AYF All-Star Review: Wide Receiver Standouts

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Last Thursday and Friday I got the opportunity to check out three practices leading up to the AYF National All-Star Game, which was played on Saturday in conjunction with Pro Bowl weekend. There were nearly 60 kids from AYF-sanctioned teams that were selected and showed up to the prestigious event.&nbsp;Here are the top Wide Receivers that stood out to me from watching the three practices.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["690101"],"_player_evaluations_0_player":"field_62ab9d62ecf2c","player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"","_player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"override-player-profile-image","player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"","_player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations_0_evaluation":"Brown was probably the fasted player I watched throughout all 3 practices and easily the quickest initially off the line. A guy that I put as an initial standout for team East and caught my eye right away while watching the receivers. You cant miss how fast this kid is and how good he runs routes. Those two things together give this kid an extremely bright future in football. He has good height and skill set  already to be a top receiver in New Jersey.\r\n\u003cul\u003e\r\n \t\u003cli style=\u0022font-weight: 400\u0022\u003e\u003cspan style=\u0022font-weight: 400\u0022\u003eVery quick off the line \u003c/span\u003e\u003c/li\u003e\r\n \t\u003cli style=\u0022font-weight: 400\u0022\u003e\u003cspan style=\u0022font-weight: 400\u0022\u003eGood size \u003c/span\u003e\u003c/li\u003e\r\n \t\u003cli style=\u0022font-weight: 400\u0022\u003e\u003cspan style=\u0022font-weight: 400\u0022\u003eKnows how to win routes with technique \u003c/span\u003e\u003c/li\u003e\r\n \t\u003cli style=\u0022font-weight: 400\u0022\u003e\u003cspan style=\u0022font-weight: 400\u0022\u003eIs a baller on both sides of the ball \u003c/span\u003e\u003c/li\u003e\r\n\u003c/ul\u003e","_player_evaluations_0_evaluation":"field_62aba51aecf34","player_evaluations_1_player":["551745"],"_player_evaluations_1_player":"field_62ab9d62ecf2c","player_evaluations_1_override_profile_image":"","_player_evaluations_1_override_profile_image":"override-player-profile-image","player_evaluations_1_not_in_database":"","_player_evaluations_1_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations_1_evaluation":"I only had to watch Dennis for a few minutes to realize this kid is an absolute dawg. Not only at Receiver but you put him anywhere on the field and he's going to play that position in an elite way. His quickness and ability to create separation in routes impressed me immediately. Overall I feel that he is going to be a top player in Mississippi in his class at whatever position he chooses.\r\n\u003cul\u003e\r\n \t\u003cli style=\u0022font-weight: 400\u0022\u003e\u003cspan style=\u0022font-weight: 400\u0022\u003eQuick breaks at Db/WR\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/li\u003e\r\n \t\u003cli style=\u0022font-weight: 400\u0022\u003e\u003cspan style=\u0022font-weight: 400\u0022\u003eSmall but fast and strong \u003c/span\u003e\u003c/li\u003e\r\n \t\u003cli style=\u0022font-weight: 400\u0022\u003e\u003cspan style=\u0022font-weight: 400\u0022\u003eElite route runner \u003c/span\u003e\u003c/li\u003e\r\n \t\u003cli style=\u0022font-weight: 400\u0022\u003e\u003cspan style=\u0022font-weight: 400\u0022\u003eMade good block \u003c/span\u003e\u003c/li\u003e\r\n \t\u003cli style=\u0022font-weight: 400\u0022\u003e\u003cspan style=\u0022font-weight: 400\u0022\u003eSmall but powerful \u003c/span\u003e\u003c/li\u003e\r\n \t\u003cli style=\u0022font-weight: 400\u0022\u003e\u003cspan style=\u0022font-weight: 400\u0022\u003eFundamentally sound \u003c/span\u003e\u003c/li\u003e\r\n\u003c/ul\u003e","_player_evaluations_1_evaluation":"field_62aba51aecf34","player_evaluations_2_player":["546631"],"_player_evaluations_2_player":"field_62ab9d62ecf2c","player_evaluations_2_override_profile_image":"","_player_evaluations_2_override_profile_image":"override-player-profile-image","player_evaluations_2_not_in_database":"","_player_evaluations_2_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations_2_evaluation":"Lefebvre was a guy that stood out to me because of his size being 6'2 175 he was one of the more solid looking guys as far as stature. He ran solid routes and was able to have a good reach on balls thrown too high. I wouldn't be surprised if he turned out to be a big time tight end as he continues to develop.