#UNC 2015 Receivers Preview

Now that we've covered UNC"s Backfield fixtures time to cover the pretty boys of the offense: The Receivers and Tight Ends

In Fedora and Littrell's Spread, Carolina seeks to get the ball to these players quickly in space with the hope, through scheme and play design, creating mismatches and generating big plays. At the Wide Receiver positions Carolina may have as much proven talent as anyone in the conference. Tight End, however, is a completely different story.

Let's take a gander at the guys leading these young men

Position Coaches

Gunter Brewer - Co-Offensive Coordinator/Wide Receivers Coach

• Brewer is currently in his 4th year in Chapel Hill and 9th overall in this role, including a prior stop with Fedora at Oklahoma State 
• Brewer is one of Carolina's top recruiters with Charlotte as his main region of focus
• Often described as a player's coach, and has groomed the likes of Dez Bryant, Randy Moss and Justin Blackmon
• Simply put, Brewer is one of the best in the business at his craft

Seth Littrell - Assistant Head Coach for Offense/Tight Ends Coach

• Second year in Chapel Hill in this role
• Formerly the Indiana OC where they put up big offensive numbers
• Has his work cut out for him as he coaches several unproven Tight End prospects for the 2015 season

Wide Receivers

A Backs

The position that was essentially designed for the Wes Welker's of the world, the A Back is a quasi-slot receiver, quasi running back quasi flanker that is often best thrown to in space where the player has the opportunity to make a splash play. Expect to see a large chunk of the offensive targets to go in the direction of the VERY deep 

1. Ryan Switzer (#3) 5-10 185 lbs Junior - Switzer had a decent Sophomore campaign leading the Tar Heels in Targets, receptions and receiving yardage. However, Switzer's production on offense was masked by his dissapointing season in special teams. RS admitted during Fall Camp that he was trying to do too much with each touch last year rather if it was on offense or defense. Hopefully, a more focused and hungry Junior can't get back to providing the splash plays he showed as a Freshman.
2. Austin Proehl (#7) 5-10 185 lbs Sophomore - Austin Proehl, a fellow product of the GREAT PROVIDENCE HIGH SCHOOL FOOTBALL PROGRAM (#crib) should be poised for a much larger role his second year in the program. Proehl should get much more PT in year two as the coaching staff tries to give RS a breather.
3. TJ Logan (#8) 5-10 190 lbs Junior - As I mentioned in last year's receivers preview, Logan will be getting run at A Back for another year. Expect to see him in the slot often if Elijah Hood takes over at running back.

**** Romar Morris has been working with the 2s at A Back in fall camp 

Flanker 

Flanker AKA the Z receiver is often known as the straight burner position within the receiving corps. Carolina is very top heavy at the position with the proven experience residing with Mack Hollins. 

1. Mack Hollins (#13) 6-4 210 lbs Redshirt Junior - Hollins became one of the ACC breakout stars of 2014 between his big play making ability and underrated speed. Mack will be looking to capitalize in 2015 behind his relentless work ethic and tenacity during this off season. Often described as one of the most fearless and hardest working individuals on the team, Mack Hollins is the guy who you want in your fox hole. 
2. Damien Washington (#35) 6-1 195 lbs Senior - Washington's main role comes on special teams. He'll serve as the main back up to Mack Hollins during his final season in  Chapel Hill. Expect most of his PT to come in the special teams role.
3. Josh Cabrera (#18) 6-3 205 Redshirt Freshman - Cabrera has the opportunity to make moves in his first season of varsity play. 
4. Devin Perry (#85) 6-2 205 Redshirt Freshman - Much like Josh Cabrera, Perry has the opportunity ti make the most of his time during the limited time he'll see this fall.

Split End 

Split End lines up opposite of the tight end and usually on the line of scrimmage. These players are usually more phycially imposing players than their counter parts, flankers.

1. Quinshad Davis (#14) 6-4 220 Senior - Quinshad Davis, one of the most decorated receivers in UNC history, comes off  off-season surgeries to repair stress fractures in both legs. He's finally back to full speed in fall camp. He's become more of  vocal leader in his final year at Chapel Hill. He attributes his sound mind his this year to his injury that knocked him out of the winter and spring, telling Inside Carolina "every day is a blessing ..., that could have been the end of my career."
2. Jonathan "Bug" Howard (#84) 6-5 215 Junior - Arguably the most athletic member of the receiving corps, Howard looks to build on his successful sophomore campaign. This kid is Carolina's biggest red zone threat and is a match up nightmare for every DB in the conference. 
3. Jordan Fielleteau (#88) 6-3 210 RS Soph - Quinshad Davis believes Filleteau is poised to have a breakout season his third year in Chapel Hill. The local product from Durham has yet to make a splash on campus since arriving as a highly touted recruit.
4. Dalton Stogner (#89) 6-4 200 lbs Junior - Stogner is a player that every coach wishes they had. Tremendous student, fierce competitor who is all over the field on special teams.

Tight Ends

1. Kendrick Singleton (#81) 6-2 215 lbs Senior - Singleton has played out of position for much of his time in Chapel Hill, but finally found some staying power at Tight End this past season. An excellent blocker, "Bull" Singleton is the guy you want on the edge with pads on pads in the run game
2. Brandon Fitts (#82) 6-4 245 lbs Redshirt Frosh - Fitts will be Carolina's traditional tight end, as he's the one most naturally geared for the position. He should give Marquise a big target, even in his first year. 
3. Caleb Samuel (#83) 6-5 275 lbs Redshirt Frosh - Samuel was sick for most of the spring so his transition to offensive line became incomplete as he lost of most of the weight he had put on during his transition. Should be excellent option at the goal line.
4. Carl Tucker (#86) 6-2 240 lbs Freshman - Likely red-shirting

This group of receivers has the opportunity to be the best since Fedora set foot on campus. Judging that a threat in the seams in the form of a big bodied tight end emerges, the perimeter could really open up for the likes of Switzer, Bug, Quinshad and Mack.

The Offensive Line ins up next.