Wolf Pack's top 18 for '18: Speedy wide receiver McLane Mannix

Nevada receiver McLane Mannix discusses the Wolf Pack's talented receiving corps. Duke Ritenhouse, dritenhouse@rgj.com

(Photo: Jason Bean, Reno Gazette-Journal-USA TODAY N)The Wolf Pack football team opens its season Aug. 31 against Portland State. Each day leading up to the opener, we’ll count down one of the team’s pivotal players —18 players for 2018.

The series continues today with receiver McLane Mannix; it will conclude on Aug. 31 as the 2018 season begins.

Bio

Player: McLane Mannix

Year: Sophomore

Position: Wide receiver

Height/Weight: 5-10/180

Hometown: Midland, Texas

High school: Midland

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Stats

2017: 12 games; 57 receptions for 778 yards; six touchdowns

Career: Same

His role

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