Preston Wilder
Preston Wilder
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Ian Guerin | Prep Redzone Scout
If you’re curious about why Wilder’s touches were steadily increasing toward the back half of the year look no further than the second carry on his reel below. Wilder isn’t going to out-run a lot of back-seven defenders, but he’s tough as nails and runs like he’s looking to initiate contact. That style is how he best utilizes his big frame and can help wear down opposing defenses.
Here’s the best part: We’re about to see even more of it. The player Wilder was splitting carries with last fall –
Kaleb Ricketts
Kaleb
Ricketts
5'9" | 180 lbs | QB/WR
Palmetto | 2026
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– is graduating. Wilder finished last fall with 644 yards and six touchdowns; Rickett had 710 and six scores of his own. What does this look like with Wilder becoming more of the focus?
We’re here to find out. Because while Wilder is built like a fullback, he was also the team’s second-leading receiver, hauling in 21 passes for 169 yards and another touchdown. That combination will give him even more opportunities to impress.
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Ian Guerin | Prep Redzone Scout
If you’re curious about why Wilder’s touches were steadily increasing toward the back half of the year look no further than the second carry on his reel below. Wilder isn’t going to out-run a lot of back-seven defenders, but he’s tough as nails and runs like he’s looking to initiate contact. That style is how he best utilizes his big frame and can help wear down opposing defenses.
Here’s the best part: We’re about to see even more of it. The player Wilder was splitting carries with last fall –
Kaleb Ricketts
Kaleb
Ricketts
5'9" | 180 lbs | QB/WR
Palmetto | 2026
SC
– is graduating. Wilder finished last fall with 644 yards and six touchdowns; Rickett had 710 and six scores of his own. What does this look like with Wilder becoming more of the focus?
We’re here to find out. Because while Wilder is built like a fullback, he was also the team’s second-leading receiver, hauling in 21 passes for 169 yards and another touchdown. That combination will give him even more opportunities to impress.
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