We started off our Big Ten positional rankings by ranking the projected starting quarterbacks for the upcoming season, and then we went on to the running backs.
Now we find ourselves at the pass-catching unit. Most college teams have an abundance of receivers that they use, and even a few tight ends that receive multiple catches per game — like the Wolverines utilize.
The best way to do this is to take the top three pass catchers for each team, or projected top three, and rank the teams that way. So for this exercise, a tight end — if projected to be a top-three contributor — will be grouped in with the wide receivers.
The Big Ten lost quite a few really, really good pass catchers this past season, but as you’ll soon see, the Big Ten will have some incredible ones once again.
Here is my ranking of the best pass catchers for the 2022-2023 football season.
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Indiana: DJ Matthews, AJ Barner and Emery Simmons
MIAMI GARDENS, FL – JANUARY 02: Brian George #16 of the Texas A&M Aggies breaks up a pass intended for Emery Simmons #0 of the North Carolina Tar Heels during the second quarter of the Capital One Orange Bowl at Hard Rock Stadium on January 2, 2021 in Miami Gardens, Florida. (Photo by Eric Espada/Getty Images)
The Hoosiers — who was tied for last in the Big Ten last year with nine receiving touchdowns — lacked scoring ability last season, and with the losses of Ty Fryfogle and Peyton Hendershot, Indiana will more than likely struggle on offense once again behind a new signal-caller.
The Hoosiers will be led by Emery Simmons, a transfer from North Carolina, who caught for 243 yards and one touchdown last season. Look for DJ Matthews and tight end AJ Barner to be contributors as well — they caught 165 yards and 162 yards respectively last season.
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Wisconsin: Chimere Dike, Markus Allen, and Clay Cundiff
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