Five WRs in Central Mississippi to Watch in the 2022 Season
We are a few weeks away from the MAIS and MHSAA kicking off the 2022 football season. Here are five receivers around Central Mississippi that will make a significant impact in 2022 for their schools. Isaiah Spencer Isaiah Spencer 6'1"…
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Continue ReadingWe are a few weeks away from the MAIS and MHSAA kicking off the 2022 football season. Here are five receivers around Central Mississippi that will make a significant impact in 2022 for their schools.
Isaiah Spencer Isaiah Spencer 6'1" | 180 lbs | WR Madison Central | 2023 State MS | 6’1″ WR | Madison Central
Spencer is 6’1″ tall and 180 lbs; In 2021, as a junior, Spencer helped lead the Jaguars to their second state championship in football and the first since 1999. He finished the 2021 season with 47 receptions for 1,018 yards and 12 touchdowns. Spencer’s ability to create separation from a defensive back will allow him the opportunity to play at the next level. In June, Spencer committed to Southern Miss and Head Coach Will Hall to play his college ball. Spencer will help the Jaguars defend their 2021 state title and look for a second straight state championship in 2022.
Will Upton | 5’8″ WR | Jackson Prep
Upton is 5’8″ tall and 185 lbs; In 2021, Upton was solid as he proved to be Paxton Thompson Paxton Thompson 6'0" | 180 lbs | QB Jackson Prep | 2023 State MS ‘s most sought-after pass-catcher during the 2021 season. He finished the 2021 campaign with 61 receptions for 1,018 yards and 12 receiving touchdowns. Upton belongs to a senior class at Jackson Prep that has not won a state championship in football ll. The Patriots will be under a new head coach and new offensive system in 2022 but look for the Patriots and Upton to make a strong push for the 2022 MAIS 6-A state championship.
Ayden Williams Ayden Williams 6'1" | 175 lbs | WR Ridgeland | 2023 State MS | 6’2″ WR | Ridgeland High School
Williams is 6’2″ tall and 175 lbs; In 2021, as a junior, Williams had 63 receptions for 1,156 yards and was responsible for 16 touchdowns. William’s ability to run a clean, crisp route makes him difficult for any defensive back to def nd. He is a big receiver with strong hands and attacks the ball at its highest point. He is considered a top talent in the class of 23 and holds offers from 15 different schools. Williams is looking to help the Titans make a return trip to the playoffs and have a deep run in 2022.
Rivers Godwin | 6’2″ WR | MRA
Godwin is 6’2″ tall and 173 lbs; Godwin will be the top leading receiver returning in 2022 for the Patri ts. In 2021 he had 30 receptions for 476 yards and three receiving touchdowns. Godwin played a vital role in the Patriot’s offensive game plan in 2021, whether blocking on the outside or catching the occasional screen. Godwin’s speed and shiftiness in the open field make him a threat to score every time he touches the ball.
Merrit Nations | 5’9″ WR | Jackson Academy
Nations is 5’9″ tall and 155 lbs: Nations will enter his senior season as the top returning receiver for the Raiders in 2 22. He finished the 2021 season with 32 receptions for 629 yards and six receiving touchdowns. Nations’ glue-like hands gave the defenses he faced a new challenge every week in 2 21. His breakout game in 2021 came against Pillow Academy, where he scored two touchdowns on three receptions. Look for Nations to continue using his Wes Welker-type skills to pad his stats in 2022.