Receivers looking to catch on quickly

Next season's batch of FAU receivers has a tall task to fill if they want to match the production of last year's unit.
Gone are talents, Lester Jean and tight end Rob Housler, who were both invited to the NFL scouting combine and look to try and make a living in the NFL.
Last year it was Jean who took over as the favorite target for QB Jeff Van Camp, however this spring no receiver has emerged as the go-to guy.
The candidates who have a chance to make a splash include (in no particular order):

• Redshirt Sophomore DeAndre Richardson (12 catches, 114 yards in 2010)
• Redshirt Junior Byron Hankerson 
• Freshman Marcus Cunningham
• Freshman DeAndre Robinson
• Redshirt Senior Darian Williams (Nine catches, 110 yards in '10)
• Redshirt freshman Alex Deleon
• Redshirt Sophomore Nexon Dorvilius (Five catches, 14 yards in '10)



Receiver Byron Hankerson cuts up field during spring
practice at FAU. From fauowlsaccess.com

 These candidates haven't shown much in two spring scrimmages to evoke memories of Jean and Housler, but only time will tell if they are up for the challenge. With a solid offensive line and a good stable of running backs there will be less added pressure to produce like Jean did. However, since the Owls run a pro-style offense that helps pass-catchers put up big numbers, someone has to step up and catch the ball.