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Wide Receivers catching the eye

Wide Receivers catching the eye
Photo: Eli Mortensen
Andy Pham
Andy Pham March 4, 2025 @ 07:51 AM
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Jaxton Laddimore
Jaxton Laddimore 6'2" | 195 lbs | WR | 2026
UT
Ryder Wilkinson
Ryder Wilkinson 6'3" | 180 lbs | WR/ATH | 2027
UT
David Dean
David Dean 6'5" | WR | 2026
UT
Eli Mortensen
Eli Mortensen 6'2" | 170 lbs | WR/DB | 2028
UT
Spencer Hafoka
Spencer Hafoka 6'0" | 175 lbs | ATH | 2026
UT
<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>In this edition, we cover some receivers who will be making waves this offseason and will be rising when the season starts. <br><br></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1082074"],"_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-67c50598ca0f3"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Mortensen has an excellent frame to grow into and already has a 6'7" wingspan. Mortensen has good footwork, and lateral quickness, and is an exceptional mover. He has a large catch radius, great ball-tracking skills, is good at high-pointing the ball, and has strong hands. Mortensen is an elusive athlete who is good with the ball in his hands and creating after the catch. He possesses an excellent ceiling and already displaying his playmaking abilities at a young age. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["402752"],"_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-67c50598ca170"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Hafoka is a good athlete who played both sides of the ball and spent time as a wildcat Quarterback as well to get the ball in his hands where he can make a play. Hafoka has good footwork and is a good route runner with adequate size. He has a good understanding of tempo and will stack his corner, he blends his speed and footwork well to get his corner off-balanced. Hafoka has a good movement pattern and moves well laterally. He is a player with a diverse route tree and wins at all three levels. Hafoka is an elusive athlete with good hands and fun to watch, he should get recruited regionally.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1568263"],"_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-67c50598ca1bd"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Wilkinson has a great frame that can easily hold 220 lbs. He has the potential to have excellent size and already showcases physicality. Wilkinson is a good mover who gets vertical and transitions upfield easily with the ball in his hands. He has good ball-tracking skills and strong hands and can highpoint the ball. Wilkinson should get regionally recruited with his skill set in his arsenal. What could unlock him is if he continues to bulk up while retaining all his traits and eventually moves to Tight End. Wilkinson already shows physicality and with his frame would make an excellent athletic modern-day tight end that can be used in line or detached.<br></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1555753"],"_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-67c50598ca205"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Dean has excellent size and frame. He is a physical player who works the middle, has a large catch radius, and does an excellent job presenting himself to his Quarterback. Dean is strong at the catch point, shows late hands, and is a good target for jump balls. He shows good elusiveness and shows good athleticism and has good hip fluidity. Dean has a couple of options, he can stay at his weight and be a true X-Receiver with his length or he can bulk up and transition to Tight End and he would create mismatches and become a chess piece. He already shows good physicality and if he bulks up would be an enticing prospect for programs. He should be looked at regionally and garner D1 attention based on the tools he has and how he can be molded. <br></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='1681387' first='Jaxton' last='Laddimore']","_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":"6'3u0022","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_height":"field_62aba4e8ecf31","player_evaluations_0_player_details_weight":"195","_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":"Lehi","_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-67c50598ca2c0"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Laddimore has great length and displays an excellent catch radius and is strong at the catch point. He has good lateral movement and is a physical player. Laddimore has good ball-tracking skills and strong hands. He gets vertical well and is a player who is a natural target near the endzone and someone who high-points the ball well. Laddimore transfers in from Westlake.<br></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Those were five players who are catching the eye and making noise. They'll be players that you'll need to keep an eye on for the upcoming season. Remember the names. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph -->

In this edition, we cover some receivers who will be making waves this offseason and will be rising when the season starts.

Eli Mortensen

Eli Mortensen

UT
WR/DB
HEIGHT 6'2"
WEIGHT 170
POS WR/DB
CLASS 2028
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Eli
Mortensen WR/DB
Class
2028
Height
6'2"
Weight
170
HS
Morgan
|
UT
Wide Receivers catching the eye
Mortensen has an excellent frame to grow into and already has a 6’7″ wingspan. Mortensen has good footwork,...
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State: Utah
School: Morgan
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Spencer Hafoka

Spencer Hafoka

UT
ATH
HEIGHT 6'0"
WEIGHT 175
POS ATH
CLASS 2026
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Spencer
Hafoka ATH
Class
2026
Height
6'0"
Weight
175
HS
Pleasant Grove
|
UT
Wide Receivers catching the eye
Hafoka is a good athlete who played both sides of the ball and spent time as a wildcat...
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Spencer Hafoka

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State: Utah
School: Pleasant Grove
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Ryder Wilkinson

Ryder Wilkinson

UT
WR/ATH
HEIGHT 6'3"
WEIGHT 180
POS WR/ATH
CLASS 2027
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Ryder
Wilkinson WR/ATH
Class
2027
Height
6'3"
Weight
180
HS
Crimson Cliff
|
UT
Wide Receivers catching the eye
Wilkinson has a great frame that can easily hold 220 lbs. He has the potential to have excellent...
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State: Utah
School: Crimson Cliff
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David Dean

David Dean

UT
WR
HEIGHT 6'5"
POS WR
CLASS 2026
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David
Dean WR
Class
2026
Height
6'5"
HS
American Fork
|
UT
Wide Receivers catching the eye
Dean has excellent size and frame. He is a physical player who works the middle, has a large...
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School: American Fork
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