It’s that time of year. Time for our annual report to determine whose value is on the rise and who has taken a tumble prior to spring practices. We analyze the impact of transfers, coaching changes, and NFL declarations. We won’t be discussing G5 to P4 transfers, as there is an entire article dedicated to that at C2C called “Those Who Failed the Assignment“. Let’s discuss wide receivers!
STOCK UP
Nick Marsh – Indiana
Marsh received 108 targets in 12 games last year for Michigan State, which is what we like to see. But the quality of targets he should see at Indiana will be significantly better. For perspective, Cooper and Sarratt combined for 22 TDs on just 140 targets. Marsh is a Sunday-level talent that should slide right into the Hoosier WR1 role with a QB in Josh Hoover who knows how to feed his top guy.
KJ Duff – Rutgers
With Ian Strong and DT Sheffield moving on, Duff becomes the clear alpha in the room. In the two games Strong missed last year, Duff combined to go 12-360-1. That’s 360 yards in TWO games! The QB play is a major question mark, but OC Kirk Ciarrocca has a solid history of feeding his top boundary WR. Duff is likely the first read on all passing plays for the Scarlet Knights.
Audric Harris – Hawaii
Profele Ashlock could have just as easily made this list, but we know exactly what Ashlock is at this point with three-straight nearly identical seasons. Harris is more of a deep-cut, wildcard option. He transferred in from Washington, where the practice reports were always positive, but he seemed to get passed up on the depth chart. He is a versatile receiver that could pair with Ashlock in the slot or take over a boundary spot with the 138 vacated targets from Jackson Harris and Brandon White transferring out.
Anthony Garcia – Utah State
I honestly have no idea what to make of this former QB turned “Football Player”. This spring will be fascinating for his value. Bronco Mendenhall could potentially have him compete for QB1. If he wins the job, then he’s a dual-threat QB in a very friendly QB system. Or he could stay at WR. And that is great, too, because it is a very friendly WR system. There are 175 vacated targets from Braden Pagen and Brady Boyd, with no experienced transfer coming in.
Garcia finished as the Aggies’ WR3 while transitioning to the position during the season, but he will have to improve upon his 26% drop rate if he wants to become the primary target. Garcia gives me all the Keytaon Thompson vibes here with Robert Anae and Bronco.
STOCK DOWN
TJ Moore / Bryant Wesco – Clemson
No need to single one out. They both belong here. This is mostly an indictment of Clemson, which seems prepared to trot Chris Vizzina out as its starting QB in 2026. My God… He ranked 146th in PFF passing grade (minimum 75 drop backs), right behind Jackson Arnold. The sample size is small, but he just does not appear to be capable of supporting one, let alone two, WRs for CFF purposes. Additionally, the change at OC creates more instability in the pass game. Lastly, the OL is likely to struggle again. All signs point to a lot of underneath stuff for Clemson this year as opposed to challenging defenses downfield.
Duce Robinson- Florida State
It’s been a rough one this offseason for FSU. I’m almost starting to feel bad for Noles Nation. Ashton Daniels was acquired through the portal. Not great, Bob. But if Duce can make it work with Castellanos, he can probably make it work with Daniels. Then OC Gus Malzahn retires. This is problematic.
Say what you will about Castellanos, but Gus was able to make him quite serviceable as a passer (QB11 in PFF passing grades). The RPO system with Gus was perfect for Deuce. It’s one read and run for the QB, and Duce was always that first read. Who knows what we will get with Norvell calling the plays? To add insult to injury, FSU certainly has the most difficult ACC schedule for 2026 that includes at Alabama, at Louisville, at Miami, Clemson, and Florida.
Darrell Gill – Ole Miss
Gill had the chance to be the clear WR1 at Syracuse with the return of Steve Angeli, with whom Gill averaged over 17 PPG prior to Angeli’s injury. Instead, he will be one of five incoming P4 transfer WRs at Ole Miss. While the solid ceiling still exists with OC John David Baker, if Gill can emerge as the top option, the bottom has fallen out of his floor if he gets lost in the mix in Oxford.
Isiah Canion – Georgia
While I don’t believe he is a top 10 portal WR like 247 seems to think, I do believe he could have been a viable CFF option had he stayed at Georgia Tech. The loss of their other top WRs in Rutherford and Rivers meant Canion was in line for a breakout season. But like Gill, Canion is headed to steeper competition in the SEC. Unlike Gill, Canion is headed to a historically awful program for WR production. He should fit in nicely at UGA since he’s never had a game with more than 70 yards. I’m submitting your application to the TV show “Hoarders“ if you roster Georgia receivers in standard leagues.
