Area Receivers to Watch in 2021

By Jordan Burton (For OzarksSportsZone.com)

There are a lot of gifted receivers throughout our protection space that options greater than 60 groups. Beneath are a few of the high receivers to observe this season. This record is in alphabetical order.

NOTE: Some worthy gamers might seem on considered one of our different 5 soccer watch lists. A participant can solely seem on one record.

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Jaytin Defreece, Skyline Senior

Skyline had one of many space’s most enjoyable reveals on the gridiron, and Defreece is the larger a part of a particularly efficient 1-2 punch. At 6-foot-3 he’s a giant goal and his 72 receptions for 1,066 yards and 7 touchdowns made him probably the most productive guys within the Ozarks. It’s additionally the rationale he was an All-State choice.

Mason Denning, Strafford Senior

He’s the native model of Marshall Faulk the best way he’s utilized in Strafford’s offense. His junior yr noticed him flip 88 carries into 528 yards and 40 receptions in 536 yards with 12 whole touchdowns. Denning in house is an issue for whoever is throughout from him and the Indians may have no scarcity of how to get him concerned. He’s with this group as a result of his goal quantity might be huge; don’t be shocked if he approaches 2,000 yards from scrimmage.

Chris Floyd Jr., Glendale Senior

An damage is the one factor that basically slowed down Floyd final yr. He nonetheless managed to complete with 520 yards on 38 receptions. Have in mind he posted 90-1,055-11 as a sophomore. His capacity to be dynamic after the catch is likely one of the causes Coach Mauk believes he’s probably the most gifted receivers he’s ever had.

Mason Gastel, Lamar Senior

His one catch within the Class 2 state championship recreation become a game-winning 74-yard landing reception, which was reflective of how his season went; virtually completely of huge performs. He completed his junior marketing campaign with 18 receptions for 497 yards and 6 scores. He accounted for practically 50% of Lamar’s receiving yards.

Hollen Glenn, Mountain Grove Junior

Half operating again, half receiver and a complete lot of playmaker is what you get in Hollen Glenn. His sophomore season noticed him accumulate 1,233 yards from scrimmage and 13 touchdowns. He actually strains up all around the discipline and needs to be accounted for or else the play will finish in six. His 42-532-7 line ought to solely enhance with Tyson Elliott again.

Derek Horton, Glendale Senior

Two receivers within the space exceeded 100 receptions final yr. One in every of them is presently enjoying at SBU (Cooper Ezard) and the opposite is Derek Horton. His 118 receptions for 1,116 yards and 9 touchdowns is about what you’d count on from a standout receiver in Glendale’s system. Right here’s the distinction, Horton ran a 4.43 40 again in December and runs nice routes. He’s deserving of the D1 curiosity he’s receiving.

Noah Jester, MV-BT/Liberty Senior

Generally Liberty’s greatest play was to snap the ball and throw it up for Jester. He runs nice routes, has nice velocity and has nice ball abilities in addition. He completed eighth within the space with 818 receiving yards and 10 touchdowns on 64 receptions. Together with his quarterback returning he ought to inch even nearer to the 1,000-yard membership.

Liam O’Reilly, Catholic Senior

Defenders will give him a 10-yard cushion and someway he nonetheless manages to run previous them. The long run Missouri State Bear turned 38 receptions into 544 yards and eight touchdowns in simply seven video games. A lot of that got here towards the highest defenses within the Massive 8. O’Reilly is an element within the return recreation too.

Cameron Portis, Buffalo Senior

Cameron Portis scored as soon as each 5 touches from scrimmage final yr, which is likely one of the most staggering numbers you’ll see at any stage. His 21 receptions yielded 494 yards and 9 touchdowns, whereas his 64 carries become 569 yards and eight touchdowns. Gamers that rating as soon as each 10 touches are spectacular. Nobody actually is aware of his place and it doesn’t matter, he’s only a downside for opposing defenses.

Zack Williams, Skyline Senior

Williams was the deep menace for Skyline, turning simply 58 receptions into 1,030 yards and 16 touchdowns, incomes All-Mid-Lakes and All-State honors alongside the best way. His huge play capacity softens defenses for all the pieces else Skyline does. His protection abilities additionally earned him All-Space honors at defensive again.

OTHERS

Connor Ackerson, Seneca Junior
Chris Anderson, Parkview Junior
Zaide Lowery, Kickapoo Junior
Levi Malone, McDonald County Senior
Jaydon Mercado, Central Senior
Heston Miller, West Plains Junior
Sam Moreland, Ash Grove Senior
Cody Rasmussen, Rogersville Senior
Drew Vaughan, Mountain Grove Junior
All Wright, Joplin Sophomore