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Sammie Coates strides into the end zone for a touchdown against Florida Atlantic last season.

Wide receivers season preview: Returning veterans, dynamic newcomers

Finding a true aerial threat to line up opposite Sammie Coates was a never-ending carousel in 2013. A committee approach saw Ricardo Louis, Marcus Davis, Quan Bray and eventually Melvin Ray step up and make an impact in various key moments. While the lack of a true number-two receiver was overcome by a record-breaking rushing attack last year, a fresh batch of receiving talent and returning quarterback depth have Gus Malzahn and company savoring over Auburn's aerial potential in 2014.