There are monsters and freaks in every corner of this country. Yes, the traditional powerhouse states will get a lot of focus and earlier recruiting attention. However, there are scary looking class of 2026 Wide Receivers everywhere. It’s hard to believe these prospects are finishing up their 8th grade school year right now, but it’s true. Here’s a look at twenty 2026 Wide Receiver prospects that’ll shock you.
<strong><img class="alignleft wp-image-357180 size-thumbnail" src="https://prephoops-uploads.s3.amazonaws.com/redzone/uploads/2022/06/CedarionMorgan-150x150.jpg" alt="" width="150" height="150" />Cederian Morgan | Alabama</strong>
Already 6-foot-3 and 185 pounds. Physically dominant on this level. Long strides and incredibly athletic. Played Varsity basketball this past season for Benjamin Russell High School.
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<strong><img class="alignleft wp-image-357183 size-thumbnail" src="https://prephoops-uploads.s3.amazonaws.com/redzone/uploads/2022/06/Roderic-Chaten-150x150.jpg" alt="" width="150" height="150" />Roderic Chaten | Arkansas</strong>
Two-sport star for the Sand Lizards of Dardanelle. Probably an even better basketball player at this point. Stands 6-foot-3 and 170 pounds. Long and smooth. Very athletic kid.
<strong><img class="alignleft wp-image-284427 size-thumbnail" src="https://prephoops-uploads.s3.amazonaws.com/redzone/uploads/2022/02/DanielOdom-150x150.jpg" alt="" width="150" height="150" />[player_tooltip player_id="283605" first="Daniel" last="Odom"] | California</strong>
Coming out of the famed OG Ducks youth organization, Odom is a 6-foot-2 and 175-pound freak headed to St. John Bosco. Already holds offers from Arizona State and Notre Dame.
<strong><img class="alignleft wp-image-357215 size-thumbnail" src="https://prephoops-uploads.s3.amazonaws.com/redzone/uploads/2022/06/ChrisHenryJr-150x150.jpg" alt="" width="150" height="150" />Chris Henry Jr. | Ohio</strong>
The son of the late NFL star Chris Henry, it’s no surprise to see his son excelling at an early age. Already 6-foot-3 and 170 pounds, holds five offers. Will be at West Clermont High School.
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<strong><img class="alignleft wp-image-233871 size-thumbnail" src="https://prephoops-uploads.s3.amazonaws.com/redzone/uploads/2021/11/DaShawnPrince-150x150.jpg" alt="" width="150" height="150" />DaShawn Prince | Nebraska</strong>
Fresh off his first offer from the Cornhuskers in early June, Prince is the top Wide Receiver I’ve seen in Nebraska for the class of 2026. Already 6-foot-3, 160-pounds and is a vertical nightmare.
<strong><img class="alignleft wp-image-317251 size-thumbnail" src="https://prephoops-uploads.s3.amazonaws.com/redzone/uploads/2022/04/AnthonyJones-150x150.jpg" alt="" width="150" height="150" />Anthony Jones | Alabama</strong>
Stands 6-foot-4 and 210 pounds and was part of an undefeated eighth grade season at St. Paul’s Episcopal. Looking like he’ll move to an Edge rusher. Already holds offers from Vandy and Ole Miss.
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<strong><img class="alignleft wp-image-228892 size-thumbnail" src="https://prephoops-uploads.s3.amazonaws.com/redzone/uploads/2021/11/AnsuSanoe-150x150.jpg" alt="" width="150" height="150" />Ansu Sanoe | Oregon</strong>
Gets bigger every time I check in on him for an update. Officially listed at 6-foot-2 and 210 pounds right now. Could see him transitioning to Linebacker. Will be at Lakeridge High School.
<strong><img class="alignleft wp-image-317267 size-thumbnail" src="https://prephoops-uploads.s3.amazonaws.com/redzone/uploads/2022/04/DylanCope-150x150.jpg" alt="" width="150" height="150" />Dylan Cope | Alabama</strong>
Measures 6-foot-3 and 170 pounds, headed into his freshman season at Hewitt-Trussville High School. Was a Metro Player of the Year in football and also broke numerous track and field records.
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<strong><img class="alignleft wp-image-357257 size-thumbnail" src="https://prephoops-uploads.s3.amazonaws.com/redzone/uploads/2022/06/JayvonGilmore-150x150.jpg" alt="" width="150" height="150" />Jayvon Gilmore | South Carolina</strong>
At 6-foot-4 and 166 pounds, Gilmore is the ultimate redzone threat. Just throw it up in the back corner, and he’ll likely come down with the ball without breaking a sweat. Big time target.
<strong><img class="alignleft wp-image-357195 size-thumbnail" src="https://prephoops-uploads.s3.amazonaws.com/redzone/uploads/2022/06/BJ-Garrett-150x150.jpg" alt="" width="150" height="150" />BJ Garrett | Delaware</strong>
Not known as much of a football hot bed, Delaware does produce some very good football talent, just in smaller quantities. The 6-foot-2, 155-pounder will be at Red Lion Christian Academy.
