Anthony Evans leads SEC in receiving stats after Georgia transfer

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Last updated Oct 24, 2026

Anthony Evans leads SEC in receiving stats after Georgia transfer
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Mississippi State wide receiver Anthony Evans tops the SEC in several receiving categories as of Week 8. He averages 102.3 receiving yards per game, with 47 total receptions and five touchdowns this season. Evans has emerged as a key target for the Bulldogs, especially with quarterback Kamario Taylor's status in question for the upcoming game against Oklahoma. His 7.83 receptions per game also lead the conference. Evans was previously a four-star recruit at Georgia, where he showed potential but has significantly increased his production at Mississippi State, outpacing Georgia's leading receiver, Craig Dandridge.

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  • •Anthony Evans has 102.3 receiving yards per game.
  • •He leads the SEC with 47 receptions this season.
  • •Evans has five touchdown catches for Mississippi State.
  • •Kamario Taylor's injury status may affect Evans' role.
  • •Evans was a former four-star recruit at Georgia.
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  • 2:30 PMYahoo Sports — Georgia transfer leads the SEC in multiple receiving statistics
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A Georgia Bulldogs transfer leads the SEC in receptions, receiving yards per game and receptions per game

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