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2026’s Primetime WR Targets

2026’s Primetime WR Targets
Jonathan Davalos
Jonathan Davalos January 10, 2024 @ 07:13 PM
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Terrance Knighton
Terrance Knighton 5'9" | 160 lbs | WR | 2026
NJ
Nyqir Helton
Nyqir Helton 6'0" | 170 lbs | ATH | 2026
NJ
Paris Pratt
Paris Pratt 6'1" | 150 lbs | WR | 2026
NJ
Lamar Best
Lamar Best 6'0" | 175 lbs | QB | 2026
NJ
Tyree Roane
Tyree Roane 5'10" | 185 lbs | WR | 2026
NJ
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The Willingboro product was electric last season as he was on the receiving end from one of the best QBs in the state in [player_tooltip player_id='402227' first='Lamar' last='Best']. A burner off of the line, Terrance has an extremely quick first step that gives him an edge against defensive backs. Catching 900 yards and 11 touchdowns, Terrance is a crisp route runner and consistently comes down with the contested pass. 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Quayd is the type of player that can make a guy miss and turn a short route into a large gain. With a stutter step that gets defenders crossed up, Quayd is a shifty ball carrier. Get the ball in this Burlington receiver's hands and let him work his magic.","_player_evaluations_0_evaluation":"field_62aba51aecf34","player_evaluations":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"edit","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-65411b575a169"} /--> <!-- wp:acf/hudl {"name":"acf/hudl","data":{"embed_code":"u003ciframe src='https://www.hudl.com/embed/video/3/18631568/652c8ecc6e8294078c2ccb15' width='640' height='360' frameborder='0' allowfullscreenu003eu003c/iframeu003e","_embed_code":"field_62daf7995fd8c"},"mode":"edit","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-656d2413bc520"} /--> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["402235"],"_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":"Another talented player coming out of Winslow, [player_tooltip player_id='402235' first='Nyqir' last='Helton'] has become one of the top targets in the NJ 2026 class. 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Another speedster that carves through defenses with the ball in his hands, look for Nyqir to rack up some impressive stats in 2024.","_player_evaluations_0_evaluation":"field_62aba51aecf34","player_evaluations":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"edit","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-65411b575a1de"} /--> <!-- wp:acf/hudl {"name":"acf/hudl","data":{"embed_code":"u003ciframe src='https://www.hudl.com/embed/video/3/16134296/6558ddb5f561210bb4b9d615' width='640' height='360' frameborder='0' allowfullscreenu003eu003c/iframeu003e","_embed_code":"field_62daf7995fd8c"},"mode":"edit","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-6573b8a818f84"} /--> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["402236"],"_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":"A soon the be star wide receiver for St. Augustine, [player_tooltip player_id='402236' first='Paris' last='Pratt'] Jr. made a big impact on the field last fall as he caught 533 yards and 3 touchdowns. 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Some of the most reliable pass targets in the state, these 2026 wide receivers are ready to shine next season. As they all displayed elite characteristics as sophomores, they are primed to explode on the scene and start receiving more collegiate attention.

Terrance Knighton

Terrance Knighton

NJ
WR
HEIGHT 5'9"
WEIGHT 160
POS WR
CLASS 2026
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Terrance
Knighton WR
Class
2026
Height
5'9"
Weight
160
HS
Willingboro
|
NJ
2026’s Primetime WR Targets
The top receiving target from the 2026 class, Terrance Knighton lit it up in 2023. The Willingboro product...
Written by Jonathan Davalos
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Terrance Knighton

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State: New Jersey
School: Willingboro
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Quayd Hendryx

Quayd Hendryx

POS WR
CLASS 2026

Quayd Hendryx

School: Burlington
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Nyqir Helton

Nyqir Helton

NJ
ATH
HEIGHT 6'0"
WEIGHT 170
POS ATH
CLASS 2026
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Nyqir
Helton ATH
Class
2026
Height
6'0"
Weight
170
HS
Winslow
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NJ
2026’s Primetime WR Targets
Another talented player coming out of Winslow, Nyqir Helton has become one of the top targets in the...
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Nyqir Helton

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State: New Jersey
School: Winslow
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Paris Pratt

Paris Pratt

NJ
WR
HEIGHT 6'1"
WEIGHT 150
POS WR
CLASS 2026
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Paris
Pratt WR
Class
2026
Height
6'1"
Weight
150
HS
Washington Township
|
NJ
2026’s Primetime WR Targets
A soon the be star wide receiver for St. Augustine, Paris Pratt Jr. made a big impact on...
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State: New Jersey
School: Washington Township
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Tyree Roane

Tyree Roane

NJ
WR
HEIGHT 5'10"
WEIGHT 185
POS WR
CLASS 2026
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Tyree
Roane WR
Class
2026
Height
5'10"
Weight
185
HS
Paul VI
|
NJ
2026’s Primetime WR Targets
A deceivingly fast receiver, Tyree Roane can sprint by a cornerback without them ever standing a chance. A...
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Club: Eastern Junior Vikings
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