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Top returning NCHSAA football stat leaders in 2024: 4A Pass Catchers

HighSchoolOT is back with more football preview coverage in the spring. Today, a look at the best statistically returning pass catchers in the 4A classification.

Posted 2024-04-17T20:12:24+00:00 - Updated 2024-04-17T20:20:43+00:00

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Today is a look at the top statistically returning pass catchers in the 4A classification. These players could be wide receivers, tight ends, running backs, or any other kind of offensive weapon. The only requirement is that they had 30 receptions last year.

We have four sections: Yards/Game, Yards/Reception, Touchdowns/Game, and Touchdown Rate (touchdowns/reception). We are using these efficiency stats because the bulk numbers like total yards and total touchdowns can be deceiving and don't always correlate year-to-year.

Note: If your player's stats have not been published to MaxPreps or have not been sent to me, they are not going to be included below.

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Top Returning 4A Receiving Leaders: Yards per Game

Players are listed with their rising class year and school. Minimum 2023 receptions to qualify: 30. Ties broken by total receiving yards.

Ashawd Wynn, senior WR, Hough (transfer from Hobbton) — 165.7 YPG
Jaedon Alford, senior WR, Rolesville — 129.6 YPG
Hampton Roderick, senior WR, Laney — 107.8 YPG (1,401 yards)
Braylon Stewart, senior WR, Middle Creek — 107.8 YPG (1,186 yards)
Nare Means, senior WR, Panther Creek — 96.7 YPG
De'Angelo Hall, senior TE, Olympic — 96.0 YPG
Jordan Cleaves, junior WR, Cox Mill — 86.8 YPG
Isaiah Townsend, senior WR, Overhills — 81.4 YPG
Ben Kirsch, senior WR, Ardrey Kell — 77.6 YPG
Gavin Waddell, junior WR, Rolesville — 77.3 YPG
Gus Ritchey, senior TE, Cary (transfer from Northwood) — 76.8 YPG
Ethan Driver, junior WR, Davie County — 75.7 YPG
Laden Beckwith, senior WR, Willow Spring — 72.7 YPG
Dominic Morin, junior WR, Mooresville — 64.2 YPG
Arrion Concepcion, senior WR, Chambers — 64.0 YPG

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Top Returning 4A Receiving Leaders: Yards per Reception

Players are listed with their rising class year and school. Minimum 2023 receptions to qualify: 30. Ties broken by most receptions.

Gus Ritchey, senior TE, Cary (transfer from Northwood) — 21.7 Yds/Rec
Jaedon Alford, senior WR, Rolesville — 19.7 Yds/Rec
Shamarius Peterkin, senior WR, Mount Tabor — 19.6 Yds/Rec
Dominic Morin, junior WR, Mooresville — 19.5 Yds/Rec
Ashawd Wynn, senior WR, Hough (transfer from Hobbton) — 19.4 Yds/Rec
De'Angelo Hall, senior TE, Olympic — 18.7 Yds/Rec
Jzier Dixon, senior WR, Glenn — 17.8 Yds/Rec
Hampton Roderick, senior WR, Laney — 17.1 Yds/Rec
Nare Means, senior WR, Panther Creek — 16.9 Yds/Rec
Nas Session, senior WR, Hoggard — 16.9 Yds/Rec
Braylon Stewart, senior WR, Middle Creek — 16.7 Yds/Rec
Carlando Love II, senior WR, Overhills — 16.6 Yds/Rec
Jordan Cleaves, junior WR, Cox Mill — 16.5 Yds/Rec (58 receptions)
Ivion Smith, senior RB/WR, New Bern — 16.5 Yds/Rec (43 receptions)
Otavio Oliveira, sophomore WR, Providence — 16.4 Yds/Rec

Top Returning 4A Receiving Leaders: Touchdowns per Game

Players are listed with their rising class year and school. Minimum 2023 receptions to qualify: 30. Ties broken by most touchdowns, then fewest receptions).

Ashawd Wynn, senior WR, Hough (transfer from Hobbton) — 1.6 TD/Gm (18 TDs)
Jaedon Alford, senior WR, Rolesville — 1.5 TD/Gm (21 TDs)
Braylon Stewart, senior WR, Middle Creek — 1.5 (16 TDs)
Brody Keefe, junior WR, Myers Park — 1.0 TD/Gm (11 TDs, 41 receptions)
Ethan Driver, junior WR, Davie County — 1.0 TD/Gm (11 TDs, 53 receptions)
Laden Beckwith, senior WR, Willow Spring — 1.0 TD/Gm (10 TDs)
Nas Session, senior WR, Hoggard — 0.9 TD/Gm (15 TDs)
Shamarius Peterkin, senior WR, Mount Tabor — 0.9 TD/Gm (12 TDs)
Arrion Concepcion, senior WR, Chambers — 0.9 TD/Gm (9 TDs)
Hampton Roderick, senior WR, Laney — 0.8 TD/Gm (10 TDs)
Gus Ritchey, senior TE, Cary (transfer from Northwood) — 0.8 TD/Gm (9 TDs, 39 receptions)
Jordan Cleaves, junior WR, Cox Mill — 0.8 TD/Gm (9 TDs, 58 receptions)
Damarion Smith, junior WR, Topsail — 0.8 TD/Gm (8 TDs)
Jaire Richburg, junior WR, East Forsyth — 0.8 TD/Gm (9 TDs)
Ben Kirsch, senior WR, Ardrey Kell — 0.7 TD/Gm (8 TDs)

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Top Returning 4A Receiving Leaders: Touchdown Rate

This is the rate of total receiving touchdowns scored to number of receptions, it is designed to highlight the players with the biggest knack for key plays. Players are listed with their rising class year and school. Minimum 2023 receptions to qualify: 30. Ties broken by most receptions, then yards per reception.