Now it's time to take time to take a look at who makes the list as one the ACC's five best wide receivers. I think this is an underrated position in this year's ACC, as the players aren't quite the household names the quarterbacks and runnings backs are. Trust me there are some goods ones out there.
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1) Donovan Varner, Duke
Donovan Varner might the best offensive player in the ACC you've never heard of. Varner led the ACC in receptions with 65 and was second in the ACC in receiving yards with 1047. He also had 8 touchdowns. At 5-9 170 lbs Varner is small in stature, but plays big, and he'll put up huge stats again in 2010 under Duke Coach David Cutcliffe's wide open passing attack
2) Leonard Hankerson, Miami
I really like Wide Receivers with size, and at 6-3 215 lbs Hankerson has it. Athlon Sports called Miami's Wide Receiving crew the ACC's number one WR unit. Hankeson is considered the best of the bunch. Last year he had 45 catches for 801 yards. With Jacory Harris back at quarterback I expect Hankerson will put up even better numbers this year.
3) Bert Reed Jr, Florida State
Reed is another small WR that makes our list. He's only 5-10 167 pounds, but he's one of the fastest players in the ACC. He runs a legit 4.3, and is capable of getting behind most secondaries. Rod Owens was Florida State's leading receiver last season, but that title should fall to Reed this year. He had 60 receptions last season for 710 yards. Having Christian Ponder throwing it to you won't hurt either.
4) Jarrett Boykin, Virginia Tech
With all the talent in the Hokies backfield, you tend to forget they have a pretty good weapon at wide receiver too. Jarrett Boykin averaged nearly 21 yards a reception last season. He had over 800 receiving yards too. Boykin is noted for having tremendous hands. He's also 6-2 210 lbs. Hmm... a big physical target with good hands. That's sounds good to me.
5) Owen Spencer, NC State
Spencer may not even be the best receiver on his own team, but he has loads of potential. I see him living up to that potential this year. He caught 30 passes last year. That's doesn't sounds like a huge number until you add in that he averaged a whopping 25.5 yards a catch. He's a lean 6-3 185, but he can stretch the field with his eye popping speed.
