Tampa Edition: Five 2024 Rising WR Prospects

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong><em>With the 2022 high school football season concluded, many notable players in the state of Florida are receiving daily offers from interested schools. The Tampa-Metro area is a known hotbed for producing elite talent and many of those athletes reside in the class of 2024. Prep Redzone scout Andrew Johnson will be highlighting rising prospects in various positions from the class of 2024. Here is a list of wide receiver rising playmakers to know. </em></strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"style":{"typography":{"fontSize":"17px"}}} --> <p style="font-size:17px"><strong>Isaiah Hudson | 2024 WR | Sickles | @_Isaiahhudson4</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><em>5'11, 170-pounds</em></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>The elusive junior led all 2024 receivers in the Tampa Bay Area with 1,117 receiving yards on 70 receptions. He also finished with an outstanding 1600 all-purpose yards and 8 touchdowns. Hudson has been tremendous for Sickles and has unlimited potential heading into his senior season. Hudson understands how to find open space to break down different defensive looks. Decent speed with effective hands will make him a problem at the next level. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Stats:</strong> 70 receptions | 1,117 yards | 8 TD | 1,600 all-purpose</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Film:</strong> <a href="https://www.hudl.com/profile/15109701/ISAIAH-HUDSON">https://www.hudl.com/profile/15109701/ISAIAH-HUDSON</a></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"style":{"typography":{"fontSize":"17px"}}} --> <p style="font-size:17px"><strong>Terrance “TJ” Moore Jr. | 2024 WR | Tampa Catholic | @tjmoore305</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><em>6'4, 190-pounds </em></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>One of the most exciting prospects in the area because of his measurables and potential upside. Has everything you want in a recruit: speed, great hands, with a good burst and catch radius. The 6'4 athlete also competes in track and field events which helps his ability to run by defensive backs with elite speed. If he doesn't beat DB's with impressive route running, Moore has the hands and jumping ability to go over defenders. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Stats: </strong>45 receptions | 1,169 yards | 20 total TD | 1,570 all-purpose</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Offers</strong>: Ohio State, USC, Florida, and more. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Film:</strong> <a href="https://www.hudl.com/video/3/15494328/6288259f23481c02102d27a4">https://www.hudl.com/video/3/15494328/6288259f23481c02102d27a4</a></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"style":{"typography":{"fontSize":"17px"}}} --> <p style="font-size:17px"><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='944699' first='Josiah' last='Booker'] | 2024 WR | Booker | @JosiahBooker8</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><em>5'10, 165-pounds </em></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Really impressed with Booker's ability to simply beat his defender with pure speed and effective footwork. Booker is a dual-sport athlete that has good body control and developed route-running skills. Just get the ball in his hands and Booker will do the rest. Big play ability with promising catching skills. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Stats: </strong>58 receptions | 957 yards | 9 TD | 1152 all-purpose </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Offers:</strong> Marshall, Duke, UNLV, Temple </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Film:</strong> <a href="https://www.hudl.com/video/3/15033020/6371c8a39a9be10798ab6a0f">https://www.hudl.com/video/3/15033020/6371c8a39a9be10798ab6a0f</a></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"style":{"typography":{"fontSize":"17px"}}} --> <p style="font-size:17px"><strong>Ladainian Ferrell | 2024 WR | Gaither | @LadainianFerre1</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><em>5'8, 165-pounds</em></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Ferrell plays alongside five-star Florida receiver commit [player_tooltip player_id='128534' first='Eugene' last='Wilson III'] but was still able to lead Gaither in receptions (66) and receiving yards (903) through 12 games played. Speed and shiftiness are what define` Ferrell on the football field. Extremely hard to take down in the open field because of his electric agility and juke moves. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Stats:</strong> 66 receptions | 903 yards | 6 TD | 1340 all-purpose </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Offers:</strong> Bowling Green and Maryland </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Film</strong>: <a href="https://www.maxpreps.com/fl/tampa/gaither-cowboys/athletes/ladainian-ferrell/?careerid=2l7nq33jv8eaa&amp;mobile=1">https://www.maxpreps.com/fl/tampa/gaither-cowboys/athletes/ladainian-ferrell/?careerid=2l7nq33jv8eaa&amp;mobile=1</a></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"style":{"typography":{"fontSize":"17px"}}} --> <p style="font-size:17px"><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='404262' first='Arkese' last='Parks'] | 2024 ATH | Wharton | @Arkese_Parks1</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><em>6'2, 178-pounds </em></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Parks is an impressive athlete that can play both running back and receiver. Lined up as a receiver during his junior year and made the most of it. Parks led Wharton with 632 receiving yards and 9 touchdowns to add. Has extreme breakaway speed and can be a problem with the ball in his hands because of his running back vision. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Stats:</strong> 33 receptions | 632 yards | 9 TD | 681 all-purpose</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Offers: </strong>Georgia, FSU, and Michigan</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Film: </strong><a href="https://www.hudl.com/video/3/16438881/615f5f1d5797a2061866b2d4">https://www.hudl.com/video/3/16438881/615f5f1d5797a2061866b2d4</a></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Notable Mention:</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"style":{"typography":{"fontSize":"17px"}}} --> <p style="font-size:17px"><strong>Anthony Mcfarlane | 2024 WR | Hudson | @AjMcfarlane_11</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph -->