Top 10 Wide Receiver Performances of the 2024 Season

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>This season's top wide receivers in Colorado high school football redefined what it means to be a game-changer. These pass-catching phenoms didn't just make plays—they stole the show, lighting up the field with performances that left jaws on the turf and defensive backs in the dust. Whether it was clutch catches, explosive YAC (yards after catch), or reeling in highlight-reel grabs, these receivers showed that greatness isn't just a destination—it's a route they run.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Let's dive into the top 10 performances that turned these wideouts into living legends this season.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["491969"],"_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":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-676f22e624858"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">When you've got a name like Cash, you've got to back it up—and Spence did just that in his season opener against Pine Creek. The senior wideout wasn't just good; he was certified currency, pulling in <strong>seven receptions for a staggering 189 yards and two touchdowns.</strong> His precise routes and explosive plays made defenders look like they were playing catch-up all night. Spence, who finished 13th in the state with 942 yards, put up a performance so polished it belonged in a vault.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":["not_in_db"],"_player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations_0_player_details_selected_featured_image":"","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_selected_featured_image":"field_62cca28ffa4e7","player_evaluations_0_player_details_player_name":"Cael Buxton ","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_player_name":"field_62aba4c9ecf2f","player_evaluations_0_player_details_graduating_class":"2025","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_graduating_class":"field_62aba4ddecf30","player_evaluations_0_player_details_height":"5'10u0022","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_height":"field_62aba4e8ecf31","player_evaluations_0_player_details_weight":"151","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_weight":"field_65b288425ecf6","player_evaluations_0_player_details_position":"2410","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_position":"field_62aba4f0ecf32","player_evaluations_0_player_details_school":"Lamar","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_school":"field_62aba4fdecf33","player_evaluations_0_player_details_club_team":"","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_club_team":"field_62d20e723441a","player_evaluations_0_player_details":"","_player_evaluations_0_player_details":"field_62aba4afecf2e","player_evaluations":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-676f22e624920"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Cael Buxton wasn't just a receiver but a walking highlight reel. Finishing fifth in the state with a jaw-dropping 1,060 yards on 68 receptions and an eye-popping 14 touchdowns, Buxton consistently brought his A-game. But his September 13th showdown against Bennett cemented his spot on this list. Nine catches, 180 yards, and two touchdowns, with an electrifying 20.0 YAC (yards after catch) average, had defenders scratching their heads and fans leaping out of their seats. Cael wasn't just catching passes—he was making symphonies out of slants.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1137635"],"_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":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-676f22e62496f"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">[player_tooltip player_id='1137635' first='Andrew' last='Smart'] was anything but ordinary this season, ranking fourth in the state with an<strong> </strong>astonishing 1,098 yards on 67 catches, paired with a dazzling 14 touchdowns. But it was his October 4th showdown against Grandview that showcased his brilliance. Smart didn't just play; he outwitted and outpaced the defense with 11 receptions for 162 yards and three touchdowns. Every catch was a masterclass in precision, and every score was a reminder that Smart wasn't just his name—it was his game.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1165593"],"_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":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-676f22e6249b4"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">At number seven on this list but second in the state, [player_tooltip player_id='1165593' first='Levi' last='Hermsen'] was a relentless force this season. With a towering 1,311 yards on 93 receptions and 12 touchdowns, Hermsen averaged 119.2 yards per game, proving to be a threat from anywhere on the field. His October 25th performance against Brighton was<strong> </strong>extraordinary—seven catches for 162 yards, an outrageous 23.1 yards after the catch, and three touchdowns that left defenders grasping at air. Hermsen wasn't just playing football; he was putting on a clinic.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["285518"],"_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":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-676f22e6249f8"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Sliding in at six on this list but ranking third in the state for receptions is [player_tooltip player_id='285518' first='Bennett' last='Wilkes'], a name synonymous with reliability and playmaking. Wilkes posted a colossal 1,201 yards this season, averaging 120.1 yards per game on 77 catches with 14 touchdowns to cap it off. But his September 26th showdown against Middle Park etched his name into highlight reel glory. Wilkes hauled in 11 catches for an astounding 171 yards and found the end zone three times, making it look as easy as a walk in the park—Middle Park, to be exact.