If I'm starting a team from scratch, it's Sammy.
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Re: Whos the best receiver in Clemson history?
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If I had to vote for one, Mike Williams. There are many others that could be considered, 3 on this years team.
Go Tigers
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Sammy Watkins
You put Sammy on the teams with Deshaun or Trevor he’d be a national champion too
Not like he didn’t have Tajh Boyd, but just saying we had our championships defenses later after Sammy
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I get that, but I dont think Sammy was held back because of Tahj.
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Tahj was very productive at Clemson. He was the man at that time for sure. For me, it’s a tough call between Tee and Sammy.
As for DHop, his career didn’t truly take off until the NFL. Of course he didn’t have TL or DW, so it’s tough to gauge what he might have done under a more productive offense.
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Re: I get that, but I dont think Sammy was held back because of Tahj.
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I think you’ve misinterpreted
I mentioned that our championship defenses came later after Sammy. More complete teams and more equipped to win the national championship.
Tajh Boyd was not related to “holding back” Sammy
You give Tajh the 2018 defense and he’s a national champion too, likely
It’s about the completeness of the teams
Tajh held the ACC passing TD record for like 10 years. Like 133 or something.
Tajh elevated Sammy and vice versa
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Hopkins would have been the ACC career reception leader if he had stayed
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the 4th year. Not as explosive as Watkins though. And Tajh had the ability to get Sammy the ball no matter where he was. Watkins was just a beast. Returns. Screens. Slants. Deep routes. Sweeps. He could do it all!
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At Clemson......Sammy. In the NFL......Nuk.
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This is my answer as well. I can't remember a WR that could take over a game
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like Sammy could at Clemson. If you would have bet me that Nuk would have had a significantly better NFL career than Sammy when they got drafted, I would have lost my house.
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Contact the Orange Bowl against Ohio State again it would be hard not to Sammy. Nuk was Greta in College and had a better pro career, but Sammy just had some dominate games while he was at Clemson.
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I've always been partial to Nuk but Sammy was awesome. Tee has always been
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my favorite!! Then there is Mike, Hunter, Hamilton, among others.
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Re: Whos the best receiver in Clemson history?
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For a single game performance, I like Justyn Ross in the CFP Championship against Bama. Some of those catches were amazing, and backbreaking for the elephants.
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Same for me too. Ross was unbelievable in that game.
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I agree it’s tee Higgins….. Hopkins, Williams, Watkins all great but Tee has the height, hands and elite speed
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Easy - Sammy Watkins. Although we've had some great ones over the......
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years, he's the best for sure IMO.
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Jun 30, 2025, 2:42 PM
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I'll take Renfrow
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Charlie Waters....Back when the game was PURE
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Rival Killer [2619]
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Sammy Watkins
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After all he is the all-time Clemson leader in 100-yard receiving games (15), total receiving yards (3,391) and touchdowns (27) and also ranks second in total catches with 240.
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Well he’s tied with tho most receiving touchdowns with Tee Higgins and DeAndre Hopkins but I still pick him since he holds firsts in other records.
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Watkins was pretty much the man when at Clemson.
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Tee had to share the ball more, and as you noted still had as many TDs.
A tough call IMO.
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Re: Sammy Watkins
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Sammy no doubt! Dismantled the bucknuts and set the OB record doing it 16 catches for 227 yds and 2 scores.
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Going to give 2 answers. Best in my view was Sammy Watkins as he did more than just receive. Now want to talk clutch, that of course was 3rd and Renfrow. No one had as many clutch catches as Hunter did. When we needed that 1st, you knew you could count on #13.
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Re: Whos the best receiver in Clemson history?
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That, and the Yamaha CR-600 we blasted E-2 with 24/7.
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Yamaha CR-600
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Excellent --
All I had was a record player.
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And that record player was enough. Good times, all.
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Yep. Had a JVC system with Cerwin Vega speakers.
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Had an apartment at Riverbank Commons overlooking the pool.. open the window and jam out! Good times like you said.
Ended up giving the whole set to Goodwill. Now I wish I didn’t do that.
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The others in mentioned were good but Sammy is the only one in the group that I recall just taking over games for us. He was awesome as a college player and solid as a pro.
