Film Dive: Greater Bay Area Wide Receivers To Watch

Photo: Anthony Freeman Hudl

Paul Gregorian June 8, 2021 @ 07:52 PM

Over the past five seasons, there has been many top tier wideouts across Northern California with the likes of Sione Vaki, [player_tooltip player_id="25024" first="Troy" last="Franklin"], Elijah Badger and Joe Ngata, among many others. California is known for having speed and playmakers on the perimeter and the 2022-2024 class is no different. Below, we will break down some of the top receivers in the Greater Bay Area going into the Fall. Note: This list does not include the tight end position.   Top Athletes at the position in Northern California [player_tooltip player_id="25276" first="Jalen" last="Moss"], Menlo-Atherton HS Jeramiah Earby, Menlo-Atherton HS [player_tooltip player_id="25265" first="Jadyn" last="Marshall"], Saint Marys HS [player_tooltip player_id="25284" first="Hassan" last="Mahasin"], Serra HS [player_tooltip player_id="145168" first="Israel" last="Polk"], Pittsburg HS [player_tooltip player_id="25460" first="Rashid" last="Williams"], Pittsburg HS [player_tooltip player_id="145189" first="Keynan" last="Higgins"], Pittsburg HS [player_tooltip player_id="141939" first="Cody" last="Ahola"], Christopher HS <hr /> Wide Receivers to know going into the Fall of 2021   Cole Boscia, Monte Vista HS Boscia is a big bodied receiver that can play multiple positions at the college level and has a powerful lower body while being very well put together. He flashes good first step explosion off the ball while quick enough to beat press coverage and get vertical quickly downfield. He is a true high pointer and attacks the ball well while timing his jumps and routes with disciplined eyes and finds soft spots well against zone coverage.   Anthony Freeman, Pinole Valley HS Freeman is one of the most explosive all around players this region has to offer and makes an impact in all three phases of the game. He has elite top end speed and short area quickness while flashing good vision in tight windows and start/stop ability. He is dynamic in the return game while a natural hip sinker in his routes and can turn small gains into big time plays while possessing that "it" factor.   Leroy Bryant, Rodriguez HS Bryant is a dual-sport athlete and terrific basketball player as well. He is still a growing player but makes up for it with his toughness, explosive nature and big play ability. He has strong hands against blanket coverage and adjusts to the ball well in the air while staying patient in and out of his routes to set himself up. He shows the unique ability to turn the eyes of defensive backs while doing a good job at getting in their blind spot.   Michael Belk, Vanden HS Belk operated mostly from the slot and was highly successful in the passing game. He is smooth in transition and possesses sneaky third level speed while effective on both in-breaking and outbreaking routes. He runs well behind his pads and does a good job at waiting for his blockers in the screen game and consistently gaining positive yardage. He is a college caliber kid that should find a home at the next level. <hr /> Other Bay Area Names To Know.... Julian Womack, Saint Marys-Berkley HS [player_tooltip player_id="142017" first="Dante" last="Antonini"], St. Vincent de Paul HS Jabre Benineau, Las Lomas HS Drew Maroney, San Ramon Valley HS Caleb Padrid, San Ramon Valley HS Caden Riley, San Ramon Valley HS Jake Calcagno, California HS Kalen Woods, Fremont-Oakland HS Makhi Johnson, Windsor HS