Mind Your X’s and Z’s: Iowa’s Top C/O 2022 Wide Receivers Pt. II

There is a lot a wide receiver has to be on every down in order to be successful: tough, coordinated, agile, resilient, instinctive, athletic, strong, intelligent, creative, focused, the list goes on and on. Take a look below at some of Iowa’s best who put it all on display on a regular basis as they head into their Senior years. [player_tooltip player_id="23954" first="Tynan" last="Numkena"], Bettendorf, <a href="http://www.hudl.com/video/3/11156103/5fbed446386dd7107cd6cc22">hudl</a>, <a href="https://twitter.com/8_tynan">Twitter</a> WR, 6’2, 200 Numkena has terrific field vision and awareness. He has a knack for looking the ball in, whatever the route or play, then avoiding defenders with a proprioceptive awareness and finding space. Numkena is a baller and it is a lot of fun to watch him show off his elite athleticism on bubbles, screens, and swings. He lines up all over the field and will jet or orbit motion regularly. Numkena is fluid in cuts and physical through contact. [player_tooltip player_id="99146" first="Rory" last="Heer"], Baxter, <a href="https://www.hudl.com/video/3/11339083/601f134d66563e0ce447be5b">hudl</a>, <a href="https://twitter.com/HeerRory">Twitter</a> WR, 5’10, 155 Heer is very creative when he has the ball in his hands. His incredibly quick and agile feet make open field tackles a very difficult task. Heer can go from full speed, flying down the sideline to a deadstop when a tackler approaches and makes opponents miss completely. Heer does not fear contact and will make a catch in high traffic areas or fight for extra yards after contact against much larger defenders. [player_tooltip player_id="99144" first="Caedyn" last="Glosser"], Davis County, <a href="https://www.hudl.com/video/3/11471854/5fb424fe4df5dd0f6cf10ee6">hudl</a>, <a href="https://twitter.com/Caedyn_Glosser2">Twitter</a> WR, 6’0, 185 Glosser is a very tough wide receiver who plays with a lot of grit and determination. He runs crisp fade, post, and corner routes. Glosser makes a lot of downfield, contested plays with impressive body control; he makes tough catches look easy. Where he impresses most, though, is underneath. He picks up very hard earned yards after the catch. Glosser runs over, stiff arms, and drags tacklers off of outs and slants. [player_tooltip player_id="23966" first="Trey" last="Campbell"], Cedar Falls, <a href="https://www.hudl.com/profile/11505043/Trey-Campbell/highlights">hudl</a>, <a href="https://twitter.com/trey_campbell4">Twitter</a> WR, 6’4, 180 Campbell seems to have an extra gear that makes him very difficult to defend. His ability to reach full speed in just a few yards off the line gets him open often on vertical routes. Campbell does a remarkable job of using that vertical threat to create space and be wide open on deep hitches and curls. Campbell is a touchdown threat from anywhere on the field: screens, reverses, and crossing routes are dangerous. [player_tooltip player_id="99158" first="Carter" last="Thomas"], Mason City, <a href="https://www.hudl.com/video/3/11362990/5f9f0da5b3c87803c4d8047e">hudl</a>, <a href="https://twitter.com/baseballct1">Twitter</a> WR, 6’0, 165 Thomas is a polished route runner, especially against zones, and has a knack for getting open underneath. He can threaten vertically with speed to create space and stop on a dime. He can also attack into the body of a defender and use superior footwork to change direction. Thomas impressively adjusts his body and route to the ball once it is thrown. He dazzles after the catch as he is elusive and avoids contact. [player_tooltip player_id="99159" first="Brad" last="Bellis"], West Monona, <a href="http://www.hudl.com/v/2EYZiZ">hudl</a>, <a href="https://twitter.com/BradBellis2">Twitter</a> WR, 6’2, 175 Bellis is shifty with the ball in his hands and can juke a defender right out of their shoes. He really shines, though, on vertical routes against corners in man coverage. Bellis is rangy and has a big catch radius. He is a red zone threat and takes 50/50 balls, but also does a fantastic job of running under a pass when his quarterback throws to a spot. Bellis is a sure-handed target with high end focus and concentration. Eric Mulder, Pella Christian, <a href="https://www.hudl.com/video/3/11548968/5f5782ef19afb01abc858a06">hudl</a>, <a href="https://twitter.com/eric_mulder16">Twitter</a> WR, 6’8, 200 Mulder’s coordination, motor skills, and speed are so impressive for his size. He accelerates and cuts really well and is technical in running a variety of routes. He is a lot more than a jump ball threat. Mulder is, however, an enormous target and gives his quarterback the chance to throw the ball where only he can catch it. Mulder has the soft hands and spatial awareness needed to attack the sideline and end zone. Jacob Haier, Humboldt, <a href="http://www.hudl.com/video/3/11581787/5fa431e5a6809509d824f797">hudl</a>, <a href="https://twitter.com/jacobheier16">Twitter</a> WR, 6’3, 170 Haier shows elite athleticism at the wide receiver position routinely doing very difficult things: adjusting to the ball in mid-air, dragging the toe as he comes down on the sideline, or leaping over defenders to high point. Haier has very strong hands and makes a lot of contested catches; he can take the ball away from a defensive back. He also impresses when cutting or changing direction suddenly without losing speed.