Published 7/25/2008
by Matt Smith
at Bleacher Report - College Football
Besides Clemson, the UNC receiving core is probably the top group in the conference.
With Greg Little at running back this season, junior wide receiver Hakeem Nicks, senior wide receiver Brandon Tate, and sophomore tight end Zach Pianalto will probably see less balls thrown their way, but hopefully they can still keep up the success the stars had last season.
WR Hakeem Nicks
2007 Statistics
74 Receptions
958 Receiving Yards, 12.9 YPC
Five Receiving TDs
I'm only 20, so I haven't had the opportunity to see many great receivers in person, but Nicks is one of the most physically dominating players I have ever witnessed in college.
Let's face it—Carolina hasn't had much of a running game while he's been on campus. Yet through all of the double teams and constant coverage he saw last season, Nicks caught a UNC-record 74 passes and racked up almost 1,000 yards receiving.
The preseason All-ACC receiver will continue to be one of the best to ever play in ...
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