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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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Sep 4, 2015; Dallas, TX, USA; Southern Methodist Mustangs wide receiver Courtland Sutton (16) scores a touchdown against the Baylor Bears in the second quarter at Gerald J. Ford Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Tim Heitman-USA TODAY Sports
Sep 4, 2015; Dallas, TX, USA; Southern Methodist Mustangs wide receiver Courtland Sutton (16) scores a touchdown against the Baylor Bears in the second quarter at Gerald J. Ford Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Tim Heitman-USA TODAY Sports /

Courtland Sutton is another player from the non-Power 5 Conferences that has big play ability for the SMU Mustangs. The sophomore wide receiver returns this spring as another name to wide receiver to watch in the American Athletic Conference.

Sutton had 76 receptions for 1,246 receiving yards and 10 touchdowns in 12 games for the Mustangs in 2016. He was a first team All-AAC selection and become the ninth SMU receiver to achieve at least 1,000 receiving yards in a season.

The Mustangs went 5-7 last year after going 2-10 in 2014. Sutton had 12 catches for 166 receiving yards and two touchdowns in the team’s 55-31 victory over the East Carolina Pirates. It was the Mustangs first victory over East Carolina since 2010. Sutton followed that up with a 13-catch, 252 receiving yard performance along with two touchdowns, although SMU lost to South Florida 35-27.

With quarterback Ben Hicks returning this spring as well, Sutton and company hope last season’s 15 interception performance was a learning experience. Their development will certainly show this spring as they prepare for 2017.

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