Look in the Box: Five 2024 WRs to Scout

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>For those new to the Prep Redzone Colorado scene and interested in a subscription, use code <strong>WESLEY30</strong> for 30% off your first subscription!</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>As one class graduates, the next senior class becomes the primary recruiting target from college programs. The class of 2024 has previewed elite talent among its ranks with players who have proven themselves as legitimate college prospects capable of playing at the highest level.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>This article will briefly examine five wide receivers from the 2024 class who should be high on the recruiting boards, especially for the in-state programs.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["503779"],"_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_0_evaluation":"u003cspan style=u0022font-weight: 400u0022u003eReese is a prospect whose recruiting stock is rapidly rising. He is a big-body receiver with outstanding athleticism and an impressive catch radius. His long strides and breakaway speed make him a deep threat who can stretch the field. He tracks the ball well and uses his physicality and hand strength to make tough catches in one-on-one situations and heavy traffic. Reese is a dominant competitor who also uses his physicality to block downfield, helping to earn offers from Nevada and Washington State.u003c/spanu003e","_player_evaluations_0_evaluation":"field_62aba51aecf34","player_evaluations_1_player":["642349"],"_player_evaluations_1_player":"field_62ab9d62ecf2c","player_evaluations_1_override_profile_image":"","_player_evaluations_1_override_profile_image":"override-player-profile-image","player_evaluations_1_not_in_database":"","_player_evaluations_1_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations_1_evaluation":"u003cspan style=u0022font-weight: 400u0022u003eMellish is on pace to become one of the bigger sleepers in the class. He is still under the radar, but that does not mean he lacks the talent to become a solid prospect. He is a big receiver with excellent speed and reliable hands. His vision as a ball carrier pairs perfectly with his speed, making him a genuine threat when running after the catch. Mellish is an underrated prospect with the potential to become a significant pick-up, especially for an in-state program.u003c/spanu003e","_player_evaluations_1_evaluation":"field_62aba51aecf34","player_evaluations_2_player":["388114"],"_player_evaluations_2_player":"field_62ab9d62ecf2c","player_evaluations_2_override_profile_image":"","_player_evaluations_2_override_profile_image":"override-player-profile-image","player_evaluations_2_not_in_database":"","_player_evaluations_2_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations_2_evaluation":"u003cspan style=u0022font-weight: 400u0022u003eWilt is another sleeper with the “wow factor” that programs look for in prospects. He converted from quarterback to the wide receiver position last summer and completed his first junior season as a primary target for his QB. His catch radius is extremely impressive, but his natural ability to use late hands and snag the ball at the last possible second makes him a must-know player. Wilt is a perfect in-state prospect with good size, impressive reflexes, and excellent hand-eye coordination.u003c/spanu003e","_player_evaluations_2_evaluation":"field_62aba51aecf34","player_evaluations_3_player":["381230"],"_player_evaluations_3_player":"field_62ab9d62ecf2c","player_evaluations_3_override_profile_image":"","_player_evaluations_3_override_profile_image":"override-player-profile-image","player_evaluations_3_not_in_database":"","_player_evaluations_3_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations_3_evaluation":"u003cspan style=u0022font-weight: 400u0022u003eAbeyta is an athlete who can do severe damage when the ball is in his hands. 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