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Mountain West announces top five wide receivers ahead of football season

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 24, 2026, 3:00 PM

Last updated Jul 24, 2026

Mountain West announces top five wide receivers ahead of football season

Summary

As the Mountain West prepares for the upcoming football season, a list highlighting the top five wide receivers has been revealed. Leading the list is Pofele Ashlock from Hawaii, who recorded 76 catches for 827 yards last season. Following him are Kam Thomas of UTEP, Troy Omeire from New Mexico, DeAree Rogers of Northern Illinois, and Tama Uiliata from Hawaii. The Mountain West recently underwent changes with the departure of five teams to reform the Pac-12, while adding new members including North Dakota State and Northern Illinois. As the season approaches, these players are expected to play critical roles for their teams, particularly Ashlock and Thomas, who are poised for significant performance improvement.

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•Pofele Ashlock leads the list with 827 receiving yards last season.
•Kam Thomas returns from injury, ready for a bounce-back year.
•Troy Omeire transfers and becomes a key target for New Mexico.
•DeAree Rogers known for his consistency with 46 catches last season.
•Tama Uiliata projected for a statistically significant increase in performance.

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