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Pac-12 Football: Breakout player from every team for 2016

By Gabe Encinas

October 24, 2015; Los Angeles, CA, USA; Utah Utes wide receiver Britain Covey (18) celebrates after scoring a touchdown against the Southern California Trojans during the first half at Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum. Mandatory Credit: Gary A. Vasquez-USA TODAY Sports
October 24, 2015; Los Angeles, CA, USA; Utah Utes wide receiver Britain Covey (18) celebrates after scoring a touchdown against the Southern California Trojans during the first half at Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum. Mandatory Credit: Gary A. Vasquez-USA TODAY Sports /
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Oct 31, 2015; Pasadena, CA, USA; UCLA Bruins defensive back Adarius Pickett (back) breaks up a pass intended for Colorado Buffaloes wide receiver Devin Ross (front) during the second quarter at Rose Bowl. Mandatory Credit: Kelvin Kuo-USA TODAY Sports
Oct 31, 2015; Pasadena, CA, USA; UCLA Bruins defensive back Adarius Pickett (back) breaks up a pass intended for Colorado Buffaloes wide receiver Devin Ross (front) during the second quarter at Rose Bowl. Mandatory Credit: Kelvin Kuo-USA TODAY Sports /

Word around the Pac-12 is that Devin Ross had an extremely productive spring session. He wasn’t an integral  part of the Buffalo offense as a sophomore, hauling in 25 passes for 324 and two touchdowns, but folks are saying he’s ready to step up.

With Nelson Spruce gone, the receivers now will get a lot more looks. Shay Fields is likely to be the one who takes over as the clear No. 1 receiver, but Ross is one who can be expected to breakout, giving defenses some nightmares in the slot.

Who the Buffaloes go with at quarterback is up in the air with Sefo Liufau recovering from a Lisfranc injury that could jeopardize the start of his season and transfer Davis Webb committed to the team, but still exploring his options. No matter who it may be, they’ll have a sure-handed slot receiver running across the middle in Devin Ross.

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