Recruits on the Rise: 2024 WRs
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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
CJ Reese
CJ
Reese
6'3" | WR
ThunderRidge | 2024
State
CO
| ThunderRidge | WR | 6’3”, 195lbs
Big and explosive receiver with impeccable hands who holds offers from Nevada, Washington State, and Wyoming
Charlie Eckhardt
Charlie
Eckhardt
6'2" | 180 lbs | WR
Arapahoe | 2024
State
CO
| 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.
Grady Forsythe
Grady
Forsythe
6'4" | 215 lbs | TE
Conifer | 2024
State
CO
| 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.
Keenan Campbell
Keenan
Campbell
6'2" | WR
Fountain-Fort Carson | 2024
State
CO
| 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.
Brody Judd
Brody
Judd
6'4" | 215 lbs | TE
Broomfield | 2024
State
CO
| 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.
Solomon Latimer
Solomon
Latimer
6'2" | WR
Doherty | 2024
State
CO
| Doherty | WR | 6’2”, 170lbs
A true game-changer with outstanding playmaking abilities who earned his first offer from CSU-Pueblo last month.
Micah Lumpkin
Micah
Lumpkin
6'0" | WR
Sierra | 2024
State
CO
| 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.
Austin Bowker
Austin
Bowker
6'3" | WR
Rock Canyon | 2024
State
CO
| Rock Canyon | WR | 6’3”, 200lbs
Imposing size with impressive versatility. A true standout with legitimate college interest as a football and baseball recruit.
Kamrin Joyce-Fairley
Kamrin
Joyce-Fairley
5'11" | 160 lbs | WR
Northfield | 2024
State
CO
| 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.
Drew Rohlman
Drew
Rohlman
6'3" | TE
Chatfield | 2024
State
CO
| 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.
Owen Mellish
Owen
Mellish
6'1" | 190 lbs | WR
Monarch | 2024
State
CO
| 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.
Anthony Cobb
Anthony
Cobb
WR
Broomfield | 2024
State
CO
| 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.
Milton Samuel-Cortez
Milton
Samuel-Cortez
6'0" | 185 lbs | WR
Skyview | 2024
State
CO
| 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.
Ben Early
Ben
Early
6'4" | 200 lbs | TE
Banning Lewis Prep Academy | 2024
State
CO
| 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.
Lucas Wilt
Lucas
Wilt
6'1" | WR
Horizon | 2024
State
CO
| 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.
Ben Holly
Ben
Holly
WR
Fairview | 2024
State
CO
| 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.