Small School 22’s: WR’s To Know
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There are some WR’s at smaller programs that are coming off some productive junior seasons, and I believe they are worth taking a look at. Here’s a look at 5 small school WR’s to get on your radar: Austin Rush…
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Continue ReadingThere are some WR’s at smaller programs that are coming off some productive junior seasons, and I believe they are worth taking a look at. Here’s a look at 5 small school WR’s to get on your radar:
Austin Rush Austin Rush 5'10" | 185 lbs | WR Yuma Catholic | 2022 State AZ , 5’10″ 185lbs, Yuma Catholic HS
Film: https://www.hudl.com/profile/13045435/Austin-Rush
Rush has a huge junior season with 1,030 yards and 16 TD’s, helping Yuma Catholic reach the 3A state championship. He’s a creative route runner and does an excellent job disguising his routes. Deceptive speed as well, as he oftentimes got over the top of defenses. Generates solid separation out of his stick and is shifty in open space. He’s flashed solid body control with the ability to haul in athletic catches. Rush will have a huge role next season, and the Stallworth-Rush tandem will be lethal.
Johnny Bellino Johnny Bellino 6'0" | 175 lbs | WR American Leadership Academy (Gilbert North) | 2022 State AZ , 6’0″ 175lbs, ALA-Gilbert North
Film: https://www.hudl.com/profile/12804644/Johnny-Bellino
Bellino is an explosive player and excelled at taking the top off defenses throughout his junior campaign. He shows a nice burst off the LOS and is a crafty route runner. Explosive out of his stick frequently generating big separation. He displays nice top end speed and tracks the ball well vertically. He did a good job of coming back to the ball on curls and hitches. Bellino had a big semifinals performance against Snowflake and proved he will show up in big time games. He’ll be an exciting kid to watch this upcoming season.
Gabe Escobedo Gabe Escobedo 6'1" | 165 lbs | WR Miami | 2022 State AZ , 6’1″ 165lbs, Miami HS
Film: https://www.hudl.com/profile/13285170/Gabe-Escobedo
Escobedo was one of the most electric kid’s in 2A. He racked up 1,061 yards and 16 total TD’s. He shows solid speed all around and does a great job getting upfield after the catch. He’s a natural pass catcher with excellent athleticism all across the board. He could improve his overall craft and technique as a route runner, but holds potential to transition to the next level and have a huge senor year for Miami.
Noah Baum Noah Baum 6'0" | 180 lbs | TE Snowflake | 2022 State AZ , 6’0″ 180lbs, Snowflake HS
Film: https://www.hudl.com/profile/11465360/Noah-Baum
Baum is a WR/TE hybrid type player with a very high ceiling as he helped Snowflake win the 3A state championship. Good overall route runner and does an excellent job catching the ball away from his body. He shows good body control and field awareness to adjust his body and stay in bounds. He fights for extra yards after the catch and was a reliable target for snowflake. They liked to isolate him on the single receiver side when facing man coverage, as he was a big mismatch against anyone manned up against him in 3A.
Jayden Rittenbach Jayden Rittenbach 6'2" | 160 lbs | WR Pusch Ridge | 2022 State AZ , 6’2″ 160lbs, Pusch Ridge Christian Academy
Film: https://www.hudl.com/profile/11073578/Jayden-Rittenbach
Rittenbach flashed big play ability his junior year. As you will see on film, he had some very impressive runs after the catch. Rittenbach displayed athletic hands at the LOS to generate a clean release in man-press. He’s shifty in open space with very good balance to be able to bounce off non-wrapping tacklers. He’s shown good body control with the ability to haul in athletic catches. He’s recently been impressing at 7v7 events and shows solid potential going forward.