Xavier Hutchinson

Hutchinson was a pleasant surprise in 2020 with a team-leading 64 catches for 771 yards and four touchdowns on 92 targets. That production led to Hutchinson being named the Big 12's Offensive Newcomer of the year. More importantly, the senior receiver became quarterback Brock Purdy's number one target in the passing game which should translate in 2021. Hutchinson had at least five targets in nine games, including a season-high 10 catches on 15 targets for 114 yards against Oklahoma. Iowa State has 19 of 22 starters returning for a team that should contend for the Big 12 Title and put up significant offensive production as they did in 2020 at 436.3 yards per game (34th in the nation).