Senior Wide Receiver Standouts
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Which senior wide receivers had break out seasons? Now that the season is over we are taking a look at some seniors wide receivers who helped make a name for themselves. Zach Atkins Zach Atkins 6'4" | 200…
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Continue ReadingWhich senior wide receivers had break out seasons? Now that the season is over we are taking a look at some seniors wide receivers who helped make a name for themselves.
Zach Atkins Zach Atkins 6'4" | 200 lbs | WR Blue Valley SW | 2022 State KS : Blue Valley SW / 6’4 / 195lbs / Twitter: @zachatkins24
Zach’s season stats include 79 rec, 1,055 yards and 9 TDs. He also received 1st Team All Conference WR honors. Recruiting wise Zach holds offers from Valparaiso University, Drake University and William Jewell College. Schools like Pittsburgh State, Northwest Missouri State, Washburn and CMU have shown interest in him through out the season.
With a 6-3 frame Atkins has the type of body that can makes for a big target. He is also a smooth route runner with good hands which makes for a reliable target. Zach also has good body control and can make adjustments to track down the ball. With his size and potential Zach has a lot of upside.
Jack Meylan Jack Meylan 5'11" | 170 lbs | WR Shawnee Mission NW | 2022 State KS : 5’11 / 175lbs / Shawnee Mission NW / Twitter: @jack_meylan03
Photo: Jack Meylan Jack Meylan 5'11" | 170 lbs | WR Shawnee Mission NW | 2022 State KS
During Jacks senior campaign, He recorded 1,059 total yards, 879 rec yards (11 TDs), 180 rush yards (5 TDs), 36 catches (24.4 ypc), 13 carries (13.8 ypc). Jack recently picked up his first offer from Ottawa University and is starting to gain the attention of recruiters after a great senior year.
Jack is quick out of his stance and has elite speed that allows him to get behind the secondary and be a deep ball threat. He also has great hands and proves that he can make catches in traffic and with defenders in his face. Jack is a versatile athlete and lined up in the backfield a lot this year too. As a runner Jack shows great acceleration and field vision.
Cole Stratton Cole Stratton 6'0" | 170 lbs | WR Blue Valley North | 2022 State KS : 6’0 / 175lbs / Blue Valley North / 30 ACT / 4.02 GPA / Twitter @ColeStratton6
Photo: Cole Stratton Cole Stratton 6'0" | 170 lbs | WR Blue Valley North | 2022 State KS
Cole, a senior from Blue Valley North had a solid year and ended the season with 61 catches for 721 yards and 4 TD’s in 9 games. Cole currently has one D2 offer from William Jewell College and should be on coaches radars.
Cole has great speed that allows him to make big plays for his team. He has excellent footwork and can create good separation from his defenders. Cole is also a tough runner once he gets the ball and is physical for a receiver. He’s also willing to block and never quits on plays.
Casen Stallbaumer Casen Stallbaumer 6'3" | 200 lbs | ATH Seaman High | 2022 State KS : 6’3 / 210lbs / 4.58 40yd / Seaman High / Twitter: @casenstall14
Casen, who was a versatile weapon for his team tallied 89 total touches for 856 yards this year for Seaman High School. Casen has been offered by Benedictine College and Coffeyville Community College. He’s also drawing interest from D2 schools like Emporia State and Washburn.
One of the bigger WR targets in Kansas, Casen’s frame makes for matchup nightmares for defenders. Casen also has 4.58 speed as well and has that home run play potential. With his size and speed Casen proves to be useful in many different ways for his team.
Ryan Stucky Ryan Stucky 5'10" | 175 lbs | WR Sedgwick | 2022 State KS : 5’10 / 175lbs / Sedgwick / Twitter: @ryanstucky2
This season Ryan accounted for 57 rec, 1,289 rec yards and 19 touchdowns. Ryan has received interest from several colleges at the next level and has received offers from teams like Bethel, Friends, Ottawa and Sterling.
Ryan has good hands and has tremendous vision as a runner. He makes nice cuts and has moves to make defenders miss tackles. He also has good speed that allows for big play potential.
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