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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 28, 2016; Orlando, FL, USA; Miami Hurricanes wide receiver Ahmmon Richards (82) runs the ball against the West Virginia Mountaineers during the first half at Camping World Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Jasen Vinlove-USA TODAY Sports
Dec 28, 2016; Orlando, FL, USA; Miami Hurricanes wide receiver Ahmmon Richards (82) runs the ball against the West Virginia Mountaineers during the first half at Camping World Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Jasen Vinlove-USA TODAY Sports /

Wide receiver Ahmmon Richards had quite the productive year in his first year on the field for the Miami Hurricanes. He should make for an easy transition for the next quarterback to succeed Brad Kaaya, who departed early for the NFL Draft.

Richards caught 49 passes for 934 receiving yards and three receiving touchdowns in 2016. He was selected to the Freshmen All-American team as well as All-ACC third team by coaches for his play. He ranked fourth in the ACC in yards per reception with 19.1 receiving yards per catch.

Richards had four games where he caught at least 100 receiving yards, starting in 11 of 13 games for the Hurricanes a season ago. He was sixth in the ACC in receiving yards while leading the team in the same category.

With some holes to fill on the Hurricanes offense, Richards returns along with running back Mark Walton with a lot of promise. He’ll look to surpass 1,000 receiving yards in 2017 in his second season of college football.

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