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Eagles News: “The Carson Wentz to JJ Arcega-Whiteside connection could be exceptional”

J.J. Arcega-Whiteside and Carson Wentz can be a devastating match in the red zone - PFF
In fact, J.J. Arcega Whiteside wasn’t just one of the better red-zone receivers in college football last season — he became the highest-graded red-zone receiver we’ve ever seen. Among the 498 FBS receivers who have logged at least 75 red-zone snaps in the PFF College era (2014 – present), Whiteside’s 94.0 receiving grade ranks first, beating out notable names like Western Michigan’s Corey Davis, Ohio State’s Michael Thomas and Clemson’s Mike Williams. During his time at Stanford, Arcega-Whiteside caught 27-of-39 red-zone targets for an incredible 25 combined first downs and touchdowns, generating a 105.