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Ranking the ACC’s Top Wide Receivers for 2023

Mike Farrell breaks down Johnny Wilson, Ali Jennings, and the rest of the top receivers in the ACC

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1. Johnny Wilson, Florida State

— Head and shoulders above the rest, literally and on paper, Wilson is a problem with his length and size.

Redshirt sophomore wide receiver Johnny Wilson (14) rushes toward the end zone. Florida State football defeated Georgia Tech, 41-16, On Oct. 29, 2022, at Doak Campbell Stadium.

2. Ali Jennings, Virginia Tech

— He was a star at ODU, and there’s no reason to think he’ll be stopped in Blacksburg unless it’s from bad QB play.

Oct 15, 2022; Conway, South Carolina, USA; Old Dominion Monarchs wide receiver Ali Jennings III (0) runs the ball against the Coastal Carolina Chanticleers in the second half at Brooks Stadium.

3. Jamari Thrash, Louisville

— The Georgia State transfer had a 1,000-yard season last year and should translate well to his new conference.

Georgia State Panthers wide receiver Jamari Thrash (2) scores against the Auburn Tigers at Jordan-Hare Stadium in Auburn, Ala., on Saturday, Sept. 25, 2021

4. Devontez Walker, North Carolina

— The Kent State transfer is a deep threat and will thrive with Drake Maye as his QB.

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Sep 24, 2022; Athens, Georgia, USA; Kent State Golden Flashes wide receiver Devontez Walker (81) catches a pass in front of Georgia Bulldogs defensive back Javon Bullard (22) during the second half at Sanford Stadium.

5. Jalon Calhoun, Duke

— Duke quietly had a nice offense last season, and Calhoun is Riley Leonard’s No. 1 target.

Dec 28, 2022; Annapolis, Maryland, USA; Duke Blue Devils wide receiver Jalon Calhoun (5) rushes during the first half against the Central Florida Knights in the 2022 Military Bowl at Navy-Marine Corps Memorial Stadium.
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