New Names: 4 Athletic WR Prospects With Collegiate Upside
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With a yearly crop of strong RBs and prolific running games in Georgia, WRs in the peach state can often be overlooked. However, I decided to scan the state looking for some new names to put on my radar. I…
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Continue ReadingWith a yearly crop of strong RBs and prolific running games in Georgia, WRs in the peach state can often be overlooked. However, I decided to scan the state looking for some new names to put on my radar. I found 4 that intrigued me the most.
Tyon Jones
Tyon Jones
Tyon Jones is a speedy WR prospect with the ability to impact the game at all levels of the field. He is listed at 6’0 173 with a lean, athletic build. His speed and acceleration sets up the rest of his game. He is capable of beating several coverages. Against off-man coverage, he quickly hits his top speed and eliminates cushion, often getting the edge on corners before they can turn and run. When DBs play with less cushion, he is smooth in his release and can get corners turned around and reeling in a hurry. If he doesn’t completely burn WRs off the snap, he is light footed enough to stack moves and stem off in-breaking routes. With his speed profile, he is obviously a threat in the screen game. He can split defenders, beat angles, and is confident enough with his speed to bounce the ball back across the field. There aren’t a whole lot of knocks on his game and he averaged over 22 yards a catch last year, showing his explosiveness. He lands an FBS grade from me and just picked up a Georgia State offer.
Fedd was the region athlete of the year in 2023 and has generated quite some buzz during the first two years of his career. He is listed at a lightweight 6’1 165 and is still growing into his frame. On tape, you can see he is still refining his movement skills and becoming a more fluid athlete, but he possesses the speed and light feet needed to create separation on a consistent basis. He does an outstanding job of setting up defenders, threatening them with his vertical prowess just to quickly slow his feet and break off an underneath route. He also causes hesitation when he stacks moves, which allows him to quickly blow past defenders and unlock a new area of the field. On tape, Fedd shows good hands. He can pick the ball off his back hip and play above the rim if needed. He can track the ball nicely and layout while maintaining possession. Fedd is competitive in YAC opportunities, fighting through contact while protecting the ball. He also isn’t afraid to weave around the field to find new running lanes. Fedd’s best ball is ahead of him and should generate more FBS buzz as a result. He currently holds an offer from Central Michigan.
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Chasen Jones
Chasen Jones
Jones is a productive two-sport athlete with good size and a high ceiling. He comes in at 6’2 200 and possesses mismatch potential with his strong, lean frame. He doesn’t flash a super diverse route tree, but he has the physical edge and size needed to fight for leverage in his routes and play above the rim, something that often translates for basketball players. A bulk of his production comes on screens, where they flip the ball out to him and watch him work after the catch. He lumbers when he moves and has long strides, which allows him to quickly cover some ground with just a few steps. In the short areas, he does flash decent stop and start skills and moveability, which allows him to create his own yards and leak out of traffic to find grass. Jones is raw, but as he develops another gear, he could end up being a sneaky good pickup with some high upside.
McCord has been covered before, but this is my first time taking an extended look at him. He is a steady WR prospect with good size, measuring in at 6’2 170. On tape, McCord impresses with his fantastic body control. He understands where the sidelines and backline are at all times and is capable of reaching back across his body/over his head to make grabs. Purdy isn’t the twitchiest prospect, but he has the long speed to gradually get behind safeties. From there, he can track the ball over his shoulder and through contact, consistently reeling in tightly contested passes. In the return game, McCord shows off his awareness and vision, keeping his eyes up and weaving in and out of traffic to find room to run. If you are looking for a productive WR prospect with a high floor, Purdy could be your guy in the 2026 class.