wide receiver
noun
: a football receiver who normally lines up several yards to the side of the offensive formation
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Last year, two of the Chiefs’ seven draft picks — wide receiver Rashee Rice and defensive end BJ Thompson — visited the facility.
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Blair Kerkhoff, Kansas City Star, 24 Apr. 2024
Nelson’s most impressive throw of the day was a 32-yard touchdown pass to former Colorado wide receiver Chase Penry (2 catches, 35 yards).
—Ron Counts, Idaho Statesman, 20 Apr. 2024
In that scenario, the Chargers could select someone such as Marvin Harrison Jr., who is generally considered to be the top prospect at wide receiver, a position the Chargers need.
—Jeff Miller, Los Angeles Times, 18 Apr. 2024
In 1996, Muhammad was a promising wide receiver out of Michigan State that Carolina nabbed with the 43rd overall pick.
—Scott Fowler, Charlotte Observer, 17 Apr. 2024
Miami packaged its 2022 first-round pick in the trade that got wide receiver Tyreek Hill.
—Daniel Oyefusi, Miami Herald, 16 Apr. 2024
An employee with the Glenn Heights Police Department said the wide receiver, 23, turned himself in on Thursday, April 11 and processed at DeSoto Regional Jail, in connection to the March 30 incident, PEOPLE can confirm.
—Angel Saunders, Peoplemag, 12 Apr. 2024
Previous previews: quarterbacks, running backs and wide receivers.
—Parker Gabriel, The Denver Post, 11 Apr. 2024
Yes, the 49ers’ family circle could welcome in wide receivers Brenden Rice (USC), Terique Owens (Missouri State), and Luke McCaffrey (Rice); running back Frank Gore Jr. (Southern Miss); and, defensive end Ron Stone Jr. (Washington State).
—Cam Inman, The Mercury News, 10 Apr. 2024
Blair Kerkhoff, Kansas City Star, 24 Apr. 2024
Nelson’s most impressive throw of the day was a 32-yard touchdown pass to former Colorado wide receiver Chase Penry (2 catches, 35 yards).
—Ron Counts, Idaho Statesman, 20 Apr. 2024
In that scenario, the Chargers could select someone such as Marvin Harrison Jr., who is generally considered to be the top prospect at wide receiver, a position the Chargers need.
—Jeff Miller, Los Angeles Times, 18 Apr. 2024
In 1996, Muhammad was a promising wide receiver out of Michigan State that Carolina nabbed with the 43rd overall pick.
—Scott Fowler, Charlotte Observer, 17 Apr. 2024
Miami packaged its 2022 first-round pick in the trade that got wide receiver Tyreek Hill.
—Daniel Oyefusi, Miami Herald, 16 Apr. 2024
An employee with the Glenn Heights Police Department said the wide receiver, 23, turned himself in on Thursday, April 11 and processed at DeSoto Regional Jail, in connection to the March 30 incident, PEOPLE can confirm.
—Angel Saunders, Peoplemag, 12 Apr. 2024
Previous previews: quarterbacks, running backs and wide receivers.
—Parker Gabriel, The Denver Post, 11 Apr. 2024
Yes, the 49ers’ family circle could welcome in wide receivers Brenden Rice (USC), Terique Owens (Missouri State), and Luke McCaffrey (Rice); running back Frank Gore Jr. (Southern Miss); and, defensive end Ron Stone Jr. (Washington State).
—Cam Inman, The Mercury News, 10 Apr. 2024
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“Wide receiver.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/wide%20receiver. Accessed 27 Apr. 2024.
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