<strong><img class="alignleft wp-image-287223 size-thumbnail" src="https://prephoops-uploads.s3.amazonaws.com/redzone/uploads/2022/02/Aaron-Maier-150x150.jpg" alt="" width="150" height="150" />Aaron Maier | California</strong>
A 6-foot-2, 165-pound Wide Receiver from Redwood City in Northern California. Played like a man possessed for his local Pop Warner team. Big, possession receiver type.
<strong><img class="alignleft wp-image-357212 size-thumbnail" src="https://prephoops-uploads.s3.amazonaws.com/redzone/uploads/2022/06/Keisean-Henderson-150x150.jpg" alt="" width="150" height="150" />Keisean Henderson | Texas</strong>
Very special two-sport athlete. Billed at 6-foot-2 and 165 pounds right now. Has a knack for making the spectacular catch. Should be a day one starter at Legacy School of Sport Science in Houston.
<strong><img class="alignleft wp-image-286061 size-thumbnail" src="https://prephoops-uploads.s3.amazonaws.com/redzone/uploads/2022/02/KaydenDixonWyatt-150x150.jpg" alt="" width="150" height="150" />Kayden Dixon-Wyatt | California</strong>
Could be my favorite Wide Receiver in the 2026 class at this very moment. Already holds an offer from Georgia Tech. Stands 6-foot-3 and 180 pounds and has all the skill. Will be at Mater Dei.
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<strong><img class="alignleft wp-image-305819 size-thumbnail" src="https://prephoops-uploads.s3.amazonaws.com/redzone/uploads/2022/03/ZionRobinson-150x150.jpg" alt="" width="150" height="150" />Zion Robinson | Ohio</strong>
Standing 6-foot-2 and 160 pounds, he’s the brightest of a star-studded group headed to Pickerington North High School. Already holds offers from Akron and Michigan.
<strong><img class="alignleft wp-image-357264 size-thumbnail" src="https://prephoops-uploads.s3.amazonaws.com/redzone/uploads/2022/06/Dveyoun-Bonwell-Witte-150x150.jpg" alt="" width="150" height="150" />Dveyoun Bonwell-Witte | South Dakota</strong>
They don’t make too many 6-foot-2, 185-pound eighth grade freaks like Bonwell-Witte in South Dakota. Three-sport athlete who ran a 11.47 in the 100M this past spring.
<strong><img class="alignleft wp-image-336761 size-thumbnail" src="https://prephoops-uploads.s3.amazonaws.com/redzone/uploads/2022/05/AaronGregoryFSG-150x150.jpg" alt="" width="150" height="150" />Aaron Gregory | Georgia</strong>
Standing 6-foot-2 and 160 pounds, Gregory has established himself as one of the top Wide Receivers in Georgia. Picked up his first offer from Kentucky in late May.
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<strong><img class="alignleft wp-image-336771 size-thumbnail" src="https://prephoops-uploads.s3.amazonaws.com/redzone/uploads/2022/05/Lasiah-JacksonFSG-150x150.jpg" alt="" width="150" height="150" />Lasiah Jackson | Georgia</strong>
Jackson will be the above mentioned Gregory’s teammate on the Georgia Future Stars in the summer of 2022. Stands 6-foot-3 and 170 pounds with a goatee to boot. Also ran a 4.67 in the forty.
<strong><img class="alignleft wp-image-266660 size-thumbnail" src="https://prephoops-uploads.s3.amazonaws.com/redzone/uploads/2022/01/SimeonGraham-150x150.jpg" alt="" width="150" height="150" />Simeon Graham | Tennessee</strong>
A 6-foot-3, 185-pound specimen that sticks out like a sore thumb in western Tennessee. Big, athletic kid who shows no signs of clunky movement despite the size at this age.
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<strong><img class="alignleft wp-image-357242 size-thumbnail" src="https://prephoops-uploads.s3.amazonaws.com/redzone/uploads/2022/06/TadenMartin-150x150.jpg" alt="" width="150" height="150" />Taden Martin | North Carolina</strong>
You’re not going to find many Wide Receivers on the planet, forget eighth grade, that are 6-foot-5 and run a verified 4.71 in the forty. Martin is a freak of nature. He’ll be at Wakefield HS in Raleigh.
<strong><img class="alignleft wp-image-335734 size-thumbnail" src="https://prephoops-uploads.s3.amazonaws.com/redzone/uploads/2022/05/Nathan-AgyemangHS-150x150.jpg" alt="" width="150" height="150" />Nathan Agyemang | Georgia</strong>
Already off the charts at 6-foot-4 and 175 pounds with impressive speed for a big kid this young. Wouldn’t be surprised to see him get offered in basketball and football.
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