NE 2022 11-Man Receiving Yards Leaders
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We continue to wrap up coverage of the 2022 season we’ll now take a look at the top 10 receiving yardage leaders. 1. Benjamin Brahmer Benjamin Brahmer 6'6" | 210 lbs | TE Pierce | 2023 State NE | 2023…
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Continue ReadingWe continue to wrap up coverage of the 2022 season we’ll now take a look at the top 10 receiving yardage leaders.
1. Benjamin Brahmer Benjamin Brahmer 6'6" | 210 lbs | TE Pierce | 2023 State NE | 2023 | Pierce | Iowa State Commit
Stats: 81 receptions, 1,525 receiving yards, 21 receiving touchdowns, and 117.3 ypg.
– Brahmer’s insane championship performance solidified his finish as the receiving yards leader with 12 receptions, 251 receiving yards, and three receiving touchdowns (also added 7 tackles and an interception).
– His versatility and size created mismatches wherever you lined him up.
– Extremely athletic pass-catcher with underrated breakaway speed.
– The Cyclones are getting a machine!
2. Jonny Puelz Jonny Puelz 6'4" | 195 lbs | TE Lincoln Lutheran | 2023 State NE | 2023 | Lincoln Lutheran | 6’4″ 200 lbs
Stats: 88 receptions, 1,336 receiving yards, 20 receiving touchdowns, and 121.5 ypg.
– The Lincoln Lutheran quietly had one of the more explosive passing attacks, with Puelz playing a big role.
– Jonny is a big-bodied tight end with a huge catch radius. You can usually toss it up to him with confidence that he’ll come down with it.
– One of only two pass-catchers with 20 receiving touchdowns.
– Two 228-yard games and he scored multiple touchdowns in each of his last seven games.
– Uncommitted senior.
3. Isaiah McMorris Isaiah McMorris 6'0" | 175 lbs | WR Bellevue West | 2024 State NE | 2024 | Bellevue West | 6’0″ 170 lbs
Stats: 90 receptions, 1,297 receiving yards, 14 receiving touchdowns, and 117.9 ypg.
– Isaiah had a monster season in his first season with Bellevue West. Lead the team in receiving.
– Elite route runner that can get open on nearly every play.
– Excellent twitch, speed, and vision make him a threat to score whenever he gets a touch.
– He’s a magician with the ball in his hands.
4. Aric Thomas Aric Thomas 6'3" | 195 lbs | WR Omaha South | 2023 State NE | 2023 | Omaha South | 6’3″ 200 lbs
Stats: 67 receptions, 1,233 receiving yards, 16 receiving touchdowns, and 154.1 ypg.
– Aric Thomas Aric Thomas 6'3" | 195 lbs | WR Omaha South | 2023 State NE ran it UP this season in the Omaha South offense, setting several records along the way.
– He’s a versatile receiver that can use his route running and footwork to get open or use his speed to take the top off of a defense.
– Three 200+ yard/4 TD games, including a huge 13 reception, 282 receiving yards (tied the game receiving yard record), and four touchdown day against South Sioux City.
– Under-the-radar talent with tremendous upside.
– Uncommitted senior.
5. Isaac Conner Isaac Conner 6'2" | 200 lbs | WR Bennington | 2023 State NE | 2023 | Bennington | 6’2″ 200 lbs
Stats: 64 receptions, 1,122 receiving yards, 15 receiving touchdowns, and 86.3 ypg.
– Isaac stepped up big time in the Badger offense and helped them win back-to-back state championships.
– Physical, big-bodied receiver that can body up defensive backs and win contested catches – more like 80/20 balls when you lob it up to him.
– He is tough to bring down after the catch and can tack on a few extra yards. Great acceleration when he hits the open field.
– Uncommitted senior.
6. Dylan Sheard Dylan Sheard 6'2" | 240 lbs | LB Bellevue West | 2024 State NE | 2024 | Omaha South | 6’2″ 215 lbs
Stats: 50 receptions, 1,105 receiving yards, 9 receiving touchdowns, and 138.1 ypg.
– The Packers are the only team with two receivers in the top 10, with junior Dylan Sheard Dylan Sheard 6'2" | 240 lbs | LB Bellevue West | 2024 State NE also crossing the 1,000-yard threshold.
– Where Aric does it with his speed and route running, Dylan does a great job exploiting the middle of the field (and speed too) and picking up tough yardage after the catch.
– He’s a big dude, so he rarely goes down on first contact.
– Also had 226 rushing yards and four rushing touchdowns. Very versatile athlete.
7. Ashton Gragg Ashton Gragg 6'3" | 180 lbs | WR Central City | 2023 State NE | 2023 | Central City | 6’2″ 190 lbs
Stats: 58 receptions, 1,098 receiving yards, 13 receiving touchdowns, and 109.8 ypg.
– Ashton has been a consistent producer in the Central City passing attack since his sophomore year.
– Nose for the endzone, scoring in 9 of 10 games.
– Gragg is a player that should be getting more looks. He has a great blend of size, speed, route running, and hands.
– Overall an excellent athlete.
– Uncommitted senior.
8. Jackson Martin | 2023 | Fairbury
Stats: 61 receptions, 1,085 receiving yards, 11 receiving touchdowns, and 120.6 ypg.
– Huge breakout season for Jackson as the leading receiver in the Fairbury offense.
– Opened the season on a hot streak with 159, 160, and 217-yard games and 7 touchdowns in that span.
– Uncommitted senior.
9. Caleb Paulk Caleb Paulk 6'3" | 170 lbs | ATH Wood River | 2023 State NE | 2023 | Wood River | 6’4″ 170 lbs
Stats: 65 receptions, 1,059 receiving yards, 15 receiving touchdowns, and 117.7 ypg.
– Paulk is a lengthy pass-catcher with a big catch radius and the ability to make catches outside of his frame.
– He can line up at receiver or tight end and attack all levels of the field.
– Averaged 22.5 yards per reception!
– Uncommitted senior.
10. Cooper Butler Cooper Butler 5'10" | WR St. Cecilia | 2023 State NE | 2023 | Hastings St. Cecilia
Stats: 46 receptions, 1,020 receiving yards, 15 receiving touchdowns, and 92.7 ypg.
– Extremely reliable receiver with very good hands.
– Cooper averaged 22.17 yards per reception, ranking near the top among receivers.
– He can stretch the field by going deep or he can take a quick dump-off and make a big gain out of it. He can strike from anywhere.
– Uncommitted senior.
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