Five WRs to Watch During League Play

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>The end of week five means the beginning of league play for the majority of the programs in the state.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>This report will look at five wide receivers who have been exceptional through the first half of the season, showing off their skills and becoming valuable assets to their teams.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Keep an eye on them, as they could be key to their teams' success in the future.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"fontSize":"medium"} --> <p class="has-medium-font-size"><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='285518' first='Bennett' last='Wilkes'] </strong>| Wheat Ridge | 2025</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><em>42 rec, 635 yds, 4 TDs; 10 car, 59 yds, 1 TD</em></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Wilkes is a prospect who made his way onto the radar last season and has continued to shine through the first half of his junior campaign, logging 100-plus receiving yards and a touchdown reception in four out of five games. His style of play makes him seem larger than his 6-foot-1, 185lbs frame may suggest. His strength and physicality make him a difficult ball carrier to bring down, which helps his ability to gain yards after the catch. He has outstanding top-end speed, pairing perfectly with his athletic catching skills. Wilkes is a player with a high ceiling who has already landed on FCS radars, solidifying him as a no-brainer prospect for the collegiate level.&nbsp;</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"fontSize":"medium"} --> <p class="has-medium-font-size"><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='744696' first='Tanner' last='Terch']</strong> | Heritage | 2025</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><em>33 rec, 544 yds, 6 TD; 2 car, 18 yds, 2 TDs</em></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Terch is a player who commandeered the spotlight in the first game of the season, racking up 263 yards and three touchdowns on 12 receptions. His 6-foot-2 frame makes him a big passing target capable of stretching the field and winning one-on-one battles and jump-ball situations. Terch is a big-time playmaker with the potential to play at a high level in college, making him a player worth adding to the recruiting board.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"fontSize":"medium"} --> <p class="has-medium-font-size"><strong>Joe Cottingham</strong> | Fort Collins | 2024</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><em>26 rec, 477 yds, 5 TDs</em></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Cottingham is a fairly new addition to the radar with significant potential as a college prospect. He is an outstanding route runner with shifty releases, explosive breaks, and blazing speed. He does an excellent job of creating space from defenders at will. Cottingham has reached the end zone in all four games, which adds to his characteristics as a sleeper with the potential to become a big-time playmaker at the next level.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"fontSize":"medium"} --> <p class="has-medium-font-size"><strong>Ryan Bobick</strong> | Bear Creek | 2024</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><em>26 rec, 475 yds, 10 TD (first four games)</em></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Bobick is an electrifying receiver who led the state in receiving touchdowns heading into week five. His ability to create space with his shiftiness and breakaway speed makes him a problem for defensive secondaries, while his reliable hands and nose for the end zone make him an ideal target for quarterbacks. Bobick is a sleeper slot receiver with the potential to be an early difference-maker at the next level.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"fontSize":"medium"} --> <p class="has-medium-font-size"><strong>Ben Herbek </strong>| Lutheran | 2025</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><em>30 rec, 432 yds, 7 TDs (first four games)</em></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Herbek is an underrated receiver who has managed to score in every game so far, which makes him a player that opponents must account for at all times. He is a poised route-runner who explodes out of his releases and immediately pushes upfield. His crispy breaks and acceleration enable him to create space from defenders and get open. Herbek is a dangerous receiver with the potential to turn into a major recruit for a program, making him a must-know prospect.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph -->