SPOOK WEEK Day 3: Wicked Wideouts
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In the spirit of Halloween, we will be taking this week to feature some of the spookiest players you’ll see on the field. Every day will highlight a different position group/groups, eventually leading up to the scariest of the scariest…
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Continue ReadingIn the spirit of Halloween, we will be taking this week to feature some of the spookiest players you’ll see on the field. Every day will highlight a different position group/groups, eventually leading up to the scariest of the scariest to be revealed on Halloween night.
Day 3 brings us some of the most wicked wideouts across the land. These wideouts have learned different ways to strike fear into the hearts of their opponents. They have used reality-bending speed to run past defenders, leaving nothing but torched earth behind them. These petrifying pass-catchers could also use their Slenderman-like length to snag the ball right from the sky. Regardless of how they attack, they are a force to be reckoned with on the field.
Ghastly Gunslingers | Terrors from the Trench
Kade McIntyre Kade McIntyre 6'4" | 195 lbs | ATH Archbishop Bergan | 2023 State NE – Archbishop Bergan – 2023
6’3″ 180 lbs | Hudl
Kade McIntyre Kade McIntyre 6'4" | 195 lbs | ATH Archbishop Bergan | 2023 State NE , the long-armed, quick-stepping, deep-threat monster looks like he’s still hasn’t reached his final form, despite the breakout season. During his junior campaign, McIntyre continued his growth on the field and solidified himself as an elite playmaker at receiver. Kade has racked up 696 receiving yards while averaging 25.8 yards per catch (27 receptions). He is very explosive off the line and can blow the top off of a defense with his high-end speed. His rangy frame allows him to pluck balls out of the ball without breaking stride. McIntyre established himself not only as a dangerous receiver but also as a game-wrecker on the defensive line. His athleticism is too much for heavy-footed linemen to handle. Kade spent a lot of time in the backfield, and his impact went beyond the stat sheet, providing constant pressure in the pocket and taking on additional blockers. Watch out for Kade to continue terrorizing opponents throughout the rest of his prep career.
Bellevue West wideouts:
At this point we are all very well-acquainted with the prolific Bell West TE duo ( Micah Riley-Ducker Micah Riley-Ducker 6'6" | 240 lbs | TE Bellevue West | 2022 State NE & Kaden Helms Kaden Helms 6'6" | 220 lbs | TE Bellevue West | 2022 State NE ), but what about their uber-talented young receivers. The group is headlined by three extremely talented receivers, all of which will be back next year. Dae’Vonn Hall Dae’Vonn Hall 6'2" | 175 lbs | WR Bellevue West | 2024 State NE has been the headline maker for the group. Currently holding a 4-star rating and one of the Top 100 players in the 2024 class. The sophomore’s game is advanced beyond his years. He consistently had defensive backs on skates against some of the state’s top competition and would find himself with tons of separation. Kyrell Jordan Kyrell Jordan 5'8" | 160 lbs | WR Bellevue West | 2023 State NE is going to be an exciting prospect to watch; he has not only shown his receiver skills but his coverage and playmaking ability on defense. He is a very twitchy player and will take a mile if you give him an inch. He has quietly turned into a top-notch WR with deep threat ability. TK is another great athlete in the Thunderbird receiving group. Somewhat overlooked by the bigger names, he has still broken out for 363 yards on 27 receptions and crossed the plane 4 times. He is a very underrated athlete, and I predict he will blow up with more targets. All three of these talents are incredible and will haunt the minds of secondaries.
Dae’Vonn Hall Dae’Vonn Hall 6'2" | 175 lbs | WR Bellevue West | 2024 State NE (2024 – 6’2″ 175 – Hudl)
Luke Johannsen '22 @JohannsenLukas drops a dime to 4⭐ Sophomore Dae'Vonn Hall '24 🤯 @DaevonnHall
Might be the catch of the year 👀
🎬 Cred: KETV pic.twitter.com/yb13jUnXyo
— Nebraska Elite 7v7 (@NELITE7v7_) October 22, 2021
Kyrell Jordan Kyrell Jordan 5'8" | 160 lbs | WR Bellevue West | 2023 State NE (2023 – 5’8″ 160 – Hudl)
TK Barnett (2023 – – Hudl)
Malachi Coleman Malachi Coleman 6'5" | 195 lbs | WR Lincoln East | 2023 State NE – Lincoln East – 2023
6’5″ 180 lbs | Hudl
If you’ve watched the Lincoln East offense, you might’ve asked yourself whether if it’s possible Malachi Coleman Malachi Coleman 6'5" | 195 lbs | WR Lincoln East | 2023 State NE is a ghost or a teleporter. Those seem to be the only logical explanation for how he can create separation and blow past defenses with so much ease. It’s a fool’s task trying to keep up with him stride for stride, as his long legs and elite track speed help him gain a ton of ground with each step. His potential on the field is limitless, evidenced by his play on the defensive line. He made a HUGE impact and bolstered an already stiff defense with his supernatural play. He was terrorizing quarterbacks and forcing fumbles all over the field. Malachi has looked like a beast on the field and will only continue to improve. He’s already proved he is a well-round receiver, and now he’s showing he can be an unstoppable all-around football player.
Andrew Waltke – Palmyra – 2022
6’4″ 210 | Hudl
If there is a name to expect to heat up as the ’22 cycle begins to close, it’s Andrew Waltke. If Dr. Frankenstein were looking at building a prototypical WR, he would’ve come up with Waltke. Andrew stands at 6 foot 4, has a solid 210-pound frame, and is incredibly athletic. His rangy frame gives him a huge catch radius and an outstanding ability to high point the ball. When sending it to him, it’s hardly a 50/50 ball, as he is too physical for DBs to get the upper hand. Speaking of hands, Waltke does an excellent job as a hands receiver, catching away from his body and making sure the ball is trapped in his vice grip. With offers from Morningside, Concordia, and Hastings College, things are looking bright for this young man.