Top Class Of 2021 Wide Receivers In Iowa
While still not quite on the radar of other states, Iowa is quickly putting together a strong list of high-level wide receiver talent. The latest in the Class of 2021 includes an elite player in Ankeny’s Brody Brecht Brody Brecht…
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Continue ReadingWhile still not quite on the radar of other states, Iowa is quickly putting together a strong list of high-level wide receiver talent.
The latest in the Class of 2021 includes an elite player in Ankeny’s Brody Brecht Brody Brecht 6'4" | 205 lbs | WR Ankeny | 2021 State IA , who has already committed to the University of Iowa.
Brecht, though, is far from the only standout in this group. Check out these four other top-flight wide receivers in Iowa in the Class of 2021 set to play alongside Brecht in the fall.
Brody Brecht Brody Brecht 6'4" | 205 lbs | WR Ankeny | 2021 State IA – Ankeny
In-state programs Iowa and Iowa State were in the final two for Brody Brecht Brody Brecht 6'4" | 205 lbs | WR Ankeny | 2021 State IA , and the Ankeny senior-to-be elected to play for the Hawkeyes to continue both his football and baseball careers.
Brecht caught the attention of recruiters around the country with his skills. He finished his junior season with 35 catches for 796 yards and seven touchdowns, averaging almost 23 yards per catch.
The Hawks will look to build off a 7-4 season a year ago that included an appearance in the state quarterfinals.
Kendrick Watkins-Hogue Kendrick Watkins-Hogue 6'0" | 165 lbs | WR Dubuque | 2021 IA – Dubuque Senior
Dubuque Senior’s Kendrick Watkins-Hogue Kendrick Watkins-Hogue 6'0" | 165 lbs | WR Dubuque | 2021 IA finished as the state’s third-leading receiver for all juniors this past year.
Watkins-Hogue hauled in 64 passes for 1,081 yards and nine scores, averaging just under 17 yards per catch. He also added 137 yards on 12 rush attempts and had 18.5 tackles while racking up another 300-plus return yards.
He will need to break in a new quarterback to match those numbers after Tommy Casey graduates.
Dante Hansen Dante Hansen 5'10" | 170 lbs | WR Sioux City North | 2021 IA – Sioux City North
It was a difficult season on the field for Sioux City North, but junior Dante Hansen Dante Hansen 5'10" | 170 lbs | WR Sioux City North | 2021 IA was a bright spot.
Hansen caught a team-leading 37 passes for 779 yards with nine touchdowns. His 21.1 yards per catch ranked among the state’s best, and was highlighted by a 90-yarder.
North will be trying to build around Hansen and classmate Gavin Hauge with sophomore-to-be running back Brady Wavrunek Brady Wavrunek 5'10" | 180 lbs | RB Sioux City East | 2023 State IA this fall.
Alec Wick Alec Wick 6'2" | 185 lbs | WR Regina Catholic | 2021 IA – Iowa City Regina
When you rack up almost 80 catches for over 1,100 yards, no matter the level of competition, you are going to make the short list of top wide receivers in the state.
Iowa City Regina’s Alec Wick Alec Wick 6'2" | 185 lbs | WR Regina Catholic | 2021 IA is the favorite target of elite quarterback Ashton Cook Ashton Cook 6'5" | 205 lbs | QB Regina Catholic | 2021 IA . He finished his junior campaign with 79 receptions for 1,161 yards with 14 touchdowns, averaging just under 15 yards per catch.
Wick also had success on his rush attempts, flashing his versatility. He added 19 tackles on defense with a team-high four interceptions, while also serving as the top kickoff and punt return man.
Blake Stewart Blake Stewart 6'3" | 215 lbs | TE Albia | 2021 IA – Albia
One of just six members of the Class of 2021 to surpass 1,000 yards receiving last year, Albia’s Blake Stewart Blake Stewart 6'3" | 215 lbs | TE Albia | 2021 IA turned into a game-changer.
He finished with 60 receptions for 1,055 yards, averaging 17.6 yards per catch with 10 touchdowns.
Stewart forms quite the one-two punch for Albia, as classmate Nathaniel Wynn recorded 56 receptions for 727 yards and nine scores last year.