2024 Playmakers on the Perimeter
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In a high school offense, there can be a variety of factors as to why a receiver is not productive. The five juniors that are listed in this article have stats that say they are playmakers on paper. However, this…
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Continue ReadingIn a high school offense, there can be a variety of factors as to why a receiver is not productive. The five juniors that are listed in this article have stats that say they are playmakers on paper. However, this article details why these five prospects have the skills & tape to contribute to a college offense once they are done putting up numbers in their senior year.
Chase Bensing Chase Bensing 6’3″ | 190 lbs | TE Fort Zumwalt South | 2024 State MO is a talented receiver whose basketball skills also show on the football field for Fort Zumwalt South. Chase has been invited to junior days at Olivet Nazarene and Central Missouri. He also attended the spring game at Benedictine University in Kansas, so be on the lookout for more visit opportunities to come Chase’s way before the summer gets here.
Chase’s quickness shows in his change of direction at the top of routes. Good strength and contested catch ability shows catching balls over the middle. Chase shows next level rebounding ability high pointing the ball in the end zone; With strong hands, good size, and the athleticism to adjust outside of his frame Chase will be a mismatch problem for defensive coordinators at the next level.
Kyle Dunaway
Kyle Dunaway
Kyle Dunaway has been invited to junior days at Central Missouri and Augustana. He also has been invited to camps at Darmouth and Drake this summer. Kyle holds one offer from Ottawa University in Kansas. Look for the talented multi-sport athlete to pick up another offer before fall gets here.
Kyle’s contested catch ability shows adjusting back to balls in traffic over the middle. Quickness shows when Kyle beats defenders with a hesitation move to gain separation underneath. Kyle’s next level size and acceleration shows getting vertical separation on smaller off coverage defenders.
Mike Lane Mike Lane 6’2″ | 160 lbs | WR Winnetonka | 2024 State MO is a two-way starter for Winnetonka High School. With Mike’s size and production, I am surprised he has not received more attention. Keep an eye on him as we get into summer.
Mike’s athleticism and tracking ability shows catching off target vertical throws. Mike shows good balance battling through contact and veteran route running ability with the way he sets up his breaks. Lateral quickness gets displayed when Mike beats the press without using physicality.
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Daqual Wright
Daqual Wright
Daqual Wright had over 1000 yards for Battle High School last season. Daqual is set to attend Central Missouri’s junior day. Look for the talented receiver to be recruited as a Z at the next level.
Daqual tracks the ball well and shows solid hands catching contested balls. Daqual’s balance shows escaping arm tackles in the open field, while his vision and elusiveness allows him to gain positive yards after catching tightly covered bubble screens. Daqual’s quickness shows at the top of routes in the way he snaps in and out of breaks to create separation from defenders.
Chase Sucharski
Chase Sucharski
Chase Sucharski is a two-way starter for Hillsboro High School. Chase has been to Middle Tennesse State’s junior day and plans to attend Central Missouri’s junior day this weekend. Look for the versatile receiver to receive more regional attention as 2023 progresses.
Chase shows good strength and athleticism adjusting over his head to contested balls thrown down the field; Chase’s physicality and acceleration shows attacking underneath throws as a defender, so recruiters know he is no stranger to contact. Burst also shows eating up cushion on off defenders, while Chase’s quickness allows him to fluidly change direction at the top of routes as a receiver.