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Drew Wolitarsky |
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OVERVIEW: Record-breaking wide receiver in California • Scout.com and Rivals.com both list him as a three-star recruit • Scout ranks him as the 97th best wide receiver in the nation, while Rivals tabs him as the 90th best player in California • ranked by ESPN as the 180th best prospect in California • participated in the West Coast Bowl - featuring the top high school seniors from California, Nevada, Idaho, New Mexico and Colorado
ESPN ANALYSIS: Possesses good size and strength as an outside receiver • positions himself nicely against defensive back leverage • knows when to hit top speed and when to tempo routes • understanding of where he is on the field relative to the sidelines, uses his body well to shield defenders • sustains big hits and maintains the catch, tough in traffic and does not shy away from contact • decisive after the catch with no wasted cuts • can play inside or outside using technique and strength.
HIGH SCHOOL: Attends Canyon High School where he was a four-year letterwinner • California's all-time record holder in career catches (281) and career yardage (5,148) surpassing current St. Louis Rams receiver Steve Smith (271 catches and 4,486 yards) • second in state history with 52 career touchdown receptions • led Cowboys to an 8-3-1 record as a senior and was named Second-Team All-State • caught 89 passes for 1,275 yards (averaged 106.3 yards receiving a game) • registered 100 or more yards in eight of 12 games • caught 14 touchdown passes • averaged 35.83 yards on six kickoff returns (one touchdown) • made 75 catches as a junior for 1,628 yards and 19 touchdowns • rushed for one touchdown and returned one punt for a score • had 77 catches for 1,472 yards and 13 touchdowns as a sophomore and 40 catches for 773 yards and six touchdowns as a freshman • coached by Richard Gutierrez.
