Top Under the Radar WRs From 2021
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Even though it was a limited high school season in 2020, there were plenty of under the radar wide-outs who had big senior seasons this past fall. Some of the state’s leading receivers from last year were unknown prospects who…
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Continue ReadingEven though it was a limited high school season in 2020, there were plenty of under the radar wide-outs who had big senior seasons this past fall. Some of the state’s leading receivers from last year were unknown prospects who deserve recognition after extremely productive seasons.
Here were a few of the state’s most productive receivers from the past season
Adriel Clark Adriel Clark 6'5" | 185 lbs | WR Riverside Military Academy | 2021 GA – Rabun County
A big target at 6-foot-4 195-pounds, Clark had an incredibly productive season as the go-to receiver for 5-star QB Gunner Stockton Gunner Stockton 6'1" | 220 lbs | QB Rabun County | 2022 State GA . Clark is a great route-runner, has impressive length, and runs like a deer. He picks up yards in a hurry once he gets going and was a reliable option all season. Clark has a knack for finding his way around defenses and has the speed to get behind the secondary. He was an important red-zone threat for the Wildcats and was a touchdown-machine as a senior. Clark caught an impressive 73 passes for 1,558 yards and found the end-zone 28 times, which led the state. Clark had one of the best seasons for any offensive player across the state last fall.
Myles Redding – Whitefield Academy
In West Atlanta is where you’ll find one of the most productive receivers in the state. The 6-foot-1 175-pound ATH makes plays on both sides of the ball, but really shined this past fall at receiver. Redding has a great frame and is a fluid route runner than led to him catching 63 passes last year for 1,113 yards and 7 TDs. He was a big play waiting to happen with his speed and big-play ability. He was one of the top playmakers in all of Atlanta last year and one of the best senior athletes in the entire region.
Mitch Thompson – South Forsyth
A breakout star in Forsyth County this past year was War Eagles senior, Mitch Thompson. A freak athletically who can jump out of the building, Thompson is a quick, shifty playmaker who can stop on a dime and make defenders miss with ease. Thompson was to go-to guy for South Forsyth junior QB Kyle Durham and the two connected often in 2020. Thompson ended his senior season with 38 catches for 946 yards and 9 touchdowns.
Jairus Mack – Clarke Central
The Athens area playmaker had a big season for Clarke Central and showed big-play ability all season. The shifty 5-foot-11 175-pounder showed great hands and the athletic ability to create space and make plays after the catch. He’s a good route runner and made play after play each and every game. An impressive point guard on the basketball team, Mack is a true athlete who caught 36 passes for 869 yards and 8 total TDs last season as a senior.