Top 5 Returning Receiving Leaders in Florida
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Today we’re looking at the States top 5 receiving leaders that are returning in 2022. There are some highly recruited big-time prospects and several sleeper prospects that should all be getting looks for the next level. Prep Redzone Florida will…
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Continue ReadingToday we’re looking at the States top 5 receiving leaders that are returning in 2022. There are some highly recruited big-time prospects and several sleeper prospects that should all be getting looks for the next level. Prep Redzone Florida will always promote everybody in hopes of them getting the opportunity of playing college football at the next level.
Pearce Spurlin- South Walton High c/o 23
6’6 230lbs
Spurlin is the number one receiver returning in the State of Florida for the 2022 season. The four-star South Walton product is committed to the University of Georgia. Last season he dominated the competition with 74 receptions for 1404 yards and 20 touchdowns. He had a 318 yard, 5 touchdown game in a shootout with Baker High last season.
Strengths:
- Massive length and catch radius
- Long strides allowed to eat up ground quickly on defensive backs
- Natural hands
- Tracks ball in the air exceptionally well
Film: https://www.hudl.com/profile/11574732/Pearce-Spurlin-III
Izayah Harris- Davenport High c/o 23
6’1 160lbs
Harris is an under-the-radar prospect that burst on the scene last season and was outstanding for Davenport High. He comes in at number two after registering 52 catches for 1388 yards, and 11 touchdowns. With that kind of productions coaches need to check him out.
Strengths:
- Will make tough catches in traffic
- Deep threat that tracks the ball
- Big play ability
Film: https://www.hudl.com/profile/14720884/Izayah-Harris
Traylon Ray Traylon Ray 6'3" | 180 lbs | WR Tallahassee North Florida Christian | 2023 State FL – North Florida Christian High c/o 23
6’3 185lbs
Ray is a three-star Prospect of North Florida Christian in Tallahassee. He comes in at number three on the list after dominating last season with 87 catches for 1366 yards, averaged 16 yards per catch, with an outstanding 17 touchdown receptions. He has 11 Division One offers including power 5 offers from Florida, Florida State, in Georgia Tech to name a few. Two-sport athlete that also excels on the baseball field.
Strengths:
- Athletic with body control/leaping ability
- Natural hands catcher
- Fluid route runner that gets in and out of his breaks
Film: https://www.hudl.com/profile/14544325/Traylon-Ray
Kennen Ayala- Land O’Lakes High c/o 23
5’10 170lbs
Ayala came out of nowhere last season for Land O’Lakes and dominated Pasco County. He comes in at number four after registering 42 catches for 1170 yards, averaging an outstanding 28 yards per catch with 16 touchdown receptions. He also chipped in on the defensive side of the ball with 17 tackles and two ints.
Strengths:
- Position versatile/lines up all over the field
- Good burst off the line
- Speed to eat up ground quickly in defensive backs
Film: https://www.hudl.com/profile/14917343/Kennen-Ayala
Tyree Patterson Tyree Patterson 6'3" | 170 lbs | WR Eustis | 2023 State FL – Eustis High c/o 23
6’2 170lbs
Rounding out the top five is Tyree Patterson Tyree Patterson 6'3" | 170 lbs | WR Eustis | 2023 State FL who was exceptionally good for Eustis High in 2021. He finished with 53 catches for 1078 yards, average 20 yards per catch with 13 touchdown catches. The three star Prospect committed to Florida and new head coach Billy Napier in April.
Strengths:
- Good straight line speed
- Big play ability that can take the top off a defense
- Strong hands/leaping ability and can play above the rim