The Minnesota Golden Gophers haven’t had a 1,000-yard receiver since Eric Decker hauled in 84 receptions, 1,074 receiving yards, and 7 touchdowns in 2008. The Gophers also haven’t had a wide receiver drafted to the NFL since Decker was drafted by the Denver Broncos in the third round of the 2010 NFL Draft.
Why is that?
For one thing, the Gophers’ passing game has failed to launch in six years under the coaching staff that Jerry Kill brought to Minnesota. Senior Mitch Leidner, for better or for worse, has been the one constant at the quarterback position, where Max Shortell, Philip Nelson, Dimonic Roden-McKinzy, Chris Streveler, and Jacques Perra have all transferred over the years.