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Missouri Football 2017: J’Mon Moore and the wide receivers

By Eric Quackenbush

Sep 3, 2016; Morgantown, WV, USA; Missouri Tigers wide receiver Dimetrios Mason (9) catches a pass during the third quarter against the West Virginia Mountaineers at Milan Puskar Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Ben Queen-USA TODAY Sports
Sep 3, 2016; Morgantown, WV, USA; Missouri Tigers wide receiver Dimetrios Mason (9) catches a pass during the third quarter against the West Virginia Mountaineers at Milan Puskar Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Ben Queen-USA TODAY Sports /
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Nov 12, 2016; Columbia, MO, USA; Missouri Tigers tight end Kendall Blanton (11) catches a pass as Vanderbilt Commodores safety Ryan White (14) defends during the first half at Faurot Field. Mandatory Credit: Denny Medley-USA TODAY Sports
Nov 12, 2016; Columbia, MO, USA; Missouri Tigers tight end Kendall Blanton (11) catches a pass as Vanderbilt Commodores safety Ryan White (14) defends during the first half at Faurot Field. Mandatory Credit: Denny Medley-USA TODAY Sports /

Entering his third season for Missouri, tight end Kendall Blanton produced 161 yards on 16 receptions. While his production seems low, it reinforces the Tigers’ need to be productive with the personnel they have.

Blanton was active in 12 games, but produced primarily in four games in 2016. I’d like to see an uptick in Missouri’s use of tight ends, because it would allow for a greater dynamic of short and long passes to mix in with a stout run game.

I completely expect to see Blanton’s number get called a little more, since Missouri’s offensive line is another year familiar with offensive coordinator Josh Huepel’s system.

If I had to project, I would say a productive season for Blanton would be about 500 yards receiving.  that could be difficult to achieve though, considering Missouri’s talent at running back and, again, depth at receiver.

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