August 20, 2011

Numbers Game: Rookie Receivers

232

 The number of receptions Aaron Kelly had over the course of his college career at Clemson, an ACC record.

108.3

 Chris Williams’ average receiving yards per game in his three years as a starter at New Mexico State.

4.28

 Chris Williams’ 40-yard dash time.

4.49

 Aaron Kelly’s 40-yard dash time.

4.67

 Bakari Grant’s 40-yard dash time.

24

 The average age of Williams, Kelly and Grant.

0

 The number of CFL teams, besides the Ticats, that have started three rookie receivers this season.

49%

  Of Kevin Glenn’s passes to his receivers have been caught by the three rookies.

39″

 Chris Williams’ vertical jump.

38″

 Aaron Kelly’s vertical jump.

190

 The average number of yards from scrimmage that Chris Williams posted per game in his senior season of high school football. 

3

 Touchdowns scored per game for Williams in his senior year of high school.

33.3%

 Of Kevin Glenn’s touchdown passes have gone to the three rookie recievers.

764

 Williams, Kelly and Grant’s combined receiving yards to date.

14.6

 Chris Williams’ average yards per catch this season.

4

 the number of NFL teams that Williams, Kelly and Grant have been a member of (Dolphins, Browns, Falcons, 49ers)

64.3

 Kelly’s average yards receiving per game.

2008

 the last time a rookie wide receiver led the Tiger-Cats in receiving (Prechae Rodriguez).

32

 The number of receiving touchdowns Chris Williams scored in three years of college football.  Also, the number of games he played in.

17

 The number of touchdowns Aaron Kelly caught in his senior season of high school football.