Play Makers on the Outside, 2022 Oklahoma Receivers to Watch
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The wide receiver position has always had the “explosive” aspect associated with it, having explosive athletes that can play on the outside or even line up in the slot and be able to make key plays throughout a game. The…
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Continue ReadingThe wide receiver position has always had the “explosive” aspect associated with it, having explosive athletes that can play on the outside or even line up in the slot and be able to make key plays throughout a game. The ability to be a deep field threat weapon with having the speed and the ability to recognize different types of coverage is another aspect that is widely regarded in the wide receiver position. Here are five wide receivers from the state of Oklahoma to keep an eye on!
Robert Spears-Jennings Robert Spears-Jennings 6'2" | WR Broken Arrow | 2022 State OK 6-2 190 Broken Arrow High School
An explosive receiver that has good ball skills to make key plays throughout a game, he runs precise crisp routes which allow him to create separation from coverage. He demonstrates the ability to not get jammed at the line of scrimmage and gets a clean release off the line on a consistent basis.
Gavin Freeman Gavin Freeman 5'10" | WR Heritage Hall | 2022 State OK 5-10 160 Heritage Hall High School
An explosive playmaker that has dynamic speed to stretch the field and create big-play opportunities, he is also an explosive returner as well. He is very productive after the catch and can extend plays into long gains and works to find the open seam in coverage. He is crisp with his route running and there is no wasted movement when creating opportunities to get open.
Oscar Hammond Oscar Hammond 6'3" | WR Collinsville | 2022 State OK 6-3 200 Collinsville High School
A tall athletic receiver that has deceptive speed which allows him to gain ground quickly and effectively and come out of his breaks with a burst as well. He uses his height to his advantage and high points and fights for the ball while it’s in the air against tight man to man coverage, demonstrates to have strong hands, and secures tough catches.
Khelil Deere Khelil Deere 6'2" | WR Eufaula | 2022 State OK 5-10 170 Eufaula High School
A dynamic receiver when he has the ball in his hands, he has the speed to make defenses put double coverage on him. He is very fluid in his route running and shows that he transitions in and out of his cuts quickly and effectively. He is also a dynamic returner as well, he finds the open seam and accelerated through it to create big-play opportunities.
Mason Gilkey Mason Gilkey 6'3" | WR Pawhuska | 2022 State OK 6-4 185 Pawhuska High School
A physical tall receiver that has good awareness and plays with good leverage to be a consistent and aggressive blocker on the perimeter and drive out defenders. He is explosive with the ball in his hands and has breakaway speed for his size and creates opportunities in the passing game for his offense.