Returning Production: 5A’s Top Wideouts

<h2 class="wp-block-heading">The 5A passing game is set to feature plenty of familiar faces next season. This group of <strong>top returning wideouts</strong> not only put up big numbers last year but also showed the playmaking ability to change games. From explosive speed to reliable hands, these receivers are ready to lead their offenses and make an impact in the 5A ranks.</h2>    <p class="text-gray-700">Roebuck was the leading receiver in the 5A division as a junior taking 89 receptions for 1,076 yards and 8 touchdowns. 6'0” 180 lbs. he's a dynamic, highly productive two way athlete who has established himself as one of the top prospects in the state. He's a tough cover for any DB with his fluid movement that is quick and sudden but under control. High caliber route runner, he accelerates hard off the ball and stays sharp in and out of his breaks to create separation. He tracks the ball well and has the coordination to adjust and make plays on off target throws. Dangerous after the catch, he's explosive in space with the vision and burst to turn routine catches into chunk plays. Earned offers from Washington and Maryland but still under recruited given his ability.</p>     <p class="text-gray-700">Massey had an outstanding junior season going for 68 receptions, 1,021 yards, and 17 touchdowns. 6'1” 185 lbs. he shows elite coordination and hands, tracking the ball cleanly from release to catch point. Routinely makes tough acrobatic or one handed grabs to showcase that ability. He understands positional leverage and the technique to attack the football in the air at the high point using timing and body control to win. Demonstrates a wide route tree and a good variety of moves to create separation at all depths of the field. Good ability to mix up tempo and speeds to get defenders off balance and out of position. Explosive after the catch combining his short area quickness and long speed to break away in space. Earned his first offer from Oregon State in late January and should see a big bump in recruitment going into his senior year.</p>   <figure class="wp-block-embed is-type-rich is-provider-twitter wp-block-embed-twitter"><div class="wp-block-embed__wrapper"> https://twitter.com/IsaacMassey01/status/2002877933963071792 </div></figure>     <p>Breakout junior year for Amon flashing efficiency and explosiveness taking 38 receptions for 912 yards and 12 touchdowns. 6'1” 165 lbs. he's got good length in his frame and room to add mass without sacrificing his speed/movement skills. He's a plus route runner that creates leverage with good use of stems and head fakes at the top. Shows he can drop his hip level and accelerate out of the break. Long speed allows him to excel as a vertical threat that can stretch the defense and win the 50/50 ball by timing out his jump and extending at the catch point. He's a natural hands catcher and is reliable to make plays in space or in traffic. Straight line speed and a sustained second gear give him the ability to make plays after the catch. High level competitor who is trending up going into his senior year.</p>   <figure class="wp-block-embed is-type-rich is-provider-twitter wp-block-embed-twitter"><div class="wp-block-embed__wrapper"> https://twitter.com/amon_brody/status/2035465405578559543 </div></figure>     <p>Anderson showed great year over year improvement from his sophomore to his junior year finishing with 62 receptions for 866 yards and 14 touchdowns. Well-rounded skillset working out of the slot that blends his natural athleticism and technical ability as a route runner. Plays fast with good game speed. He's quick out of his stance and closes cushion early in the play to apply pressure to the DB. Flashes good twitch and suddenness at the top of the route to sell his routes hard and create separation. Strong hands at the catch point, he's confident and competes for every ball in the air. Quick lateral movement after the catch and good burst makes him tough to tackle in the open field. Picked up his first two college offers this month from Missouri Western State and Augustana with more on the way.</p>      <p class="text-gray-700">Sharp is the second Marana receiver in the top five returning stat leaders after finishing his junior season with 47 receptions, 850 yards, and 15 touchdowns. He's a productive and dependable receiving target who brings both consistency and big play ability to the offense. He's a smooth athlete and creative route runner that shows a good feel for coverage and a natural ability to separate. Plus ball skills, he's got a large catch radius in relation to his frame using good extension and grip strength to play the ball outside his frame and finish through contact/traffic. He's well coached with good technique, knowing how to set up his routes and attack DB's leverage to his advantage. Picked up his initial college offer from Jamestown in late January.</p>   <figure class="wp-block-embed is-type-rich is-provider-twitter wp-block-embed-twitter"><div class="wp-block-embed__wrapper"> https://twitter.com/jaxsun_sharp/status/2017109249781055943 </div></figure>