North Coast Section Receiving Corps: Top Returners

<!-- wp:heading --> <h2 class="wp-block-heading"><strong>The North Coast Section brings back a strong group of proven pass catchers ready to make an impact once again. With production, experience, and big-play ability returning to the field, these receivers headline an exciting group of offensive weapons to watch this season.</strong></h2> <!-- /wp:heading --> <!-- 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":"Dax Gordon","_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":"5'10u0022","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_height":"field_62aba4e8ecf31","player_evaluations_0_player_details_weight":"160","_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":"Northgate","_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-69d625899db7a"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Gordon is the North Coast Section's leading returning receiver after hauling 75 receptions for 1,106 yards and 12 touchdowns as a junior. 5'10” 160 lbs. he creates quick separation with sudden movement and great acceleration. Fast out of his stance, he's got a great drive phase and maintains speed when tracking to breakaway from defenders downfield. Can attack all three levels but excels as a vertical threat and making plays after the catch.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:acf/hudl {"name":"acf/hudl","data":{"embed_code":"u003ciframe src='https://www.hudl.com/embed/video/3/18489664/691d31e4da75fadc20158d95' width='640' height='360' frameborder='0' allowfullscreenu003eu003c/iframeu003e","_embed_code":"field_62daf7995fd8c"},"mode":"edit","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-69d625899dd3d"} /--> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1611398"],"_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-69d625899dd99"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Rivera carried the explosive Acalanes passing game with 57 receptions for 1,034 yards and 14 touchdowns as a junior. 6'0” 180 lbs. he's got a versatile skillset with high level ball skills to be an impact player on both sides of the ball at WR and DB. Extremely effective working out of the slot, he's an advanced route runner that creates consistent separation on a wide route tree. Natural judgement and adjustment ability to ball flight, he's a smooth tracker and competes for the ball in the air. Shows he can flash late hands and come down with contested receptions in traffic. Expect him to be near the top of WR's in the section again as a senior.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:embed {"url":"https://twitter.com/rivera_finn/status/2017049122331906353","type":"rich","providerNameSlug":"twitter","responsive":true} --> <figure class="wp-block-embed is-type-rich is-provider-twitter wp-block-embed-twitter"><div class="wp-block-embed__wrapper"> https://twitter.com/rivera_finn/status/2017049122331906353 </div></figure> <!-- /wp:embed --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1621190"],"_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-69d625899ddeb"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Ward is PRZ's top ranked 2028 receiver in the state. He's a matchup nightmare for defenders with elite level athleticism and speed running a 10.53 100M. Flashes his quick twitch and explosiveness breaking away from coverage and is a threat to score every time he touches the ball. Took 47 receptions for 924 yards and 11 touchdowns for one of northern California's top teams. Currently holds 14 D1 offers and will continue to establish himself as a national recruit as the cycle progresses.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:embed {"url":"https://twitter.com/kennethward_2/status/1997763871403307406","type":"rich","providerNameSlug":"twitter","responsive":true} --> <figure class="wp-block-embed is-type-rich is-provider-twitter wp-block-embed-twitter"><div class="wp-block-embed__wrapper"> https://twitter.com/kennethward_2/status/1997763871403307406 </div></figure> <!-- /wp:embed --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1611438"],"_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-69d625899de38"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Ferronato led the competitive Adobe league in receiving yards as a junior taking 44 receptions for 895 yards and 5 touchdowns. Flashes great short area quickness and acceleration out of his cuts to create space. He's a smart route runner that knows how to attack leverage and establish positioning to open up a throwing lane. Outstanding ball skills, he's competitive through the catch with strong hands and good leaping ability to compete at the high point. Creative after the catch, he's elusive in the open field and can breakaway in space. Expect the touchdown numbers to return to the mean with more as a senior. He's a game changer that forces defenses to account for him on every play.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:embed {"url":"https://twitter.com/BlaykeF_2/status/1991243223805854018","type":"rich","providerNameSlug":"twitter","responsive":true} --> <figure class="wp-block-embed is-type-rich is-provider-twitter wp-block-embed-twitter"><div class="wp-block-embed__wrapper"> https://twitter.com/BlaykeF_2/status/1991243223805854018 </div></figure> <!-- /wp:embed --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["2124165"],"_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-69d625899de82"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Gifted athlete that took 44 receptions for 805 yards and 10 touchdowns. 6'0” 175 lbs. he's a versatile weapon with a natural feel for the position. He shows fluid movement skills, strong body control, and great spatial awareness as a route runner. High IQ and plus instincts, he understands how to set up his routes with good use of stems, tempo changes, and positional leverage. Natural catcher of the football that finds ways to play the ball in traffic and attack the ball in the air. Game speed makes him dangerous in space and capable of turning route touches into explosive gains. Four D1 offers to date for the current sophomore but will see a big bump in recruitment going forward.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:acf/hudl {"name":"acf/hudl","data":{"embed_code":"u003ciframe src='https://www.hudl.com/embed/video/3/23216556/69121cb5f710c1678afe6515' width='640' height='360' frameborder='0' allowfullscreenu003eu003c/iframeu003e","_embed_code":"field_62daf7995fd8c"},"mode":"edit","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-69d625899dea6"} /--> <!-- /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":"Will Healy","_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":"6'6u0022","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_height":"field_62aba4e8ecf31","player_evaluations_0_player_details_weight":"210","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_weight":"field_65b288425ecf6","player_evaluations_0_player_details_position":"2407","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_position":"field_62aba4f0ecf32","player_evaluations_0_player_details_school":"San Rafael","_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-69d625899df3b"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Healy is a consistent and reliable target taking 58 receptions for 804 yards and 16 touchdowns as a junior. 6'6” 210 lbs. he's possesses the ideal physical profile for a major D1 TE with his combination of length, athleticism, and ball skills in addition to his high level growth potential to add mass. Demonstrates natural movement skills, bend, and all around game speed. Can separate and find the soft spot in coverage at the short/intermediate levels but can also stretch the field vertically. Outstanding catch radius that extends well beyond his framework using strong hands and a good understanding of how to use his body to box out defenders at the catch point. Great redzone threat that can also extend gains after the catch to create explosive plays. Recruitment is on the rise with three FCS offers to date but expect the P4 programs to come through as he progresses into his senior year.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:embed {"url":"https://twitter.com/WillHealy2027/status/2016666730505130330","type":"rich","providerNameSlug":"twitter","responsive":true} --> <figure class="wp-block-embed is-type-rich is-provider-twitter wp-block-embed-twitter"><div class="wp-block-embed__wrapper"> https://twitter.com/WillHealy2027/status/2016666730505130330 </div></figure> <!-- /wp:embed --> <!-- /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":"Max Shuga","_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":"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":"Foothill","_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-69d625899dfd8"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Shuga had a breakout junior season taking 45 receptions for 803 yards and 8 touchdowns. 6'3” 195 lbs. he's got a well-built frame with length. Shows a great ability to win at the catch point using his size to high point the football and present as a reliable target, especially downfield. Runs well with good straight line build up speed and the ability to get by coverage vertically. Flashes good body control and can adjust to off target throws. Wins the 50/50 ball with good timing, leaping ability, and extension to go over the top of defenders and rip the ball out of the air. Flying under the recruiting radar, he's got a strong foundational skillset and should see his stock on the rise as he gains more exposure going into his senior year.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:embed {"url":"https://twitter.com/MaxShuga12/status/1989095941866156528","type":"rich","providerNameSlug":"twitter","responsive":true} --> <figure class="wp-block-embed is-type-rich is-provider-twitter wp-block-embed-twitter"><div class="wp-block-embed__wrapper"> https://twitter.com/MaxShuga12/status/1989095941866156528 </div></figure> <!-- /wp:embed --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block -->