FIU receivers had 1,514 of the team's 2,854 receiving yards last season. Receiver Thomas Owens had the most receiving yards with 638, but the Panthers didn't really have another receiver as a consistent No. 2 threat. Clinton Taylor had the second most yards among receivers with 387.
Having tight end Jonnu Smith healthy again will certainly help take away some defensive attention from Owens. Still, FIU is looking for someone else to step forward to complement Owens and Smith. During camp this month several receivers have shown promise to possibly emerge as a consistent number two to Owens.