Santino Varvel Santino Varvel 6'3" | 170 lbs | WR Canyon View | 2024 State AZ is a player who is continuing his rise nationally after a productive junior season. Standing at 6’3 175 pounds, Varvel is a mixture of size, speed, and athleticism. For Canyon Del Oro, he was a consistent deep threat able to separate from defenders easily on go routes. He accelerates quickly, helping him get to top speed off the line leaving corners in the dust. It makes him dangerous in the open field on screens and after the catch opportunities. Varvel is a smooth route runner who can quickly get out of his breaks with flexibility in his hips to change directions when selling routes. His hands display the manual dexterity to make contested catches in traffic and to use his size to his advantage while high-pointing the football. Varvel is a rising player who can cap it off with a stand-out senior season.

Varvel checks a lot of boxes as a D1 wideout with his combination of length, speed, and ball skills. At 6’3” 180 lbs. he’s got a solid frame that contributes to his large catch radius and also holds good growth potential. A dual sport athlete (football/track) that shows good burst in the short area to create separation and the long speed to breakaway. Recently ran a personal record in both the 300 hurdles with a 39.72 and the 110 with a 15.2. Not only a deep threat using his speed but can also be a sharp route runner at the short and intermediate levels. Strong at the catch point, he does a great job boxing out defenders to create open throwing lanes especially on jump balls and in the red zone. Dangerous after the catch, he has the ability to find space and break open or use his strength to fight through contact. Recruiting stock is on the rise with his first few offers coming recently from all three military academies and Bowling Green but expect many more programs to come through and offer him as the recruiting cycle progresses.