"Built to Fly: A Vertical Weapon With Game-Breaking Gear"

Zane Sluyter

@ZaneSluyter3

IG: @ZaneSluyter3

6’4, 175lbs, Class of 2026

Shiloh Christian, AR

Electric is the only way to start it. Zane Sluyter hits the field like a jolt of lightning and defenses feel it immediately. A long, explosive wideout with legit 4.44 speed, he is a nightmare the second he gets even half a step. His routes have bite, his releases are violent, and once he opens his stride, the chase is over. Zane is not just fast in a straight line. He is dynamic in how he stacks defenders, sells routes, and turns space into separation. Add strong, reliable hands and fearless finishes in traffic, and you have a wide receiver who changes how a defense lines up before the ball is even snapped. Coaches can expect energy, urgency, and a player who attacks every rep, whether the ball comes his way or not.

During his junior season, Zane had 58 catches for 1023 yards and 8 touchdowns while averaging 16.4 yards per catch and contributing on special teams. This season, he has taken it to another level as he stacked 85 catches for 1498 yards and 13 touchdowns, ranking 37th in the nation. The biggest improvement has come in how he wins. Last year, speed carried him. This year, detail separates him. Smoother releases, sharper stems, stronger hands in contested moments, and better body control have turned him into a complete problem. The offseason focus stays locked on route detail, strength, and becoming even more dangerous after the catch. The biggest motivation comes from a deep playoff run, a state championship, and earning All-State honors that built belief and sharpened his hunger.

Zane plays the position with intent. Before the snap, he is reading leverage, safety depth, and defensive alignment, already knowing where the advantage will show up. He can stretch the field outside, punish coverage from the slot, and still bring edge as a blocker when the play goes away from him. After the catch he runs angry, breaking tackles and finishing forward. Trash talk does not pull him out of his game. It fuels him. Pressure moments bring out his best because he trusts the work.

Adversity does not rattle him. Drops, tight coverage, or tough stretches turn into fuel. He stays calm, resets quickly, and leans on his faith, family, and preparation to stay grounded.

Zane believes he can play D1 football and understands what it will take to get there. He is looking for a program that develops wide receivers, values relationships, and believes in him from day one. He is open to the right Group of 5 fit if everything aligns, but the goal stays FBS. Every snap comes with full-throttle effort. Routes, blocks, special teams. All of it.

I assess that Zane brings field tilting speed, vertical pressure, and a competitive edge that forces defenses to adjust. His presence stretches coverage, creates space for others, and gives a college offense a threat that demands respect every snap.

Moving forward, expect Zane to keep evolving as his route craft and strength continue to stack. He is poised to be a playmaker who lives for big moments, attacks coverage without hesitation, and brings juice, belief, and production wherever he lines up.