wide receiver
noun
: a football receiver who normally lines up several yards to the side of the offensive formation
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But don’t look past Ohio State wide receiver Jeremiah Smith, one of the few preseason favorites who remains in a solid position to make a surge.
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Mitch Sherman, New York Times, 7 Oct. 2025
As for starting right guard Tyler Booker, returner and wide receiver KaVontae Turpin and linebacker Jack Sanborn, question marks remain.
—Nick Harris, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 6 Oct. 2025
After multiple punts, Keon Coleman, Allen’s trusty wide receiver, uncharacteristically fumbled later in the first quarter as well.
—Scott Thompson, FOXNews.com, 6 Oct. 2025
Inspired by former Bills wide receiver Stefon Diggs and second-year quarterback Drake Maye, the Patriots showed huge character to claim the 23-20 win in dramatic style.
—Ben Church, CNN Money, 6 Oct. 2025
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Mitch Sherman, New York Times, 7 Oct. 2025
As for starting right guard Tyler Booker, returner and wide receiver KaVontae Turpin and linebacker Jack Sanborn, question marks remain.
—Nick Harris, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 6 Oct. 2025
After multiple punts, Keon Coleman, Allen’s trusty wide receiver, uncharacteristically fumbled later in the first quarter as well.
—Scott Thompson, FOXNews.com, 6 Oct. 2025
Inspired by former Bills wide receiver Stefon Diggs and second-year quarterback Drake Maye, the Patriots showed huge character to claim the 23-20 win in dramatic style.
—Ben Church, CNN Money, 6 Oct. 2025
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“Wide receiver.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/wide%20receiver. Accessed 7 Oct. 2025.
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