Breakout WR’s

Photo: Dezmen Roebuck Twitter

Nick Rock October 10, 2024 @ 08:00 AM

There's a handful of kid's putting up big numbers and doing everything they can to rise their stock. Take a look:<img class="wp-image-1521099" style="width: 300px" src="https://prepredzone.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/3/2023/06/PRZGeneric-4-crop-823x540-1708307905-crop-640x421-1713141527-crop-639x420-1718062327-crop-574x377-1728221890.jpg" alt="">     [player_tooltip player_id='369023' first='Kemon' last='Jackson'], McClintock '25   Jackson is a special player for McClintock and is yet another reason why that offense has found so much success. He transferred in from Chandler and has been an absolute game changer, showcasing elite top end speed for big play ability. He does a great job stretching the field vertically, showing a great burst off the LOS and sets up and outside release, while naturally transitioning to top speed in a split second. They like to utilize him on screens as well, in which he does a great job reading his blocks and utilizing that burst once again to shoot though open lanes and spring loose into space, where nobody's been able to catch him.     [player_tooltip player_id='368908' first='Dezmen' last='Roebuck'], Marana (Tucson) '25   Roebuck has continued to solidify himself as one of the most explosive players in AZ, and has been that difference maker for Marana which has landed them at the #1 spot in the open division rankings as of this week. He broke the career receptions record a few weeks back and continues to give defenses problems. Athletically gifted, dynamic player with big play ability anywhere he lines up. Elite ball skills with terrific body control as he frequently shows the ability to haul in catches from all angles.     [player_tooltip player_id='1276253' first='Sam' last='Barnard'], Fountain Hills '25   Barnard was labeled as a potential breakout in the offseason, as has answered the bell on every bit of it. Don't overlook this kid due to the ht/wt measurements, as he possesses a true FCS caliber skillset. He's done a great job manipulating DB's and finding creative ways to get open, possessing loose hips with excellent twitch and burst. A clear mismatch no matter what defenses want to roll down on him coverage wise, as he's too quick and shifty for LB's and SS's when in the slot, and too creative for manned up CB's when lined up at X/Z. Good speed to finish big plays and is a well polished receiver at all 3 levels of the field.<img class="wp-image-1524717" style="width: 350px" src="https://prepredzone.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/3/2024/10/52898.jpg" alt="">     [player_tooltip player_id='1177552' first='Khalil' last='Bender'], McClintock '26   Bender has been a huge big play threat down the field for McClintock is a huge asset to that explosive offense. A sure vertical threat with an excellent ability to leap up and high point the ball. Deceptive speed when he pushes vertical, as he shows long strides with a smooth, effortless motion but has been burning DB's with pure straight line speed. Strong, reliable hands as he catches those shallow and intermediate routes away from his body, and shows a good understanding of how to manipulate DB leverage without too much dancing at the LOS.     [player_tooltip player_id='1573469' first='Matthew' last='Kroner'], Ironwood Ridge '25   Kroner is a physical receiver that has done a great job after the catch, frequently breaking initial contact and hitting that top gear in the second level to finish big plays with speed. Good frame and build at 6'1" 180lbs as he actually looks bigger than his listed ht/wt. Really good spatial awareness and play rec to identify coverages and frequently find those soft spots as well. Strong, reliable hands and is willing to run across the middle without hesitation. He's on pace for a 1,000 yard year and just continues to find ways to make big plays.

There's a handful of kid's putting up big numbers and doing everything they can to rise their stock. Take a look: