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ACC Football: Top 10 players heading into spring games

By Jerran Anderson

Nov 12, 2016; Clemson, SC, USA; Clemson Tigers defensive lineman Christian Wilkins (42) celebrates after a tackle during the second half against the Pittsburgh Panthers at Clemson Memorial Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Joshua S. Kelly-USA TODAY Sports
Nov 12, 2016; Clemson, SC, USA; Clemson Tigers defensive lineman Christian Wilkins (42) celebrates after a tackle during the second half against the Pittsburgh Panthers at Clemson Memorial Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Joshua S. Kelly-USA TODAY Sports /
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Dec 29, 2016; Charlotte, NC, USA; Virginia Tech Hokies wide receiver Cam Phillips (5) runs after a catch in the second half against the Arkansas Razorbacks during the Belk Bowl at Bank of America Stadium. Virginia Tech defeated Arkansas 35-24. Mandatory Credit: Jeremy Brevard-USA TODAY Sports
Dec 29, 2016; Charlotte, NC, USA; Virginia Tech Hokies wide receiver Cam Phillips (5) runs after a catch in the second half against the Arkansas Razorbacks during the Belk Bowl at Bank of America Stadium. Virginia Tech defeated Arkansas 35-24. Mandatory Credit: Jeremy Brevard-USA TODAY Sports /

Wide receiver Cam Phillips adjusted nicely in first-year head coach Justin Fuente’s pass-heavy offense. His season culminated with six catches for 115 yards in the Virginia Tech Hokies’ 35-24 comeback victory against the Arkansas Razorbacks in the Belk Bowl.

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Phillips finished 2016 with a career-high 76 catches for 983 receiving yards and five receiving touchdowns. He was second on the team to receiver Isaiah Ford, who has departed for the NFL Draft along with starting quarterback Jerod Evans and tight end Bucky Hodges.

With their departures, it opens the door for Phillips to have a big role in the offense in 2017. He’ll have to bring along a new quarterback, but thats okay, maybe he can go for 100 catches as a result. With plenty of quarterbacks to choose from, there shouldn’t be too tough of a transition passing the ball with Phillips on the field. Spring will give us a good indication of what Phillips could bring to the as the leader of Hokies’ receiving core.

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