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OU in the mix for WRs Prater, White

By JC Shurburtt
Scouts Inc.

Wednesday, July 29, 2009

Using a method that was made famous by former All-Pro receiver Jerry Rice, Kyle Prater learned at an early age to use his hands. The 6-foot-6, 205-pounder from Proviso West High School in Hillside, Ill., used to toughen his hands by tossing bricks with his father. "When he was little, I used to take him outside and throw the football to him," Johnny Prater said. "I also used to take little bricks and have him catch them. We would throw bricks about five or six feet apart to toughen his hands. ...

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