Mark Pszonak contributed to this report.

With Signing Day in the rearview mirror and our national rankings shut down, we thought it would be fun to compare the top players at their position in 2016 to the top players at their position in 2017.

Today we look at the receivers and tight ends.

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The skinny: Despite taking official visits to Texas A&M and Washington, but not taking one to Arizona State, it was the local Sun Devils who gained his commitment in early December. Harry immediately became an offensive weapon in the passing game at Arizona State. He finished the season with 58 receptions, which led the team, for 659 yards and five touchdowns. The future is very bright for Harry in Tempe. Peoples-Jones committed to Michigan in what was no surprise after early interest in schools like Florida, Ohio State and Michigan State.

Farrell’s take: Harry had a very good freshman season and set the bar high, but Peoples-Jones, at least to me, is more polished and physical at the same stage. He should have a similar impact as Harry right away and a better career overall even in an offense that doesn’t throw as much.

Farrell’s verdict: Peoples-Jones

The skinny: Nauta originally committed to Florida State, but then decommitted and took official visits to Georgia, Alabama, Michigan, Oklahoma State and Ole Miss. Nauta's decision came down to the Wolverines and Bulldogs, and he eventually chose to stay closer to home and committed to Georgia. Teaming up with fellow freshman Jacob Eason, Nauta showed a great deal of promise with 29 receptions for 361 yards and three touchdowns in 2016. Wright committed to Notre Dame early and never wavered.

Farrell’s take: Nauta was the only true freshman tight end in the country to catch more than 10 passes last year, an amazing stat. Wright is a guy I think highly of, but Nauta has more downfield speed and is more of a vertical threat overall.

Farrell’s verdict: This one will be very close, but I'll take Nauta