2022 Rankings: Wide Receivers Set for a Climb
The 2022 rankings are stacked with wide receivers. There are many that will have a big junior year and have a chance to climb up the rankings. Here are some names to keep an eye on. Elijah Steward Elijah Steward…
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Continue ReadingThe 2022 rankings are stacked with wide receivers. There are many that will have a big junior year and have a chance to climb up the rankings. Here are some names to keep an eye on.
Elijah Steward Elijah Steward 6'0" | 165 lbs | WR Holy Spirit | 2022 State NJ | Holy Spirit
Steward was extremely productive in his second season. He totaled 670 yards and 10 touchdowns. Steward is a true No. 1 option within an offense. Holy Spirit likes to get the ball in his hands and let him use his speed to make plays.
Logan Blake Logan Blake 6'6" | WR Delaware Valley | 2022 NJ | Delaware Valley
Blake is productive on both sides of the ball for Delaware Valley. As a receiver, he logged 300 yards and six touchdowns as a sophomore. These numbers will continue to rise over his final two seasons. It will be interesting to see Blake’s role in the offense take an even bigger leap this season.
Kyree Drake Kyree Drake 5'8" | WR Mater Dei | 2022 NJ | Mater Dei
Mater Dei is an incredible program within the Shore Conference. They breed Division I athletes and Drake has the makeup. He is a speedy wide receiver that can run past defenders on the outside. His hands will improve as an upperclassman and that will take his game to the next level.
Joe Diorio Joe Diorio 6'3" | WR Red Bank Catholic | 2022 NJ | Red Bank Catholic
Diorio is a huge breakout candidate this season. He has great size at 6’4 and moves well on the outside. He has a chance to turn into a red zone threat for the Caseys. This will allow him to move up the rankings if he breaks out this season.
Jake Diaz Jake Diaz 5'9" | 170 lbs | WR Hasbrouck Heights | 2022 NJ | Hasbrouck Heights
Diaz is an undersized receiver but this just means he has to use his other skills to succeed. He is a shifty receiver with great versatility. He can be used as a ball carrier as well as a player on the outside. Hasbrouck Heights has a chance to open up the offense with Diaz on the field.