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College Football: Top 25 breakout players for 2016

By Garrett Kroeger

Apr 16, 2016; Tuscaloosa, AL, USA; Alabama Crimson Tide running back Bo Scarbrough (9) carries the ball during the annual A-day game at Bryant-Denny Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Marvin Gentry-USA TODAY Sports
Apr 16, 2016; Tuscaloosa, AL, USA; Alabama Crimson Tide running back Bo Scarbrough (9) carries the ball during the annual A-day game at Bryant-Denny Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Marvin Gentry-USA TODAY Sports /
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Dec 26, 2015; El Paso, TX, USA; Miami Hurricanes wide receiver Stacy Coley (3) reacts against the Washington State Cougars during the second half at Sun Bowl Stadium. The Cougars won 20-14. Mandatory Credit: Joe Camporeale-USA TODAY Sports
Dec 26, 2015; El Paso, TX, USA; Miami Hurricanes wide receiver Stacy Coley (3) reacts against the Washington State Cougars during the second half at Sun Bowl Stadium. The Cougars won 20-14. Mandatory Credit: Joe Camporeale-USA TODAY Sports /

Last year, Stacy Coley was the Hurricanes primary slot receiver. In the slot, Coley recorded 47 catches for 689 yards and four touchdowns. And according to Pro Football Focus College, Coley caught 70.4-percent of the passes thrown his way last season.

In 2016, Coley’s numbers should increase since Miami’s top two receivers–Herb Waters ad Rashawn Scott–have both moved on. And with quarterback Brad Kaaya throwing the ball, that should help benefit Coley quite well this upcoming season.

While Coley is expected to be the Hurricanes number one target, he needs to stay healthy during his senior season. Coley has dealt with injury issues for about half of his Miami career. But when healthy, Coley has the ability to burn defenders and make acrobatic catches. A year with him staying fully healthy could see him become one of the nation’s most elite pass catchers.

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