2022 Midwest Big Play Receivers
There are a ton of sure-handed receivers that can catch the football, but there is a premium put on those who have the ability to turn that reception into a big play or even a touchdown. Possession receivers have their…
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Continue ReadingThere are a ton of sure-handed receivers that can catch the football, but there is a premium put on those who have the ability to turn that reception into a big play or even a touchdown. Possession receivers have their place in the game, but college coaches look for the guy who is a game-changer by what he does after the reception. Here is a list of those type of players from the Midwest in the class of 2022.
Luther Burden Luther Burden 6'2" | 185 lbs | WR East St Louis | 2022 State IL 6’2” 205 St. Louis Missouri Cardinal Ritter
This guy is a master at running tunnel and quick screens. He turns a short reception in to a big play with his speed and acceleration. Luther makes defenders miss in the openfield due to his elusiveness and burst once he has the ball in his hands. Burden gets great separation when running vertical routes. He runs right by press corners and is a physical blocker for his teammates.
Kaden Saunders Kaden Saunders 5'10" | 180 lbs | WR Westerville South | 2022 State OH 5’10” 170 Westerville, Ohio Westerville South
Kaden primarily lines up as a slot receiver but is capable of playing out wide. He displays soft hands and catches the ball on rhythm transitioning out of his route. Saunders wins the battles over the middle and can split Cover 2 safeties. He snatches the football right out of the air, weaves his way downfield, and runs by or through defenders. Kaden runs an excellent corner route in the redzone by sticking, then separating himself from the defender.
Tyler Morris Tyler Morris 6'0" | 170 lbs | WR Nazareth | 2022 State IL 6’0” 175 LaGrange Park, Illinois Nazareth Academy
Morris is a very versatile receiver that can be moved around to create mismatches against corners and safeties. As an inside receiver, he runs the wheel route as good as any high school athlete. Tyler has tremendous body control and displays the ability to catch underthrown and back shoulder passes. He shows his running talents and quickness when running the jet sweep. Opposing teams do not want to kick deep to Morris or there’s a good chance he will bring it back all the way.
Tay’Shawn Trent 6’4” 210 Eastpointe, Michigan
He might go to Eastpointe but his nickname should be “highpoint” due to his leaping ability. If you want a touchdown in the redzone, throw the fade to Trent for a sure six points. He uses his height by going up and over defenders to haul in the pass. He is a confident receiver that catches the football away from his body then shows deceptive speed in long-striding past defenders in the openfield. A physical blocker, Trent often turns a stalk block into a pancake.
Elijah King 6’3” 185 Caledonia, Minnesota
Eli is a competitive athlete whether on the gridiron or basketball court. In football, he attacks the game more like a linebacker with his toughness and desire. He is a solid route runner with good hands who can catch the ball over the middle and on the perimeter. He is a truly outstanding kickoff and punt return specialist that has the confidence he can take it to the house every time he fields the football. Eli isn’t a blazer in terms of speed, but has just enough shake and balance to make big plays seem routine.
Omar Cooper Omar Cooper 6'1" | 185 lbs | WR Lawrence North | 2022 State IN 6’1” 160 Indianapolis, Indiana Lawrence North
Omar possesses good speed and exceptional quickness. He plays much bigger than his actual size. He works hard to get open and finds the small windows for his quarterback to throw the ball through when in traffic. Omar makes acrobatic catches due to his timing and sure hands. He often makes a short or intermediate reception turn into a big play by his shifty hips and the ability to pull away from defenders in the openfield. Look for Omar to play slot corner at the next level.