SEC Football Top 150 Players: No. 149, Marquel Wade, Arkansas WR

Starting April 2, the SEC Blog will be counting down the top 150 players for 2012 in the SEC.

No. 149 - Marquel Wade, No. 1, WR/Return Specialist, Arkansas

2011 Stats: Eight catches, 62 yards, 14 kickoff returns for 358 yards and one touchdown, 14 punt returns for 99 yards.

Strengths

Wade is the do-everything type of receiver that can really excel in Bobby Petrino's offense.  As a freshman, Wade established himself as a weapon on special teams.  With three wide receivers out the door, Wade will see his playing time at wide receiver increase this season as a sophomore.

He doesn't have the size to be a No. 1 receiver in this league, but he can certainly act as the next version to recently-departed wide receiver Joe Adams.

Weaknesses

So far, he's really only known as a special teams player, so there is some doubt on whether or not he can play wide receiver at this level.  At 5'11", 185 lbs., Wade is a bit on the short side, so durability is a question.  

2012 Prediction

Wade will have a strong season.  Cobi Hamilton is the unquestioned No. 1 receiver, but Wade will still get the ball in a variety of ways on offense and as a returner.  His versatility makes him a valuable piece to the Arkansas puzzle.  Wade should get 10 touches per game.

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