DPJ & Calvin Ridley share the exact same ranking; #1 WR, #11 Composite. I think I would settle for Ridley's production.

This is interesting. I would think DPJ might be at a slight advantage compared to the field here with regards to stat potential because two graduating seniors have departed. Should get lots of playing time.

Well since we know that DPJ has qualified and will not redshirt, you're telling me that there's about a 36% chance that he grabs at least 500yds receiving and a 24% chance that he earns Freshman All American honors. I like his chances there. 

Great rundown, glad to see this.

There are some funny ratings in there (Fred Davis was a higher-ranked prospect than Calvin Johnson, huh). But a lot of these guys were really good. 

I don't know that it's reasonable for us to expect Ridley-level production, as the rest of the offense will not function at the level of Alabama's, but 22 guys exceeded 35 catches (Jehu Chesson's total for last year) and that seems reasonable to expect. With a possibility for a lot more. 

As others have stated, DPJ won't be playing behind another established #1 guy. If picks things up well enough he could have a monster season/career. The names on that list include some disappointments, but it is peppered with guys like Ridley, Julio Jones, AJ Green, Sammy Watkins, even Laquon Treadwell: Guys who made huge contributions as freshman and were dominant for their entire careers.

I would enjoy that.

Thanks for crunching the numbers.

Main takeaway I get is that based on past 5*, it's pretty much as likely we'll get nothing at all from DPJ next year as it is he'll become a frosh AA. Patience.

That said, IMO it's more likely he'll more resemble the successful guys than the washouts:

 - He seems like a great kid and excellent student, so off-field washout is unlikely. 

 - Harbaugh and our coaching staff should find ways to use him, even if he's not fully ready to take a starring role.

- Losing our top receivers to graduation presents opportunity, but we have plenty of young guys competing for snaps/catches.

One other thing to note: Almost all the Frosh AA's went on to become big-time NFL stars. Just shows there are a rare few guys who are just destined for greatness.  Let's hope DPJ is one of them!

curious if there are any trends with the QB throwing to these guys, and whether or not they were the primary WR. my gut tells me DPJ should get a boost by having an experienced senior QB. But he will probably face a challenge being the #1 WR and drawing the opponents best DB.

roy williams... wow

man, LSU sure can sell WR snake oil to this position group. that QB play has been brutal for years but apparently, WRs want to sign up to score 17 pts/game in death valley.

Only the Crimson Tide would have the luxury of straight up red-shirting the #2 WR and #23 overall player.

I'm a little surprised by Ohio State's lack of 5* WRs.

I know they haven't been a powerhouse for WR talent in the last 2 decades, but I'm surprised not one of Ted Ginn, Santonio Holmes, Antonio Gonzales, Devier Posey, Corey Brown, Devin Smith or Michael Thomas were composite 5*.

"Looks at all these elite receivers we've missed out on over the last 10 years!" This list would be more painful if it weren't for DPJ, so we've got that going for us...

But my number one thought going through this is whyyyyyyyy would any highly rated receiver ever go to LSU? What a waste of a crazy amount of talent.

A quick glance seems to indicate that as recruiting coverage got more refined, that players have started to be ranked more appropriately and we're seeing more freshmen contribute. 

Somebody mentioned it above, but I think expecting him to come close to Chesson's production from last season is more than attainable. I know Bill C.'s method considers returning receiving production to be very important, but I think Crawford and DPJ are very solid replacements for Darboh and Chesson. Add in McDoom doing his hybrid slot thing and Perry hopefully coming back and there's a lot of talent at receiver. 

what is happening with Grant Perry's court case? Usually these HYTA cases get wrapped up quickly. Once granted and his probation is set, can he return to practice?

I only have one comment:
LSU should be ashamed of itself, very ashamed

where wide receivers go to die

Looking forward to The Peoples Jones taking over this year. Some of the catches he made for Cass were beyond ridiculous. I'm glad that Wilton will have a guy that he can just say "whatever, fuck it." Hopefully, not in the Matt Stafford-Calvin Johnson way, but in a I have no other options way. I want Wilt to make good decisions first, which is what I feel separates winning quarterbacks from others. It's good to have a guy that will make plays for you. I think that Michigan has had speed at the WR position and Darboh and Chesson made some plays, but I think that DPJ is on another level. Really excited for what he'll bring to the table.

One thing that would be great to see is their sizes listed there as well, see if there is a correlation with readiness to contribute.