2026 Wide Receivers Already on Coaches Radars

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Virginia has top to be among the top sleeper states in terms of football talent. The NFL talent that the state has produced is just silly. Well, today, we're in Virginia looking at some of the state's top freshmen wide receivers. These guys have already begun to make an immediate impact for their schools, with some even picking up Power-Five offers already. They have each displayed plenty of talent in the early stages of their careers and have loads of potential. It's still early in their recruitment, so look for their stock to continue to rise with three more years of varsity ball remaining. Make sure to keep a watchful eye on them. With that being said, here's who you need to know!</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:separator {"className":"is-style-wide"} --> <hr class="wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity is-style-wide"/> <!-- /wp:separator --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong><em>WR:</em></strong> <strong><em>[player_tooltip player_id='212451' first='Davion' last='Brown'], 6'3" 185, Trinity Episcopal</em></strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:list --> <ul><li>Explosive after the catch.</li><li>Will go up, high-point the football, and come down with the 50/50 ball.</li><li>Easily adjusts to make tough catches on underthrown balls.</li><li>Can lull opposing corners to sleep before bursting &amp; accelerating behind coverage.</li></ul> <!-- /wp:list --> <!-- wp:separator {"className":"is-style-wide"} --> <hr class="wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity is-style-wide"/> <!-- /wp:separator --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong><em>ATH:</em></strong> <strong><em>[player_tooltip player_id='212456' first='Jacoby' last='Marshall'], 6'1" 175, Oscar Smith</em></strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:list --> <ul><li>Excellent closing speed and body control.</li><li>A natural at running the alley.</li><li>Reads his keys and triggers instantly.</li><li>A physical prospect that relishes contact.</li></ul> <!-- /wp:list --> <!-- wp:separator {"className":"is-style-wide"} --> <hr class="wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity is-style-wide"/> <!-- /wp:separator --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong><em>WR:</em></strong> <strong><em>Toby Baker, N/A, Lebanon</em></strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:list --> <ul><li>Pure hands catcher that hauls in pretty much anything within the framework of his body.</li><li>Can find the holes in zone during the scramble drill.</li><li>Oustanding situational awareness. </li><li>A true possession receiver that can move all around to create mismatches. </li></ul> <!-- /wp:list --> <!-- wp:separator {"className":"is-style-wide"} --> <hr class="wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity is-style-wide"/> <!-- /wp:separator --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong><em>WR:</em></strong> <strong><em>[player_tooltip player_id='212457' first='Jahvon' last='Wiggins'], 5'10", N/A,</em> Princess Anne</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:list --> <ul><li>Has some serious turbos once he gets going.</li><li>Impressive overall range.</li><li>Eyes are well-trained to spot the cutback.</li><li>Change of direction often leaves defenders looking silly.</li></ul> <!-- /wp:list --> <!-- wp:separator {"className":"is-style-wide"} --> <hr class="wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity is-style-wide"/> <!-- /wp:separator --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong><em>[player_tooltip player_id='402779' first='Travis' last='Johnson'], 6'2" 165, Oscar Smith</em></strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:list --> <ul><li>An absolute mismatch vs. corners on the go ball.</li><li>Plenty of god-given acceleration behind him.</li><li>A strong runner through contact after the catch.</li><li>Quite springy.</li></ul> <!-- /wp:list --> <!-- wp:separator {"className":"is-style-wide"} --> <hr class="wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity is-style-wide"/> <!-- /wp:separator --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong><em>[player_tooltip player_id='212461' first='Jyran' last='Evans'], 6'2" 175, Mt. Zion Prep</em></strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:list --> <ul><li>Long arms to pluck the football away from defenders.</li><li>Size creates major problems for smaller defensive backs. </li><li>Throw it within the vicinity, and he'll go get it.</li><li>Awfully fluid as a route runner. </li></ul> <!-- /wp:list --> <!-- wp:separator {"className":"is-style-wide"} --> <hr class="wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity is-style-wide"/> <!-- /wp:separator --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong><em>[player_tooltip player_id='402781' first='Trent' last='Simmers'], 6'2" 175, Varina</em></strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:list --> <ul><li>Hands are active and ready to fight against a press corner's off-hand jam.</li><li>Mixes up his releases to keep corners guessing.</li><li>Stacks a defender almost immediately after beating them off the line.</li><li>Subtle jabs within vertical routes help create downfield separation.</li></ul> <!-- /wp:list -->