Going back across multiple head coaches, the Golden Gophers’ football team has lacked consistent production from the wide receiver position. A historically run-oriented offense has sent multiple running backs and offensive lineman to the NFL through the years, and some defensive players have made it to the next level from Jerry Kill’s current tenure. But tight end Maxx Williams, who was the Baltimore Ravens’ second-round pick this year, and current New York Jet wide receiver Eric Decker are by far the most notable Gophers’ pass catchers to enter the NFL in recent years.
Gophers’ quarterback Mitch Leidner has 80 pass attempts through two games this season, with a new career-high in that category in each game, and that has brought more opportunities for wide receivers.