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Step aside youngsters. The best would be Jerry Butler or Dwight Clark.
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Love Dwight Clark but he only had like 500 yards and 3 touchdowns in his career.
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Jerry Butler or Perry Tuttle.
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Jerry Butler***
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Sammy by a long shot
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If you were in the Orange Bowl vs Ohio State, you would understand
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And the comeback vs Maryland***
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He was the best athlete on the team and highly featured .
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Tremendously skilled athlete. He was the primary target for the Clemson offense at the time, whereas there were a lot more options when Tee was playing.
Tough one in my opinion.
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Sammy and it ain't close.
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Will Swinney. That catch in 2018 against FSU was amazing……
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You're right can't believe I forgot about William.
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Sammy Watkins gets my vote.***
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Re: Whos the best receiver in Clemson history?
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Sammy
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Rod Gardner gets an honorable mention.
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Yup. Wouldve loved to see him in todays offense.***
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For me it’s Sammy hands down
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Can’t believe you guys forgot about the one and only Christian Wilkins. He was the first defensive lineman to catch a touchdown in Clemson history. He only had 2 catches at Clemson but I bet you if he had given up playing defense then he would have been the best big man WR ever.
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Nuk
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Sammy Watkins easily....he was out of the box ready and no one had his combination of hands, speed amd power.
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Best hands is Renfrow …
Best football player … best tough guy … Dwight Clark
The guy I want to see in the huddle … Sammy Watkins
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Here is my Top 10 ranking :
10. Perry Tuttle
9. Justyn Ross
8. Derrick Hamilton
7. Hunter Renfrow
6. Mike Williams
5. Rod Gardner
4. Jerry Butler
3. Tee Higgins
2. DeAndre Hopkins
1. Sammy Watkins
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DHop didnt really become what he is until the NFL
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DHop played one year with Boyd, and it started clicking, but before then we didn’t have the offense to showcase him. DHop is a great one for sure and NFL star, but the summary of his Clemson career doesn’t show #2 all time, in my opinion.
Sammy also was basically THE GUY on our offense and he touched the way tons more than Tee did. There were so many weapons to utilize when Tee was here, and he didn’t have the benefit of racking up stats as the primary dude for the offense. Tee definitely has shown a better skill set in the pros. It’s a close call, but not going to argue between Sammy and Tee. Just different situations really.
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Re: DHop didnt really become what he is until the NFL
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Nuk played two seasons with Boyd. 2011 and 2012. In 2011 he was the #2 option behind Sammy but then in 2012 Sammy missed a couple games from the suspension and the ankle injury in the bowl game and Nuk was absolutely that dude in 2012. I'd argue that Hopkins in 2012 was the most dominant single season by a Clemson receiver ever.
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And too, thats a GREAT list there.
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Seems you captured the 10 best Clemson WRs of all time there, just a little switching around for me. Considering time at Clemson and era in which they played:
10. Rod Gardner
9. Perry Tuttle
8. Justyn Ross
7. Jerry Butler
6. DHop
5. Hunter Renfrow
4. Derrick Hamilton
3. Mike Williams
1B Tee Higgins
1A Sammy Watkins
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The decene is loose Sammy
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The deuce is loose #2
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Sammy Watkins. Not sure why this is even a discussion. Easiest position debate to settle.
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Sheer numbers maybe, but he was THE MAN on that offense.
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Tee had to share the ball with much more talent.
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Re: Whos the best receiver in Clemson history?
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Jul 1, 2025, 12:32 AM
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Higgins
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Re: Whos the best receiver in Clemson history?
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Jul 1, 2025, 1:26 AM
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Sammy!
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Re: Whos the best receiver in Clemson history?
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Jul 1, 2025, 8:20 AM
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Not the answer to the question but I always wonder what the Rod Gardner, Aaron Kelly, Jacoby Ford, and Kevin Youngblood types would have looked like with Watson or Lawrence at the helm.
Clearly not the quality of Hopkins, Watkins, etc based off their NFL careers but those were the guys we thought were special before we were in our WRU era.
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Re: Whos the best receiver in Clemson history?
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Jul 1, 2025, 8:25 AM
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forgot one of my favorites as a kid, Derrick Hamilton!
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Re: Whos the best receiver in Clemson history?
