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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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Nov 25, 2016; Memphis, TN, USA; Memphis Tigers wide receiver Anthony Miller (3) carries the ball against Houston Cougars safety Khalil Williams (2) during the second half at Liberty Bowl Memorial Stadium. Memphis Tigers defeated Houston Cougars 48-44. Mandatory Credit: Justin Ford-USA TODAY Sports
Nov 25, 2016; Memphis, TN, USA; Memphis Tigers wide receiver Anthony Miller (3) carries the ball against Houston Cougars safety Khalil Williams (2) during the second half at Liberty Bowl Memorial Stadium. Memphis Tigers defeated Houston Cougars 48-44. Mandatory Credit: Justin Ford-USA TODAY Sports /

Memphis Tigers wide receiver Anthony Miller didn’t miss a beat in 2016 despite losing head coach Justin Fuente, who departed for the Virginia Tech Hokies. He broke every receiving record in school history last season for a Memphis team that put up 38.8 points per contest, 15th in the FBS.

Miller finished the season with 95 catches for 1,434 receiving yards and 14 receiving touchdowns. He was ninth in the FBS in receiving yards and touchdowns  and 10th in receptions in 2016. He is the school’s leader in single-season receptions, receiving touchdowns and receiving yards. Despite putting together the best season by a wide receiver, Miller didn’t get many accolades for his efforts, which explains his return for his final season of eligibility.

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With nine starters including Miller returning this spring, the Tigers have the opportunity to be even better on offense in 2017. The spring will give us a preview of what the Memphis offense has in store for the season.

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