Top 5 Wide Receivers in South Jersey
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Let’s get back into the prospect series. Today, we will begin the next series highlighting the top wide receivers in the South Jersey area. Scroll down below. Lets get it started! (24’) Alim Parks Alim Parks 6'0" | 180…
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Continue ReadingLet’s get back into the prospect series. Today, we will begin the next series highlighting the top wide receivers in the South Jersey area.
Scroll down below. Lets get it started!
(24’) Alim Parks Alim Parks 6'0" | 180 lbs | WR Cedar Creek | 2024 State NJ , Cedar Creek
6’0 180
Mr. Parks will be a main target this season after losing their star receiver due to graduation. Parks will be the next man up. Parks is having a great offseason. He was a stand out athlete at the PSR Combine camp in New Jersey. Parks does many things well. For instance, he does a good job locating the deep ball over his shoulder. He is a legitimate deep threat than attack the ball at it’s highest point. Also, has strong hands and will catch in traffic. Parks finished last season hauling in 20 catches for 200 yards and one score. With a varsity season under his belt you should expect Parks to double his production from last season.
(25’) Lotzeir Brooks Lotzeir Brooks 5'11" | 170 lbs | WR Millville | 2025 State NJ , Millville
5’10 170
Mr. Brooks is arguably one of the best receivers in the state. He had a impressive freshman season grabbing attention from several big time Power 5 schools. Brooks has already received over 10 scholarship offers during his freshman season. He is a versatile athlete that plays both sides of the ball and is even utilized as a return specialist. Brooks is dangerous with the ball in his hands because he super fast at top end speed. He is best utilized as a deep threat and has sure hands to come down with the ball. In 2021, he ended his freshman year with 95 catches for 988 yards and 13 TD’s. Brooks will be the face of this team heading into this season. Expect Brooks to be a difference maker and lead his team to another deep playoff run.
(23’) Ryan Mendes, Marlboro
6’1 205
Mr. Mendes had an impressive junior year. He currently holds the school record in receiving touchdowns in a single seaon (8). Mendes has the ideal size and skillset to play the collegiate level. He does well at creating separation and catching difficult passes. Mendes is a smooth route runner and doesn’t display any wasted movement. He is quick and sudden in and out of this breaks and attacks the football. He is a quarterbacks bestfriend, all you have to do is throw it his way and he will come down with it. Also, Mendes is solid in run support allowing his backs to get to the edge and up the sideline. Bottom line, Mendes is a good athlete and will have big senior year. Make sure you keep your eyes on Mendes as we get closer to Friday night lights.
(23’) Jerimya Paula, Camden Catholic
5’11 170
Mr. Paula has a good combination of speed, balance, quickness and vision. Paula led the team in receiving yards and can line up at multiple positions on field. He can play the slot and line up out wide on either side. Paula has a knack for getting open because he understands how to run routes. He has reliable hands and good focus. Paula is there go to guy whenever a big play is needed. He finished his junior year with 20 catches for 307 yards and two scores. Expect Paula to be utilized as running back this season as well. This season will be the year he proves he can play at the next level.
(23’) Darrel Brown Jr., Kingsway
5’10 170
Mr. Brown is a versatile athlete that led his team in both rushing and receiving yards. Brown’s playing style is similar to Alvin Kamara. You will see Brown in the backfield and even lined up as a receiver. Brown is one of the best athletes on the field so its a must he has the ball in his hands. In 2021, he had 25 receptions for 448 yards and two touchdowns. Its a big year coming up for Brown and he is up for the challenge. Make sure you keep your eyes on Brown. He is an athlete that has tremendous upside.