2025 Receiving Threats to Watch

Dr. Tarell D. Williams

May 12, 2023 @ 02:22 PM

Run fast, absorb cushion, create separation, and complete the catch with your eyes. That's what is instilled in every athlete wishing to play receiver at any level. Texas possesses some of the best to do it at that position. Take a look at four game-changers that have solidified their names in lights for the upcoming 2023-24 season.   <figure class="wp-block-image size-full"><img src="https://prepredzone.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/3/2023/05/image-9.png" alt="" class="wp-image-821657" /></figure>   JA'KAYDEN FERGUSON I WIDE RECEIVER •6'3" | 175 LBS I CLASS OF 2025 @ FORT BEND MARSHALL | MISSOURI CITY, TX   Ja'Kayden Ferguson is your quintessential tall deep threat target. His tape shows a level of mastery it the high school level for body control in relation to the 50/50 deep ball. Ferguson is more of a hands catcher than body trapper of his targets. This allows him to utilize the full extent of his length and 6'2 frame. His highlight tape is loaded with deep targets and deep execution. Look for Ferguson to be a hot topic as of September 1st of his junior season when recruiters can officially begin their courtship of the Texas TD magnet.   <figure class="wp-block-image size-full"><img src="https://prepredzone.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/3/2023/05/image-11.png" alt="" class="wp-image-821668" /></figure>   [player_tooltip player_id='286947' first='Kaliq' last='Lockett'] I WIDE RECEIVER •6'2" | 180 LBS I CLASS OF 2025 @ SACHSE | SACHSE, TX   [player_tooltip player_id='286947' first='Kaliq' last='Lockett'] is a complete receiver at 6'2! He has great routes to find the soft spots of green in zone coverage, good deceleration into the snap-down, soft hand catches to take advantage of an outstanding wingspan, and YAK for days. His tape presents itself like a skipping record when it comes to showing big play after big play. This kid has special written all over his future if he keeps trending in the same direction.   <figure class="wp-block-image size-full"><img src="https://prepredzone.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/3/2023/05/image-12.png" alt="" class="wp-image-821669" /></figure>   [player_tooltip player_id='288983' first='Daylon' last='Singleton'] I WIDE RECEIVER •5'11" | 164 LBS I CLASS OF 2025 @ DESOTO | DESOTO, TX   [player_tooltip player_id='288983' first='Daylon' last='Singleton'] is a receiver that is more fast than elusive. He is very adept at finding the seams in the defense and exploding to daylight. Seldom brought down by the first line of the opposition, Singleton is a frustrating runner to bring down. He thrives in play calls that get him the ball early before the defense has time to set the edge or fully establish their pursuit angles. Look for him to be a gadget threat next season and years to come based on film and skillset.   <figure class="wp-block-image size-full"><img src="https://prepredzone.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/3/2023/05/image-13.png" alt="" class="wp-image-821670" /></figure>   [player_tooltip player_id='920260' first='Adrian' last='Wilson'] I WIDE RECEIVER •6'2" | 176 LBS I CLASS OF 2025 @ WEISS | PFLUGERVILLE, TX   [player_tooltip player_id='920260' first='Adrian' last='Wilson'] is the real deal from the x position. Think Ted Ginn Jr. at the high school level when evaluating Wilson. He even causes most of his damage off of the same route combinations (Slant and Go routes) as Ginn Jr. 6'2 gives him length to go up for the ball or stretch out for separation on the top of routes for separation. Wilson is as sure-handed as they come on tape and smooth in all of his transitions. This is what a Power 5 playmaking receiver looks like on film.

Run fast, absorb cushion, create separation, and complete the catch with your eyes. That's what is instilled in every athlete wishing to play receiver at any level. Texas possesses some of the best to do it at that position. Take a look at four game-changers that have solidified their names in lights for the upcoming 2023-24 season.