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Preseason Scouting Report: Wide Receivers

Preseason Scouting Report: Wide Receivers
Emmanuel Gutierrez
Emmanuel Gutierrez
August 22, 2022 @ 12:06 PM
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Austin Palmer
Austin Palmer 6'3" | 195 lbs | WR | 2023
MD
Jack Ashby Jacobs
Jack Ashby Jacobs 6'1" | 180 lbs | WR | 2023
MD
Brice June
Brice June 6'2" | 180 lbs | WR | 2023
MD
Jaden Gordon
Jaden Gordon 5'10" | 170 lbs | WR | 2023
MD
Joshua Johnson Jr
Joshua Johnson Jr 6'2" | 170 lbs | WR | 2023
MD
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Maryland is known for the talent it produces at the skill positions. Receiver is one of the most stacked positions. This is what you can expect from some of the best.

Austin Palmer

Austin Palmer

MD
WR
HEIGHT 6'3"
WEIGHT 195
POS WR
CLASS 2023
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Austin
Palmer WR
Class
2023
Height
6'3"
Weight
195
HS
Bishop McNamara
|
MD
Preseason Scouting Report: Wide Receivers
Palmer is a power 5 talent. He excels as an outside receiver. He has a very large catch...
Written by Emmanuel Gutierrez
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Austin Palmer

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State: Maryland
School: Bishop McNamara
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Jack Ashby Jacobs

Jack Ashby Jacobs

MD
WR
HEIGHT 6'1"
WEIGHT 180
POS WR
CLASS 2023
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Jack
Ashby Jacobs WR
Class
2023
Height
6'1"
Weight
180
HS
St. James, Hagerstown, MD
|
MD
Preseason Scouting Report: Wide Receivers
Ashby Jacobs is a superb athlete. He has the ability to get in behind the defense with his...
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Jack Ashby Jacobs

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State: Maryland
School: St. James, Hagerstown, MD
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Brice June

Brice June

MD
WR
HEIGHT 6'2"
WEIGHT 180
POS WR
CLASS 2023
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Brice
June WR
Class
2023
Height
6'2"
Weight
180
HS
Maret School
|
MD
Preseason Scouting Report: Wide Receivers
June is a player that offenses love to have. He has very good double moves that oftentimes work...
Written by Emmanuel Gutierrez
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Brice June

State: Maryland
School: Maret School
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Highlights

Jaden Gordon

Jaden Gordon

MD
WR
HEIGHT 5'10"
WEIGHT 170
POS WR
CLASS 2023
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Jaden
Gordon WR
Class
2023
Height
5'10"
Weight
170
HS
New Town
|
MD
Preseason Scouting Report: Wide Receivers
Gordon is a very productive slot receiver. He runs solid routes. He does a good job of finding...
Written by Emmanuel Gutierrez
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Jaden Gordon

State: Maryland
School: New Town
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Joshua Johnson Jr

Joshua Johnson Jr

MD
WR
HEIGHT 6'2"
WEIGHT 170
POS WR
CLASS 2023
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Joshua
Johnson Jr WR
Class
2023
Height
6'2"
Weight
170
HS
Laurel
|
MD
Preseason Scouting Report: Wide Receivers
Johnson is a bid body receiver. He is very physical both when running his routes and when he...
Written by Emmanuel Gutierrez
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Joshua Johnson Jr

State: Maryland
School: Laurel
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