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Deep Dive: Cabarrus County Wide Receivers

Deep Dive: Cabarrus County Wide Receivers
Matt Morrow
Matt Morrow March 24, 2025 @ 12:05 PM
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Joell Wooten
Joell Wooten 6'3" | 185 lbs | WR | 2026
NC
Ethan Dempsey
Ethan Dempsey 6'3" | 200 lbs | ATH/WR | 2027
NC
Carter Stevens
Carter Stevens 5'10" | 160 lbs | WR | 2027
NC
Marcus Sales
Marcus Sales 6'0" | 160 lbs | ATH | 2027
NC
Jordan Cleaves
Jordan Cleaves 5'10" | 155 lbs | WR | 2026
NC
<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Charlotte Football Insiders is taking a look at ranking the top Charlotte Metro Area players by position, and we're taking a look at those players in those rankings in a Deep Dive analysis series. In these articles, we will share why these players are ranked and their best attributes as potential college-level football players in their respective futures. This will feature Cabarrus County Wide Receivers.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:image {"id":1643961,"sizeSlug":"large","linkDestination":"none","align":"center"} --> <figure class="wp-block-image aligncenter size-large"><img src="https://prepredzone.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/3/2025/03/15.png?w=1024" alt="" class="wp-image-1643961" /></figure> <!-- /wp:image --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["284093"],"_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-67e0c5fff0dbe"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Jordan has continued to be an explosive receiver and a dynamic returner on Special Teams. The thing that I love is he is seeing some Power 4 interest now as he has gone on a couple of visits. I think he should have some offers, but in this new world of college football, players all have to be more patient than ever. Jordan can also make some impressive catches all over the field - even though he is only 5'10, he has shown he can win jump balls on occasion over bigger defensive backs. Jordan has posted he is no longer going to play at Cox Mill on social media, so it will be interesting to see where Jordan plays his senior season. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1149032"],"_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-67e0c5fff0e24"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">We have Marcus in the Athlete category, but I like him more as a receiver at this point in his career. Marcus has some Division 1 offers on the table, and as a receiver he is strong in his route running and catching the football overall. Marcus moves with conviction and confidence in his routes, and he excels at gaining separation from defensive backs. Marcus is also an asset as a returner on Special Teams, and as an added plus he is a.good defensive back as well. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1332065"],"_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-67e0c5fff0e6c"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Ethan is a little under the radar as he plays for a run-first program in the Tigers, but when they decide to throw it, he is their main big play weapon, and Ethan is a major dynamic player with the ball in his hands. Once again, we have him as an athlete because he plays defensive back also, but on the next level I think Ethan projects as a wide receiver. Ethan has picked up offers from Division 1 college football programs , and should have more coming his way. Ethan exploits man coverage with his speed - he is faster than he looks at first glance being 6'3. He also uses his height to win vertically in one on one situations as well. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1368095"],"_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-67e0c5fff0eb1"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Joell had a good season being one of the few offensive threats for a.Hickory Ridge team which had its struggles all season long. Joell's excellent height at 6'3 allows him to be a weapon in the red zone - I saw him live last season score a red zone TD using that ability. Joell also shows strong hands to make contested catches in tight coverage. Finally, Joell has enough speed to be a receiving threat all over the field. Joell has college interest from multiple Division 1 college football programs at this time. </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":"JaMeer Langley","_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":"5'11u0022","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_height":"field_62aba4e8ecf31","player_evaluations_0_player_details_weight":"170","_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":"AL Brown","_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-67e0c5fff0f5b"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Jameer is an athletic and quick receiver who can excel out of the slot or on the outside. Jameer does a great job in the quick screen game, using good agility to make defenders miss in space. Jameer also shows good speed to get behind defensive backs and make big catches down the field. Finally, even though he's 5'11, Jameer put on film his ability to high point the football and win against defensive backs in one on one situations. I think he's a player that can break out even more this upcoming season. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"align":"center"} --> <p class="has-text-align-center"><strong>Honorable Mentions</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Jason Black - Northwest Cabarrus - With the Trojans losing some top receivers to graduation, Jason looks to be a player that can really increase his production. Jason is a fast and quick receiver who does well when he gets the ball in his hands quickly and in space. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Kenan Dixon - Cannon - Kenan shows some smooth route running skills in the intermediate areas of the field and catches the ball smoothly in space. Kenan also has some good speed to create separation from defensive backs. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='1224735' first='Carter' last='Stevens'] - Christ The King - Carter showed some good production last season, catching a good number of balls in the quick passing game and using his quickness after the catch to make some plays happen in space. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph -->

Charlotte Football Insiders is taking a look at ranking the top Charlotte Metro Area players by position, and we're taking a look at those players in those rankings in a Deep Dive analysis series. In these articles, we will share why these players are ranked and their best attributes as potential college-level football players in their respective futures. This will feature Cabarrus County Wide Receivers.

Jordan Cleaves

Jordan Cleaves

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WR
HEIGHT 5'10"
WEIGHT 155
POS WR
CLASS 2026
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Jordan
Cleaves WR
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2026
Height
5'10"
Weight
155
HS
Mooresville
|
NC
Deep Dive: Cabarrus County Wide Receivers
Jordan has continued to be an explosive receiver and a dynamic returner on Special Teams. The thing that...
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Marcus Sales

Marcus Sales

HEIGHT 6'0"
WEIGHT 160
POS ATH
CLASS 2027
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Marcus
Sales ATH
Class
2027
Height
6'0"
Weight
160
HS
Cox Mill
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NC
Deep Dive: Cabarrus County Wide Receivers
We have Marcus in the Athlete category, but I like him more as a receiver at this point...
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School: Cox Mill
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Ethan Dempsey

Ethan Dempsey

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ATH/WR
HEIGHT 6'3"
WEIGHT 200
POS ATH/WR
CLASS 2027
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Ethan
Dempsey ATH/WR
Class
2027
Height
6'3"
Weight
200
HS
Providence Day
|
NC
Deep Dive: Cabarrus County Wide Receivers
Ethan is a little under the radar as he plays for a run-first program in the Tigers, but...
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School: Providence Day
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Joell Wooten

Joell Wooten

NC
WR
HEIGHT 6'3"
WEIGHT 185
POS WR
CLASS 2026
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Joell
Wooten WR
Class
2026
Height
6'3"
Weight
185
HS
Hickory Ridge
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NC
Deep Dive: Cabarrus County Wide Receivers
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JaMeer Langley

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HEIGHT 5'11"
WEIGHT 170
POS WR
CLASS 2026

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