wide receiver
noun
: a football receiver who normally lines up several yards to the side of the offensive formation
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Moses was one of four former SMU players to attend the combine, joining tight ends RJ Maryland and Matt Hibner and wide receiver Jordan Hudson.
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Lia Assimakopoulos, Dallas Morning News, 2 Mar. 2026
His profile earned comparisons to former wide receiver Calvin Johnson, a Hall of Famer nicknamed Megaton due to his physical prowess.
—Peter Sblendorio, New York Daily News, 2 Mar. 2026
Player to watch Auburn transfer wide receiver Eric Singleton will provide top-end speed, game-breaking ability and consistent production.
—Edgar Thompson, The Orlando Sentinel, 2 Mar. 2026
The atmosphere among the wide receivers at Ohio State helped drive Tate and his teammates.
—Colleen Kane, Chicago Tribune, 1 Mar. 2026
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Lia Assimakopoulos, Dallas Morning News, 2 Mar. 2026
His profile earned comparisons to former wide receiver Calvin Johnson, a Hall of Famer nicknamed Megaton due to his physical prowess.
—Peter Sblendorio, New York Daily News, 2 Mar. 2026
Player to watch Auburn transfer wide receiver Eric Singleton will provide top-end speed, game-breaking ability and consistent production.
—Edgar Thompson, The Orlando Sentinel, 2 Mar. 2026
The atmosphere among the wide receivers at Ohio State helped drive Tate and his teammates.
—Colleen Kane, Chicago Tribune, 1 Mar. 2026
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“Wide receiver.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/wide%20receiver. Accessed 5 Mar. 2026.
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