Next Up: 2027 Receivers Trending Towards 1K Seasons

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>In yesterday's article, I discussed some of the top running backs who I believe will reach that thousand yard marker. You can read that <a href="https://prepredzone.com/2026/01/which-running-backs-are-poised-for-a-1000-yard-season/">here</a>. In today's, I am analyzing what Colorado wide receivers are on the precipice of reaching a thousand yard season. Let's dive into my evaluation. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["826250"],"_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-6978128ac38c2"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Montoya is a big body receiver measuring in at 6'3 205-pounds. This past season, he had 34 receptions for 732 yards for 7 touchdowns. He has good athletic ability due to very good acceleration, jumping, good speed, and change of direction. Very good release against both off coverage and press jam. He consistently beats DBs at the line of scrimmage. Montoya has fluid route running skills and has very good separation quickness. Does a great job on contested catches with his frame and jumping. Very good ball tracking and catching skills. After the catch, he'll use his strength to run through defenders. He's also a fantastic blocker. Montoya locks out LBs or DBs and creates running lanes for his backs. He has all the tools to reach that thousand-yard mark, and I believe he will cross it next season.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1330939"],"_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-6978128ac396f"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Flores is a standout two-way player at both WR and CB. Measures in at 6'0 180-pounds. He had 49 receptions for 680 yards with 5 touchdowns, 42 total tackles (17 solo, 25 assisted), 4 INT (2 returned for a touchdown), and 4 PD. Flores has very good athletic ability due to very good acceleration, speed, change of direction, and jumping. Very good release against both off coverage and press jam. Very fluid hips breaking into his routes. Very good separation quickness. Flores has very good ball tracking and very good catching. After the catch, he'll use his burners and quick cuts to make defenders miss out in open space. Flores is also a fantastic corner with his great coverage skills. Either position he can play at the next level, he's a weapon.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1113006"],"_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-6978128ac39ee"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Marchand measures in at 6'4 185-pounds. This past season, he had 39 receptions for 734 yards with 12 touchdowns. He has very good athletic ability due to very good acceleration, change of direction, jumping, and speed. Very good release at the line of scrimmage, consistently beating the DB no matter in off-coverage or the press jam. Does a great job to create separation during his route. He'll fight through contact, out run the receiver, or exploit a zone void. During the QB scramble drill, he comes back and makes himself an easy option. Very good catching and ball tracking. Very good body control and adjustment. He excels at contested catches. Strong hands to rip the ball out of the air. After the catch, he'll use a stiff arm to gain extra yardage or use his speed to blaze past all levels of the defense. He's a prime candidate for a thousand-yard season.</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":"Asher Schembri","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_player_name":"field_62aba4c9ecf2f","player_evaluations_0_player_details_graduating_class":"2027","_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":"185","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_weight":"field_65b288425ecf6","player_evaluations_0_player_details_position":"2411","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_position":"field_62aba4f0ecf32","player_evaluations_0_player_details_school":"Douglas County ","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_school":"field_62aba4fdecf33","player_evaluations_0_player_details_club_program":"","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_club_program":"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-6978128ac3b12"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Schembri is an electric athlete on the field. Measuring in at 5'11 185-pounds, he had 20 carries for 133 yards with 2 touchdowns, and 42 receptions for 675 yards with 7 touchdowns. He has very good athletic due to very good speed, balance, change of direction, good jumping, and acceleration. Good release. Very good separation quickness. Very good catching with strong hands to hold onto the ball as he gets hit making the catch. Slippery and elusive after the catch. He's a threat to score on every play. Schembri uses his very good strength to consistently break tackles. He'll truck through or churn his legs forward for extra yards. Schembri is also an excellent blocker. Look for him to reach that 1000 yard mark next season.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["567049"],"_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-6978128ac3b93"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Zeller measures in at 5'9 155-pounds. This past season for Chatfield, he had 47 receptions for 596 yards and 5 touchdowns. Zeller has good athletic ability due to very good change of direction, speed, good acceleration, and jumping. Good release against both off coverage and the press jam. Very good separation quickness due to his quick feet and athletic ability. He'll outrun the DBs at the top of the route. Good ball tracking and catching. After the catch, he'll use his home run speed to run through defenders. I'm excited to see how he does next season, and believe he has potential to reach a thousand yards.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block -->