Sophomore Wide Receivers That Are Standing Out
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Today, I’m looking at some of the Empire State’s top sophomore receiver prospects. These guys have put together some intriguing highlight films, and I believe they deserve some recognition. With two more years of high school eligibility left, look for…
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Continue ReadingToday, I’m looking at some of the Empire State’s top sophomore receiver prospects. These guys have put together some intriguing highlight films, and I believe they deserve some recognition. With two more years of high school eligibility left, look for them to only improve and become serious forces at the varsity level.
Tyler Washington Tyler Washington 6'1" | 165 lbs | WR Webster Schroeder | 2025 State NY , 6′ 160, Webster-Schroeder
- Has long strides to go with a ton of build-up speed.
- Shows exceptional body control and the ability to go up & high-point the football.
- Well tuned vision in space with the ball in his hands.
- Plucks the football out of the air.
Kelvin Shepard Kelvin Shepard 5'9" | 160 lbs | WR East | 2025 State NY , 5’9″ 165, East
- Does a good job shooting his hands late to ensure a defensive back can’t knock a pass away.
- He’s proven that he can haul in tough contested catches through contact.
- Consistently finds his way open in the red area.
- Plenty of production behind him.
Jahyden Clark Jahyden Clark 6'0" | 165 lbs | ATH Canisius | 2025 State NY , 5’10” 165, Canisius
- Has put up an impressive regular season stat line in year one, totaling 50 catches for 665 yards & 6 touchdowns.
- An explosive route runner that generates a ton of downfield separation.
- Quick feet lead to easy press releases.
- Natural hand-eye coordination makes deep ball tracking look easy.
Jayden Gordon, 5’9″ 145, Freeport
- Shows outstanding patience as a route runner and has a great understanding of how to set up a defensive back.
- Displayed an aggressive running style after the catch.
- Terrific balance and change of direction with the ball in his hands.
- Kid catches everything within the framework of his body.
Steven Dowdy, 6′ 165, Iona Prep
- Is such a fluid route runner on tape.
- Has a ton of production on throws of twenty yards plus.
- An explosive return man who can break a game wide-open.
- Has no fear going over the middle.
Bryce Hinsdale Bryce Hinsdale 5'10" | 150 lbs | ATH Clymer Central/Sherman/Panama | 2025 State NY , 5’11” 160, Panama
- Has the vision and burst to create huge chunk plays on jailbreak screens.
- A big-time playmaker on defense, oh and by the way he can kick too.
- Is a possession-type receiver that can eat up yards in the short-intermediate game.
- Plays a fearless brand of football.
Collin White, 5’10” 160, Westhill
- Cuts are violent and create good separation at the top of his route.
- Is a serious problem working out of the slot against slower linebackers in coverage.
- Makes the most out of his redzone opportunities, totaling nine touchdowns in 2022.
- Is an intelligent blocker that wins with leverage and body position.
Gerald McCloud, 5’8″ 160, Bishop Timon-St. Jude
- Quite shifty in the open-field.
- A strong lower-half helps him accelerate right through arm tackles.
- Has some burners once he gets going.
- Has a ton of potential as both a slot receiver and scatback.