With the season in the rearview mirror, it’s time to assess how Northwestern’s individuals performed this season. All classes are according to the 2016 season. We’ll continue with the wide receivers, where Austin Carr become one of the nation’s best receivers and
Austin Carr (redshirt senior): A+
90 catches, 1247 yards, 12 touchdowns
What else is there to say about Austin Carr? The former walk-on who had only caught 23 passes combined in his first three seasons with the Wildcats exploded for a record-setting senior campaign. He was a finalist for the Biletnikoff Award, which recognizes college’s best wide receiver, and received a host of other honors, all well-deserved.