Is KJ Duff a top two WR in the Big Ten?

The Big Ten has produced many of the nation’s top wide receivers in recent years — with many coming out of Columbus. That will be the case once again in 2026, but could multiple have ties to Piscataway as well? Well-known social media account CFB Talk Daily shared a discussion topic where it listed the top returning wide receivers in college football.

To no one’s surprise, Jeremiah Smith was at the top of the list. What might be a bit of a surprise, Rutgers’ KJ Duff came in at No. 4 overall and No.

2 in the Big Ten. The Scarlet Knights also had connections to No. 9 on the list — Ian Strong.

Here is the full list: Jeremiah Smith, Ohio State Malachi Toney, Miami Cam Coleman, Texas KJ Duff, Rutgers Mario Craver, Texas A&M Beau Sparks, Texas State Charlie Becker, Indiana Amare Thomas, Houston Ian Strong, Cal Evan Stewart, Oregon Duff had a breakout season in 2025 with Athan Kaliakmanis under center. He caught 60 passes for 1,084 yards and seven touchdowns. He averaged 18.