Tharp had a great last high school game. The 5’11 160-pound wideout had 9 receptions for 138 yards, 2 carries for 17 yards and 1 touchdown. Tharp has very good athletic ability due to very good speed, acceleration, balance, good jumping, and change of direction. Good release at the line of scrimmage. Very good separation quickness due to his athletic ability. One play that stood out to me was when he slips and falls during the route. He readjusts and made the catch and big the play. Very good catching and ball tracking skills. Good yards after the catch with his juke move and out running the defenders. I was very impressed with his performance against Montrose.

Tharp has been quietly turning heads on the 4A scene this season. With 29 receptions for 520 yards and 11 touchdowns, he’s shown he can find the end zone consistently and be a go to option in the red zone. Tharp excels as a possession receiver who can move the chains and make contested catches in traffic. His strong hands and ability to shield defenders make him a reliable target in tight spaces. Beyond his physical tools, Tharp’s football IQ and awareness help him find soft spots in coverage. As his team makes its playoff push, expect Tharp to continue making clutch plays and leading by example through his steady, impactful performances.

Tharp gives Monarch a reliable target capable of creating separation at all three levels of the field. He uses leverage well to stack defensive backs and he has sharp footwork with the ability to win at the top of his routes. Tharp’s wide catch radius and strong hands make him a dangerous threat in contested situations, especially when high pointing the football in traffic. Building off late season success, Tharp enters Week 1 looking to assert himself as a primary weapon in the passing game. If Monarch establishes rhythm early, Tharp could play a central role in sustaining drives and producing explosive plays against a tough Poudre defense.