Pitt Panthers: Positional Preview of Wide Receivers

TIER 2: Could Possibly See Time at Wide-Receiver. Mostly Special Teams

Zeise is coming off of a season of studying, preparing, and focusing on how to get onto the field and he has a real opportunity to do so. The only thing holding him back is a need to run crisper routes that allow for separation across the middle.

His career in high school was filled with spectacular highlights, a great portion of which were from running past the opposition and gaining yards deep down field.

Under offensive coordinator Jim Chaney and receivers coach Kevin Sherman, Zeise should grow immensely and be able to make a push to gain serious playing time as a receiver in the last few games of 2015 and the following season in 2016.

For the time being, he can make generous contributions to the Pitt special teams and grow within himself as a Division 1 athlete. 2016 should be a year he can break out.

If there is anyone capable of providing fire-power from multiple positions on the offense, it is Tipton. Classified as an athlete on the recruiting front, the undeniable potential Tipton occupies is on the immense side of the spectrum.

For me, it was easier to put him closer to having early playing time than not. A smart bet in my mind.

Unfortunately, the coaches could see it the other way and redshirt Tipton.

Wuestner found himself on the field in all games in 2014. He registered one catch for eight yards. So for the average yards per catch, he was exceptional. All joking aside, he became a vital member of the special teams unit, a position in which he was able to thrive and find himself.

I believe 2015 holds much of the same fate for Wuestner. As I had mentioned before, it’s less about not having the talent to consistently find the field as a receiver and more about having the talent it takes to make an impact elsewhere.

Weah provided some spark during the spring and actually made a name for himself in 7-on-7’s, by making big catches in bigger moments. Granted it was just on the practice field, but it provides optimism that is just.

What Weah bears that others at his position do not, is a taller(in comparison) stature and a lanky reach. These are key for the red-zone and the plays needed to reach that point on the field.

His size alone could place him on the field at receiver, making him a very interesting prospect to keep our eyes on.

Next: Depth continues on the third tier