’23 Preseason Super 7 – 8-Player Receivers

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><a href="https://prepredzone.com/2023/06/23-preseason-super-7-5a-receivers/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">5A Receivers</a></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><a href="https://prepredzone.com/2023/06/23-preseason-super-7-class-4a-receivers/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">4A Receivers</a></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><a href="https://prepredzone.com/2023/06/23-preseason-super-7-class-3a-receivers/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">3A Receivers</a></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><a href="https://prepredzone.com/2023/06/23-preseason-super-7-2a-receivers/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">2A Receivers</a></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><a href="https://prepredzone.com/2023/06/23-preseason-super-7-1a-receivers/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">1A Receivers</a></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><a href="https://prepredzone.com/2023/06/23-preseason-super-7-class-a-receivers/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Class A Receivers </a></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><a href="https://prepredzone.com/2023/06/23-preseason-super-7-8-player-quarterbacks/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">'23 Preseason Super 7 QBs</a>&nbsp;(scroll down)</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><a href="https://prepredzone.com/2023/06/23-preseason-super-7-8-player-running-backs/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">'23 Preseason Super 7 RBs</a> (scroll down)</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>IOWA CITY, Iowa –&nbsp;</strong>July arrives this weekend, drawing closer the start of the high school football season. And we all know times flies.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>I've been highlighting top performers from last season returning in 2023. You can see the links for quarterbacks and running backs in all seven of the state's classifications listed above.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Wide receivers are next up. Here's the group in the 8-Player Class:</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Garrett Watts, '24, Montezuma - </strong>Watts (6-2, 150) paced 8-Player in receiving yards (1,163) and touchdown catches (22) last season. He averaged 22.4 yards on 52 receptions. His lone rushing attempt resulted in a 7-yard score. His <strong><a href="https://www.hudl.com/video/3/14821643/63a1e468da5b3e0db84e01ff" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">junior highlights</a></strong> are impressive. The first two clips reveal a receiver capable of winning 50-50 balls with his athleticism, highlighted by strong timing and leaping ability. He runs clean routes and gets into them smoothly. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Jabari Woodbury, '24, GMG - </strong>Woodbury (6-1, 170) ranked as one of the class's top receivers in '22 from a statistical standpoint. He tallied 57 receptions for 1,018 yards and 9 touchdowns. Defensively, he produced 7.5 tackles for loss and 4.5 sacks. Numbers are what we have to go on for football ability. His <strong><a href="https://www.hudl.com/profile/14160612/Jabari-Woodbury" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Hudl page</a></strong> only contains basketball video, including clips from a junior season that saw him average 15.6 points, 6.3 rebounds and 4.0 assists. He looks quick and athletic on the hardwood. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='156497' first='Triton' last='Gwinn'], '24, Mormon Trail - </strong>The Saints received 62 catches for 943 yards and 13 touchdowns last season from Gwinn (6-0, 155). He rushed for 750 yards (7.1 YPC) and 15 scores. He also intercepted three passes and returned seven punts for 227 yards with a TD. He lines up at running back quite a bit during his <strong><a href="https://www.hudl.com/video/3/14910732/6358198bc12499068440580c" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">junior highlights</a></strong> but also spends plenty of time split out wide. He proves difficult to tackle no matter where he lines up. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Cash Emgarten, '24, Exira-EHK - </strong>The 6-foot-3, 170 pound Emgarten stands out on the football field and the basketball court. Within the action from the gridiron on <strong>his Hudl page</strong>, there's a receiver that's a playmaker with the ball in his hands. He can convert short passes into big gains or streak by the defense and get deep. As a junior in '22, Emgarten caught 27 passes for 633 yards (23.4 YPC) and 9 touchdowns. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Dominic Coleman, '24, BGM - </strong> Coleman (6-0, 160) secured 36 catches for 611 yards (17.0 YPC) and 9 touchdowns last year for the Bears. On defense, he registered 7.5 tackles for loss and 4.0 sacks with five interceptions. He added eight two-point conversions. He doesn't have a lot of film on his <strong><a href="https://www.hudl.com/profile/13473737/Dominic-Coleman/highlights" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Hudl page</a></strong>, but what he's posted show him playing with physicality and toughness. He catches short passes and plows through defenders. He runs sharp routes aided by quick cuts. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Kaiden Knaack, '24, Don Bosco - </strong>Knaack (5-10, 160) looks like a fluid athlete when watching his <strong><a href="https://www.hudl.com/video/3/16726087/635f1de25ef6ea0cd05b2594" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">junior highlights</a></strong>. He stands out on both sides of the ball. As a receiver, he sells his routes well, and benefits from his quickness and acceleration. He contributed 512 receiving yards on 31 catches with 7 touchdowns in '22. He added two interceptions on defense. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Rason Grail, '24, East Union - </strong>Grail caught 26 balls for 453 yards and 7 touchdowns last fall. The 6-foot, 140-pounder also intercepted five passes as a defensive back. His <strong><a href="https://www.hudl.com/video/3/16363220/63572d25d45e06065449c4bf" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">junior highlights</a></strong> on Hudl give us a receiver that does an excellent job of adjusting his routes to his quarterback's needs. He runs fluid routes and shows reliable hands. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph -->