{"id":345445,"date":"2026-06-22T11:07:27","date_gmt":"2026-06-22T11:07:27","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-tx\/345445\/"},"modified":"2026-06-22T11:07:27","modified_gmt":"2026-06-22T11:07:27","slug":"big-12-receiver-rankings-where-tcus-jordan-dwyer-ranks","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-tx\/345445\/","title":{"rendered":"Big 12 receiver rankings: Where TCU\u2019s Jordan Dwyer ranks"},"content":{"rendered":"

The Big 12<\/a> has always been known for producing star wide receivers and last year was no exception with Arizona State\u2019s Jordyn Tyson and TCU\u2019s Eric McAlister<\/a>.<\/p>\n

Tyson became a first round draft pick while McAlister led the conference in yards. Tyson, McAlister and seven other of the league\u2019s top-10 leading receivers from a year ago are gone.<\/p>\n

That means it\u2019s time for a new crop of receivers to step up to fill the void. From productive to returners to experienced transfers, the Big 12 could have another strong year of receiver play.<\/p>\n

The Star-Telegram<\/a> continues its preseason Big 12 power rankings with a look at the projected No. 1 receivers in the league:<\/p>\n

1. Amare Thomas, Houston<\/p>\n

Last year\u2019s stats: 67 receptions, 966 yards, 12 touchdowns.<\/p>\n

Breakdown: Thomas was slightly overshadowed last season by McAlister and Tyson, but he\u2019ll enter this season as the lone returning first team All-Big 12 receiver. Thomas posted three games with at least 100 yards and another with 99. He could be more productive in his second year with Connor Weigman.<\/p>\n

2. Omarion Miller, Arizona State<\/p>\n

Last year\u2019s stats: 45 receptions, 808 yards, eight touchdowns at Colorado.<\/p>\n

Breakdown: Miller assumed the role of lead receiver with the departure of Travis Hunter and responded with the best season of his career despite a lack of quality quarterback play in Boulder. Now at Arizona State, Miller has a chance to replace Tyson and top 1,000 yards for the first time.<\/p>\n

Last year\u2019s stats: 54 receptions, 730 yards, seven touchdowns<\/p>\n

Breakdown: Dwyer made the most of McAlister being the target of constant double teams as he had a breakout season after transferring in from Idaho. With McAlister and multiple other receivers gone, Dwyer will enter the season as the Horned Frogs\u2019 undisputed No. 1 option.<\/p>\n

4. Wyatt Young, Oklahoma State<\/p>\n

Last year\u2019s stats: 70 receptions, 1,264 yards, 10 touchdowns at North Texas<\/p>\n

Breakdown: Young had a breakout season in Denton as he earned first team All-AAC honors and even earned an All-American honor from PFSN. Young torched Group of Five defenses, but how will he fare against more talented defensive backs in the Big 12? It helps that he already has strong chemistry with fellow UNT transfer Drew Mestemaker.<\/p>\n

5. Coy Eakin, Texas Tech<\/p>\n

Last year\u2019s stats: 48 receptions, 637 yards, six touchdowns<\/p>\n

Breakdown: Eakin was one of four Red Raiders to record 600 yards or more last season and the other three are now gone. That opens the door for Eakin to be the primary target this season, but how will the departure of Brendan Sorsby and the injury of Will Hammond impact his production?<\/p>\n

6. DeAndre Moore, Colorado<\/p>\n

Last year\u2019s stats: 38 receptions, 532 yards, four touchdowns at Texas<\/p>\n

Breakdown: Moore was the second-leading receiver for the Longhorns last season in an offense that took awhile to find its groove. Moore may be the most talented No. 1 receiver in the Big 12, but must find more consistency with avoiding drops and his production could be impacted by Colorado\u2019s quarterback situation.<\/p>\n

7. Braden Pegan, Utah<\/p>\n

Last year\u2019s stats: 60 receptions, 926 yards, five touchdowns at Utah State<\/p>\n

Breakdown: Pegan earned first team All-Mountain West honors last season for the Aggies and will have a chance to be the Utes\u2019 lead receiver.<\/p>\n

8. Jaron Tibbs, Kansas State<\/p>\n

Last year\u2019s stats: 47 receptions, 595 yards and three touchdowns.<\/p>\n

Breakdown: The physical receiver had the best season of his career last year and will step into the role of top receiver after the departure of Jayce Brown to LSU.<\/p>\n

9. Duane Thomas, Central Florida<\/p>\n

Last year\u2019s stats: 53 receptions, 528 yards.<\/p>\n

Breakdown: The Knights struggled in general on offense last season, but Thomas was bright spot with his versatility and speed despite only being listed at 5-foot-8. UCF is expected to have better quarterback play which should mean more touches in 2026.<\/p>\n

10. Tre Spivey, Arizona<\/p>\n

Last year\u2019s stats: 23 receptions, 381 yards, seven touchdowns.<\/p>\n

Breakdown: While there are a few players that had slightly more production than Spivey below him on the list, Spivey gets the nod due to his explosive playmaking. Spivey tied for fifth in the league in touchdowns and his 16.6 yards per reception was among the best in the league.<\/p>\n

Best of the rest<\/p>\n

11. Cam Pickett, Kansas<\/p>\n

12. Omari Hayes, Iowa State<\/p>\n

13. Gavin Freeman, Baylor<\/p>\n

14. DJ Epps, West Virginia<\/p>\n

15. JV Gibson, Cincinnati<\/p>\n

16. Tyger Bachmeier, BYU<\/p>\n

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