2025: Skilled Wide Receivers

In his first year as head coach at Melbourne Holy Trinity, head coach Hurlie Brown and his team were 6-5. This coming season promises to be very exciting.

JT Wistrcill

March 15, 2023 @ 03:36 PM

Making plays on the outside is never easy, but this sophomore made it look that way all year. These six players are dynamic route runners and have great hands.   [player_tooltip player_id='698238' first='Jerome' last='Myles'] || WR || 6'3 || 200 || West Jordan High School || 2025   Myles is an elite athlete whose challenging to tack down in the open field. His ability to change direction is extraordinary, and it's allowed him to rack up yards after the catch on nearly every reception. Myles can take the top off a defense and does a great job tracking the ball in the air. Few defenders can track him down from behind when he turns on the burners. Myles is a good route runner who can make contested catches even when defensive backs hit him early. In addition, he's explosive in the return game and can be hard to stop in the jet sweep game.   [player_tooltip player_id='705844' first='Malu' last='Lumpkins'] || WR || 6'1 || 190 || Northridge High School || 2025   Lumpkins can flip the field any time he lines up on the outside. He excels at running deep routes, where he does a good job creating separation by exploding off his plant foot. Lumpkins also shines in the screen game, where he does an excellent job following his blockers to maximize every catch. He doesn't shy away from contact, whether it's throwing big blocks or running over defenders to fight for every extra yard. Lumpkins is also fearless over the middle of the field, where he doesn't drop passes.   [player_tooltip player_id='698248' first='Kingston' last='Mickens'] || WR || 6'0 || 160 || Viewmount High School || 2025   Mickens adjusts to the ball incredibly well. He times his jumps well and does a good job high pointing passes. His long arms help him make improbable grabs. Mickens is also skilled when it comes to selling short routes before going deep to trick defensive backs. In addition, he's an explosive returner who can give his offense a short field to work with every time he gets the opportunity to take a kickback. Micknes is an elite athlete who excels at breaking tackles with his quick feet, helping him evade tackles.   [player_tooltip player_id='698250' first='Steven' last='Hoskins'] || WR || 6'4 || 165 || Hillcrest High School || 2025    Hoskins is a quarterback's best friend with his huge target radius. His 6'4 frame helps him haul in improbable passes. 50/50 balls are more like 80/20 when he's involved. Hoskins has good hands and can bring down contested catches. Some defenders underestimate his athleticism to their detriment. Hoskins's long strides help him break out of tackles and separate from defenders. He tracks and adjusts to the ball well in the air. Hoskins can dominate defensive backs on the outside and over the middle of the field.   [player_tooltip player_id='698251' first='Tavian' last='Edwards'] || WR || 6'0 || 170 || Wasatch High School || 2025    Edwards was a key part to one of the state's most explosive offenses in 2022 with the Wasps. He shined on both sides of the ball, with his elite athleticism helping him make plays all 48 minutes. Edwards possesses elite speed, and if a defense messes up their coverage, he can quickly beat them for a touchdown. He can shred defenses from the slot or on the outside. In addition, Edwards is an outstanding route runner who tricks defenses into thinking he's going one way before breaking back in the opposite direction.   [player_tooltip player_id='698339' first='Lee' last='Maile'] || WR || 5'10 || 145 || Grantsville High School || 2025    Maile is a skilled wideout who has glue for hands. He makes miraculous grabs while playing both sides of the ball. Maile can make one-handed catches and always puts his body on the line to make a big play for his team. He possesses good speed and hips that help him shake defensive backs in the open field. Maile has exceptional body control and uses it to keep his feet in bounds when making tough grabs on the sideline. In addition, he has an impressive vertical and fights for every ball in the air. Maile is already an outstanding player as a sophomore and could take another leap in 2023.

Making plays on the outside is never easy, but this sophomore made it look that way all year. These six players are dynamic route runners and have great hands.