Collier and Winton Are Special Talents: 3A Receiving Leaders

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Class 3A has some serious threats in the passing game in the Class of 2024.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>These seven players can run routes, run past corners, and find the end zone.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Heading into their senior seasons all of these players will look to improve their offensive numbers and their recruiting stock.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='334731' first='Donald' last='Collier']</strong>, WR, 6'0”, 175, Trinity Academy</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Collier is one of the top wideouts in Kansas in terms of sheer production. He caught 103 balls during his junior season for 1,710 yards. He finished with 25 touchdown receptions. Collier has sick ball skills and can also play safety on defense. Collier is a top prospect in the class of 2024 and is ranked No. 25 in the Prep Redzone player rankings.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='262749' first='Dezmond' last='Winton']</strong>, ATH, &nbsp;5'10”, 155, Wellsville</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Winton is an elusive pass catcher from Wellsville. He made 31 receptions for 680 yards during the 2022 season. He scored eight times in the passing game for the Eagles. He loves to break tackles and ankles. He can beat opponents deep, he can run an end-around or even lineup in the backfield. Every in-state college program should try to add this young man to their roster. He is a LaDainian Tomlinson/Darren Sproles type of threat. Winton is ranked No. 112 in the Prep Redzone rankings for the class of 2024.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>JJ Kendrick</strong>, WR, &nbsp;6'0”, 155, Parsons</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Kendrick made 26 catches and gained 482 yards during his junior season. He caught six balls for touchdowns for the Vikings. Kendrick is fast and hard to cover. He can beat corners deep or he can run simple short routes to move the chains.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Jackson Henry</strong>, ATH, 6'0”, 150, Clay Center</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Henry made 26 catches for 423 yards. He has a solid pair of hands and can play multiple positions. He is a player looking for a position to play on a regular basis and it will be interesting to see how the Tiger coaching staff utilizes him during the 2023 season.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='545645' first='Brody' last='Lee']</strong>, WR, 5'10”, 145, Wellsville</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Wellsville's top wide receiver in the Class of 2025 finished with 24 receptions for 392 yards. He had five touchdown receptions. Lee creates space against man coverage and finds the open space in zone coverage. He is a solid position receiver for the Eagles.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='364484' first='Jackson' last='Fry']</strong>, WR, 6'1”, 165, Hesston</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Fry caught 22 balls for 375 yards, three of which were for touchdowns. He is an excellent route runner, who is not afraid to go over the middle of the field. Fry benefits from playing with one of the top quarterbacks in the state. He is a three-sport participant for the Swathers and shoots the ball from 3-point land on the basketball court.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Ian Suther</strong>, ATH, 6'2”, 180, Chapman</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Suther finished with an amazing 45.8 yards per reception during his junior season. He made seven receptions for the Fighting Irish in 2022, but he gained 321 yards on those seven catches. Suther is a skilled athlete who played multiple positions as a junior.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph -->