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Prater is a mammoth wide receiver with a frame that has yet to even fill out.
He has rare height and possesses possibly the longest wingspan of any WR in this class. Is long and lean
and extremely flexible for a player his size. Displays supreme body control and the ability to adjust to poorly
thrown balls and make acrobatic catches look easy. Drives off the line with good burst and has a huge stride.
Gets into routes quickly and shows nice awareness for coverage. Certainly knows how to use his frame to
shield defenders from the ball and provides a massive target for QB's get the ball to. Catch radius is
enormous. He is a galloping prospect that uses his athleticism, size and wingspan to muscle defenders and
gain position as he works downfield. Is far more explosive than one might think for a player of his size and has
some wiggle after the catch.
He has exceptionally quick hands. Snags effortlessly and can contort his frame in awkward positions to make
catches behind him, low and in front and also way above his head. Always snatches the ball extended out
away from his frame and does not allow close coverage to take a swipe at the ball in contested match-ups.
He is a guy that at first glance does not run very well, but once he gets into the open field shows adequate
speed for his size. He is not a screamer by any means, but his size and long arms allow for him to be a factor
in the vertical passing game because QB's will have no problem just tossing the ball up for grabs with great
confidence he will come down with it.
Regardless of whether he can run by people or separate from tight coverage, this guy expects to come down
with the football every time it's in the air. Overall, Prater may be raw as a route runner now because he gets by
on size and athleticism, but once he becomes crisp and learns to rely on more than just talent he could
become a real mismatch and is a redzone nightmare for DB's. Excellent prospect.
Notes
Also recruited by: Wisconsin, Auburn, California, Stanford, Vanderbilt, Indiana, Iowa, Michigan State, Northwestern,
Minnesota, Purdue, Arizona...
Supplier information ESPN
He has rare height and possesses possibly the longest wingspan of any WR in this class. Is long and lean
and extremely flexible for a player his size. Displays supreme body control and the ability to adjust to poorly
thrown balls and make acrobatic catches look easy. Drives off the line with good burst and has a huge stride.
Gets into routes quickly and shows nice awareness for coverage. Certainly knows how to use his frame to
shield defenders from the ball and provides a massive target for QB's get the ball to. Catch radius is
enormous. He is a galloping prospect that uses his athleticism, size and wingspan to muscle defenders and
gain position as he works downfield. Is far more explosive than one might think for a player of his size and has
some wiggle after the catch.
He has exceptionally quick hands. Snags effortlessly and can contort his frame in awkward positions to make
catches behind him, low and in front and also way above his head. Always snatches the ball extended out
away from his frame and does not allow close coverage to take a swipe at the ball in contested match-ups.
He is a guy that at first glance does not run very well, but once he gets into the open field shows adequate
speed for his size. He is not a screamer by any means, but his size and long arms allow for him to be a factor
in the vertical passing game because QB's will have no problem just tossing the ball up for grabs with great
confidence he will come down with it.
Regardless of whether he can run by people or separate from tight coverage, this guy expects to come down
with the football every time it's in the air. Overall, Prater may be raw as a route runner now because he gets by
on size and athleticism, but once he becomes crisp and learns to rely on more than just talent he could
become a real mismatch and is a redzone nightmare for DB's. Excellent prospect.
Notes
Also recruited by: Wisconsin, Auburn, California, Stanford, Vanderbilt, Indiana, Iowa, Michigan State, Northwestern,
Minnesota, Purdue, Arizona...
Supplier information ESPN
Kyle Prater | WR #21
Hometown: Hillside, IL
High School: Proviso West High School
Height: 6'5"
Weight: 200 lbs.
Hometown: Hillside, IL
High School: Proviso West High School
Height: 6'5"
Weight: 200 lbs.