Wide Receivers to Watch #TN2026

<!-- wp:heading --> <h2 class="wp-block-heading"><strong>The season is approaching rapidly, and I could not be more excited. There will be plenty of prospects from the 2026 class on display for the first time. After watching the film, here are some WR's to keep an eye on.</strong></h2> <!-- /wp:heading --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["402544"],"_player_evaluations_0_player":"field_62ab9d62ecf2c","player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"","_player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"override-player-profile-image","player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"","_player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations_0_evaluation":"[player_tooltip player_id='402544' first='Hunter' last='Mullen'] is a smooth route runner at 6-foot tall, 165 pounds out of Independence High School and shows good efficiency in and out of breaks. He shows a good understanding of how to attack leverage of defensive backs in his route stem to create natural separation. Soft hands, Mullen is a natural at the catch point to attack the ball away from his frame with full extension to high point. Good speed, he works vertically with good pace and will stack over the top while showcasing soldi ability after the catch.","_player_evaluations_0_evaluation":"field_62aba51aecf34","player_evaluations_1_player":["820949"],"_player_evaluations_1_player":"field_62ab9d62ecf2c","player_evaluations_1_override_profile_image":"","_player_evaluations_1_override_profile_image":"override-player-profile-image","player_evaluations_1_not_in_database":"","_player_evaluations_1_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations_1_evaluation":"[player_tooltip player_id='820949' first='Brayden' last='Carroll'] is a super explosive wide receiver prospect at 6-foot-2, 170 pounds out of Cleveland High School. His athleticism stands out in all facets of being a wide receiver. Good ability with the ball in his hands and he weaves through defenders with ease. He is a big play vertical threat with his size and athletic ability. Good understanding of how to use his frame, Carroll is strong at the catch point to box out and shows good ball skills. Overall, he showcases really good physical toughness.","_player_evaluations_1_evaluation":"field_62aba51aecf34","player_evaluations_2_player":["492600"],"_player_evaluations_2_player":"field_62ab9d62ecf2c","player_evaluations_2_override_profile_image":"","_player_evaluations_2_override_profile_image":"override-player-profile-image","player_evaluations_2_not_in_database":"","_player_evaluations_2_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations_2_evaluation":"[player_tooltip player_id='492600' first='Kel' last='Hightower'] is a very athletic and advance wide receiver at 5-foot-8, 150 pounds out of Marshall County High School. He is very smooth in his route stem with very good lower body flexion to get in and out of breaks with high efficiency. Good transitions after the catch, Hightower has great foot quickness, acceleration and elusiveness to weave through trash. Good hip sink at the top of his routes and creates separation with nuance and athleticism. Overall, he is a very good route runner with his athletic ability and instincts.","_player_evaluations_2_evaluation":"field_62aba51aecf34","player_evaluations_3_player":["402560"],"_player_evaluations_3_player":"field_62ab9d62ecf2c","player_evaluations_3_override_profile_image":"","_player_evaluations_3_override_profile_image":"override-player-profile-image","player_evaluations_3_not_in_database":"","_player_evaluations_3_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations_3_evaluation":"[player_tooltip player_id='402560' first='Reggie' last='Hubbard'] is an explosive player with the ball in his hands out of Cleveland High School. Smooth mover in his route stem and after the catch, he is a big play waiting to happen. Good vertical threat, Hubbard is explosive and understands how to work pace and leverage to win down the field. After the catch, he runs with a low center of gravity with good lower body flexion to change direction smoothly.","_player_evaluations_3_evaluation":"field_62aba51aecf34","player_evaluations":4,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"edit","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-64d263f7da71e"} /-->