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Charlie Becker's 679 Yards Boosts Draft Stock Despite Injury

6/17/2026

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Summary

Becker Dominates

Charlie Becker logged 34 catches for 679 yards, four touchdowns and 19.9 yards per catch in 2025.
CBS ranked him No. 9 overall and No. 5 among receivers for 2026, with ESPN projecting him as a first-round 2027 NFL Draft pick with Nick Marsh.
A hamstring injury kept Becker out of IU’s spring game while he received credit from quarterback Fernando Mendoza for catches, including a fourth-down grab that secured the title.

Summary

Craver Overlooked

Mario Craver was left off analyst Ari Wasserman’s top-10 wide-receiver list despite his preseason All-America selection.
After transferring from Mississippi State before 2026, Craver recorded a career-high 59 catches for 917 yards and four touchdowns.
Coach Mike Elko added 6-foot-4 Alabama transfer Isaiah Horton to give quarterback Marcel Reed a deeper threat.
Texas A&M opens its 2026 campaign against Missouri State on Saturday, Sept. 5.

History

Historical Context

After Hurricane Andrew forced Miami’s 1992 team to practice in Vero Beach, coach Dennis Erickson’s pass-heavy Hurricanes set 11 school passing records and a reception record, cementing the program’s reputation for NFL-ready receivers. Miami has tied USC with 40 alumni wide receivers in the NFL and has placed a player in every draft for 51 straight years, a trend echoed by 2025-26 Charlie Becker.

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Becker Dominates

Charlie Becker logged 34 catches for 679 yards, four touchdowns and 19.9 yards per catch in 2025.
CBS ranked him No. 9 overall and No. 5 among receivers for 2026, with ESPN projecting him as a first-round 2027 NFL Draft pick with Nick Marsh.
A hamstring injury kept Becker out of IU’s spring game while he received credit from quarterback Fernando Mendoza for catches, including a fourth-down grab that secured the title.

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