A Look at the Class of 2024: WR

With 8 WR in the rankings from the class of 2024 and 4 of them in the top 20, it is easy to see that there is a lot of talent at the WR position in this class. Here are five of those WR looking to have a great Junior season in 2022. [player_tooltip player_id="284632" first="Cameron" last="Frazier Jr"], 5’11, 160, KIPP Columbus [player_tooltip player_id="284632" first="Cameron" last="Frazier Jr"] is the #1 ranked WR and the 11th ranked player overall in the class of 2024. In 2021, he helped the KIPP Columbus Jaguars to a 7 win season and average 28.2 points per game. He plays predominantly on the outside as an "X" WR. He shows very good play speed to get behind the CB on go routes. He tracks the ball well in the air and can make the catch on passes that are thrown over his shoulder. After the catch, he uses his very good athletic ability to outrun all defenders for a long touchdown reception. in addition to being a great WR, he also is a significant contributor on special teams as a kick returner. [player_tooltip player_id="284633" first="Troy" last="Martin"], 6’2, 200, Reynoldsburg [player_tooltip player_id="284633" first="Troy" last="Martin"] is the 2nd ranked WR and the 13th ranked player overall in the class of 2024. In 2021, he helped the Reynoldsburg Raiders average 34.4 points per game and advance to the 2nd round of the playoffs. He plays both outside receiver positions as well as in the slot. He is quick off the LOS and displays good football intelligence as he reads the coverage and uses his good athletic ability to get open.  He tracks the ball well in the air and shows good hands as he makes the catch on passes that are thrown both inside and outside of his strike zone and does a good job of keeping his feet in bounds. [player_tooltip player_id="284637" first="Jaiden" last="Vital"], 6’2, 190, Pickerington North [player_tooltip player_id="284637" first="Jaiden" last="Vital"] is the #3 ranked WR and the 14th ranked player overall in the class of 2024. In 2021, he helped the Pickerington North Panthers to a 9 win season, average 23.4 points per game and advance to the 3rd round of the playoffs. He plays on the outside as an X and Z WR. He shows good hip fluidity as he breaks off his stem at a 90 degree angle on out routes. He displays good hands as he makes the catch with his hands with ease. He demonstrates good ability to work his way back to the QB on broken plays and adjusts his body well to the ball when it is thrown low. He shows good competitive toughness as he comes up big with a 1st down catch on 4th down. [player_tooltip player_id="284638" first="Isaiah" last="Haithcock"], 6’5, 190, Washington [player_tooltip player_id="284638" first="Isaiah" last="Haithcock"] is the 4th ranked WR and the 20th ranked player in the class of 2024 overall. In 2021, he helped the Washington Blue Lions average 24.9 points per game and his play was a bright spot in their 4-6 season. He plays on the outside as an ZWR. He possesses very good athletic ability and runs great routes as he breaks open. He displays great play speed as he shows the ability to beat the CB deep on go routes. He shows very good hands as he makes the catch on passes that are thrown high. Shows good courage as he makes contested catches in traffic. [player_tooltip player_id="284635" first="RayVonn" last="Harris"], 5’10, 170, Stebbins [player_tooltip player_id="284635" first="RayVonn" last="Harris"] is the 5th ranked WR and the 37th ranked player in the class of 2024 overall. In 2021, he helped the Stebbins Indians to a 6 win season, average 32.6 points per game and advance to the 2nd round of the playoffs. He plays as a slot WR. He shows good hands and uses his good play speed and athletic ability to outrun all defenders for a long touchdown reception on screen plays. In addition to showing good athleticism, he also demonstrates good play strength and contact balance as he runs through DB and falls forward for a couple of extra yards.