Five Freshman Wide Receivers to Keep Tabs On

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Today, I'm taking a look at some intriguing Georgia pass catchers in the 2027 class. These young men performed well at the varsity level in 2023 and haven't seen their recruitment take off just yet. The upside is there and I fully expect them to take on a bigger role for their respective programs this fall.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>As always, If you have someone you think I need to see, please DM them to me on Twitter at @hsfbscout!</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:separator --> <hr class="wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity"/> <!-- /wp:separator --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong><em>[player_tooltip player_id='1096368' first='Hudson' last='Hill'] 5'9" 155, Prince Avenue Christian</em></strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>A sudden slot receiver that is a skillful route runner and has the ability to generate separation at the top of his route. He has the hands and concentration to layout &amp; make difficult catches, he knows how to find the soft spots in zone coverage and settle in them, and is extremely deceptive using route tempo to lull defenders to sleep.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong><em>Jaylon Davis, 6'4" 195, ACE</em></strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Davis, physically already looks the part of a division one prospect. He's got exceptional body control and can contort his upper half to make tough back-shoulder grabs. He's got well-trained hands to fight through off-hand jams and has the burst to turn upfield and make something happen after the catch. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong><em>Jadon Turner, 5'9" 160, Bethesda Academy</em></strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>A smaller, yet extremely shifty receiver that can line up inside or out. He explodes out of his cuts, making it hard for defenders to close on him and the football. He's a well-tooled route runner, that has enough speed to threaten nosey safeties and shows strong hands through traffic.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong><em>[player_tooltip player_id='885975' first='Gaines' last='Clark'] 5'8" 150, White County</em></strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Clark is a crispy route runner who can make defenders look silly at times. What he may lack in size he makes up for in quickness, football IQ, and soft hands. Clark understands leverage and how to attack it, he gets friendly to the quarterback and works back to the football. I think he's already beyond his years from a technical standpoint.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong><em>[player_tooltip player_id='1096365' first='Marquis' last='Fennell'] 5'9" 155, Valdosta</em></strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Marquis is a dynamic prospect who can create chunk plays wherever you throw him. He's got instant stop/start ability, he shows terrific contact balance, and is quite slippery inside the tackles and outside on the perimeter. This kid has a knack for finding his way behind coverage, he's patient with the ball in his hands allowing blocks to set up in front of him and is an elusive returner who can start an offense in plus territory.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph -->