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College football rankings: Top 10 wide receivers of 2021

By Cody Williams

GLENDALE, ARIZONA - DECEMBER 28: Chris Olave #17 of the Ohio State Buckeyes is congratulated by his teammates after his touchdown reception against the Clemson Tigers in the second half during the College Football Playoff Semifinal at the PlayStation Fiesta Bowl at State Farm Stadium on December 28, 2019 in Glendale, Arizona. (Photo by Christian Petersen/Getty Images)
GLENDALE, ARIZONA - DECEMBER 28: Chris Olave #17 of the Ohio State Buckeyes is congratulated by his teammates after his touchdown reception against the Clemson Tigers in the second half during the College Football Playoff Semifinal at the PlayStation Fiesta Bowl at State Farm Stadium on December 28, 2019 in Glendale, Arizona. (Photo by Christian Petersen/Getty Images) /
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6. Ty Fryfogle, Indiana

Over his four seasons with the Hoosiers, we’ve seen a progression in play from wide receiver Ty Fryfogle. After appearing in just one game as a freshman (albeit with one catch for 13 yards), he then caught 29 passes for 381 yards and three touchdowns as a sophomore. Fryfogle then followed that up with 45 receptions for 604 yards and three scores as a junior.

Despite playing in eight games in the 2020 season — as opposed to the 12-game seasons the two years prior — Fryfogle emerged as the go-to weapon for the explosive Indiana passing offense, especially when Michael Penix Jr. was on the field and healthy. Fryfogle caught 37 passes but set career-highs with 721 yards and seven touchdowns.

Offered an extra year of eligibility by the NCAA due to the COVID hardships, Fryfogle is back in Bloomington for a super senior season after winning Big Ten Receiver of the Year a season ago. And with Penix also back and hopefully able to stay on the field, we could see big things from Fryfogle as he continues to take steps forward.

Fryfogle isn’t going to overwhelm anyone with his speed or athleticism but he displays a big, strong frame at 6-foot-2, 214 pounds and uses it extremely well to win in tight situations for contested catches. He’ll continue doing that as a downfield threat and affirm his status as one of the best receivers in the country.