Versatile freshman receiver with real playmaker tools
Gared Wood enters Idaho State as a **multi-sport, multi-position athlete** whose biggest selling point is versatility: at Italy High School he played wide receiver, quarterback and free safety, and he showed legitimate explosiveness with verified combine numbers that include a 4.48-second 40-yard dash and a 33-inch vertical. His high school production was more about all-around impact than pure receiver volume, which suggests a ceiling-driven project with toughness, athleticism and competitive edge rather than a polished, stat-heavy plug-and-play target. That makes him intriguing for a team that values upside, special-teams value and developmental flexibility.
