2023 December 2022 Update Wide Receiver Position

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>One of most talented position groupings in the class of 2023 is the wide receiver position. It is a class that is loaded with talented players with the talent to play on Saturdays in the future. In this article we are going to look at several talented wide receivers in the class of 2023 that have been making plays all season. The list is an impressive one so let's get started.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='153937' first='Jaylin' last='McKinney']-Wide Receiver-Pulaski Academy-6'0” 165-Pounds</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>One of the most impressive playmakers in the state this season was Pulaski Academy's [player_tooltip player_id='153937' first='Jaylin' last='McKinney']. He is a wide receiver that has the speed and the hands needed to play the position at the next level. McKinney does an excellent job of creating separation and making plays with the football in his hands. McKinney was one of the nation's leaders in receiving yardage and I look for him to have an impressive career on Saturdays in the future.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='193069' first='Donnie' last='Cheers']-Wide Receiver-Marion-6'2” 185-Pounds</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='193069' first='Donnie' last='Cheers'] is a wide receiver that went out and produced every Friday night during his high school career. The physical ability that Cheers displays allows him to create separation from opposing defensive back. He is a nightmare to cover in the red zone and can go up and high point the football in impressive fashion. The Marion coaches have done a great job of getting Cheers involved in the offense early. After a strong 2022 football season, Cheers placed his commitment with Southeast Missouri State University, and he has the potential to light up opposing secondaries in the future.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='106759' first='Isiah' last='Kendall']-Wide Receiver-Newport-6'5” 180-Pounds</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='106759' first='Isiah' last='Kendall'] is a big play threat from anywhere on the football field. He has the ability to a short gain into an explosive one. To say that Kendall is a major target in the red zone is an understatement. Kendall has the ability to stretch the field deep or work the underneath routes. Kendall had another impressive season in 2022. In the process, the Newport wide receiver earned a scholarship offer from Jackson State and has remain committed ever since. Keep an eye on Kendall has the potential to do big things on Saturdays in the future.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='172338' first='Kaylon' last='Morris']-Wide Receiver-Fayetteville-6'0” 175-Pounds</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='172338' first='Kaylon' last='Morris'] racked up the receptions this season. When the Fayetteville offense needed a big play in the passing game, they did not have to look far to find [player_tooltip player_id='172338' first='Kaylon' last='Morris']. Morris has impressive athletic ability and is able to use it well to create separation in the passing game. He is a wide receiver that has the speed an athletic ability to create explosive plays in the passing game. Morris committed to the University of Arkansas and will that receiver's room another weapon for the Arkansas quarterbacks to use.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Mari Smith-Wide Receiver-Fort Smith Northside-6'0” 150-Pounds</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>One of the most explosive wide receivers in the state of Arkansas. He is a prospect that can blow opposing defenders away with his incredible speed. Smith is dangerous in the open field and can create explosive plays with very little effort. Smith has received offers from Tulsa and Texas-San Antonio. Smith is a wide receiver to watch out for he has the potential to be an explosive play maker on Saturdays in the future.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph -->