Another bigger WR that has slipped too far under the radar for his talents is Milwaukee Marquette’s Thad Hoffman. The senior stepped up in the biggest moments, helping Marquette bring home a D1 State Championship. Hoffman has a strong 6’2″ 190 lbs frame. He uses it box out DBs at the catch. Thad also has the long speed to stretch the field at the HS level. At the next level he fits more into the possession role. A big target with the ability to create separation and the short area agility after the catch to shake DBs. Thad has the tools to become a reliable target at the next level. Dive into the tape below.

Another standout WR is senior Thad Hoffman. He has prototypical size at 6’2″ 190 lbs and that frame is packed with strength. He is able to elevate and high point the ball. His hands are strong to make catches through contact. That size and strength also make him an impact as a downfield run blocker. Once he clamps his hands onto DBs he drives them where he wants to Thad is smooth through his breaks as well and has a solid base of route running to continue to develop. Don’t sleep on the WR.

The 6’2” 180 lbs WR is an athlete to know in the middle of special WR position group. He has the building blocks needed at several key traits. His releas at the line is quick, and he gets his hands involved to clear the DB. The speed is there to stretch the defense, and Thad has solid body control allowing him to have efficient speed through the brakes of his routes. I was impressed with the catches he made at the edge of his catch radius. The soft hands are there for a QB to rely on. I’m excited to see the jump he makes this year following a big jump from sophomore to junior year. Keep an eye on the playmaker out wide.

Debuting at WR6 is the 6’2″ 180 lbs athlete out of Milwaukee Marquette. The incoming junior was primarily targeted in the slot where he could use his body and length to box out defenders from getting to the ball, and then muscle his way for yards after the catch. That physicality after the catch also came through in his willingness to make blocks in the run game. Thaddaeus was so effective that he would line up in the h back spot and block DEs/OLBs. Look for Hoffman to be relied on more heavily in the pass game this fall. He and his QB should form one of the more productive duos in the state.