2023 Fab 50: The Quarterbacks and Receivers

This year's Fab 50 is an elite group. And a lot of that starts with the group of playmakers at QB and WR. Here's a look at four top-tier receivers and three quarterbacks who make plays all over the field.   The Receivers   [player_tooltip player_id='1012637' first='Jackson' last='Repp'] JR, Christ Church   Repp is a go-get-it guy. He's a burner, he runs great routes, and he's able to make plays on the ball and in space. He was the key to the Cavaliers' downfield passing game, and he showed up in a big way, with more than 1,500 receiving yards and 27 touchdowns.    [player_tooltip player_id='1142457' first='Mikel' last='McClellan'] SR, J.L. Mann   McClellan was the catalyst for the Patriots' best season in years. He caught 78 balls for almost 1,500 yards and 14 TDs, and contributed at WR and on special teams. McClellan is a gamebreaker, and a matchup nightmare.    [player_tooltip player_id='589052' first='Derrick' last='Salley'] SR, Ashley Ridge   There are great receivers on this list, but Salley is just different. He's third in the NATION in receiving yards per game, with nearly 185. He caught 108 balls for 2,027 yards and 20 scores. Salley is a prototype - he runs past guys, he makes great cuts, he makes tough catches in traffic, and he's almost always open.    [player_tooltip player_id='771065' first='Yannick' last='Smith'] SR, Summerville   How good is Smith? Well, he was THE standout guy in Shrine Bowl practice, making some eye-popping grabs. He helped the Green Wave to the Lower State championship game with 62 catches for more than 1,300 yards and 17 touchdowns, rushing for 260 and three more scores. He's a big, strong target and he's a problem to defend.      The Quarterbacks   [player_tooltip player_id='272713' first='AJ' last='Brand'] JR, Irmo   Brand is the very definition of a dual-threat guy. He ended up just seven passing yards shy of a 3,000/1,000 season, combining for more than 4,000 yards of offense and 62 total touchdowns. He's got a big arm, and he's phenomenal when the pocket breaks down. There's not a throw he can't make, and there's not often a spot of trouble he can't escape from.    [player_tooltip player_id='139311' first='Grayson' last='White'] SR, Camden   White drove Camden to an appearance in the 3A state title game on the strength of his arm. He absolutely lit it up through the air, throwing for more than 3,800 yards and 37 touchdowns, rushing for 880 yards and 18 more scores. White has incredible arm strength, has great touch, and is a bruising, physical runner who's surprisingly elusive for his size.    [player_tooltip player_id='346189' first='Cutter' last='Woods'] JR, Westside   It's almost not fair to give a QB like Woods the array of weapons that Westside can put on the field, as 4A found out this season. Woods sparked the Rams to the 4A state title with nearly 4,000 passing yards and 42 touchdowns, adding 345 yards and five more touchdowns. Woods throws a fantastic long ball, he has deft touch over the middle, and he can use his legs when he needs to.

This year's Fab 50 is an elite group. And a lot of that starts with the group of playmakers at QB and WR. Here's a look at four top-tier receivers and three quarterbacks who make plays all over the field.