Under The Radar Receivers To Watch
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While we do have a ton of top end talent at the wide receiver position in this state, there are also a lot of guys that fly under the radar and don’t get the attention they probably should! This article…
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Continue ReadingWhile we do have a ton of top end talent at the wide receiver position in this state, there are also a lot of guys that fly under the radar and don’t get the attention they probably should! This article keeps that in mind, as it will be bringing 6 guys to your attention that you may not know already, and some quick hitting thoughts about them and their ability.
Ryan Louch, Clare-
- Super talented route runner
- Sticky hands
- High points the football
- Can get physical and box out DB’s for jump balls
- Great vision to get yards after the catch
Braden Rabideau Braden Rabideau 5'10" | 170 lbs | WR Lansing Catholic | 2025 State MI , Lansing Catholic-
- Elite route running
- Extremely athletic
- Nightmare in 1 on 1 coverage
- Stretches the field vertically
Jamison Pelt Jamison Pelt 5'11" | 155 lbs | ATH Swan Valley | 2026 State MI , Saginaw Swan Valley-
- Incredibly athletic
- Great body control in the air on jump balls
- Quick in and out of breaks on route
- Late hands
- Hard worker that is putting in the hours this offseason
Connor ORourke Connor ORourke 5'11" | 175 lbs | WR Mattawan | 2025 State MI , Mattawan-
- Physical
- Agile
- Crisp routes
- Breaks abruptly with fantastic change of direction
- Secure hands
- Gym rat always looking to get better
Ryley White, Ithaca-
- Deep threat
- Great concentration
- Explodes off the ball
- Makes life difficult for DB’s attempting to play 1 on 1 coverage
- Willing and able to block and do it well
Gerry Hanson III Gerry Hanson III 6'0" | 160 lbs | WR Anchor Bay | 2025 State MI , Anchor Bay-
- Clean cuts on his routes
- Elite hands
- Always moving and finding a way to get open. QB’s best friend when it comes to being a safety valve.
- Makes you cover him all over the field
- High points the ball
- Quickly turns up field upon catching the ball and gets extra yardage