Top 5 Receiving Performances of the 2016-2017 Bowl Season

Against a Boise State secondary that allowed fewer than 200 passing yards per game during the regular season, KD Cannon erupted in the Cactus Bowl to pass that mark by himself. The veteran Baylor receiver accounted for 226 receiving yards and two touchdowns, hauling in 14 of Zach Smith’s passes at Chase Field in Phoenix. His first touchdown, a 30-yard strike, opened up the scoring as the Bears manhandled the Broncos for a 31-12 victory.

His second touchdown catch showcased his skills, as he rotated back to the ball and then slipped under the hard-charging Boise State defender to coast for the 68-yard score. On the play, he showed off his precise route-running ability and his ability to adjust to any pass:

The junior has been putting up big numbers all throughout his college career at Baylor, and it was the fourth time in three seasons that Cannon had gone for over 200 receiving yards. But with this performance he set a new personal best for yards in a game. Having announced his intention to enter the NFL Draft this year, Cannon ended his college career on the highest possible note and bolstered his position on the boards of pro teams that increasingly rely on the aerial game.