Don’t sleep on this playmaker on the outside for Appleton West. Bennett possesses the size needed to thrive on the outside. Size that allows him to create separation with his length or to high point the ball in traffic. Bennett also sets himself apart with the speed he brings to the WR position. Bennett threatens the defense vertically on a weekly basis, and is coming off a season where he put up a crazy 22.9 yards/reception. There are clips of the big man winning in triple coverage and winning by outrunning the entire defense downfield. He is a matchup, and when I attended their game last fall I was locked in every time the ball went his direction with expectations of highlight reel play after highlight reel play. The big play threat is flying under the radar. Get on him!

I am very excited to watch Bennett show off his talents this summer. He checks a lot of boxes. Boxes that are going to help him move into our Top 100. Bennett has the size at 6’3″ 180 lbs and thanks to his strong hands the 2027 WR gets to fully maximize that wingspan and catch radius. His highlight reel is example after example of how well he can find the ball, adjust his path, and attack the ball in the air. Bennett also has the concentration and timing in traffic to be able to win those 50/50 jump balls. The long strides get him downfield with effective speed too. Don’t miss out on this kid.

Stats: 34 Receptions, 778 Yards, 11 TDs

One of the top outside WRs in the Class of 2027 is Bennett Nelson Bennett Nelson 6'3" | 180 lbs | WR Appleton West | 2027 State WI . With a 6’3″ 180 lbs frame, Bennett has the long strides and long speed to rip the top off the defense. He is able to get a clean release and instantly stack the CB. From there it is a mad dash for the DB to stay close. Bennett’s surprising speed is such a weapon out wide. That big frame also does exactly what you would expect. It allows him to soar over DBs and take the ball off the top shelf and secure it through any contact. Bennett has some of the best ball skills I saw live last season. From timing his jumps, to concentration in a sea of hands, to being strong enough to rip it into his body to secure the catch. The big man is a legitimate weapon out wide. I can’t wait to see him do his thing at camps this summer. He is fun to watch.