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["744696"],"_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":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-676f22e624a3b"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">As we reach the midway point of this list, [player_tooltip player_id='744696' first='Tanner' last='Terch'] needs no introduction. Fifth in performances but <strong>first</strong>in the state for receiving yards, Tanner was an unstoppable force this season. With a staggering 1,312 yards on just 58 receptions and a league-leading 16 touchdowns, he embodied big-play energy every time he stepped on the field. But his November 11th masterpiece against Air Academy genuinely defined his dominance. On just five catches, Tanner lit up the scoreboard with an electrifying 190 yards and three trips to the end zone, leaving defenders grasping at shadows.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1429292"],"_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":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-676f22e624a7d"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Fourth on this list but seventh in the state, [player_tooltip player_id='1429292' first='Shane' last='Curry'], aka the "Slim Reaper," made his only season of high school football unforgettable. Standing tall at 6'6, Shane racked up 1,009 yards on 53 receptions with nine touchdowns, proving to be a matchup nightmare for any defense. But his September 27th performance against Longmont High School catapulted him to this spot. Shane was <em>cookin'</em> that night, hauling in a ridiculous 15 receptions for 233 yards and two touchdowns. With those towering grabs, Curry turned defenders into mere spectators in his highlight reel.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":["not_in_db"],"_player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations_0_player_details_selected_featured_image":"","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_selected_featured_image":"field_62cca28ffa4e7","player_evaluations_0_player_details_player_name":"[player_tooltip player_id='1620553' first='Solomon' last='Washer'] ","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_player_name":"field_62aba4c9ecf2f","player_evaluations_0_player_details_graduating_class":"2026","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_graduating_class":"field_62aba4ddecf30","player_evaluations_0_player_details_height":"6'6u0022","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_height":"field_62aba4e8ecf31","player_evaluations_0_player_details_weight":"190","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_weight":"field_65b288425ecf6","player_evaluations_0_player_details_position":"2410","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_position":"field_62aba4f0ecf32","player_evaluations_0_player_details_school":"Conifer","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_school":"field_62aba4fdecf33","player_evaluations_0_player_details_club_team":"","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_club_team":"field_62d20e723441a","player_evaluations_0_player_details":"","_player_evaluations_0_player_details":"field_62aba4afecf2e","player_evaluations":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-676f22e624b0b"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">As we enter the trinity of receiving performances, [player_tooltip player_id='1620553' first='Solomon' last='Washer'] sits third. Known as "King Solomon," he ruled the airwaves this season, finishing sixth in the state with 1,049 yards on just 46 catches and 13 touchdowns. But his <em>divine</em> display against George Washington cemented his place here. Washer delivered a celestial 204 yards on only four catches, averaging a mind-bending 51.0 yards per reception. Highlighting the night was a 95-yard bolt that left defenders in awe. With three touchdowns, he wasn't just catching passes—he was handing out blessings from the football gods.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["777417"],"_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":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-676f22e624b52"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">The older of the dynamic Foot brothers, Joey showcased why he's one of the most electrifying receivers in Colorado this season. Finishing with 946 yards on 75 catches and 11 touchdowns, Joey's consistency and clutch play set him apart. However, his November 11th spectacle against Adams City solidified his place as the runner-up. Joey went nuclear with 10 receptions for a staggering 216 yards and three touchdowns, leaving defenders grasping at air. His performance wasn't just remarkable; it was the kind of game that etches itself into football lore, proving Joey is next in line for the crown.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1507728"],"_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":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-676f22e624b94"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">[player_tooltip player_id='1507728' first='Jacob' last='Foot'] didn't just step onto the high school football stage as just a freshman—he owned it. The younger of the Foot brothers, Jacob finished an astounding freshman campaign with 943 yards on 63 receptions and eight touchdowns, placing 12th in the state in receiving yards. But his October 18th fireworks display against Skyline crowned him king of this list. Jacob racked up an astonishing 233 yards on nine catches and three touchdowns, leaving defenders bewildered and fans speechless. His combination of poise, precision, and playmaking at such a young age wasn't just extraordinary—it was legendary. [player_tooltip player_id='1507728' first='Jacob' last='Foot'] isn't just the future; he's the present, and his top performance of the season left no doubt who deserved the throne.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph -->