Break-Out Wide Receivers to Watch for in 2021
With the 2021 season upon us and spring practices in full swing, I wanted to go in-depth about some wide receivers that are under the radar right now and that I believe will have break-out seasons in 2021. These players are…
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Continue ReadingWith the 2021 season upon us and spring practices in full swing, I wanted to go in-depth about some wide receivers that are under the radar right now and that I believe will have break-out seasons in 2021. These players are all talented and have college level ability and skills. Some of these players have a few offers and with the help of big seasons I can foresee all of them playing college football at some level.
TJ McKay- Sarasota
5’8 165lbs
McKay had a solid Junior season with over 400 yards receiving, he is a great athlete that also is a high-level cornerback that had 5 ints and 19 pass breakups last season. He’s starting to get some interest from schools such as Furman.
Strengths: He has good speed (10.93 100m) and natural change of direction, he’s a quick-twitch type athlete that makes plays with the ball in his hands. He also has the ability to go up and attack the ball in the air and make acrobatic catches. He’s a very good college Prospect on either side of the ball.
Film: https://www.hudl.com/profile/14378702/TJ-Mckay
Joseph Miller- Gulf Coast High c/o 23
6’1 195lbs
Miller has good size and length, he had a productive year last season for Gulf Coast posting 12 catches for 222 yards, two touchdowns, and averaged over 18 yards per catch. He’ll be a big part of an offense that will help Gulf Coast navigate up to 8A classification this season.
Strengths: shows a variety of moves getting off the line of scrimmage, does a good job dropping his hips and getting in and out of his breaks, natural hands catcher, has the speed to take it to the house, strong player that doesn’t back down playing physical and very aggressive blocking.
EJ Allen- Manatee c/o 23
5’11 160lbs
Allen is a exciting sleeper prospect that only had six catches for 90 yards and a touchdown, but when you watch his film you see flashes of him being a big-time player next year. Being coached up everyday by one of Univeristy of Florida’s all-time great receivers in Jacquez Green at Manatee, the sky’s the limit for Allen!
Strengths: He explodes out of his stance and creates instant separation, has very good quickness, speed, agility and gets into his route quickly. He also showed the ability to go up in high point the ball. He’s also an outstanding kick returner that averaged over 33 yards per return.
Film: https://www.hudl.com/profile/15222567/EJ-Allen-Jr
Naazir Aiken- Miramar High
5’11 170lbs
Aiken is a nice two-way prospect that excels on both sides of the football and was a second-team all-county selection last year. Last season at Coral Springs he led the team in receiving with 17 catches for 264 yards, one touchdown and also added 21 tackles and 3 ints on defense. This offseason he transferred to Miramar High and will be a big part of their offense in 2021.
Strengths: versatility is the trademark to Aiken’s game, he’s very effective player on both sides of the football, as a receiver he has gliding speed, gets off the line quickly and eats up ground on DB’s, and shows body control ability to adjust to the football in the air. He could play on either side of the ball at the next level.