A trustworthy receiver can make an offense more explosive.
Big-play threats like Jakeem Grant and Josh Doctson become even more problematic for a defense when paired with a receiver who can extend drives with key third-down catches or make defenses pay for ignoring them. A year ago, Ian Sadler and KaVontae Turpin were critical pieces for offenses at Texas Tech and TCU respectively, often providing a trustworthy option alongside Grant and Doctson.
As we turn toward the 2016 season, let’s take a look at the most trustworthy returning receivers in the Big 12, based on their reception percentage (receptions per target) and drop percentage (dropped passes per target).