Top Performing Wide Recievers

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Wide receivers are essential if a team wants to keep defenses honest. An excellent wide receiver can demand the attention of 2 or even 3 defenders leaving the rest of the defense vulnerable in other areas. Here are some excellent wide receivers who have been performing at a high level.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Will Upton, </strong>Jackson Prep Academy, 5-9 165 Class of 2023<br>Will Upton is often overlooked due to his size. Nevertheless, Will uses this as fuel for his game. In just 4 games Upton caught 19 passes for over 400 yards. Both his team and his opponents know that when he gets the ball great things are bound to happen. He is difficult to tackle in the open field and can really hurt the defense with Yards after receptions. So far this year Upton has found the endzone 7 times and is planning on doing so multiple times over the next few weeks of the season. Some experts have labeled Will as the 5th Best Reciever in the state which is a title fitting for this athlete. Will certainly has displayed the ability to play football at the next level.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='106165' first='Ayden' last='Williams'],</strong> Ridgeland High School, 6-3, 205 Class of 2023<br>Ayden is a big-bodied wide receiver who is very difficult to cover. His height and wingspan make Ayden a favorite target for his Quarterback. Williams possesses the skill to beat defenders with his releases but also with his physicality. This type of athlete is a great asset to have as they are reliable in any situation. So fat this year Ayden has collected over 480 yards on 21 receptions and managed to haul in 5 of those for Touchdowns. Ayden's production has already set him apart from other receivers and will continue to do so if he stays on this trajectory.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='312638' first='Kaden' last='Batieste'],</strong> Cathedral High School, 6-1, 177 Class of 2023<br>Kaden is an interesting athlete due to his position switch and production. In previous years Kaden played running back and rushed for over 700 yards each season. This year he has transitioned into the WR position and is finding success early on. 4 games into the season Kaden has caught the ball for over 375 yards and 4 touchdowns. His ability to be a versatile athlete is what stands out the most. Teams have the ability to use him in a similar way that the 49ers utilize Deebo Samuel. The speed and explosiveness Kaden possess are true talents to be capitalized upon.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph -->