2024 West Virginia Top 50: Wide Receivers

Michael Rittelmann

September 26, 2022 @ 07:00 AM

The wide receiver position is probably the most electrifying and explosive position on the football field, the ability to create explosive plays on any given moment when the ball is in their hands makes it a priority to have a playmaker on the outside for any offensive. The position requirements entail the ability to have good consistent ball skills, create separation from coverage, and crisp route running skills. Let's take a look at the receivers from the 2024 Wet Virgnia Top 50!   [player_tooltip player_id='370321' first='Wayne' last='Harris'] 5-10 165 Huntingdon High School   An explosive and versatile athlete at the wide receiver position, he has the dynamic speed to stretch the field and make defenders miss in open space. He shows to have good ball skills and secures each and every catch on a consistent basis.   [player_tooltip player_id='370366' first='Keyshawn' last='Robinson'] 5-10 175 Jefferson High School   He shows to have explosive movements which each step he takes in his routes which allows him to break in and out of routes with ease. The speed allows him to sperate from tight coverage and make key plays.   Tristan Walker 6-4 185 Parkersburg South High School   A tall athletic receiver that can high point the football when it's in the air and use his size to his advantage and make the tough contested catches. He has strong hands to haul the football in and secure the catch with ease and gain extra yards after the catch.   Trey Powers 5-10 190 Independence High School   An EXPLOSIVE athlete who has versatility (playing quarterback this year), based on his film last year while playing receiver he shows he can be a playmaker anywhere on the field. He has good speed to create big opportunities throw the passing game and extends plays on a consistent basis.   [player_tooltip player_id='370286' first='Malte' last='Feil'] 6-4 190 Linsly High School   A physical imposing wide receiver that has the strength to shed tacklers and break away from tackles. He has strong hands to pull in tough contested catches and pull them in to make key plays on tough coverage.

The wide receiver position is probably the most electrifying and explosive position on the football field, the ability to create explosive plays on any given moment when the ball is in their hands makes it a priority to have a playmaker on the outside for any offensive. The position requirements entail the ability to have good consistent ball skills, create separation from coverage, and crisp route running skills. Let's take a look at the receivers from the 2024 Wet Virgnia Top 50!