Prospect Tour Top Performers: Wide Receivers

<img class=" wp-image-326236 alignright" src="https://prephoops-uploads.s3.amazonaws.com/redzone/uploads/2022/04/78-Payden-Anderson-1-300x300.jpg" alt="" width="161" height="161" />The Prep Redzone Prospect Tour made its stop in Colorado a week ago, but the top-performing players are still fresh on the mind. The majority of the players in attendance were Colorado athletes, but a few made the trip from different states. This includes Payden Anderson (2023) from Queen Creek in Arizona, who earned <a href="https://prepredzone.com/2022/04/gamechangers-mvps-from-the-colorado-prospect-tour/">positional MVP</a> of the wide receiver group. This article will look at the other top-performing wide receivers and a few other receivers who stood out during the event.   <img class=" wp-image-326238 alignright" src="https://prephoops-uploads.s3.amazonaws.com/redzone/uploads/2022/04/1-Manuel-Gonzales-1-300x300.jpg" alt="" width="200" height="200" />Manuel Gonzales | Grant (NM) | 2024 WR 40-yd dash - 4.85s | Shuttle - 4.31s | L-Drill - 7.16s | Broad jump - 8'11” Gonzales made the trip up from New Mexico and left a lasting impression as one of the best performing WRs at the event. He had excellent combine scores, with his L-drill time being the fourth-best of the entire event. He started to steal the spotlight during the position-specific part of the camp. He showed his explosive acceleration, crafty releases, and shifty route running abilities. His head gets around quickly when coming out of his breaks, allowing him to track the ball well and secure the catch. Gonzales put on one of the best performances at the event, making him a sleeper prospect with a ton of upside. [embed]https://twitter.com/coachwes_23/status/1515839375975890946?s=20&t=aE4Wkv1Qo9ah8Z0bVILYJw[/embed]   <img class=" wp-image-326240 alignright" src="https://prephoops-uploads.s3.amazonaws.com/redzone/uploads/2022/04/19-Reece-Pratz-1-300x300.jpg" alt="" width="200" height="200" />[player_tooltip player_id="150171" first="Reece" last="Pratz"] | Northridge | 2023 WR 40-yd dash - 4.54s | Shuttle - 4.13s | L-Drill - 6.87s | Broad jump - 9'9” Pratz had the best combine scores overall, finishing second in the 40-yard dash and first in every other drill. He is an explosive athlete who can expose coverages and create space from the defensive backs. He has the speed that allows him to run underneath passes, which gives quarterbacks the opportunity to take shots downfield with confidence. Pratz is an under-the-radar athlete who has phenomenal playmaking abilities, which makes him a player who should be seeing his name moving up on recruiting boards. [embed]https://twitter.com/coachwes_23/status/1515452811483430913?s=20&t=aE4Wkv1Qo9ah8Z0bVILYJw[/embed]   <img class=" wp-image-326241 alignright" src="https://prephoops-uploads.s3.amazonaws.com/redzone/uploads/2022/04/29-Brian-Dykstra-1-300x300.jpg" alt="" width="200" height="200" />[player_tooltip player_id="324809" first="Brian" last="Dykstra"] | Northglenn | 2023 WR 40-yd dash - 4.62s | Shuttle - 4.34s | L-Drill - 7.4s | Broad jump - 9'2” Dykstra is another receiver who started to shine during the position-specific portion of the event after putting up impressive numbers during the combine drills. He is a strong route runner with reliable hands. His physicality can be seen in how he runs his routes and attacks the ball rather than waiting for it to arrive. Dykstra has impressive explosiveness when coming out of his breaks, and he does a great job at securing the catch away from the defender. This radar pop-up put himself on the list of sleepers to watch this fall. [embed]https://twitter.com/coachwes_23/status/1515475993468837889?s=20&t=aE4Wkv1Qo9ah8Z0bVILYJw[/embed]   <img class="alignright wp-image-325051" src="https://prephoops-uploads.s3.amazonaws.com/redzone/uploads/2022/04/51-Joshua-Gerlach-II-1-300x300.jpg" alt="" width="200" height="200" />[player_tooltip