Zone Reads: Upstate Receivers Stand Out In 2024 Rankings
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There’s plenty of offensive firepower in the Upstate, and in the 2024 Class that’s obvious at receiver. A dozen guys at the position are ranked inside the Top 100 of the PRZ class rankings, and four of those call the…
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Continue ReadingThere’s plenty of offensive firepower in the Upstate, and in the 2024 Class that’s obvious at receiver. A dozen guys at the position are ranked inside the Top 100 of the PRZ class rankings, and four of those call the Upstate home. Here’s a look at them.
Jimmar Boston Jimmar Boston 6'0" | 175 lbs | WR Westside | 2024 State SC , Westside
Boston is one of several outstanding weapons for sophomore QB Cutter Woods Cutter Woods 6'3" | 185 lbs | QB Westside | 2025 State SC , and he’s been absolutely electric for the Rams so far. He’s got 293 receiving yards and two TDs, and is a beast in the return game as well, with 138 return yards, including a 92-yard score. He’s also athletic enough to be the state’s No. 2-ranked high-jumper.
Avery McFadden Avery McFadden 5'10" | 175 lbs | WR Hillcrest | 2024 State SC , Hillcrest
McFadden is another fast, twitchy guy who is dangerous however he can get the ball in his hands. He’s the Rams’ leading receiver and has already put up 732 yards and six TDs. He’s broken the school single-game receiving record, and also has 306 combined return yards and another score. McFadden is dangerous in traffic, more dangerous in space, and routinely just runs right by defenders.
Chase Byrd Chase Byrd 5'10" | 170 lbs | WR Greer | 2024 State SC , Greer
Byrd has been an eye-opener this season for the Yellow Jackets. He’s a burner with great hands, and he’s turned into one of Greer’s most reliable offensive weapons. Byrd already has 543 receiving yards and six scores, and averages more than 100 receiving yards per game.
Josh Williams Josh Williams 5'11" | 175 lbs | WR Westside | 2024 State SC , Westside
Another of Westside’s weapons, Williams is another big-play guy for the Rams. He leads the team in catches, yards, yards per game, and touchdowns, and is turning into a reliable target for Woods. Williams runs by guys, he makes people miss, he’s elusive in space, and he makes tough catches look easy.