2023 Rising Wide Receivers: Part 2
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Yesterday, we kicked off the process of looking at some of the state’s most talented wideouts, in the Class of 2023, who are set to make their case for a higher position in the class rankings. Today, we continue with…
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Continue ReadingYesterday, we kicked off the process of looking at some of the state’s most talented wideouts, in the Class of 2023, who are set to make their case for a higher position in the class rankings. Today, we continue with that process, breaking down the game of four more hungry prospects.
Colin Yancey Colin Yancey 6'0" | 190 lbs | WR Madison | 2023 State IN , 6’0, 190 pounds, Madison
Colin Yancey Colin Yancey 6'0" | 190 lbs | WR Madison | 2023 State IN is a playmaker on the outside. Yancey is excellent at screen passes. With the ball in his hands on the edge, Yancey secures the catch and turns up field. When running his other routes, Yancey consistently creates separation from the cornerback. In other situations, Yancey does not get away from the defender, but that is because he is a good blocker, capable of opening up lanes for his teammates. During the 2021 season, Yancey recorded 74 receptions for 1,024 yards and an impressive average of 102.4 yards per game. Yancey caught ten touchdown passes. Yancey also proved himself to be an effective kickoff returner. He gained 199 yards on nine kickoff returns.
Evan Dienhart Evan Dienhart 5'9" | 170 lbs | WR Lafayette Central Catholic | 2023 State IN , 5’9, 170 pounds, Lafayette Central Catholic
Evan Dienhart Evan Dienhart 5'9" | 170 lbs | WR Lafayette Central Catholic | 2023 State IN finds all sorts of ways to create big plays for Lafayette Central Catholic. Offensively, Dienhart is a threat every time he has the ball in his hands. He does well with pop passes and gadget plays. On special teams, Dienhart is a return man who is capable of setting the offense up in good field position. Dienhart tallied 1,019 receiving yards on 65 receptions and nine touchdowns. He returned half-a-dozen kickoffs for 77 kickoff return yards and 17 punt returns for 243 punt return yards.
Leo Collins Leo Collins 6'3" | 210 lbs | TE Evansville Memorial | 2023 State IN , 6’3, 210 pounds, Evansville Memorial
Leo Collins Leo Collins 6'3" | 210 lbs | TE Evansville Memorial | 2023 State IN is a dependable receiver who the quarterback can look to when a big completion is needed. During his junior season, Collins secured 56 catches for 539 yards. He had a very respectable 9.6 yards per reception. Collins caught six touchdown passes. Leo Collins Leo Collins 6'3" | 210 lbs | TE Evansville Memorial | 2023 State IN is a prospect who can provide a lot of assurance for an offensive coordinator.
Colton Wilkie Colton Wilkie 6'3" | 190 lbs | TE Portage | 2023 IN , 6’3, 190 pounds, Pike
Colton Wilkie Colton Wilkie 6'3" | 190 lbs | TE Portage | 2023 IN is a versatile prospect who can do so many things for an offense. As a receiver, Wilkie caught 17 passes for 309 yards with a trio of touchdowns last year. Just like through the air, on the ground, Wilkie presents a plethora of problems for the opponent. He had 60 carries for 420 rushing yards and a pair of scores. Wilkie also attempted 14 passes, six of them were completions. Colton Wilkie Colton Wilkie 6'3" | 190 lbs | TE Portage | 2023 IN finds ways to keep the offense moving, making him a solid prospect.