As far back as 2017, Husky fans could see the team needed upgrades at the wide receiver position. Dante Pettis carried the group to adequate overall production, but there was poor depth and the younger members of the corps struggled to get separation on their routes. The coaching staff made high-end signings in recruiting by bringing in four-star high school players Marquis Spiker, Austin Osborne, and Trey Lowe. Nonetheless, that trio redshirted the 2018 season and the receiver production got even worse. Aaron Fuller started reasonably well but declined as the season went on and he proved that he is not a viable number one option.