STOCK RISERS: 2024 Under The Radar Wide Receivers in Georgia
Spring practices have concluded across the state of Georgia and many prospects are starting to see their stock rise. College coaches made the rounds, and they’re now holding camps to evaluate future prospects. This is the time of the year…
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Continue ReadingSpring practices have concluded across the state of Georgia and many prospects are starting to see their stock rise. College coaches made the rounds, and they’re now holding camps to evaluate future prospects. This is the time of the year when “under the radar” prospects start to emerge, and we’re seeing multiple wide receivers in the 2024 class seeing their stock rise recently…
Dwight Phillips Jr – Pebblebrook
The fastest overall prospect in the 7A classification, Phillips Jr is in the middle of seeing his recruitment take off after showing his track-star speed on the gridiron last fall. The Pebblebrook (GA) star is one of the fastest 2024 prospects in the country, and he’s the current 7A 100-meter state champion after running a 10.43 earlier this spring. His father, Dwight Phillips Sr, was a former four-time world champion in the long-jump, and Phillips Jr. has those speedy, athletic traits as well. He’s not small by any means at 5-foot-11 170-pounds, and he can line up in multiple spots on the field. Whether he’s lined up out wide at receiver, in the backfield, or returning kicks, Phillips Jr is always a threat with the ball in his hands. His 2nd gear in the open field in extremely impressive, and since May 21st, Phillips Jr. has earned offers from Georgia, Texas A&M, Kentucky, FSU, Cincinnati, among others. He might be the hottest prospect in the state right now, so expect more eoffers to come his way throughout the summer. As a sophomore last fall, Phillips rushed 62 times for 774 yards and 7 touchdowns. He also caught 9 passes for 245 yards and two more touchdowns.
Marcus Pike – Pickens County
A big-bodied receiver with length and big hands at 6-foot-3 200-pounds, Pike quietly had a very good season for the Pickens County Dragons as a sophomore last fall. He’s a downfield threat with impressive body control. He can catch the ball well in tight coverage and works the sideline well. He’s not a burner, but he’s a reliable weapon who can bring in a long pass down the field. He’s a red-zone weapon in jump-ball situations due to size size and overall length. He shows athleticism for his size and was one of the top sophomore receivers in North Georgia last year. In 2021, Pike caught 34 passes for 668 yards, which came out to an impressive 19.6 yards per catch. He also scored five touchdowns on the season. He’s one of the top returning receivers in the area and he’d bound for a breakout season in 2022 as a junior.
Brady Kluse – Harrison
One of the top under the radar wide receivers across Georgia, regardless of class, Kluse had a very impressive sophomore season last fall against quality competition every week. He’s got plenty of size for his age at 6-foot-3 185-pounds and showed above average speed as well. He’s a big target down the field and an excellent runner after the catch. He shows good ball skills, can win a good amount of jump-balls, and can bring down a tough grab in tight coverage. He’s a good athlete who can play some safety on defense due to his length and reliable ball skills. He looks like a D1 prospect physically, and he’s bound for a breakout junior season this fall. As a sophomore last year, Kluse caught 38 passes for 616 yards and 6 touchdowns.
DeKaylon Daniel – Rome
One of the more underrated receivers across Georgia, the rising junior from Rome is coming off an excellent sophomore season for the Wolves where he caught 51 passes for 556 yards and 8 touchdowns. He’s a smooth runner and an impressive route runner for his age. He’s quick off the line and knows how to get open underneath. He also proved to be a deep-threat for the Wolves and has a knack for getting behind the defense. He catches the ball well out of the air, shows good body control, and can burst through a seam after the catch. He’s a true weapon with the ball in his hands, and you’d never guess he was a sophomore last year by watching him play. There’s a lot to like about his skillset and what he brings to the table. The Wolves have a state championship on their mind in 2022, and Daniel could see even more balls come his way as a junior. He has D1 talent and could see his recruitment take off at some point down the road.