Waden Charles

A physical possession type of wide receiver who wins with body control and sure hands. Is being recruited by most schools to catch passes at the next level, but has also flashed as a big-framed safety that can go find the football. Measured a shade under 6-foot-2, 185 pounds spring before junior season. Already owns a muscular build, but is likely going to only add more mass once lifting at the college of his choice. Dominated a weaker district as a sophomore, totaling just over 1,000 receiving yards in 10 games. Might not be a true burner, but mixes gears well to create separation and is a deceptive route runner with his fakes and breaks. Competitive in the air and has a wide catch radius. Strong enough to beat press coverage at the prep level and isn’t one that looks to be all that fazed by contact, although catch-and-run opportunities will likely be limited when he’s not the best athlete on the field. Should be viewed as a potential impact player on Saturdays that can carve out throwing windows on third down and in the red zone. Likely to provide plenty of special teams value given experience on the defensive side of the ball and could always get a look in the secondary depending on developmental progress.