Talented NE KS Receivers Advance in Playoffs

The cream rises to the top in the third round of the state playoffs, and that includes some top-flight receivers. Northeast Kansas teams feature some dangerous wideouts who could leave a big mark on the championship race: [player_tooltip player_id="35578" first="Jordan" last="Brown"], 6-foot-4, 176 pound receiver, 2022, Free State: The former 4A all state receiver (as well as hoops star) at Basehor-Linwood hasn’t had quite the same opportunity in the receiving game at Free State. But there’s no question what this long, angular leaper can do with the football. If the Firebirds have to step it up in the passing game against undefeated #1 seed Derby, look for them to rely heavily on Brown. <strong>Chase Cottam</strong>, 5-foot-11 receiver, 2023, Wamego: The dynamic receiver on the end of many [player_tooltip player_id="122493" first="Hayden" last="Oviatt"] passes, Cottam is a big play waiting to happen. He takes an inordinate number of receptions to the house. Wamego will need all the firepower it can get against 9-1 Andover Central. <strong>Joe Hall</strong>, 6-foot-2, 190 pound receiver, 2022, Manhattan: Hall is a big, solidly built target who makes a lot of big plays for the Indians. In a nail-biter against Gardner-Edgerton, Hall turned in the game’s longest play from scrimmage, a 56-yard touchdown catch. In a run-first offense, his 20 catches for 247 yards and 3 scores are impressive. The 9-1 Indians will have their hands full with 8-2 Lawrence. <strong>Gannon Remer</strong>, 5-foot-11 receiver, 2022, Silver Lake: The Eagles fill the air with footballs, and quarterback [player_tooltip player_id="91395" first="Daigan" last="Kruger"] has lots of talented targets to look to. But Remer has been his primary target, having caught 35 passes for 512 yards and 9 touchdowns. Kruger and Remer will have to be sharp Friday when the 8-2 Eagles take on District 2 top seed Wellsville. [player_tooltip player_id="35645" first="Cole" last="Watson"], 6-foot-5, 220 pound tight end, 2023, Lawrence: A big receiver getting a lot of college looks, Watson doesn’t catch a ton of passes, but scouts recognize his ability. He can run and jump and box out like a power forward. He will be needed when the 8-2 Lions take on 9-1 Manhattan.