2023 Rankings Newcomers: Tight Ends and Wide Receivers
Today we look at the newcomers to the pass catching positions of tight end and wide receiver. We have some really talented players that have made their way into the rankings. For me the length and size are what really…
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Continue ReadingToday we look at the newcomers to the pass catching positions of tight end and wide receiver. We have some really talented players that have made their way into the rankings. For me the length and size are what really stands out about this group.
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Aiden Diaz Aiden Diaz 6'3" | 225 lbs | TE Shaker Heights | 2023 State OH (Shaker Heights) 6’3 225- Aiden is a physical, but athletic Tight End. He’s a guy who you’re going to be able to lineup inline or outside. Aiden has a great feel for route running and is a hands catcher who catches it away from his body. He’s versatile enough he could even be used as an H-Back. While he didn’t have a ton of production in 2021, the talent and the traits are there. He just needs to continue to fill out and get stronger. Diaz checks in as our 5th ranked TE and 61st player overall.
Jacob Harris
Jacob
Harris
6'5" | 205 lbs | TE
Westerville Central | 2023
State
OH
(Westerville Central) 6’3 190- When you watch Jacob’s film, the thing I noticed first was his ability to track and high point the ball. He has great body control in the air. The Warhawks love to isolate him against smaller defensive backs and let him go up and get it. He runs good routes and understands how to sit down in the pocket of zone coverage. Beyond continued development for Harris, he just needs to fill out and get stronger. The football blood lines are there as Jacob’s dad Josh was one of the best QB’s in Bowling Green State University history. Jacob debuts as our 6th ranked tight end and the 63rd player overall.
Sam Smith Jr
Sam
Smith Jr
6'4" | 205 lbs | WR
Wauseon | 2023
State
OH
(Wauseon) 6’4 200- Sam has been to at least a couple of our Prep Redzone events. He’s big receiver who has the speed to make break it open. He’s smooth in his routes and knows how to set up DB’s with moves to create separation. He’s another hands catcher who make the catch and put away look easy as he looks to make yards after the catch. Sam’s recruitment really ended pretty much as soon as it got going as he committed to the University of Toledo shortly after they offered. Smith is ranked the 5th best wide receiver and the 33rd best player in the 2023 class.
Isaiah Jones Isaiah Jones 6'5" | 190 lbs | WR Brookfield | 2023 State OH (Brookfield) 6’5 190- Isaiah Jones Isaiah Jones 6'5" | 190 lbs | WR Brookfield | 2023 State OH is a young man who’s flying under the radar as of right now. He’s devoted much of his athletic focus on basketball to this point, but his combo of size and athleticism is going to make him very intriguing to college coaches. He’s a smooth athlete, with plus speed, and a great catch radius. He does a great job of using his length and athleticism to high point the football. I could really see Isaiah breakout this camp season as coaches get a chance to see and evaluate him in person. He’s currently ranked as our 9th receiver and 108 overall.
Will Ostrowski
Will
Ostrowski
5'9" | 180 lbs | WR
Westlake | 2023
OH
(Westlake) 6’0 200- Ostrowski is just a dynamic playmaker. I like him as a slot receiver at the college level. He has an incredible ability to make guys miss. His ability to catch high percentage passes and make plays or take it to the house will make whatever offensive coordinator who gets him very happy. Will is our 14th rated wide receiver.