PRZ Clayton Combine Rewind: WR Notes & Evaluations

After starting with an <a href="https://prepredzone.com/2025/05/prz-clayton-combine-all-camp-team-offense/">All-Combine Team</a>, I'm breaking down every player in attendance at out PRZ North Carolina Combine at Clayton High School on Sunday. This isn't a fluff piece where we simply say generic nice things about the players. Instead, I'm really breaking down what I liked and what I still want to see from the players in attendance.   I started with the <a href="https://prepredzone.com/2025/05/prz-clayton-combine-rewind-quarterback-breakdown/">quarterbacks</a> and <a href="https://prepredzone.com/2025/05/prz-clayton-combine-rewind-rb-notes-evaluations/">running backs</a> on Monday, so it's time to break down the receivers. This was a diverse group, with a combination of route-runners, deep threats, and physically-imposing wideouts.   <h2 class="wp-block-heading">PRZ NC Combine WR Evaluations</h2>   I really liked that the coaches focused on route-running nuance and playing the ball in the air, with particular emphasis on making defensive backs play through the body rather than the receivers opening themselves up to deflections by turning back to the the quarterback on deep balls. While I may reference some <a href="https://prepredzone.com/2025/05/prep-redzone-nc-combine-athletic-testing-standouts/">testing numbers</a> (as those are part of a full evaluation) I'm more concerned with how the receivers looked in drills and one-on-ones.   To make this more readable, I'm also breaking the group down by archetype. But, just because I bucket a particular player in a particular group doesn't mean I didn't like their other characteristics, only that I thought they were at their best within a specific style of play.   <h3 class="wp-block-heading">1) The Route-Runners</h3>   Northern Guilford's [player_tooltip player_id='366302' first='Tristian' last='Turner'] was one of the top route-runners in attendance, using his quickness (4.37 shuttle) and footwork to win at the top of routes. He showed smooth, effortless hands, which really helped, as he caught almost everything that came to him.   Apex's [player_tooltip player_id='1332157' first='Dylan' last='Piver'] had a similar day, as he made several difficult catches look easy. I thought Piver's best work came at the start of his routes as he displayed some smooth releases, but he was effective out of his breaks as well.   Both 2027 receivers are a bit undersized, but can create separation without having to run by guys, something I love to see.   American Leadership Academy's [player_tooltip player_id='1194708' first='Kegian' last='Blanchard'] also showed some route-running nuance, stemming his routes well. That was on display in one-on-ones as defenders often didn't know where he was going and found it difficult to stay close. Similarly, Pasquotank County wideout [player_tooltip player_id='1547233' first='Tyrell' last='Williams'] impressed me with the way he disguised his routes. His footwork and timing was precise and he always hit his landmark on his breaks, a key point of emphasis from the coaches.   Finally, Willow Spring athlete [player_tooltip player_id='563219' first='Greyson' last='Mosley'] really impressed me as a route-runner, specifically because that's not a part of his game we see much on film. In Willow Spring's run-heavy offense, Mosley is mainly used as a gadget guy from the slot, with most of his work coming on screens or the occasional slot fade. He showed plenty of nuance as a route-runner, even with parts of the route tree he rarely runs in his high school system. That's a major plus when looking at his future.   <h3 class="wp-block-heading">2) The Physical Threats</h3>   Several guys won off of pure athleticism, something that should serve them well at the next level. Speed and size can't be taught and these guys won with one or the other--or both.   American Leadership Academy's [player_tooltip player_id='1667920' first='Kamarri' last='Smallwood'] isn't going to scare anyone with his size, but he was a menace with elite speed and acceleration out of his breaks. He continually burned guys deep, even when they were ready for it.   On the flip side was Cox Mill's [player_tooltip player_id='1276945' first='Sione' last='Latimore']. Latimore shielded defenders from the ball and guys couldn't get around him to make plays. As he continues to fill out his frame, I think he could end up as a tight end or big slot because of his ability to work in tight spaces. He excels at using his size and plays even bigger than his 6'2", 175 frameI.   Mooresville freshman [player_tooltip player_id='1657753' first='Doc' last='Caldwell'] blends his size and quickness well, measuring at 6'1" with a 7.13-second L-Drill and 4.44 shuttle. He's just a freshman and he's learning the nuances of the receiver position but the athleticism gives him an excellent base from which to start. He's one I'm watching in the future.   <h3 class="wp-block-heading">3) The All-Around Threats</h3>   I didn't know much about Andrews receiver Javhen Twyman before Sunday, but I left impressed with his upside. I haven't seen any of his film, but on Sunday, he was both a solid route-runner and excellent deep threat. He had one of the faster 40s on the day and good feet, especially on his releases.   In my opinion, South Iredell's [player_tooltip player_id='1654186' first='Brody' last='Hunt'] and Clayton's [player_tooltip player_id='714587' first='TJ' last='Campbell'] were the <a href="https://prepredzone.com/2025/05/prz-clayton-combine-all-camp-team-offense/">two best receivers of the day</a>. Hunt was probably the quickest guy out of his breaks and seemed to actually catch some of the quarterbacks off-guard with how quickly he could get to a spot on both in-breaking and out-breaking routes.   Campbell had the two biggest catches of the day, with a leaping grab on a post and a one-handed touchdown on strong double-move in best-on-best. I've already mentioned his elite 3-cone and shuttle times, both of which would shame most NFL prospects.   I have an FBS grade on Campbell and a strong FCS grade on Hunt. Their 40s aren't indicative of their true game speed, and some combine-specific speed training would likely take them to the next level ahead of a crucial summer.

After starting with an All-Combine Team, I'm breaking down every player in attendance at out PRZ North Carolina Combine at Clayton High School on Sunday. This isn't a fluff piece where we simply say generic nice things about the players. Instead, I'm really breaking down what I liked and what I still want to see from the players in attendance.