Ranking the 10 best wide receiver single seasons in college football history

There have been plenty of impressive single wide receiver seasons in college football, but which ones top the all-time list?

Admittedly, determining the best wide receiver single seasons in college football history is a tall task. How does one compare the current era of football with past eras? Where is the line drawn between lofty numbers in a pass-happy offense versus a more conservative style? How should statistics weigh in versus consistent production, big plays, and all-around talent?

With that said, in light of DeVonta Smith’s historic season for national champion Alabama, this seems like a perfect time to look back at other great seasons put together by a wide receiver.

Undoubtedly, Smith was largely unstoppable this season. He incredibly found ways to get himself open all year long, oftentimes astoundingly wide open, for quarterback Mac Jones on the way to the national title. When fellow stud wide receiver Jaylen Waddle went down to injury midway through the season, DeVonta stepped up in a bigger way. All that, despite the fact that defenses were gearing coverages to defend against him.

It is important to note, many great wide receivers with eye-popping numbers will not appear on this list. Some of those include East Carolina’s Zay Jones in 2016, Ja’Marr Chase out of LSU last season, Greg Salas from Hawaii in 2010, and Western Michigan’s Jordan White in 2011.

Why?

Receiving stats alone is not the only important factor in play. Factors, such as the impact on the team, all-around statistics, offensive schemes, defensive strategies used against them, and more, were also considered.

With no further ado, here are the best wide receiver single seasons ever put together in college football history.