The Auburn Tigers are after the No. 1 tight end in the country in Kaiden Prothro of Bowdon, Ga. He showed why in a big game on Friday night.
went off on Friday night. The question is, did this young man prove he’s more of a wide receiver than many originally believed?target and the recruiting services have taken notice too. Prothro has been ranked as a consensus 4-star recruit and top 100 overall prospect by Rivals at #33, ESPN at #13, 247 Sports at #79, and On3 at #62. ESPN goes as far as to name him the
He did not disappoint by catching three touchdown passes from three receptions. The numbers are impressive, but more importantly, it’s how Prothro earned his statistics. during Bowdon High School’s dominant 58-7 win over Greenville High School. He proved his lateral quickness was not just on the tight end level either. He displayed smooth cuts that are what one would have expected from a wide receiver. Further, Prothro’s stutter steps and head fakes left every defensive back he faced looking at the back of his jersey.
Prothro’s second post-touchdown came with him coming back to the football just past the goal line. The throw was late and a bit underthrown. Being tall and possessing long arms helped, but it was Prothro’s timing, determination, and hand-eye coordination that allowed him to pull the football away from the Greenville defensive back who also had his hand on the football.
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