Key Traits From The 2023 WR Class

There’s so much talent in the 2023 wide receiver class. All of them possess key traits that separate them from the rest. Allowing them to win in a multiplicity of ways. The four players highlighted, possess crucial wide receivers traits that must be present to play the position at a high level. [player_tooltip player_id="154114" first="Omaree" last="Walker"]  5’10 170, Don Bosco Prep Key Traits: Route Running, Suddenness The best set of hips that I have seen thus far. His movement in and out of his routes and the ability to maintain his speed out of his cuts,  allows him to create much separation. Specifically, what caught my attention is his tempo during the route. His ability to stop and start is a trait that very few wide receivers poses, making it almost impossible for defensive backs to get an accurate gauge to what route is coming. Does a really great job of selling routes with his eyes coupled with his ability to sink his hips quickly; making his suddenness standout on tape. <blockquote class="twitter-tweet"> <p dir="ltr" lang="en">Oops caught him slipping😅 <a href="https://twitter.com/CoAcHKeLZZz3?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@CoAcHKeLZZz3</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/alexgleitman?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@alexgleitman</a> day one complete looking to get better day two! <a href="https://t.co/k2yDKoc8fl">pic.twitter.com/k2yDKoc8fl</a></p> — [player_tooltip player_id="154114" first="Omaree" last="Walker"] (@OmareeAkaOzone) <a href="https://twitter.com/OmareeAkaOzone/status/1404902472850841601?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">June 15, 2021</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script> [player_tooltip player_id="146668" first="Famah" last="Toure"]  6’4 200, Irvington Key Traits: Strength at the Catch Point,  Forcing Missed Tackles At 6’4 200 lbs  he uses all that size to win against opposing defensive backs. Utilizing that frame and catch radius on slant routes and curl routes to box out smaller cornerbacks and consistently win at the catch point. Specifically, what stands out is his physicality after the catch.  He has that "run through you" mentality operating after the catch while defenders are bouncing off of him. Also shows up in the run game with aggressive blocking on the perimeter. Easily, the most physical wide receiver in this class. &nbsp; [player_tooltip player_id="181907" first="Damarion" last="Potts"] 6’2 180,  South Brunswick High Key Traits: Speed, Contested Catch Ability Potts has that size-speed combination which makes him look the part. On my first evaluation of him, I wrote down he was "deceptively fast". In actuality, he really is just fast.  Specifically,  he shows that extra burst when the ball is in the air to not only stack defenders but run past and win by at least two or three steps. In addition, as a standout high jumper shows the ability to go over the top and use his athleticism to win in contested catch situations "above the rim". As he develops as a route runner this young man’s potential is limitless. &nbsp; [player_tooltip player_id="187876" first="Zion" last="Fowler"]  6’1 185, Saint Peter’s Prep Key Traits: Hands, Winning at the line of scrimmage While watching [player_tooltip player_id="187876" first="Zion" last="Fowler"] I came away with the wide receiver adage of " smooth is fast". That’s exactly how he plays; the way he catches is very smooth, a natural hands catcher. With smooth movement off the line of scrimmage; has great use of hands when dealing with press coverage, which shows an advanced level of technicality as a young wide receiver. As a result, he’s able to do a good job of stacking defensive backs to create separation; showing the ability to win at all levels of the field. <blockquote class="twitter-tweet"> <p dir="ltr" lang="en">Highlights from my Game scrimmage yesterday❤️Season is amongst us. Time to show who I am Check out the rest on Hudl as well <a href="https://twitter.com/CoachOFlaherty?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@CoachOFlaherty</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/coachnazoliver?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@coachnazoliver</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/LamarMcKnight_?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@LamarMcKnight_</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/Coach_GetWright?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@Coach_GetWright</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/CoachRichHansen?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@CoachRichHansen</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/coachnazoliver?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@coachnazoliver</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/jjnesh?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@jjnesh</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/CoachFannan?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@CoachFannan</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/Cody_High?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@Cody_High</a><a href="https://t.co/GDFkjK9FUe">https://t.co/GDFkjK9FUe</a> <a href="https://t.co/GOGv0sZWz8">pic.twitter.com/GOGv0sZWz8</a></p> — [player_tooltip player_id="187876" first="Zion" last="Fowler"] ✞ (@CantGuardZion) <a href="https://twitter.com/CantGuardZion/status/1428737031178493957?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">August 20, 2021</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>