Most Talented WRs around Lake Norman (2021)

North Carolina has loads of talent on the offensive side of the ball and especially at the wide receiver position. Lake Norman in particular has explosive playmakers that can be major weapons at the next level. Some of these players are not receiving as much interest as they should and deserve more Division-1 offers. Here are the best wide receivers in the Lake Norman Area for 2021: <strong>[player_tooltip player_id="28607" first="Tyler" last="Hoff"], WR, 5’11 and 160 lbs, Hough HS</strong> Hoff is a short-area pass catcher that makes a living on comeback routes and WR screens. He is very good at selling his routes to mislead defenders and can find the open holes in Zone Coverage. Tyler has an excellent release against Press and can make difficult catches with his arms extended. He can be relied upon in run blocking and will fight for every yard with the ball in his hands. Has already been offered by Valpo. <strong>[player_tooltip player_id="28588" first="Sirrandon" last="Brown"], WR, 5’11 and 160 lbs, Mooresville HS</strong> Brown is a shifty wide receiver that can gain yards after the catch with his elite speed. He is a deep threat on every play because of his ability to get behind defenders down the field. This playmaker knows where to settle against soft coverage and has the skill to make catches in traffic. His footwork is unbelievable to watch because he usually makes opponents fall to the ground. Currently has been offered by 5 schools. <strong>[player_tooltip player_id="28529" first="Jasaiah" last="Gathings"], WR, 6’1 and 180 lbs, Statesville HS</strong> Gathings is an elusive athlete that constantly breaks tackles and requires multiple players to bring him down. He is very good at stopping suddenly in routes and works back to the QB when it is needed. Jasaiah has breakaway speed that he shows when he accelerates past defensive backs in coverage. He uses his smooth hands to win contested catches and has one of the best stiff arms I’ve ever seen. Has committed to Akron. <strong>[player_tooltip player_id="28944" first="Coen" last="Sutton"], WR, 6’2 and 190 lbs, Hough HS</strong> Sutton is a red zone target that always gets open for TDs and is extremely dangerous over the middle of the field. He’s a crisp route runner that uses double moves to lose his opponent. Coen can adjust his body to any throw and has the ability to make catches while falling to the ground. This slot WR is a reliable checkdown option that can also makes sideline plays and block. Already has committed to App State.