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College Football: Top 10 wide receivers to watch during 2017 spring ball

By Jerran Anderson

Sep 26, 2015; Arlington, TX, USA; Texas A&M Aggies receiver Christian Kirk (3) runs after a reception in the second quarter against the Arkansas Razorbacks at AT&T Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Matthew Emmons-USA TODAY Sports
Sep 26, 2015; Arlington, TX, USA; Texas A&M Aggies receiver Christian Kirk (3) runs after a reception in the second quarter against the Arkansas Razorbacks at AT&T Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Matthew Emmons-USA TODAY Sports /
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Oct 29, 2016; Salt Lake City, UT, USA; Washington Huskies wide receiver Dante Pettis (8) returns a punt for a touchdown during the second half against the Utah Utes at Rice-Eccles Stadium. Washington won 31-24. Mandatory Credit: Russ Isabella-USA TODAY Sports
Oct 29, 2016; Salt Lake City, UT, USA; Washington Huskies wide receiver Dante Pettis (8) returns a punt for a touchdown during the second half against the Utah Utes at Rice-Eccles Stadium. Washington won 31-24. Mandatory Credit: Russ Isabella-USA TODAY Sports /

Wide receiver Dante Pettis is one of big reasons the Washington Huskies got to the College Football Playoff. This spring, he’ll be quarterback Jake Browning’s favorite returning target. Running back Myles Gaskin will also be back giving the Huskies two gamechangers next season.

Along with wide receiver John Ross, Pettis was a lethal threat in the passing and return game for the 12-2 Huskies in 2016. He was second on the team in receptions (53), receiving yards (822) and receiving touchdowns (15). He had back-to-back games with over 100 receiving yards and two touchdowns in wins over Oregon (134 rec. yds) and Oregon Stat e(112 rec. yards).

The rising senior also had 25 punt returns for 287 returns yards and two touchdowns.

Pettis earned second team All-Pac-12 honors for his play last season. With Ross off to the NFL Draft, it opens things up for Pettis this spring. Look for him to have a strong spring as a featured star in the Huskies offense.

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