2024 Receiving Threats: Part 1
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Highlight reel wide receivers can wow fans and frustrate opponents. Having somebody on your team who can get open and make plays is a tremendous asset. The Class of 2024 has several such prospects. So it is only fitting that…
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Continue ReadingHighlight reel wide receivers can wow fans and frustrate opponents. Having somebody on your team who can get open and make plays is a tremendous asset. The Class of 2024 has several such prospects. So it is only fitting that we break down some of the best receivers in the class over the next two days.
Braunte Johnson Braunte Johnson 6'3" | 170 lbs | WR North Side | 2024 State IN , 6’3, 170 pounds, North Side
This past season, Braunte Johnson Braunte Johnson 6'3" | 170 lbs | WR North Side | 2024 State IN asserted himself as a force in all three phases for the North Side Legends. Johnson can play both wide receiver and free safety. Plus, he has the ability to return kickoffs at a high level. Johnson possesses the crucial ability to adjust to the football. He can locate the ball, get his body positioned the right way and even fight off defenders to make the grab. Johnson makes contested catches look remarkably simple. He can fight through contact while keeping his concentration in order to secure the catch. At wide receiver last season, he snared 29 receptions for 297 yards and three touchdowns. On the defensive side of the ball, Johnson tallied 29 tackles to go along with four forced fumbles and four fumble recovery. Johnson returned ten kickoffs for 331 yards and one touchdown.
Drake Stevens Drake Stevens 6'3" | 175 lbs | WR Shenandoah | 2024 IN , 6’3, 175 pounds, Shenandoah
Like Johnson, Drake Stevens Drake Stevens 6'3" | 175 lbs | WR Shenandoah | 2024 IN impacts the passing-game, both as a receiver and as a defensive back. Offensively, Stevens is a solid route-runner who does well working underneath and intermediate routes. He does a good job getting out of his breaks and creating separation. Stevens can help open things up for the rest of the offense with his blocking ability. Last season, Stevens recorded 19 receptions for 240 yards and four touchdowns. Defensively, he totaled 23 tackles with two interceptions and nine passes defensed.
Jo’Ziah Edmond Jo’Ziah Edmond 6'1" | 185 lbs | ATH NorthWood | 2024 State IN , 6’1, 175 pounds, Warren Central
Jo’Ziah Edmond Jo’Ziah Edmond 6'1" | 185 lbs | ATH NorthWood | 2024 State IN dominates in all three phases. On the offensive side of the ball, Edmond can make something happen any time that he has the ball in his hands. Last year, he carried the ball 20 times for 101 yards with one rushing touchdown. At receiver, he caught seven passes for 71 yards. On the other side of the line, Edmond posted 18 tackles with a pair of picks. Jo’Ziah Edmond Jo’Ziah Edmond 6'1" | 185 lbs | ATH NorthWood | 2024 State IN has what it takes to be a breakout prospect next season.
Evan Gagnon Evan Gagnon WR North Newton | 2024 IN , North Newton
Evan Gagnon Evan Gagnon WR North Newton | 2024 IN is a jack-of-all-trades on the North Newton offense. As a sophomore, he caught eight passes for 234 yards and three touchdowns. He made a big impact on the ground, recording 92 carries for 335 yards and three more touchdowns. Gagnon added nearly 200 passing yards to his impressive resume. Defensively, he made 30 stops and recovered one fumble. Evan Gagnon Evan Gagnon WR North Newton | 2024 IN can create spark plays in big moments.