\r\n\u003cul\u003e\r\n \t\u003cli style=\u0022font-weight: 400\u0022\u003e\u003cspan style=\u0022font-weight: 400\u0022\u003eCan make moves at WR \u003c/span\u003e\u003c/li\u003e\r\n \t\u003cli\u003etall, built, strong\u003c/li\u003e\r\n \t\u003cli style=\u0022font-weight: 400\u0022\u003e\u003cspan style=\u0022font-weight: 400\u0022\u003eLooks like more of a safety/ LB/ TE\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/li\u003e\r\n\u003c/ul\u003e","_player_evaluations_2_evaluation":"field_62aba51aecf34","player_evaluations_3_player":["419179"],"_player_evaluations_3_player":"field_62ab9d62ecf2c","player_evaluations_3_override_profile_image":"","_player_evaluations_3_override_profile_image":"override-player-profile-image","player_evaluations_3_not_in_database":"","_player_evaluations_3_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations_3_evaluation":"An initial standout to me because of his height, Lemons is a big threat to defenses not only because of his size but because he can run great routes and has the vertical to go up and get any ball. Ohio was heavily represented in standouts at multiple positions and Lemons was one of those guys that put on a great performance for the state of Ohio. An extremely bright future to come for Lemons.\r\n\u003cul\u003e\r\n \t\u003cli style=\u0022font-weight: 400\u0022\u003e\u003cspan style=\u0022font-weight: 400\u0022\u003eTall \u003c/span\u003e\u003c/li\u003e\r\n \t\u003cli style=\u0022font-weight: 400\u0022\u003e\u003cspan style=\u0022font-weight: 400\u0022\u003eGreat routes \u003c/span\u003e\u003c/li\u003e\r\n \t\u003cli style=\u0022font-weight: 400\u0022\u003e\u003cspan style=\u0022font-weight: 400\u0022\u003eLong arms \u003c/span\u003e\u003c/li\u003e\r\n \t\u003cli style=\u0022font-weight: 400\u0022\u003e\u003cspan style=\u0022font-weight: 400\u0022\u003eGood build \u003c/span\u003e\u003c/li\u003e\r\n\u003c/ul\u003e","_player_evaluations_3_evaluation":"field_62aba51aecf34","player_evaluations_4_player":["977483"],"_player_evaluations_4_player":"field_62ab9d62ecf2c","player_evaluations_4_override_profile_image":"","_player_evaluations_4_override_profile_image":"override-player-profile-image","player_evaluations_4_not_in_database":"","_player_evaluations_4_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations_4_evaluation":"Another one of my initial standouts for the West team Cross is a threat for defenses on every single play. He has a great build already being 6'1 165. It's what happens after the catch that really impressed me about Cross. Not only can he run routes to get in the position to catch the ball but what he does after its in his hands put him as a top receiver that I watched all weekend. Going to be a top receiver in Michigan when it's all said and done.\r\n\u003cul\u003e\r\n \t\u003cli style=\u0022font-weight: 400\u0022\u003e\u003cspan style=\u0022font-weight: 400\u0022\u003eBig receiver \u003c/span\u003e\u003c/li\u003e\r\n \t\u003cli style=\u0022font-weight: 400\u0022\u003e\u003cspan style=\u0022font-weight: 400\u0022\u003eAthletic \u003c/span\u003e\u003c/li\u003e\r\n \t\u003cli style=\u0022font-weight: 400\u0022\u003e\u003cspan style=\u0022font-weight: 400\u0022\u003eLooks the part \u003c/span\u003e\u003c/li\u003e\r\n \t\u003cli style=\u0022font-weight: 400\u0022\u003e\u003cspan style=\u0022font-weight: 400\u0022\u003eGood routes \u003c/span\u003e\u003c/li\u003e\r\n \t\u003cli style=\u0022font-weight: 400\u0022\u003e\u003cspan style=\u0022font-weight: 400\u0022\u003eMakes moves on DB\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/li\u003e\r\n\u003c/ul\u003e","_player_evaluations_4_evaluation":"field_62aba51aecf34","player_evaluations_5_player":["1120654"],"_player_evaluations_5_player":"field_62ab9d62ecf2c","player_evaluations_5_override_profile_image":"","_player_evaluations_5_override_profile_image":"override-player-profile-image","player_evaluations_5_not_in_database":"","_player_evaluations_5_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations_5_evaluation":"Ferrari was a guy I didn't really notice until day 2 of practice but once I got my eye on him it was hard not to see how good he really is. He has a great build and is only going to get stronger. Definitely a guy who can make big time plays at any moment. He has great speed that can carry him to be a top prospect in Arizona very soon.\r\n\u003cul\u003e\r\n \t\u003cli\u003eSpeed that separates from most corners\u003c/li\u003e\r\n \t\u003cli\u003eCan go deep with the best of them.\u003c/li\u003e\r\n \t\u003cli\u003eGreat build for this age\u003c/li\u003e\r\n\u003c/ul\u003e","_player_evaluations_5_evaluation":"field_62aba51aecf34","player_evaluations":6,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"edit","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-65c52104228c5"} /-->