New Jersey Class of 2022 Wide Receivers: Stock Risers
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Prep Redzone looks at the Class of 2022 wide receivers in New Jersey whose stock has risen so far this season. These players have done enough so far to get our attention. Andrew Vargas Andrew Vargas 5'10" | 185 lbs…
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Continue ReadingPrep Redzone looks at the Class of 2022 wide receivers in New Jersey whose stock has risen so far this season. These players have done enough so far to get our attention.
Andrew Vargas Andrew Vargas 5'10" | 185 lbs | WR Ridgefield | 2022 NJ | Ridgefield | 5-10 | 185
Vargas has been a solid two-way performer for Ridgefield during his first four games of the season. Vargas has caught 18 passes for 350 yards (19.4 ypc) and five touchdowns during the timeframe. He’s also accounted for 32 total tackles this season for his team. His highlights show that he’s a playmaker that can score from anywhere on the football field due to his speed. You can see him catching deep passes for big gains, running with the football, and returning kicks.
Avery Cohen Avery Cohen 6'0" | WR Shawnee | 2022 NJ | Shawnee | 6-0
Cohen has caught 20 passes for 334 yards (16.7 ypc) and two touchdowns in his first four games this season.
Darius Thompson Darius Thompson 6'3" | 185 lbs | WR Plainfield | 2022 NJ | Plainfield | 6-3 | 185
Thompson has caught 15 passes for 365 yards (24.3 ypc) and four touchdowns in four games this season. Thompson had a breakout performance in a 40-37 win over Watching Hills Regional this past weekend. He caught 9 passes for 250 yards and three touchdowns in that game. While we don’t expect that type of performance ever week, it’s still enough to put Thompson on our radar.
Dylan Hutchinson Dylan Hutchinson 6'2" | 185 lbs | WR Pascack Valley | 2022 NJ | Pascack Valley | 6-2 | 185
Hutchinson has caught 22 passes for 388 yards (17.6 ypc) and five touchdowns in his first four games this season.
JoJo Bermudez JoJo Bermudez 5'10" | WR Cedar Creek | 2022 State NJ | Cedar Creek | 5-10 | 160
Current Ranking: State – 18 , Position – 3
He’s already rated as the No. 3 wide receiver in the state but may see upward movement in the state rankings during the next update. He has caught 28 passes for 660 yards and six touchdowns during the first five games of the season. That’s 23.6 yards per catch for the former Rutgers commit. You would be hard-pressed to find a more electrifying player in the state of New Jersey right now. Whether it’s catching passes, running the football, or returning kicks, Bermudez is a “must-see” player. Bermudez has that second-gear and is a threat to score from anywhere on the football field. His value as a returner and a wide receiver has increased during the first-half of this season.
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Nick Dunneman Nick Dunneman 5'10" | 165 lbs | WR Seton Hall Prep | 2022 NJ | Seton Hall Prep
Dunneman has caught 20 passes for 354 yards and five touchdowns during his first five games this season.
Tyreek Rollins Tyreek Rollins 5'10" | 170 lbs | WR Ewing | 2022 NJ | Ewing | 5-10 | 170
Current Ranking: N/A
Rollins has caught 16 passes for 424 yards and eight touchdowns in four games this season.
Zach Thomas Zach Thomas WR Morris Catholic | 2022 State NJ | Morris Catholic | 5-8
Thomas has caught 24 passes for 387 yards (16.1 ypc) and five touchdowns in his first four games this season. He’s a slot receiver that has made the most out of the opportunities that he’s been given.