Stanford Football: 5 incoming freshmen who could start in 2018

PALO ALTO, CA - SEPTEMBER 30: Head coach David Shaw of the Stanford Cardinal runs out on to the field with his team before their game against the Arizona State Sun Devils at Stanford Stadium on September 30, 2017 in Palo Alto, California. (Photo by Ezra Shaw/Getty Images) /

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Although JJ Arcega-Whiteside and Trenton Irwin are back after being the top two receivers in 2017, there’s no doubting that a player the caliber of Michael Wilson could fight for starting snaps.

Wilson, a 6-foot-2, 180-pound receiver from West Hills, Calif., finished his senior campaign with 1,279 yards and 12 touchdowns on 70 catches. That’s almost unheard of at the prep level, but his deep-threat ability and elusiveness makes him an elite receiver.

The four-star is listed as the No. 238 overall prospect and 40th-best receiver in the class, according to 247Sports. Not many recruits can piece together strong hands, a solid frame, quickness and shiftiness like Wilson does with ease.

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If Stanford is looking for a receiver who can catch screen passes and turn them into 15-20 yard gains as well as run a ‘go’ route and burn his defender to the end zone, Wilson is that guy.

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