Top Performers: Wide Receiver

We’ve been keeping an eye on standout players week to week throughout the season. Now that we are at the end of the season we are taking a dive into each position group. Below we will highlight WR stat monsters and big play magnets in the receiving game in MD. [player_tooltip player_id="136028" first="DJ" last="Linkins"]|2022|St.Johns(D.C.) DJ is a big WR at 6’4 190lbs. He has veteran route running ability and good awareness, he knows where he’s at on the field, saves the QB during the scramble an is an efficient blocker down field. He always catches the ball with his hands and has the YAC ability to turn short passes into big gains. [embed]https://twitter.com/DJ_Linkins/status/1437936374162788353?s=20[/embed] Dylan Wheeler|2022|Fallston 1045 yds 130.6 ypg 3 tds Great run after the catch and open field ball carrying ability. He makes the most of his catches with the combination of his size, strength, and exceptional speed. At 6’2 185lbs he is a prototype playmaker, he can line up outside and make contested catches, in the slot and bounce off of linebackers, and he’s a return specialist to put the bow on top. Wheeler is a hidden gem in Harford County. [embed]https://twitter.com/dylanwheeler_8/status/1449838897266102278?s=20[/embed] Ryan Manning|2023|Bowie 889yds 111.1ypg 12tds Absolute blazer, if he touches the ball behind the second level put the points on the board. Manning is a deep ball threat and spark player for the bulldogs. Great straight line speed and elite route running leaves defenders grasping for air. [embed]https://twitter.com/Ryan1Manning/status/1452450542572253186?s=20[/embed] <img class="size-medium wp-image-190675 alignleft" src="https://prephoops-uploads.s3.amazonaws.com/redzone/uploads/2021/08/IMG_7827-242x300.jpg" alt="" width="242" height="300" />[player_tooltip player_id="90672" first="Josh" last="Derry"]|2023|Concordia Prep 5’10 175lbs Dangerously elusive slot receiver that runs with determination. Very versatile football player that is dangerous on offense defense and special teams, you should hold your breath whenever he gets his hands on the ball. He’s a deep ball threat for the Saints using his speed to blow by defenders and will go up and make the contested catch. [embed]https://twitter.com/JoshDerry4/status/1444073844130697220?s=20[/embed] Gavin Nelson|2022|Franklin 860yds ,94.1ypg, 9tds Gavin shows traits of a complete WR, 6’1 175lbs +, effective blocker on the perimeter, can play in the slot and outside, turns short passes/ screens into big plays and is a down field threat. Nelson is a competitor on the field, regardless of what the score board is he fights and maintains the intensity as if its 0-0. Nelson is also a two sport athlete, in track he runs the 100 meter in 10.9s, 200 meter in 22.1s, and 55 meter in 6.6s. [embed]https://twitter.com/gavinnelsonn_/status/1444289532392787971?s=20[/embed] [caption id="attachment_228298" align="alignleft" width="300"]<img class="size-medium wp-image-228298" src="https://prephoops-uploads.s3.amazonaws.com/redzone/uploads/2021/11/image0.jpeg" alt="" width="300" height="200" /> Photo: VL Productions <a href="https://www.vlproductions.smugmug.com" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Players Instagram</a>[/caption] Tre Goodridge|2023|Mt.St.Joseph 800+yds,9+ tds Goodridge has been having a huge season since off season 7on7 through now. One hand and contested catches are his specialty. Tre’s game is strength, determination, and hands. With his 5’11 very solid 185lb frame he body’s defenders for jump balls and takes the ball out of the air. Hid aggressiveness is on display at all times whether its during the run after the catch or when the ball is in the air. One play stands out in his film, although he has a lot of attention grabbing plays. Goodridge was thrown a slant across the middle, he’s hit and spun around as he is catching the ball, he tips the ball to himself and secures the catch all with one hand, the other was being held by the defender. He then breaks the tackle, and stiff arms another defender across his body before he is corralled and taken down. He plays with a chip on his shoulder that cannot be matched. [embed]https://twitter.com/TreyGoodridge7/status/1446228299915612160?s=20[/embed] [embed]https://twitter.com/TreyGoodridge7/status/1452394173999558662?s=20[/embed] Shajuan Rice|2023|Mt. Carmel 14TD’s 6’3 do it all playmaker. Rice plays all over the field. Deadly receiver, dynamic wildcat QB, mismatch DB , and is dangerous on special teams. Rice is a key part of the first year power house at Our Lady of Mount Carmel, lead by former Rutgers DB’s coach Devin Redd. Rice is a raw talent that plays fast and physical and fearless. He lead the cougars to their first MIAA championship and earned an invite to the National Combine at the 2022 All-American Bowl. [embed]https://twitter.com/ShajuanRice/status/1454171453478342666?s=20[/embed]     Dominic Kibby|2022|Mt.St.Joseph Kibby is an acrobatic deep ball threat. He finds a way to come up with a deep ball or huge contested catch every game. Very versatile player playing WR, PR, KR , and some safety. He continuously demonstrates great body control and awareness of where he is on the field. As an under recruited senior Kibby will be a steal for a program at the next level. [embed]https://twitter.com/DominicKibby/status/1454577052892401665?s=20[/embed] [embed]https://twitter.com/DominicKibby/status/1446542042067349506?s=20[/embed] Quavel Thornton|2022|City Thornton is a ticking time bomb, a big play waiting to happen. He’s 5’8 165lbs, but where he lacks in size he makes up for with explosiveness. He’s very quick, legit straight line speed and as elusive as they come. If there’s a crease he’ll hit it faster than you can blink, if not he’ll go around the entire defense. Thornton is an absolute mismatch in the slot if defenders cannot get their hands on him. He also uses his speed on special teams and on defense too. Whenever he gets the ball in his hands a touchdown is expected. Offers: Jackson State University [embed]https://twitter.com/qthornton2/status/1445537044558614533?s=20[/embed]

