Heading into the 2017 season, when Gopher football fans think of the wide receiver position, the first two words that pop into their minds are potential and inexperience.
The Gophers have 14 wide receivers on their roster, but only four of them notched a reception last year. The Gophers top four returning receivers combined to catch 42 passes for 621 yards and one touchdown in 2017. It means just 34% of last year’s total receiving yards will be returning.
However, there is still enough talent at this position to overcome the losses within the group. More importantly, the level of instruction as this position significantly improved.