player_id="22762" first="Joshua" last="Gerlach II"] | Palmer Ridge | 2023 WR 40-yd dash - 4.85s | Shuttle - 4.66s | L-Drill - 7.15s | Broad jump - 9' Gerlach II is no stranger to the spotlight, and his showing at the Prospect Tour was no different. He had impressive combine scores, with his L-drill time being the third-best overall. His athleticism and route running abilities are impressive, especially with his 6-foot-3, 203lbs frame factored into the equation. He goes into his breaks with great leverage with the ability to drop and turn his hips sharply to create space. Gerlach II is a well-known player and popular recruit with significant playmaking abilities.   <img class=" wp-image-326242 alignright" src="https://prephoops-uploads.s3.amazonaws.com/redzone/uploads/2022/04/46-Mason-Pryor-1-300x300.jpg" alt="" width="200" height="200" />Mason Pryor | Grandview | 2024 WR 40-yd dash - 5.1s | Shuttle - 4.56s | L-Drill - 8.13s | Broad jump - 7'6” Pryor was another player who flashed his explosiveness during the combine but emerged as one of the top players during game-like situations. He has a solid frame that makes him a physical route runner with reliable hands. He did a great job locating the ball, playing it in the air, and immediately turning upfield. Pryor is another must-know receiver with a lot of upside as a potential college prospect. [embed]https://twitter.com/CakeFaceMase/status/1515530974909526016?s=20&t=aE4Wkv1Qo9ah8Z0bVILYJw[/embed]   <img class=" wp-image-324262 alignright" src="https://prephoops-uploads.s3.amazonaws.com/redzone/uploads/2022/04/58-Aidan-Lauer.jpg" alt="" width="222" height="148" />[player_tooltip player_id="247242" first="Aidan" last="Lauer"] | Littleton | 2023 WR 40-yd dash - 5.18s | Shuttle - 4.72s | L-Drill - 8s | Broad jump - 7'11” Lauer is an athletic receiver with impressive length gives him a wide catch radius. His ability to create space from DBs and track the ball in the air made him stand out during the one-on-one portion of the event. Lauer's performance showed that he has the potential to be a strong addition to a WR core, making him an ideal prospect for any passing scheme. [embed]https://twitter.com/Aidan_Lauer1/status/1515490461787504645?s=20&t=aE4Wkv1Qo9ah8Z0bVILYJw[/embed]   <img class=" wp-image-324239 alignright" src="https://prephoops-uploads.s3.amazonaws.com/redzone/uploads/2022/04/80-Zachariah-Smith.jpg" alt="" width="222" height="148" /> [player_tooltip player_id="190262" first="Zachariah" last="Smith"] | ThunderRidge | 2024 TE 40-yd dash - 5.31s | Shuttle - 4.65s | L-Drill - 8.15s | Broad jump - 7'11” Smith was an instant standout as soon as he stepped foot into the build because of his towering 6-foot-7, 247lbs frame. His size makes him an ideal passing target, while his wingspan gives him an impressive catch radius. He is an instant mismatch when paired against a DB because of his size advantage, which he exploited multiple times during one-on-ones. With Smith having two more seasons left as a high school player, his potential as a recruiting prospect will gain traction. [embed]https://twitter.com/coachwes_23/status/1515474328070074371?s=20&t=aE4Wkv1Qo9ah8Z0bVILYJw[/embed]   Other standout WRs to know:   [player_tooltip player_id="251275" first="Kaiden" last="Smith"] | Estes Park | 2024 WR 40-yd dash - 4.62s | Shuttle - 4.62s | L-Drill - 7.57s | Broad jump - 8'4” [player_tooltip player_id="247241" first="Zach" last="Johnson"] | Cheyenne Mountain | 2024 WR 40-yd dash - 5.1s | Shuttle - 4.57s | L-Drill - 7.18s | Broad jump - 8'3” [player_tooltip player_id="255408" first="Bryant" last="Wainright"] | Palmer Ridge | 2025 WR 40-yd dash - 4.85s | Shuttle - 4.56s | L-Drill - 7.97s | Broad jump - 9'1” Aidan Harrison | Heritage | 2025 WR 40-yd dash - 4.88s | Shuttle - 4.53s | L-Drill - 7.25s | Broad jump - 8'3”