Week 0 WR Watch: Zion Fowler
St. Peter’s Prep wide receiver Zion Fowler Zion Fowler 6'1" | 185 lbs | WR St. Peter's Prep | 2023 State NJ played about one-half worth of snaps, but his impact was felt throughout this game as St. Peter’s Prep…
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Continue ReadingSt. Peter’s Prep wide receiver Zion Fowler Zion Fowler 6'1" | 185 lbs | WR St. Peter's Prep | 2023 State NJ played about one-half worth of snaps, but his impact was felt throughout this game as St. Peter’s Prep destroyed Paramus Catholic 61-0.
St. Peter’s Prep had a dominant rushing attack but when they passed the football it was efficient and effective. In addition, Zion Fowler Zion Fowler 6'1" | 185 lbs | WR St. Peter's Prep | 2023 State NJ ’s performance was also as efficient. He totaled 62 receiving yards on 2 catches with a first down and a touchdown on 17 routes run. He finished the game averaging 3.6 yards per route run which is a uniquely high number on a per route basis. One may say that this efficiency was due to one big explosive 50+ yard play, but I would venture to say that on the three routes where he went 20+ yards down the field. Only one of these plays shows up on the stat sheet but all three were impactful.
On a deep route, he lined up at left wide receiver and beat the defensive back by at least two steps, but wasn’t targeted as the quarterback felt pressure and took off running for a decent gain. One of his 20+ yard targets was on a deep post where he drew a pass interference call that gave the Marauders more than favorable field position that put them in the red zone, where they ultimately scored a rushing touchdown. Lastly, on his last reception of the game, he this time lined up at right wide receiver, got behind the defense while adjusting his route to catch a nice deep ball for a walk-in touchdown.
.@champlong7 to Zion Fowler Zion Fowler 6'1" | 185 lbs | WR St. Peter's Prep | 2023 State NJ for a long TD RECEPTION (56yds?)!
PAT GOOD@SPPAthletics 47, PC 0
3:33 LEFT IN H1@VarsityAces @HSSportsNJ @bcarrnjsports1 @HSFBamerica @fairfieldprep pic.twitter.com/s7r7PDGcxV— Ray Teodora (@rayteodora1) August 28, 2021
Targeting and winning in the deep parts of the field add tremendous value and explosion to any offense. Zion Fowler Zion Fowler 6'1" | 185 lbs | WR St. Peter's Prep | 2023 State NJ was impactful at all levels of the field. In addition to the dominance down the field, he took an end-around 35 yards on the first offensive play for St. Peter’s Prep, and also caught a six-yard curl route for a first down. Also, got some work as a kick returner to open the second half.
Zion Fowler Zion Fowler 6'1" | 185 lbs | WR St. Peter's Prep | 2023 State NJ showed why he is one of the best wide receivers in the state. Also showing that he doesn’t need to touch the ball a gaudy amount of times per game to have a significant impact. One can only imagine what his stat line could’ve been had the Marauders capitalize on all their deep attempts and Zion Fowler Zion Fowler 6'1" | 185 lbs | WR St. Peter's Prep | 2023 State NJ didn’t have his lone drop of the game. His performance yesterday showed as long as he’s on the field he’s a force to be reckoned with.