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5 Exceptional WR’s to Keep an Eye on #TN2025

5 Exceptional WR’s to Keep an Eye on #TN2025
Ryder McConville
Ryder McConville
July 4, 2023 @ 09:04 AM
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Waylon LaRue
Waylon LaRue 5'8" | 170 lbs | RB/WR | 2025
TN
Luke Cannon
Luke Cannon 6'3" | 175 lbs | WR | 2025
TN
Brayden Waller
Brayden Waller 6'2" | 180 lbs | WR | 2025
TN
Maclean Copeland
Maclean Copeland 5'10" | 165 lbs | WR | 2025
TN
Aja Jones
Aja Jones 5'11" | 160 lbs | WR | 2025
TN
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After starting to look into the 2025 class for the wide receivers and the class has a lot to offer. I've found 5 players to watch for this upcoming for their junior year.

Central Arkansas
Brayden Waller

Brayden Waller

TN
WR
HEIGHT 6'2"
WEIGHT 180
POS WR
CLASS 2025
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Brayden
Waller WR
Class
2025
Height
6'2"
Weight
180
HS
TCA
|
TN
5 Exceptional WR’s to Keep an Eye on #TN2025
Brayden Waller is a big body WR that has excellent ball skills down the field. He is a...
Written by Ryder McConville
Central Arkansas
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Tennessee Tech
Aja Jones

Aja Jones

TN
WR
HEIGHT 5'11"
WEIGHT 160
POS WR
CLASS 2025
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Aja
Jones WR
Class
2025
Height
5'11"
Weight
160
HS
Marshall Co.
|
TN
5 Exceptional WR’s to Keep an Eye on #TN2025
Aja Jones is an extremely explosive play making WR that has lightning quick feet. He excels on a...
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Tennessee Tech
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School: Marshall Co.
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Maclean Copeland

Maclean Copeland

TN
WR
HEIGHT 5'10"
WEIGHT 165
POS WR
CLASS 2025
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Maclean
Copeland WR
Class
2025
Height
5'10"
Weight
165
HS
Page
|
TN
5 Exceptional WR’s to Keep an Eye on #TN2025
Maclean Copeland showcases exceptional athletic ability and is a threat to score anytime he touches the ball. He...
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School: Page
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Luke Cannon

Luke Cannon

TN
WR
HEIGHT 6'3"
WEIGHT 175
POS WR
CLASS 2025
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Luke
Cannon WR
Class
2025
Height
6'3"
Weight
175
HS
Alcoa
|
TN
5 Exceptional WR’s to Keep an Eye on #TN2025
Luke Cannon possesses good size and overall build to win on the outside. He is at his best...
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State: Tennessee
School: Alcoa
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Waylon LaRue

Waylon LaRue

TN
RB/WR
HEIGHT 5'8"
WEIGHT 170
POS RB/WR
CLASS 2025
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Waylon
LaRue RB/WR
Class
2025
Height
5'8"
Weight
170
HS
Anderson Co.
|
TN
5 Exceptional WR’s to Keep an Eye on #TN2025
Waylon LaRue is a highly competitive player and combines his speed to make plays all over the field....
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School: Anderson Co.
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