Tyrin Smith

All roads led back to El Paso for Smith. After a solid secondary role in 2021, Smith was essential to UTEP's passing game in 2022, tallying 71 catches for 1,039 yards and seven touchdowns. Smith finished a game with over 100 yards four times, and he did that with Gavin Hardison under center, who remains the quarterback for the Miners. Now, Smith originally planned to ride the waves of the 2022 season with a transfer, and he did indeed commit to Texas A&M. However, the senior receiver then had second thoughts and returned to UTEP to serve as the clear top receiver for the team. With Conference USA looking less impressive, Smith could play the "big fish in a little pond role" in 2023, which could lead to some flashy numbers. There is no threat to his role as the No. 1 guy for UTEP, so it's all in Smith's hands.