Here are the nominees for the top receiver in Pasco County entering the season. Voting lasts until 9 a.m. Thursday.
Bryce Backus, So., Mitchell: Expected to improve after finishing with 107 yards and a touchdown last season.
Jared Cason, Sr., Zephyrhills: Explosive player who should be a factor in the passing game.
Donovan Faria, Sr., Land O’ Lakes: A top target for whoever emerges as the Gators’ quarterback.
AJ McFarlane, Sr., Hudson: Ended up with 853 yards and 12 touchdowns receiving last season.
Brady Miller, Sr., Mitchell: Has a chance to put up big numbers for the Mustangs this season.
Noa Paselio, Sr., Gulf: Big play target averaged more than 20 yards per reception last season and had 124 yards and two scores in the spring.
Shaan Patel, Jr., Cypress Creek: Finished with 804 yards and six touchdowns last season.
DJ Pickett, Jr., Zephyrhills: Led the Bulldogs with 886 yards and 12 touchdowns receiving last season.
Jayden Ramos, Sr., Zephyrhills Christian: Ended up with a team-leading 213 yards and a touchdown receiving last season.
Bryce Randolph, Jr., Wiregrass Ranch: Had a breakout performance in the spring game with more than 100 yards receiving and two touchdowns.
Isaiah Riggins, Sr., Wiregrass Ranch: Recorded 11 receptions for 140 yards and a touchdown last season.
Chris Roman, Sr., Gulf: Had 38 catches for 507 yards and six touchdowns last season.
Shawn Smith, Sr, Cypress Creek: Finished with 301 yards and three touchdowns last season.