Recruits on the Rise: 2024 WRs

For those new to the Prep Redzone Colorado scene and interested in a subscription, use code WESLEY30 for 30% off your first subscription!   The recruiting spotlight is shining brightly on the 2024 class, shifting the focus from graduating seniors to incoming seniors. We have seen a significant rise in the stock value of Colorado athletes over the last few months, with multiple players receiving offers from various programs from around the nation.   The increase in trending recruits from the Box State is noteworthy because it reinforces the fact that Colorado possesses the type of talent that can make the state a hub for college recruiting. This article will provide brief reports on wide receivers from the class of 2024 who are currently trending as recruits and a handful of other players equally worthy of recruiting attention.   Trending Prospects   [player_tooltip player_id='503779' first='CJ' last='Reese'] | ThunderRidge | WR | 6'3”, 195lbs Big and explosive receiver with impeccable hands who holds offers from Nevada, Washington State, and Wyoming   [player_tooltip player_id='277534' first='Charlie' last='Eckhardt'] | Arapahoe | WR | 6'2”, 190lbs An outstanding student-athlete with a plethora of Ivy League offers that include Harvard, Princeton, and Cornell. Also holds offers from Colorado State and Air Force.   [player_tooltip player_id='296707' first='Grady' last='Forsythe'] | Conifer | TE | 6'4”, 220lbs A big and powerful athlete who recently earned a scholarship from Western Colorado to add to his offers from Army, Air Force, and Navy.   [player_tooltip player_id='381228' first='Keenan' last='Campbell'] | Fountain-Fort Carson | WR | 6'2”, 190lbs A recruit on the rise who just earned his first offer from For Lewis and it is very likely that he will have more to add by the fall.   [player_tooltip player_id='381227' first='Brody' last='Judd'] | Broomfield | TE | 6'4”, 215lbs A receiver turned tight end whose size, physicality, and overall athleticism helped him earn his first offer from Fort Lewis.   [player_tooltip player_id='271172' first='Solomon' last='Latimer'] | Doherty | WR | 6'2”, 170lbs A true game-changer with outstanding playmaking abilities who earned his first offer from CSU-Pueblo last month.   [player_tooltip player_id='732361' first='Micah' last='Lumpkin'] | Sierra | WR | 6'0”, 185lbs A raw receiver with tremendous upside and the ability to be a true difference-maker. Recently picked up his first offer from Fort Lewis.   On the Verge of a Breakout   Good things happen for different people at different times, and recruiting is no different. For the players with similar qualities and characteristics to some of their more recruited peers, the question becomes less about if they will play at the next level and more about where they will play. The five wide receivers listed below are on the verge of seeing a jump in their recruiting status.   [player_tooltip player_id='146077' first='Austin' last='Bowker'] | Rock Canyon | WR | 6'3”, 200lbs Imposing size with impressive versatility. A true standout with legitimate college interest as a football and baseball recruit.   [player_tooltip player_id='547628' first='Kamrin' last='Joyce-Fairley'] | Northfield | WR | 5'11”, 160lbs A dynamic athlete with outstanding instincts and impressive playmaking abilities. A budding prospect who is one offer away from becoming a breakout recruit.   [player_tooltip player_id='251279' first='Drew' last='Rohlman'] | Chatfield | WR | 6'3”, 195lbs Potentially one of the more prominent sleepers in the class who will undoubtedly land high on recruiting boards during the camp season.   [player_tooltip player_id='642349' first='Owen' last='Mellish'] | Monarch | WR | 6'1”, 190lbs Has rightfully garnered serious attention from a handful of Division I programs following an outstanding junior campaign. Offer sooner rather than later.   [player_tooltip player_id='514396' first='Anthony' last='Cobb'] | Broomfield | WR | 6'2” A versatile receiver with the size to play on the outside and the speed to play from the inside. Could easily see a jump in stock-value during the first three weeks of the season.   Under-the-Radar Prospects   Not every incoming senior has the accolades and following as a recruit like some of their peers, but being a lesser-known player does not mean they are lesser in talent and potential. So many players float under the radar for different reasons, which is why it is important to cast the spotlight on hidden talent. The four receivers listed below are players with the potential to be productive additions to collegiate programs.   [player_tooltip player_id='708477' first='Milton' last='Samuel-Cortez'] | Skyview | WR | 6'0”, 185lbs Powerful route runner with impressive acceleration coming out of his breaks. Solid frame with a chippy mentality, making him a physical receiver unafraid of initiating contact.   [player_tooltip player_id='143641' first='Ben' last='Early'] | Banning Lewis Prep | TE | 6'4”, 190lbs Excellent receiving tight end with reliable hands and formidable toughness. Great height and frame with a wide catch radius, making him an ideal target.   [player_tooltip player_id='388114' first='Lucas' last='Wilt'] | Horizon | WR | 6'1”, 183lbs Raw receiver with a tone of upside. Natural ability to show late hands when catching that pairs perfectly with his wingspan, giving him a wide catch radius.   [player_tooltip player_id='146053' first='Ben' last='Holly'] | Fairview | WR | 5'10”, 170lbs A shifty receiver who can create and exploit space with speed. A physical competitor with a no-fear playing style.

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