4A X Factor WR To Keep An Eye On This Season
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Taking a look at some receivers that were able to ball out the first week of the season and who you should keep on the radar moving forward. Tanner Terch CO #36 TE #1 HEIGHT 6'2" WEIGHT 185 POS TE…
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Continue ReadingTaking a look at some receivers that were able to ball out the first week of the season and who you should keep on the radar moving forward.
Terch was a player from week 1 that had a monster game and showed that connection with his QB early and often. He was able to use his speed to beat defenders and turn on the jets in the open field to score. He was also able to pull in some great catches, extending outside of his frame to haul them in. He is a receiver that can do it all, pushing the field vertically and being a possession receiver. If he is able to keep this momentum throughout the season he will be one of the top receivers in 4A
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Mervin is a shifty receiver that has some physicality to him and is able to break through arm tackles. He is able to line up at multiple positions and make things happen after the catch. He shows a good burst of speed being able to get behind the corner and pull away after he reels in the catch. He has soft hands and can make catches in traffic outside of his frame. He will be a receiver with a lot of upside to keep an eye on moving forward.
Mellish is a big physical receiver that is able to use his vision after he catches the ball to pick up extra yardage. He has soft hands and can go up to pull down the 50/50 catches making it look effortless. He has some speed as well and can eat up corners cushion quickly, getting them to open up their hips and making a move after. He has a knack for making catches outside of his frame and is explosive when he gets into the open field. Is one of the top receiver in the state to know.
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Russell Meinke
Russell Meinke
Meinke is a good possession receiver that is able to make things happen after he catches the ball. He excels at short to intermediate routes where you can get it to him quickly and he can make a defender miss. He was able to show soft hands in week 1 and pull down some receptions outside of his frame to keep the sticks moving. He has a burst of speed at times and can use it when he gets into the open field, picking up those chunk yards.
Tanner Widic
Tanner Widic
Widic was one of the more explosive receivers with only having a couple of grabs was able to top 100 yards and also making it into the endzone. He has some speed and was able to break the corners cushion a couple of times getting on top of them quickly. He shows the ability to make defenders miss in open space and is shifty when he has the ball in his hands. He will be one of the key receivers on his team to keep an eye on moving forward.