Arkansas 2023 Wide Receivers to Keep Track Of
In this article:
The wide receiver position grouping for the class of 2023 in the state of Arkansas is shaping up to be an impressive one. With this group you will see plenty of wide receivers with speed that can stretch the field.…
Access all of Prep Redzone
Continue reading this article and more.
Continue ReadingThe wide receiver position grouping for the class of 2023 in the state of Arkansas is shaping up to be an impressive one. With this group you will see plenty of wide receivers with speed that can stretch the field. However, you will also see wide receivers with tremendous athletic ability that can simply out leap and use the physical abilities they have against opposing defensive backs. We are going to take a look at some of the wide receivers for the 2023 class that had impressive 2021 seasons and are set to blow up in 2022.
DeAndra Burns DeAndra Burns 5'11" | 150 lbs | WR El Dorado | 2023 State AR Jr-El Dorado-5’11”160-Pounds
The El Dorado Wildcat has already caught the attention of coaches for Pitt and the Arkansas Razorbacks. Burns Jr. racked up 42 receptions for 859 yards and 10 touchdowns on the season. He is a wide receiver that has impressive speed and the hands to turn a short gain into an explosive one. From an all-purpose perspective Burns Jr is an excellent weapon that can be used all over the field. He racked up over 1,000 all-purpose yards during the 2021 season.
Jaylin McKinney Jaylin McKinney 6'0" | 165 lbs | WR Pulaski Academy | 2023 State AR -Pulaski Academy-6’0” 165-Pounds
During the 2021 season, one wide receiver that displayed his talents effectively was Jaylin McKinney Jaylin McKinney 6'0" | 165 lbs | WR Pulaski Academy | 2023 State AR . The Pulaski Academy Bruin had a monster season for the Bruins. McKinney hauled 74 receptions for 1,379 yards and 15 touchdowns on the season. The young man has the athletic ability to turn a short gain into a touchdown reception. McKinney is going to be a wide receiver to watch in 2022, he has the ability to play on Saturdays in the future.
Isiah Kendall Isiah Kendall 6'5" | 180 lbs | WR Newport | 2023 State AR -Newport-6’5” 180-Pounds
Kendall is everything you look for in a red zone target. He can use his size and athletic ability to go up and high point the football. Kendall has earned a scholarship offer from the Pitt Panthers and is likely to see more come his way over the next few months. He is a prospect that can use his speed to get open. Kendall’s speed is a facet of his game that opposing defensive backs have a difficult time dealing with on the field. Look for Kendall to be playing at the division one level in the next few years. Extremely talented prospect here.
D’Kylan Hildreth D’Kylan Hildreth 6'4" | 190 lbs | WR Smackover | 2023 State AR -Smackover-6’4” 190-Pounds
Smackover has a knack for producing talented wide receivers and Hildreth fits that description perfectly. Hildreth is impressive at creating separation and that is a talent that will cause headaches for opposing defensive backs. Hildreth has good hands and does not drop passes. He is the type of wide receiver that has the potential to play on Saturdays in the next few years. Hildreth is a player that scouts will want to play attention to over the next few months.
Malachi Henry Malachi Henry 6'1" | 175 lbs | WR Van Buren | 2023 State AR -Van Buren-6’1” 175-Pounds
One player that has really opened some eyes this season is Malachi Henry Malachi Henry 6'1" | 175 lbs | WR Van Buren | 2023 State AR . Henry is a wide receiver that does a fantastic job of getting open. The speed Henry has at the position is what will cause scouts to take a long look at him. Henry is a wide receiver that has the potential to play at the division one level. He has the potential to be one of the most sought after wide receivers in the state next season.