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2024: Phenomenal Receivers

2024: Phenomenal Receivers
JT Wistrcill
JT Wistrcill
February 15, 2023 @ 07:26 PM
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Tate Kjar
Tate Kjar 5'10" | 150 lbs | WR | 2024
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Cooper Swasey
Cooper Swasey 6'1" | 180 lbs | WR | 2024
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Landon Figueroa
Landon Figueroa 5'10" | 175 lbs | WR | 2024
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La’akea Kalama
La’akea Kalama 5'10" | 180 lbs | WR | 2024
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Luke Livingston
Luke Livingston 5'11" | 175 lbs | WR | 2024
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Tei Nacua
Tei Nacua 6'2" | 170 lbs | WR | 2024
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<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>These receivers can make plays at every level of the field and are a tough cover no matter where they line up.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='406980' first='La'akea' last='Kalama'] || WR || 5'10 || 180 || Skyridge High School || 2024 </strong><br>Kalama is a yards after the catch beast. He has some of the quickest feet in the state, making him a nightmare to try and tackle in the open field. Kalama's ability to quickly cut back inside or out helps him maximize every yard. In addition, he can stop his momentum and get back up to his top speed incredibly fast. Kalama is also an explosive returner and a good route runner. The Falcon's wideout is one of the best big-play threats in the state.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='406958' first='Tei' last='Nacua'] || WR || 6'2 || 170 || Timpview High School || 2024 </strong><br>Nacua displays elite body control as a route runner. His ability to make miraculous grabs on the sideline is truly special. He fights yard for every yard and loves to lower his shoulder to run over defensive backs. Nacua's long arms give him an impressive catch radius. He's an elite athlete who can zoom past defenders or moss them in the endzone. Nacua is a shifty route runner who tracks the ball incredibly well. He does a great job coming in and out of his breaks on short and intermediate routes.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='572405' first='Tate' last='Kjar'] || WR || 5'10 || 150 || Corner Canyon High School || 2024</strong><br>Kjar had a whopping 103 receptions, tied for the third most all-time in Utah. Each of those catches contributed to his 1,665 yards and 19 touchdowns in 2022. Kjar is an elite route runner, and it helps him get open seemingly every play. In addition, his elite change of direction skills make him dangerous in the screen game. Kjar makes great adjustments to haul in passes and has good hands. He can do it all operating from the slot or on the outside. Kjar is also a physical blocker who never backs down from a challenge.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='532688' first='Landon' last='Figueroa'] || WR || 6'0 || 175 || Granger High School Football || 2024 </strong><br>Figueroa is an exceptional route runner. He excels at running advanced routes and loves burning defenders on double moves. Figueroa is one of the best receivers in the state when it comes to hauling in deep contested catches. He's an elite red zone target who isn't fazed by defensive contact. Figeorua does a great job tracking the ball and will sell out to haul in tough catches. In addition, his releases are textbook, and defensive backs have a hard time staying with the explosive receiver. Figueroa is a threat to score on every play.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='532690' first='Cooper' last='Swasey'] || WR || 6'1 || 180 Payson High School || 2024</strong><br>Swasey possesses elite speed. His athleticism makes him a threat to make a 20-plus-yard play every time he's on the field. Swasey can devastate defenses in motion with the early movement making him hard to keep track of. Speaking of tracking, only a select few players adjust to the ball as well as Swasey. His lightning-quick release helps him get behind corners in the blink of an eye. In the open field, he's hard to take down. His strength allows him to power through arm tackles and hold onto tough grabs. Swasey is a tough cover from the game's first snap to the last.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='406983' first='Luke' last='Livingston'] || WR || 5'11 || 175 || Timpanogos High School || 2024</strong><br>Livingston showed out in 2022 with over 2,300 all-purpose yards. He also scored 32 total touchdowns. Livingston is the definition of a swiss army knife, as he played quarterback, running back, and wide receiver for the Timberwolves this past season. At the next level, he projects as a dynamic receiver who can make plays at every field level. During his routes, he does a get job tricking defensive backs into thinking he's going one way before going in the opposite direction. In addition, Livingston's elite speed makes him a dangerous returner.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph -->

These receivers can make plays at every level of the field and are a tough cover no matter where they line up.

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