Boise State Football: A New Era for the Wide Receiver Room
Boise State is entering the 2026 football season with a wide receiver corps that’s as intriguing as it is uncertain. In recent years, the Broncos had familiar faces like Latrell Caples, Cam Camper, and Chase Penry leading the charge. But now, the slate is almost wiped clean, and it’s time for new talent to step into the spotlight.
This year, only three upperclassmen return: junior Cam Bates, redshirt junior AJ Maes, and sixth-year player Ben Ford. Bates showed flashes of big-play potential last season, but Maes has yet to make his mark with a college catch. Ford is on the comeback trail after a second ACL injury, adding another layer of anticipation to his return.
Enter Alvis Whitted, the new wide receivers coach and passing game coordinator, who brings a wealth of NFL experience from his playing days with the Jacksonville Jaguars and Oakland Raiders. Whitted, who recently joined from N.C. State, replaces Matt Miller, now at Washington State.
“They’re very young, extremely talented, they’re moldable, and they’re going to get better,” Whitted shared with the media, expressing optimism about his group.
Whitted plans to implement a pro-style offense, a system he’s familiar with from his stint with the Green Bay Packers. He’s looking for receivers who stand tall at 6-foot-2 or more, with the ability to play the X position effectively.
Physicality and separation at the top of routes are key traits he values, making sophomore Qumonte Williams Jr. a perfect fit. Standing at 6-foot-5, Williams Jr. has already shown he can win those contested battles.
Transfers Akeem Wright and Darren Morris are also poised to thrive under Whitted’s guidance. Morris, with ample experience from Southern University, and Wright, known for his electrifying play with the ball, are expected to make significant impacts.
Whitted, who served as a senior offensive analyst at N.C. State last year, sees Bates as an emerging leader in the receiver room.
He’s also eager to work with incoming freshman Terrious Favors, a four-star recruit from Atlanta. Favors, at 5-foot-9 and 163 pounds, brings elite speed to the slot receiver position.
“We’ve got some kids that can run,” Whitted noted. “It’s just up to us now to put those guys in the right positions to have success.”
With a blend of seasoned players, promising transfers, and dynamic newcomers, Boise State’s wide receiver room is set for an exciting transformation. Keep an eye on this group as they develop under Whitted’s expert tutelage.