5 Preseason Names to Watch : 22′ Wide Receivers

With the 2021 high school football season right around the corner, a new wave of stars are looking to standout at wide receiver. Let’s take a look at these athletes you should keep an eye on this season. &nbsp; <strong><span style="font-size: 14pt;">[player_tooltip player_id="27988" first="Elijah" last="Steward"] / 5’9 170 / Holy Spirit HS</span></strong> Mr. Steward is an electrifying receiver who is quickly establishing himself as one of the top all around athletes in South Jersey. Steward looks to continue where he left off last season. He collected 4 touchdowns and 293 yards in - a Covid-19 shortened season. Steward had an amazing off-season. He ran the fastest 40(4.4) at the Villanova Camp and picked up two gold medals in the 400(49.12) and long jump (22-4") this past spring. With that being said, Steward enters this season feeling more confident than ever before. He is a smaller receiver who is very explosive and will catch any pass in his vicinity. &nbsp; <span style="font-size: 14pt;"><strong>Brayden Dixon / 6’1 185 / Lenape High School</strong></span> Mr. Dixon looks to be one the top productive athletes this year. Dixon did an impressive job improving at his craft this off season. He is a quality route runner and high points the ball on 50-50 passes. He tracks the ball extremely well and is a reliable target. Dixon enters this season with a chip on his shoulder looking to make his presence known for his senior campaign. &nbsp; <strong><span style="font-size: 14pt;">Quamir Land / 6’3 200 / Washington Township High School</span></strong> Mr. Land is a threat to the opposition. He played well in the 2020 shortened season. His solid build and his ability to create separation proves he can play at the next level. Land is an explosive playmaker and a threat to rip off a long reception at any given time. He is a good route runner with length to cause a mismatch. Land has tremendous upside with room to improve. Make sure to keep an eye on Land as his stock rises this season. &nbsp; <strong><span style="font-size: 14pt;">Peter Popowich / 5’11 165 / Don Bosco Prep</span></strong> Mr. Popowich had a good 2020 season where he showed his impressive route running ability.  He has the potential to rise in 2021 as being one of the featured receivers. Popowich is a twitchy athlete who is sudden in and out of breaks. He showed his ability to get open through different coverages by the defense. He is a versatile athlete who can line up in the slot or out wide. It will be interesting to see how Popowich produces this season. He could be a Cole Beasley type of receiver. &nbsp; <strong><span style="font-size: 14pt;">Jaidin Haynes / 5’9 175 / Red Bank Catholic </span></strong> Mr. Haynes is a fast and shifty receiver with a nose for the end zone. He is a dangerous slot receiver with quickness and ability to make defenders miss. He shows he can take it the house at any time. Haynes is a great athlete despite his size. He has the skill set and playmaking ability to lead his team to success this season. Haynes could rocket up this season as he looks to generate offers this season. &nbsp; <em>Make sure to keep an eye on these talented as they prepare for their season openers.</em> &nbsp; &nbsp;