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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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Dec 29, 2016; San Antonio, TX, USA; Oklahoma State Cowboys wide receiver James Washington (28) celebrates after scoring on a 1-yard touchdown reception against Colorado Buffaloes defensive back Chidobe Awuzie (4) in the second quarter during the 2016 Alamo Bowl at Alamodome. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-USA TODAY Sports
Dec 29, 2016; San Antonio, TX, USA; Oklahoma State Cowboys wide receiver James Washington (28) celebrates after scoring on a 1-yard touchdown reception against Colorado Buffaloes defensive back Chidobe Awuzie (4) in the second quarter during the 2016 Alamo Bowl at Alamodome. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-USA TODAY Sports /

Wide receiver James Washington returns to the Oklahoma State Cowboys looking to take over the Big 12, starting with a strong spring camp. Washington had a big season for the Cowboys in 2016 and looks for it to carryover into 2017.

The rising senior caught 71 passes for 1,380 receiving yards and 10 receiving touchdowns. He ranked second in the conference in receiving yards, fourth in receiving touchdowns and fifth in receptions. He was one of ten wide receivers to average over 100 receiving yards per game in the FBS with 106.2 receiving yards a contest.

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The first team All-Big 12 selection returns along with quarterback Mason Rudolph looking to pick up where they left off in 2016. Washington caught nine passes for a career-high 296 receiving yards and two touchdowns in a 45-38 win over the Pittsburgh Panthers. His performance is the second-most receiving yards in a single game.

Spring will allow fans to see how much more polished the Rudolph-Washington will be in 2017.

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