Junior Sleeper Wide Receivers

The second signing day has passed, and the 2024 class has officially become juniors! Today's piece centers around some of Indiana's top wide receiver sleepers in the 2024 class. The group consists solely of varsity contributors from the 2021 season. Look for these guys to continue to improve their game this spring and put up some impressive numbers in the fall. <hr /> <em><strong>Roland Vera Jr., 5'8", 160, F.J. Reitz</strong></em> A valuable slot receiver in the redzone who can make defenders miss in space. Roland has some serious bounce and will go up &amp; get the football at its highest point. He shows adequate vision &amp; balance as a returner and can break contain if you don't set a firm edge. Vera is comfortable going over the middle and is more than confident in his hands. <iframe src="//www.hudl.com/embed/video/3/11923639/616f34bb386e090ef407daa2" width="640" height="360" frameborder="0" allowfullscreen="allowfullscreen"></iframe> &nbsp; <em><strong>Nick Witte, 6'3", 180, Lapel</strong></em> The production was there for Mr. Witte in 2021, as he finished with ten total touchdowns as a sophomore. This is a precise route runner with strong hands once contacted. He's tough to guard 1 on 1 and can break a long one if not brought down immediately following a catch. He's shown plenty of build-up speed to run under the deep ball and is a consistent blocker on the perimeter. <iframe src="//www.hudl.com/embed/video/3/14932355/618546ea02b1490bf0242ca0" width="640" height="360" frameborder="0" allowfullscreen="allowfullscreen"></iframe> &nbsp; <em><strong>Terrell Caldwell, 5'10", 155, Calumet New Tech</strong></em> A home run threat every time he touches the ball. Terrell can line up in the slot or in the backfield and make an immediate impact. Caldwell has the ability to make simple plays like jet sweeps or quick game concepts a big gainer due to his elusiveness. He's even a talented kick-off returner who calmly lets his blocks set up in front of him before bursting through a seam. <iframe src="//www.hudl.com/embed/video/3/15178045/61797b3fa019f4042c1fbcff" width="640" height="360" frameborder="0" allowfullscreen="allowfullscreen"></iframe> &nbsp; <em><strong>Amari Hope, 5'7", 150, Bosse</strong></em> A smaller yet versatile receiver that can play on the inside or outside. Hope has the speed to challenge safeties and the wiggle to get out of trouble in traffic. He can create serious separation at the top of his route and will give his quarterback plenty of space to throw into. Despite his size, Amari is willing to put his body on the line and plays every down fearlessly through the whistle. <iframe src="//www.hudl.com/embed/video/3/14770341/617ce44ba019be054c327317" width="640" height="360" frameborder="0" allowfullscreen="allowfullscreen"></iframe> &nbsp; <em><strong>Ryan Brotherton, 6'4", 190, East Central</strong></em> Ryan could be considered an athlete based on his production at the running back position. However, I think he projects as a receiver at the next level based on his size and physical tools. This is a long strider with notable deep ball tracking ability. On film, he's an aggressive runner with the ball in his hands and looks to punish tacklers. He's even quite shifty for a man his size and was able to easily slip tacklers inside &amp; outside the box. <iframe src="//www.hudl.com/embed/video/3/14607796/61a273c5d21bad0a68f98de0" width="640" height="360" frameborder="0" allowfullscreen="allowfullscreen"></iframe>