The Big 12 is stacked with great receivers. It’s going to need great receivers with the quarterbacks that return. While the majority of the league has serviceable quarterback play, receivers will set offenses over the top.
Many teams have a strong lead receiver heading into the season. Texas, UCF, Oklahoma, Oklahoma State and Texas Tech have some of the more reliable No. 1 receivers in the league.
For the Red Raiders, Jerand Bradley returns and gives the team a big downfield target. Oklahoma, Oklahoma State and UCF have smaller No. 1 receivers but with the ability to make difficult catches and stretch the field.
Texas has it all with its versatile receiver room. If we count tight end Ja’Tavion Sanders, the Longhorns have three downfield jump ball threats with Isaiah Neyor and Adonai Mitchell. Add in playmaker Xavier Worthy and chains mover Jordan Whittington, and you have far-and-away the best receiving corps in the conference.
Here’s a ranking of the Top 12 wide receivers in the Big 12.