Top Five Wide Receivers in Class 5A
Just as in Class 6A, there is no shortage of quality wide receivers in Class 5A. In fact, there is an abundance of talent at the position. Here are our five top wide receivers in Class 5A: Braxton McDonald Braxton…
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Continue ReadingJust as in Class 6A, there is no shortage of quality wide receivers in Class 5A. In fact, there is an abundance of talent at the position. Here are our five top wide receivers in Class 5A:
Braxton McDonald Braxton McDonald 5'10" | WR Artesia | 2021 State NM , Artesia: Not only is McDonald the top receiver in Class 5A, he’s one of the best in the state. Last season he caught 78 passes for 1,435 yards and 22 touchdowns, an astounding number for a receiver. His stock rose on the summer camp circuit when he frequently outdueled talented defensive backs from Texas and beyond. Another monster season could be in the cards for McDonald, although Artesia must find a new QB. McDonald and rising senior Johntae Rodriguez Johntae Rodriguez 5'6" | WR Artesia | 2021 State NM form the top 1-2 wide receiving combo in Class 5A.
Nathaniel Stone Nathaniel Stone 6'2" | DB Goddard | 2021 State NM , Goddard: Also a free safety, the 6-foot-2 Stone is one of the of the best two-way players in Class 5A. He’s the headliner for Goddard along with OL Larry Luna Larry Luna 6'5" | OL Goddard | 2021 State NM (committed to New Mexico) and DL Fernando Rubio Fernando Rubio 6'2" | DL Goddard | 2021 State NM . Stone’s 4.5 speed in the 40 is a key reason the Lobos are interested and Eastern New Mexico has offered.
Chance Carrillo Chance Carrillo 5'3" | WR Farmington | 2022 State NM , Farmington: A year younger than his brother, Farmington quarterback Caleb Carrillo Caleb Carrillo 5'8" | 160 lbs | QB Farmington | 2021 State NM , Chance is coming off a sensational sophomore campaign in which he had 51 receptions for 810 yards and 10 touchdowns. And with two more years left to play, he’ll only get bigger and better.
Gavin Chavez, Belen: Belen struggled last season with a 2-9 record but Chavez individually had for an excellent season with 41 receptions for 464 yards and 5 touchdowns. He’ll again be the primary pass catcher for Belen.
Lorenzo Sosa, Los Lunas: Los Lunas has the state’s top defensive player in DE Tyler Kiehne Tyler Kiehne 6'4" | DL Los Lunas | 2021 State NM (UCLA commit) and will be seeking a third straight appearance in the Class 5A state championship game. Sosa will certainly help them get there as he’s coming off a season with 28 receptions for 569 yards, an impressive average of over 20 yards per catch.
Honorable Mention: Johntae Rodriguez Johntae Rodriguez 5'6" | WR Artesia | 2021 State NM , Artesia; Ricky Rodriguez, Chaparral; Alonzo Acosta (Roswell); Noah Keune, Piedra Vista; Jack Dowling, Miyamura.