We’ve been keeping an eye on standout players week to week throughout the season. Now that we are at the end of the season we are taking a dive into each position group. Below we will highlight WR stat monsters and big play magnets in the receiving game in MD.

DJ is a big WR at 6’4 190lbs. He has veteran route running ability and good awareness, he knows where he’s at on the field, saves the QB during the scramble an is an efficient blocker down field. He always catches the ball with his hands and has the YAC ability to turn short passes into big gains.

Dylan Wheeler|2022|Fallston

1045 yds 130.6 ypg 3 tds

Great run after the catch and open field ball carrying ability. He makes the most of his catches with the combination of his size, strength, and exceptional speed. At 6’2 185lbs he is a prototype playmaker, he can line up outside and make contested catches, in the slot and bounce off of linebackers, and he’s a return specialist to put the bow on top. Wheeler is a hidden gem in Harford County.

Ryan Manning|2023|Bowie

889yds 111.1ypg 12tds

Absolute blazer, if he touches the ball behind the second level put the points on the board. Manning is a deep ball threat and spark player for the bulldogs. Great straight line speed and elite route running leaves defenders grasping for air.

5’10 175lbs

Dangerously elusive slot receiver that runs with determination. Very versatile football player that is dangerous on offense defense and special teams, you should hold your breath whenever he gets his hands on the ball. He’s a deep ball threat for the Saints using his speed to blow by defenders and will go up and make the contested catch.

Gavin Nelson|2022|Franklin

860yds ,94.1ypg, 9tds

Gavin shows traits of a complete WR, 6’1 175lbs +, effective blocker on the perimeter, can play in the slot and outside, turns short passes/ screens into big plays and is a down field threat. Nelson is a competitor on the field, regardless of what the score board is he fights and maintains the intensity as if its 0-0. Nelson is also a two sport athlete, in track he runs the 100 meter in 10.9s, 200 meter in 22.1s, and 55 meter in 6.6s.

Tre Goodridge|2023|Mt.St.Joseph

800+yds,9+ tds

Goodridge has been having a huge season since off season 7on7 through now. One hand and contested catches are his specialty. Tre’s game is strength, determination, and hands. With his 5’11 very solid 185lb frame he body’s defenders for jump balls and takes the ball out of the air. Hid aggressiveness is on display at all times whether its during the run after the catch or when the ball is in the air. One play stands out in his film, although he has a lot of attention grabbing plays. Goodridge was thrown a slant across the middle, he’s hit and spun around as he is catching the ball, he tips the ball to himself and secures the catch all with one hand, the other was being held by the defender. He then breaks the tackle, and stiff arms another defender across his body before he is corralled and taken down. He plays with a chip on his shoulder that cannot be matched.

Shajuan Rice|2023|Mt. Carmel

14TD’s

6’3 do it all playmaker. Rice plays all over the field. Deadly receiver, dynamic wildcat QB, mismatch DB , and is dangerous on special teams. Rice is a key part of the first year power house at Our Lady of Mount Carmel, lead by former Rutgers DB’s coach Devin Redd. Rice is a raw talent that plays fast and physical and fearless. He lead the cougars to their first MIAA championship and earned an invite to the National Combine at the 2022 All-American Bowl.

Dominic Kibby|2022|Mt.St.Joseph

Kibby is an acrobatic deep ball threat. He finds a way to come up with a deep ball or huge contested catch every game. Very versatile player playing WR, PR, KR , and some safety. He continuously demonstrates great body control and awareness of where he is on the field. As an under recruited senior Kibby will be a steal for a program at the next level.

Quavel Thornton|2022|City

Thornton is a ticking time bomb, a big play waiting to happen. He’s 5’8 165lbs, but where he lacks in size he makes up for with explosiveness. He’s very quick, legit straight line speed and as elusive as they come. If there’s a crease he’ll hit it faster than you can blink, if not he’ll go around the entire defense. Thornton is an absolute mismatch in the slot if defenders cannot get their hands on him. He also uses his speed on special teams and on defense too. Whenever he gets the ball in his hands a touchdown is expected.

Offers: Jackson State University