Southwest Ohio Receivers Who Are Balling Out in 2024

<!-- wp:paragraph {"fontSize":"medium"} --> <p class="has-medium-font-size"><strong>2025 [player_tooltip player_id='1429354' first='Aidan' last='Hopewell'] (Madeira) 5'10 155-</strong> Hopewell is having a monster senior season for the Mustangs. In just 3 games he's caught 30 passes for 643 yards and scored 7 touchdowns. Hopewell projects to the slot position at the college level but plays both inside and out at Madeira. Aidan is extremely sudden and explosive in his routes and the open field. He has the speed to consistently get behind the defense. I have to think he's on pace skyrocket up some record books.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"fontSize":"medium"} --> <p class="has-medium-font-size"><strong>2025 [player_tooltip player_id='1429370' first='Braylon' last='Newcomb'] (Bellefontaine) 5'9 175-</strong> Through 3 weeks Newcomb has a whopping 488 yards on 27 receptions and 7 touchdowns. Newcome is a dynamic receiver who creates a ton of separation in his routes and has the ability to make guys miss in the open field. Newcome recently picked up his first D1 offer from Eastern Kentucky.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"fontSize":"medium"} --> <p class="has-medium-font-size"><strong>2025 [player_tooltip player_id='441582' first='Trace' last='Jallick'] (Anderson) 6'3 195-</strong> Jallick is the big weapon on the outside of the Raptors potent passing game. He has already put up 412 yards and 4 touchdowns on 19 receptions on the season. Trace is a receiver who stretches the field vertically and does a great job of winning contested catches. Trace holds 7 D1 offers.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"fontSize":"medium"} --> <p class="has-medium-font-size"><strong>2025 [player_tooltip player_id='1056601' first='Nate' last='Lyman'] (Kings) 6'2 190-</strong> Lyman has been a consistent playmaker for the Knights helping them to a 2-1 record on the season. He's caught 23 balls for 316 yards and a touchdown so far this season. He's a smooth route runner who understands leverage and creates separation with explosive breaks. Nate is committed to Eastern Michigan.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"fontSize":"medium"} --> <p class="has-medium-font-size"><strong>2025 [player_tooltip player_id='1429362' first='Tank' last='Fleming'] (Sidney) 6'0 200-</strong>Fleming leads the Miami Valley conference in receiving yards with 384 on 15 catches. He's reached pay dirt 4 times. Tank is also a threat in the special team's game as he has 3 kickoff returns for 80 yards. Flemming is a stellar route runner with the speed to run past defensive backs. He also possesses good vision in the open field and high-end open field elusiveness.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"fontSize":"medium"} --> <p class="has-medium-font-size"><strong>2025 [player_tooltip player_id='1429363' first='Brayden' last='Wilhite'] (Springboro) 6'1 180-</strong> Wilhite leads the GWOC conference in receiving with 275 yards on 18 catches and 3 TD's. Wilhite the vertical threat on the outside for the Panthers. He has the speed to run past people on go routes. He does a good job of setting up routes and breaking to create separation. He tracks the ball well and makes strong adjustments.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"fontSize":"medium"} --> <p class="has-medium-font-size"><strong>2025 [player_tooltip player_id='1429368' first='Maximillian' last='Johnson'] (Middletown) 5'10 160-</strong> The senior is the leading wide receiver for the 3-0 Middies. He's caught 15 balls for 271 yards and 3 touchdowns. Johnson is a slot receiver who's a fluid route runner who is a natural hands catcher. He has the speed to take it to the house on any play. He's also averaging 21.8 yards per punt return and has a return for a TD this season.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"fontSize":"medium"} --> <p class="has-medium-font-size"><strong>2026 [player_tooltip player_id='888164' first='Landen' last='Miree'] (Princeton) 6'4 220-</strong> Miree lines up at tight end for the Vikings and is the team's leading receiver. He has 14 catches on the season for 225 yards and 4 touchdowns. He's had a knack for making big plays in big moments. Landen possesses a great combination of size and athleticism. He's able to create easy separation from defenders and has the frame to body up smaller defenders. He has 20+ offers with some coming from the likes of Florida, Wisconsin, and Oregon.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph -->