WATCH: 4-star WR, Notre Dame commit Rico Flores Jr. stiff arms defender on long touchdown catch
Folsom (Calif.) four-star wide receiver and Notre Dame commit Rico Flores Jr. is one of the most talented pass catchers in the 2023 cycle. He is ranked as the No. 186 overall prospect and No. 27 wide receiver in the 2023 On3 Consensus, a complete and equally weighted industry-generated average that utilizes all four major recruiting media companies.
On Saturday, Flores Jr. shared a play on social media that showed why the Fighting Irish and other programs sought the services of the 6-foot-1, 195 pound wideout. After receiving a short screen pass, Flores Jr. stiff-arms a defender to the ground, sheds off a would-be tackler and races through the defense for a roughly 60-yard touchdown.
Flores Jr. committed to Notre Dame on July 3. He is one of three top-200 wide receivers in the Fighting Irish’ 2023 recruiting class.
Flores Jr. has an On3 NIL Valuation of $37K. The On3 NIL Valuation is an index that looks to set the standard market value for both high school and college-level athletes. The NIL valuation does not act as a tracker of the value of NIL deals an athlete has completed to date. It rather signifies an athlete’s value at a certain moment in time.
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Rico Flores Jr. On3 Scouting Summary
The following is the On3 Scouting Summary for Rico Flores Jr.:
“Possession receiver with some of the most polished route-running in the 2023 cycle. Highly technical with advanced attention to detail. Consistently breaks off defensive backs in the camp setting with his route polish and change of direction. Carries that over to Friday nights, where he stars for the top talent-producing high school program in Northern California. Caught 81 balls for 1,157 yards and 11 touchdowns at 14.3 yards per catch as a junior.
“Shows the ability to track the ball over his shoulder downfield. Not going wow physically relative to other blue-chip receivers. Measured at 6-foot-1, around 195 pounds prior to his senior season. Lacks a top gear with a shorter stride. Has below average length with a neutral wing-span, which affects his catch radius, particularly on jump balls. Projects as a high-floor, ready to play possession receiver.”