2024 Wide Receiver Breakdowns

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>There is a lot of talented wide receivers in this group. The receivers run precision pass routes and create challenges for defensive backs whose assignments are to contain them. I am doing a review of the top 7 receivers in the class.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='147622' first='Jordan' last='Shipp'], 6'1" 185 (No. 1 WR, No. 5 Overall), Providence Day HS</strong>. Jordan is part of one of the top wide receiver combos in the state. He finished the season with 62 receptions for 1,088 yards and 14 TDs. He averaged 83.7 yards per game and 17.5 yards per reception. Jordan ran precise pass routes and separation from defenders to make catches. He was difficult to contain in man-coverage. The team won the NC Division 1 State Championship. Jordan has received several Power5 offers, and more are expected to come.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='125148' first='Jonathan' last='Paylor'], 5'10" 175 (No. 2 WR, No. 6 Overall), Cummings HS</strong>. He ran defined pass routes and separation from defenders to make catches. He finished the season with 27 receptions for 725 yards and 5 TDs. He averaged 60.4 yards per game and 26.9 yards per catch. Jonathan was difficult to defend in man-coverage. He plays on both sides of the ball for his team. Jonathan had 18 total tackles, 1 which was for a loss. He had 14 solo tackles for the season. Jonathan has received several Power5 offers, and more are expected to come. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='280033' first='Alex' last='Taylor'], 6'3" 175 (No. 3 WR, No. 7 Overall), Grimsley HS</strong>. Alex is part of one of the top wide receiver combos in the state. He finished the season with 65 receptions for 1,034 yards and 12 TDs. He averaged 64.6 yards per game and 15.9 yards per catch. Alex ran defined pass routes and separation from defenders to make catches. He was difficult to defend in man-coverage. Team played in the NC 4A State Championship game. He plays on both sides of the ball for his team. He had 11 total tackles for the season. Alex has received several Power5 offers, and more are expected to come.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='147623' first='Channing' last='Goodwin'], 6'1" 160 (No. 4 WR, No. 8 Overall), Providence Day HS</strong>. Channing is part of one of the top wide receiver combos in the state. He finished the season with 68 receptions for 962 yards and 15 TDs. He averaged 74 yards per game and 14.1 yards per catch. Channing ran defined pass routes and separation from defenders to make catches. The team won the NC Division 1 State Championship. He plays on both sides of the ball for his team. Channing had 34 total tackles, 24 which were solo tackles for the season. Channing has received several Power5 offers, and more are expected to come.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='145401' first='Trenton' last='Cloud'], 6'1" 170 (No. 5 WR, No. 12 Overall), Northwest Guilford HS</strong>. Trenton ran precise pass routes and separation from defenders to make catches. He finished the season with 71 receptions for 1,003 yards and 13 TDs. He averaged 77.2 yards per game and 14.1 yards per catch. Trent draws the attention of the defensive secondary and is difficult to defend in man-coverage. He has received several Power5 offers, and more are expected to come. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='274603' first='Micah' last='Gilbert'], 6'3" 195 (No. 7 WR, No. 14 Overall), Charlotte Christian School</strong>. Micah ran precise pass routes and separation from defenders to make catches. He finished the season with 39 receptions for 486 yards and 6 TDs. He averaged 69.4 yards per game and 12.5 yards per catch. He is difficult to defend in man-coverage. Micah plays on both sides of the ball for his team. He had 8 total tackles for the season. He has received several Power5 offers, and more are expected to come.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='190663' first='Terrell' last='Anderson'], 6'3" 185 (No. 6 WR, No. 13 Overall), Grimsley HS</strong>. Terrell was part of one of the top wide receiver combos in the state. He finished the season with 64 receptions for 1,254 yards and 11 TDs. He averaged 78.4 yards per game and 19.6 yards per catch. He plays on both sides of the ball for his team. Terrell had 29 total tackles, 3 which were for losses. Team played in the NC 4A State Championship game. Terrell has received several Power5 offers, and more are expected to come. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph -->