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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 10, 2016; Tuscaloosa, AL, USA; Alabama Crimson Tide wide receiver Calvin Ridley (3) carries the ball against Western Kentucky Hilltoppers Hilltoppers at Bryant-Denny Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Marvin Gentry-USA TODAY Sports
Sep 10, 2016; Tuscaloosa, AL, USA; Alabama Crimson Tide wide receiver Calvin Ridley (3) carries the ball against Western Kentucky Hilltoppers Hilltoppers at Bryant-Denny Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Marvin Gentry-USA TODAY Sports /

Alabama Crimson Tide wide receiver Calvin Ridley returns as one of the top SEC receivers to watch this spring. Ridley returns as the Crimson Tide’s leader on the receiving core. He caught a career-high 11 catches for 174 receiving yards and two touchdowns in a 34-6 victory over the Kentucky Wildcats.

After setting the school record in receptions (89) and receiving yards (1,045) as a freshman, Ridley caught 72 passes for 769 receiving yards and seven receiving touchdowns in 2016. He earned second team All-SEC honors for his sophomore season production. He was second in the SEC in receptions and ninth in receiving yards and touchdowns.

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With wide receiver Ardarius Stewart off to the NFL Draft and tight end O.J. Howard off to the NFL Draft, it opens the door for Ridley to play a big role in the offense this spring. After a 14-1 season, Ridley returns as their best deep threat in the passing game. With a new offensive coordinator in Brian Daboll, his production could certainly skyrocket.

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