WATCH: 2022 wide receiver submits early catch of the year candidate
Nathan Acevedo, an unranked wide receiver in the 2022 recruiting class, submitted an early catch of the year candidate on Friday night. The high school senior at Lincoln High School in San Diego, California ran down the sideline on a go route, jumping over the defender and pinning the ball to the back of a Los Alamitos cornerback for a catch. The pass was thrown by senior quarterback Jalen Daniels, another unranked prospect from the state of California.
Acevedo finished the game with four catches for 150 yards and a touchdown, including an 80-yard catch and his highlight snag.
Like many high school athletes, Acevedo and Daniels missed the 2020 season due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Now they are back and demonstrating their skills on a national stage.
The viral video of the high school catch has drawn the attention of fans and coaches alike. Acevedo holds offers from Fresno State, Idaho, UNLV and Utah State. Daniels holds an offer from Howard University and has received interest from schools like Arkansas and Auburn, according to 247 Sports.
More about Lincoln High School
Lincoln High School was the 2018 Division III-AA Southern California campions. They are nine-time champions in their division within the San Diego district and have multiple players planning to make the leap to college football next season.
In week one of the 2021 season, they picked up a 49-0 win. Daniels threw for five touchdowns, including one to Acevedo. The quarterback added two rushing touchdowns to round out the scoring.
Their high school teammate Jalil Tucker is committed to Oregon. Tucker is a four-star recruit in the 2022 On3 recruiting rankings and the No. 51 player overall. Jahlil Florence, a Lincoln defensive back, also committed to Oregon recently, posting “pipeline continues” on his announcement video. Florence is a four-star recruit and the No. 158 player in the country.