College Football: 15 best wide receivers in 2016

Dec 30, 2015; San Diego, CA, USA; Southern California Trojans wide receiver JuJu Smith-Schuster (9) attempts to catch a pass while defended by Wisconsin Badgers cornerback Darius Hillary (5) during the 2015 Holiday Bowl at Qualcomm Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-USA TODAY Sports /

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Nov 21, 2015; Stillwater, OK, USA; Baylor Bears wide receiver KD Cannon (9) scores a touchdown in the first quarter against the Oklahoma State Cowboys at Boone Pickens Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Tim Heitman-USA TODAY Sports /

4. KD Cannon – Baylor

If there is one constant in college football, it’s that Baylor is going to produce fantastic wide receiver talent. Josh Gordon, Corey Coleman and countless others have helped produce lightning-quick offenses for the program. KD Cannon is another great wide receiver for the team in a long history of them.

In two years as a receiver for Baylor, Cannon has proved he’s the real deal. He had no issue crossing over the 1,000-yard mark during his freshman season. In his sophomore season, Cannon was just as productive for the team yet again. Although there is plenty of turnover on the roster because of the draft and the scandal that shook the university, Cannon is going to be relied upon as the big weapon on offense.

The big question that everyone wants to know is whether or not Cannon can replace the production that Coleman is leaving at the university. Well his first two years were nothing but production, so that shouldn’t worry anyone that may have doubts. He’s going to have his chance to feast on the Big 12 this season.

If at the end of his junior year in college football, Cannon is still dominating, then look for him to be a top pro prospect. Baylor receivers have proven to be good finds at the pro level and Cannon will have a chance to tack onto that. This is his chance to shine and he should take advantage of every opportunity that is provided to him.

Next: 3. Christian Kirk - Texas A&M

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