Predicting the production of the WVU wide receivers

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Jan 2, 2016; Phoenix, AZ, USA; West Virginia Mountaineers wide receiver Gary Jennings (12) celebrates a touchdown catch against the Arizona State Sun Devils during the second half of the 2016 Cactus Bowl at Chase Field. The Mountaineers won 43-42. Mandatory Credit: Joe Camporeale-USA TODAY Sports /

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Nearly 20 players may make at least one catch in 2016 for WVU. Potential players who could catch upwards of 10 balls include true freshman Steven Smothers. He does have the ability to start right away and if Holgorsen chooses to give him a starting spot, he could be right up there with Gibson and White, in terms of top production. He may be redshirted, though.

Redshirt senior Devante Mathis caught six passes a year ago, but like the recently graduated KJ Myers, as hot young talent comes in, the older guys may see a decreased role in the offense.

The dark horse of the group is redshirt sophomore Chris Parry. The scrappy 5-foot-9 receiver has made an impact in a reserve role in practices and is slowly working his way up the depth chart for WVU.

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