Rankings Deep Dive: 2024 Wide Receiver Newcomers

<!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["484473"],"_player_evaluations_0_player":"field_62ab9d62ecf2c","player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"","_player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"override-player-profile-image","player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"","_player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations_0_evaluation":"","_player_evaluations_0_evaluation":"field_62aba51aecf34","player_evaluations":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-63a34041403d7"} /--> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>West-Baranco enters our updated rankings as the number two receiver in the 2024 class behind National Recruit [player_tooltip player_id='336731' first='Gatlin' last='Bair']. West-Baranco is a big bodied player on the outside that is a mismatch wherever he lines up and can stretch the field while getting over the top of safeties. He has a huge catch radius and can go up and get 50/50 balls while flashing a nice burst with the ball in his hands and open field speed while able to take it the distance every time he touches the ball. Having ideal size for the FBS/FCS level, he will only continue to develop and improve while offering upside and untapped potential. During his Junior year, he went for over 1,000 yards receiving and 10 touchdowns for Melba and is in line for a huge off-season on the camp circuit. </strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["412921"],"_player_evaluations_0_player":"field_62ab9d62ecf2c","player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"","_player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"override-player-profile-image","player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"","_player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations_0_evaluation":"","_player_evaluations_0_evaluation":"field_62aba51aecf34","player_evaluations":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-63a3404140437"} /--> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Adams is a smooth and explosive player that can be used in the slot, outside or even the backfield and be very effective. He is explosive off the ball while showing the ability to run through arm and ankle tackles at the first level with third level speed and good lateral quickness/agility. He is strong with the ball in his hands and can make contested catches while also showing he can settle underneath and zone coverage and turn it up field quickly. His position versatility make him a very intriguing player at the next level and he is so effective from multiple positions he could fit in at either our RB or WR rankings. </strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["484469"],"_player_evaluations_0_player":"field_62ab9d62ecf2c","player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"","_player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"override-player-profile-image","player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"","_player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations_0_evaluation":"","_player_evaluations_0_evaluation":"field_62aba51aecf34","player_evaluations":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-63a340414048a"} /--> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Bowie has established himself as the top tight end in the 2024 class across Idaho and has the frame to pack on more weight over the next few years and really establish into a college caliber tight end. On tape, he is a rangy player that has downfield speed, snatches the ball out of the air and turns upfield quickly to gain positive yards and can run through contact with a low pad level and leg drive. He adjusts well to the ball in the air while able to settle in zone coverage and find the soft spots. Providing some long speed in the open field, he can get open over the top and has strong hands.</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["336946"],"_player_evaluations_0_player":"field_62ab9d62ecf2c","player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"","_player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"override-player-profile-image","player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"","_player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations_0_evaluation":"","_player_evaluations_0_evaluation":"field_62aba51aecf34","player_evaluations":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-63a34041404d7"} /--> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Pinegar plays on the outside but should find his home at the inside receiver position in college. He is shifty off the ball while able to get off press coverage with a quick use of hands and can get open downfield by getting in defenders blindspots and attacking the ball. He does a nice job at sinking his hips and selling routes to get defenders to bite while flashing some breakaway speed and short area quickness to make people miss. He should draw D-III+ interest as he continues through his prep career. </strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph -->