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Position review: Pac-12 North wide receivers

The 2015 season isn't far away; we can see the light at the end of the offseason tunnel already. It's time for a quick Pac-12 knowledge refresher.

Here's how we do this. Every day features a new position group. We provide three categories and place each conference team accordingly: "Great shape," "Good shape" and "We'll see."

Today, we examine the receivers of the Pac-12 North.

GREAT SHAPE

California: The stars are aligning for Jared Goff to deliver a massive year. Chris Harper was the only primary 2014 target to leave Berkeley this offseason. That means that Bryce Treggs, Stephen Anderson, Kenny Lawler, and Trevor Davis all return. That foursome brings back 228 total catches and excellent rapport with Goff from last year, so the talented junior quarterback should have an embarrassment of riches at his disposal. And if this quick clip is any indication, Bears' receivers have pushed their explosiveness to ridiculous levels. This offense has a chance to be a truly fun watch.

Oregon: Based on the Ducks' returning perimeter talent, the man who wins their quarterback job may be thrust into a "just don't screw it up" situation. A couple matters must still break Oregon's way for their receiving corps to be fully locked and loaded -- Darren Carrington must get clearance to play and Devon Allen must prove he's truly back from his New Year's Day ACL tear -- but there's a load of talent here regardless. Byron Marshall is one of the most versatile offensive weapons in the conference, while Bralon Addison (he's back), Charles Nelson, Jalen Brown, and Dwayne Stanford all bring value to the passing table. Remember, Royce Freeman's mere presence in the backfield is a big-time supercharger for this group.

Stanford: The Cardinal lose Ty Montgomery, but their offense played better without him to close last season as the receiving corps truly showcased its depth. Of course, some of Stanford's late offensive improvement should probably be attributed to increased cohesion along the offensive line, but this much remains true: Between Devon Cajuste, Michael Rector, Francis Owusu, and a promising young foursome of tight ends, the Cardinal's aerial attack is as versatile as its been since Andrew Luck's departure. Touted true freshman Trent Irwin is also expected to immediately contribute, and his presence further deepens Kevin Hogan's arsenal.

GOOD SHAPE

Washington State: The Cougars remain impressive on the perimeter, but they do have to replace Vince Mayle and Isiah Myers. Those two led the team in receiving last year, so the task of picking up their slack shouldn't be taken lightly. Dom Williams delivered a huge spring, while River Cracraft is a proven, dependable option. Gabe Marks should provide a well-timed boost after missing all of 2014, while Tyler Baker, Calvin Green, and Robert Lewis give Mike Leach's Air Raid the receiver depth it needs. And don't forget that the Cougars' running backs are essentially receiver hybrids: Jamal Morrow caught a school-record 61 passes last year. The talent is here; Washington State just needs someone to grab that vacant alpha dog role.

Oregon State: The Beavers return their top three 2014 starting targets in Victor Bolden, Jordan Villamin, and Hunter Jarmon, so there should be at least some stability here in the transition from Mike Riley's leadership into the Gary Andersen era. Rahmel Dockery and Xavier Hawkins are two smaller speedsters who hope to break out this year in new offensive coordinator Dave Baldwin's uptempo offense. Whether or not they do emerge remains to be seen, but there are pieces here for Oregon State to work with -- provided that Sean Mannion's successor can make it happen from under center.

WE'LL SEE

Washington: John Ross' season-ending knee injury was terrible news for the Huskies, who were offensively challenged until running back Dwayne Washington rampaged onto the scene during the back half of 2014. Chris Petersen was planning on using Ross -- quite possibly his team's most explosive player -- as the deep threat to complement Jaydon Mickens' screen pass game. With that combination out the window, Washington will be very reliant on Dante Pettis and 6-foot-5 Brayden Lenius, a pair of sophomores who broke the ice as freshmen last season. Depth beyond that is a gigantic question mark at this point, and passing matters are obviously further muddled by the fact that the Huskies will be breaking in a new quarterback.