Who Are the Fastest Receivers in the State of Georgia?
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In today’s era of high school football, speed is everything. Games are still won on the line of scrimmage, but speed and the ability to make explosive plays on offense is what separates the good teams from the great ones.…
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Continue ReadingIn today’s era of high school football, speed is everything. Games are still won on the line of scrimmage, but speed and the ability to make explosive plays on offense is what separates the good teams from the great ones. Every team needs a fast, playmaking receiver in today’s pass-happy era of high school ball, and we’re seeing multiple track stars change the game on the gridiron due to their elite burst and overall speed.
Here are some of the fastest wide receivers in the Georgia to know for the 2021 season…
Zion Ragins: Jones County
Don’t let his age foot you, Ragins might be the fastest player in the entire state. The 2024 speed demon out of Jones County (GA) proved as a freshman last year that he has game-changing speed as he caught 38 passes for 584 yards and 4 touchdowns. He was a massive deep-ball threat for the Greyhounds and has since earned an off from the in-state Georgia Bulldogs. Ragins’ speed was on display recent as he clocked in a 10.37 in the 100m at the 35th Annual Richard Fendley back on March 25th. Ragins also ran a 4.35 in a recent 40-yard dash that he posted on Twitter. He’s an incredible straight-line runner, but he’s now starting to become a true receiver. Nobody can run with him down the field, but he’ll need to continue his route running and change of direction in order to become a complete receiver down the road. He’s only played one year of high school football so far, so there’s plenty of time for him to turn into one of the nation’s best in the 2024 class.
“It’s in the blood”🙌🏾💯 pic.twitter.com/Qqppk1fnoG
— ZionRagins (@ZionRagins) February 1, 2021
Greyhound Freshman Zion Ragins set a new school record in the 100 today with a 10.37!!! pic.twitter.com/ZalHBQkBbt
— Jones County Sports (@jcgreyhounds) March 25, 2021
Isaiah Bond Isaiah Bond 5'10" | 160 lbs | DB Buford | 2022 State GA : Buford
The rising senior and 7A state champion is the fastest player in Gwinnett County and proved it last season for the Wolves. Bond was an incredible downfield threat for Buford’s offense and made big plays down the field for the Wolves all season. He gets behind defenders with ease due to his elite speed and is tough to bring down after the catch due to his 6-foot-0 175-pound frame. He might play defensive back at the next level, but Bond was an impact receiver last year and found the end-zone twice for the Wolves in last year’s state championship game. He’s expected to be a reliable downfield weapon again this fall as a senior. Bond ran a recent 10.5 in the 100m, showing why he’s one of the fastest and most explosive athletes in the entire 2022 class.
https://twitter.com/isaiahbond_/status/1370552944878358528?s=20
Kojo Antwi Kojo Antwi 6'1" | 190 lbs | WR Lambert | 2022 State GA – Lambert
He may not have the track numbers that Ragins and Bond have, but make no mistake, Antwi is one of the fastest and most explosive receivers in the state when the pads are on. He’s a high four-star prospect because he’s a true receiver who can create separation, run consistent routes, and has some of the best hands in the state. He’s not known for being a “burner”, but the tape tells a different story. Antwi has a second gear, and when he hits it, especially in the open field, there aren’t many defenders who can catch up to him. He has impressive initial burst and explosiveness which led him to catching 44 passes for 795 yards and 9 touchdowns. He’s football fast, and he’ll be tough to stop once again as a senior this fall.
2022 WR and major #UGA target Kojo Antwi (@Kojo_Antwi2) was EXPLOSIVE on Friday night.
This first catch and run is one of the best plays I've seen all year. Watch some of his highlights against West Forsyth… pic.twitter.com/pdZRF83Piw
— Matt DeBary (@MattDeBary) November 15, 2020