Five WRs to Keep an Eye on in 2020

&nbsp; <strong>Jacob Bostick, 6’2" 165lbs, <em>Palatine</em></strong> After a productive sophomore season at Fremd HS, Bostick has officially transferred—albeit a few miles down the road—and will rock the scarlet and grey for the Palatine Pirates in 2020. Three things stood out the most while evaluating Bostick: the athleticism he displayed, his track speed, and his exceptional route running. Put the three together, and you have a dominant receiver in the makings. Consistently catches the ball with his hands, and that doesn’t change when he’s in traffic. Can be equally effective in the slot or out wide and is a major deep threat with the hops to win most jump balls. Bostick may be flying under the radar now, but this kid has tremendous upside and can easily be one of the players to break out this season. &nbsp; <strong>[player_tooltip player_id="65565" first="John" last="Bolton"], 5’9" 165lbs, <em>Grant</em></strong> I got a chance to see Bolton play in person last season, and both times, he put on a show. The first play of his highlight reel is him beating a DB deep for an 80-yard touchdown, followed by him blowing past two defenders for a 40-yard score. To put it mildly—Bolton is a natural-born playmaker. A creative runner with excellent speed and vision. For his size, he’s a deceptively tough runner who brushes off arm tackles with ease. Slippery in space and is a nightmare in the catch and run game. Projects as a slot receiver at the next level. &nbsp; <strong>Alex Clue, 5’10" 165lbs, <em>Palatine</em></strong> Clue is a speedster who can eat up a DBs cushion and create separation in an instant. A vertical threat who’s able to run precise routes. Quick feet, strong hands, and a tendency to whip his head out of breaks gives him the extra separation to make big plays down the field. Superb body control allows him to contort his body to make tough catches routine— a willing blocker from the receiver position. &nbsp; <strong>Kejuan Pitts, 5’11" 160, <em>Chicago (Westinghouse)</em></strong> You have to see Kejuan Pitts play live to appreciate just how good of an athlete he is. I got a chance to see him up close and personal last season, and I’ll be the first to tell you, the kid worth the admission. He’s an explosive athlete who can play multiple positions but projects as a WR at the next level. His elite speed puts pressure on DBs and forces them to come out of their backpedal early. &nbsp; <strong>Jahnez Williams, 6’1" 180lbs,<em> Chicago (Phillips)</em></strong> Williams is one of the toughest, most physical receivers in the city of Chicago. A true possession receiver that’s aggressive off the line and has the size to routinely beat press coverage. One of the most underrated aspects of Williams, the player, is his ability to block. By far, one of the most ferocious and skilled blockers I’ve seen at the WR position at the high school level. I’m not sure the stat is kept, but if WR pancake blocks were recorded and tracked, Williams would be at the very top of that list. Look for Williams to have an increased role as he heads into his senior year with the Wildcats.