Five-star Mike Matthews was a smooth operator at the OT7 in Phoenix. adamgorney gives an award to the 2024 athlete and others from the OT7 in his Gorney Awards:
Matthews does not say much and he’s relatively unassuming until the five-star takes the field and just catches everything thrown his way. The Lilburn Parkview standout can run past defenders, can outjump them when the ball hangs in the air and he gets open against press coverage with ease as well.
There’s a chance Matthews could play defense in college but the five-star is such a productive receiver it’s going to be tough to keep the ball out of his hands.Taylor has emerged as a big-time prospect in the 2025 class after numerous events and someone who has five-star potential down the road. The Geneva, Ill., receiver showed off his skills from his smooth route-running ability to his hands and his ability to glide by defensive backs to make big catches.
Jordan gets open easily, he can catch tough passes and showed off great hands. Even if he’s not a physical freak, the four-star is someone who is super productive at all times.Originally from the Chicago area, Olugbode has moved to Bradenton IMG Academy and is emerging as one of the best receivers in the 2025 class. Still only 15-years old, there is tremendous upside potential for Olugbode, who already has elite size, elite hands and is an elite route runner.
The four-star athlete from Chattanooga Brainerd could also flip and play defensive back but with his playmaking ability and hands – plus with the intensity he plays with – he could be a special receiver as well.There has been talk for a while that Trader might even be a better defensive back and while he was more than solid on offense this weekend, the Hollywood Chaminade Madonna standout was even better on defense.
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