Here's what makes 12 Shreveport-Bossier receivers among the best in the area
The 2023 high school football season is inching closer. Here's a look at 12 of the top wingbacks in the Shreveport-Bossier City area to watch when the season kicks off Aug. 31 — and what some of their coaches said about them.
Dillion Braxton
Natchitoches Central, Jr.
Ht: 6-2, Wt: 190
The skinny: “Probably the best athlete in the school and his coming out has helped our receiver core.” Coach Jess Curtis
Bryson Broom
Airline, Sr.
Ht: 5-11, Wt: 175
The skinny: “Bryson is the picture of consistency. He plays receiver at a high level and also plays safety. Bryson played 100-plus plays a game last year and very seldom came off the field.” Coach Justin Scogin
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D'wartez Chatman
Logansport, Sr.
Ht: 5-10, Wt: 185
The skinny: “D'wartez is a four-year starter and has played nearly every position in the secondary and skill position offensively. He’s an extremely gifted athlete when he has the ball in his hands and can cover — a very physical player whose ceiling is super high.” Coach Kevin Magee
Kaleb Collins
Lakeview, Sr.
Ht: 5-10, Wt: 210
The skinny: Possibly the MVP for his team, Collins is key to making the offense go.
CJ Dudley
Parkway, Jr.
Ht: 6-0, Wt: 210
The skinny: “CJ will line up at tight end, wing, fullback and tailback. He plays our Hybrid position, and his size and speed could be a problem for defenses.” Coach Coy Brotherton
Alonzo Jackson
Haynesville, Sr.
Ht: 6-2, Wt: 210
The skinny: One of Jackson’s great loves in life is leaving people behind on the football while carrying the ball.
Malachi Johnson
Byrd, Jr.
Ht: 5-6, Wt: 145
The skinny: “Malachi is very fast with great feet.” Coach Stacy Ballew
J’Kobe Lawson
North Webster, Jr.
Ht: 5-10, Wt: 160
The skinny: “Kobe has elite speed and strength. He is another guy who is dangerous on both sides of the ball and in all phases of the game.” Coach John Ware
Cameron Mitchell
Minden, Sr.
Ht: 5-11, Wt: 165
The skinny: “A two-year returning starter who is an explosive player who runs great routes and has excellent hands.” Coach Spencer Heard
Tyreek Robinson
Evangel, Sr.
Ht: 6-0, Wt: 170
The skinny: “Tyreek runs a 10.5 100-meter and long jumps 22 feet. He is a two-time, first-team All-State athlete.” Coach Denny Duron
Chris Sheppard
North Caddo, Jr.
Ht: 6-1, Wt: 180
The skinny: “Chris has very strong ball skills and great hands. He will be a great redzone target for us this year because of the mismatches he can create against shorter defenders.” Coach Chase Thompson
KT Thomas
Calvary, Jr.
Ht: 5-10, Wt: 170
The skinny: “KT is a Great route runner with super hands.” Coach Rodney Guin
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This article originally appeared on Shreveport Times: Gifted hands: 12 Shreveport-Bossier area wingbacks who catch everything
