Week 1 Standouts: Receivers
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These 12 receivers shined in the opening week of high school football in Utah. They each made big plays and showed out for their teams. Jaxon Fresques Jaxon Fresques 5'7" | 160 lbs | WR Northridge | 2025 State UT…
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Continue ReadingThese 12 receivers shined in the opening week of high school football in Utah. They each made big plays and showed out for their teams.
Jaxon Fresques Jaxon Fresques 5'7" | 160 lbs | WR Northridge | 2025 State UT || WR || 5’7 || 160 || Northridge High School || 2025
Fresques 196 receiving yards lead all receivers after week one, and he did it on just five catches. The Knights exceptional wideout helped Northridge beat Murray 43-0. Fresques scored two touchdowns while displaying his elite speed and ability to create separation. He’s a dynamic route runner who constantly gets behind defenses and flips the field.
Jerome Myles Jerome Myles 6'3" | 200 lbs | WR Corner Canyon | 2025 State UT || WR || 6’2 || 215 || Corner Canyon High School || 2025
Myles made an instant impact in his first game as a Charger. He caught four passes for 194 yards and two touchdowns in Corner Canyon’s 55-7 victory against Granger. Myles is a big play threat every time he takes the field, as evident by his two touchdown receptions over 60 yards. Defensive backs have a hard time sticking with the shifty and speedy senior reviver.
Shaun Blanton || WR || 6’3 || 185 || Syracuse High School || 2024
Blanton made one of the most impressive grabs in the first week of the season, but his night didn’t stop there. The Titans wideout brought in 12 catches for 166 yards to help the Titans defeat the Silverwolves 38-0. Blanton does a great job adjusting his body to make acrobatic grabs, and he can come down with contested catches.
Graham Livingston Graham Livingston 5'10" | 160 lbs | WR Ridgeline | 2026 State UT || WR || 5’10 || 165 || Ridgeline High School || 2026
Livingston was lights out in Ridgeline’s 27-7 win against Bonneville. He shredded the Lakers for 159 yards on nine catches and added a touchdown to his impressive week one performance. His quick feet make him a dynamic route runner and help him quickly create separation. Livingston is extremely hard to tackle in the open field and yards after the catch monster.
Bryson Williams || WR || 5’10 || 155 || Sky View High School || 2024
Williams helped Sky Views passing game take flight by going off for 158 yards on just six receptions in the Bobcat’s week one victory over Salem Hills. Sky Views talented receiver also scored two touchdowns in his season debut. Williams is a phenomenal route runner who does a great job tracking the ball in the air.
Mason Maxwell Mason Maxwell 6'3" | 215 lbs | ATH Stansbury | 2025 State UT || WR || 6’2 || 215 || Stansbury High School || 2025
The Stallion’s offense was one of the state’s most prolific last fall, and with Maxwell lining up on the outside, it could in 2023 as well. He hauled in four catches for a whopping 113 yards and a touchdown to help Stansbury best Snow Canyon 32-19. Maxwell is a force to be reckoned with in the open field and refuses to go down.
Steven Hoskins Steven Hoskins 6'4" | 165 lbs | WR Hillcrest | 2025 State UT || WR || 6’3 || 170 || Hillcrest High School || 2025
Hoskins had an amazing performance in his first game of the season. He hauled in seven catches for 154 yards and two touchdowns to help Hillcrest notch a 41-20 win against Carbon. Hoskins does a great job adjusting to pass in the air and is a tough cover in the redzone. He easily creates separation and is tough to take down in the open field.
Taylor Hatch || WR || 5’11 || 150 || Herriman High School || 2025
Herriman won a bout against Bountiful on Friday, and it was in large part due to the performance by Hatch. The Junior receiver had 148 yards on eight catches and added three touchdowns in one of the best games we saw a receiver play in week one. Hatch’s ability to shake defensive backs and finish plays will lead to him having a tremendous season.
Dominic Overby || WR || 6’4 || 175 || West Jordan High School || 2024
Overby had an outstanding season opener for the Jaguars. On just six catches, he went for 148 yards and helped the Jaguars move up and down the field in their narrow 27-26 victory against Woods Cross. Overby averaged a whopping 24.7 yards per catch and continually took the top off the Wildcats defense.
Trey Robinson Trey Robinson 6'1" | 185 lbs | WR Lone Peak | 2024 UT || WR || 6’2 || 185 || Lone Peak High School || 2024
Robison was remarkable in the Knights season-opening win against Bingham 27-7. He made plays all game long and even mossed a defender for his first touchdown. He’s a crafty route runner whose long strides help him separate from defensive backs. Robinson does a great job high-pointing passes and is one of the state’s best jump ball targets.
Kai Meza Kai Meza 6'2" | 180 lbs | WR Mountain Ridge | 2026 State UT || WR || 6’1 || 175 || Mountain Ridge High School || 2026
Meza is off to a monster start one game into the season. He had over 200 yards, including a touchdown reception over 95 yards and three touchdowns. Meza was an unstoppable force on the outside and helped the Sentinels nab a 37-20 win against Fremont. His speed and ability to make big plays downfield will unlock a new dimension to the Mountain Ridge offense.
Bode Sparrow Bode Sparrow 6'2" | 180 lbs | ATH Davis | 2027 State UT || WR || 6’2 || 180 || Davis High School || 2027
Sparrow made quite the impression in his first-ever high school football game. The freshmen receiver was facing off against the reigning 5A state champions, the Lehi Pioneers, and was not fazed. Sparrow brought in 12 catches for 75 yards making defenders miss on nearly every play. His ability to quickly change direction will make him a force on the outside for the next four years.