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Jul 1, 2025, 10:22 AM
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An extremely strong argument could be made for Hunter Renfrow. Made many incredible catches, was extremely consistent, and was our most reliable guy in the biggest moment.
From an efficiency perspective, definitely Tee Higgins.
From an excitement perspective, a healthy Sammy Watkins was a true joy to behold.
Personally, my all time fave is Tay Scott. He’s a personal friend and I met him while he was being recruited. Guy was so dynamic and consistent. All time Clemson reception leader.
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Re: Whos the best receiver in Clemson history?
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Jul 1, 2025, 11:52 AM
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Statistically speaking its Sammy...But man Nuk and Tee were dynamic...
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Thats a good way to put it. Cant question #2s stats.
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Jul 4, 2025, 3:51 PM
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Very dynamic dude obviously. He was the feature guy, by far, and Tee had to share the ball with many other dudes. Nuk is incredible and may be the best, but he only got to play in a real offense one year for us.
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Re: Whos the best receiver in Clemson history?
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Jul 1, 2025, 11:57 AM
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Just at Clemson-I'd go with Sammy.
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Re: Whos the best receiver in Clemson history?
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Jul 1, 2025, 2:33 PM
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1) Sammy Watkins
2) Mike Williams
3)Tee Higgins
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Re: Whos the best receiver in Clemson history?
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Jul 1, 2025, 5:12 PM
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The flat earther, Sammy.
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Re: Whos the best receiver in Clemson history?
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Jul 4, 2025, 9:25 AM
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Hunter Renfrow.
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Re: Whos the best receiver in Clemson history?
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Jul 4, 2025, 11:36 AM
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Who had the best hands?
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Saw a video once of DHop catching 30-something passes in a row.
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Jul 4, 2025, 3:48 PM
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With one hand.
Dhops are the best I’ve ever seen at any level honestly.
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Jul 4, 2025, 3:10 PM
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Renfrow
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Sammy, Sammy, and Sammy. He also gets my vote
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Jul 4, 2025, 3:14 PM
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For best football player. Could run, catch, block with aggression, and score! Terrific ball player.
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Re: Whos the best receiver in Clemson history?
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Jul 4, 2025, 3:30 PM
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Tee Higgins
Sammy Watkins
Mike Williams
Nuk
All those could be considered imo
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Re: Whos the best receiver in Clemson history?
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Jul 4, 2025, 3:41 PM
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Hunter Renfro caught a TD pass that was a major play for us to win a Natty.
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Maybe the biggest play in Clemson history thus far***
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Re: Whos the best receiver in Clemson history?
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Jul 5, 2025, 8:58 AM
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Hunter Renfrow won two national championships. In all seriousness I’m taking Sammy Watkins
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Sammy was ready for the pros the day he walked in to Clemson football.
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IDK what's wrong with you people. Nuke had two things going for him, he had pro quality hands and was fast enough to break free at the LOS.
It took Nuk a full year to learn his position. I respect what Nuk did for Clemson but he wouldn't make a pimple on Watkins butt.
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We don't win 2016 championship without Mike Williams
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Jul 7, 2025, 6:40 PM
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Every 50/50 ball thrown to Mike Williams became a 90/10 catch expectancy.
Sammy might have been more impressive and explosive (but a terrible QB), but MikeW caught everything.
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I'd have to say your mother.***
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Clemson Icon [27768]
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Dont forget
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Jul 9, 2025, 2:49 PM
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Perry Tuttle. He was near the top.
Clark also.
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Re: Whos the best receiver in Clemson history?
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Jul 9, 2025, 3:18 PM
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Nuk Hopkins gets my vote. His junior year was a lot of fun to watch
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Re: Whos the best receiver in Clemson history?
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Jul 9, 2025, 9:47 PM
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Sammy was the man the moment he stepped on the field until he left campus. Nuk was great but took some time to get there. Neither were here when the total team was at elite status. Tajh was great, But imagine if DW4 or TL16 threw to them. Think if they were on any of the teams from 15-20.
Sammy no doubt.
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Re: Whos the best receiver in Clemson history?
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Jul 10, 2025, 12:04 AM
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Sammy Watkins........ENOUGH SAID!!!
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