2025 Virginia Rankings Report: Wide Receivers 6-10

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Taking a quick break from my 7v7 recaps to break down our Virginia Class of 2025 Wide Receivers 6-10, analysis are below:</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1228365"],"_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":"Number 6th on our ranking is Mataoca [player_tooltip player_id='1228365' first='Dillon' last='Newton-Short'] who looks power 5 ready already based on his tape. A stout physical wideout who looks hard to jam off the line, Newton-Short is 6'1 and he runs with 4.5 level 40 speed. A 3 star rating by most calculations he is poised for an even bigger senior season, he is going to win any jump ball thrown in his direction. He may be the strongest receiver I have seen in quite some time, takes a lot of pride in blocking which will go unnoticed. He has a plethora of offers from Duke, Maryland, James Madison and Temple with many more in pursuit. I think wherever he ends up at the next level you will see a game changer both on and off the field.rnrnu003ca href=u0022http://www.hudl.com/v/2N4y1Zu0022u003e[player_tooltip player_id='1228365' first='Dillon' last='Newton-Short'] HUDLu003c/au003e","_player_evaluations_0_evaluation":"field_62aba51aecf34","player_evaluations_1_player":["1228859"],"_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":"Straight speed is what you see when [player_tooltip player_id='1228859' first='Reed' last='Phillips'] gets the football, and that includes in person or on tape. The potential favorite to win the State 200 meter dash in a couple weeks, Phillips is a dangerous man with the ball in his hands. Playing for Episcopal High School the senior to be comes in at number 7th for his position and 56th overall in the state. His ranking may end up higher as the two sport star has offers from FCS schools such as Maine, Dartmouth, and Lehigh, with power 5 schools lurking. With the new recruitment cycle underway I fully expect more FBS schools to pull the trigger, he has the speed and talent to play their.rnrnu003ca href=u0022https://x.com/ReedP2025/status/1726993007160004633u0022u003e[player_tooltip player_id='1228859' first='Reed' last='Phillips'] HUDLu003c/au003e","_player_evaluations_1_evaluation":"field_62aba51aecf34","player_evaluations_2_player":["1230155"],"_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":"Magna Vista super star [player_tooltip player_id='1230155' first='Torian' last='Younger'] is about as reliable target you can get, hauling in 10 touchdowns and 46 receptions last year. Younger is a big fast target at 6'2 and 180 lbs., he has proven time and time again that if you get him ball he is bound to make something special happen. In terms of college level interest while he looks like an FBS talent, the offers have yet to come thru yet but that is only a matter of time.rnrnu003ca href=u0022https://x.com/tjy_13/status/1731882259488063630u0022u003e[player_tooltip player_id='1230155' first='Torian' last='Younger'] HUDLu003c/au003e","_player_evaluations_2_evaluation":"field_62aba51aecf34","player_evaluations_3_player":["1230171"],"_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":"If you are defensive back you better get a jam or at least a hand on him King George's [player_tooltip player_id='1230171' first='Gunnar' last='Reger'] if not he will blow right by you. Firing off the line on each snap Reger's footwork and release are very impressive.  He is 6'2 and 195 lbs. with room to grow, you can his size and strength on his tape, why more schools haven't offered him is beyond me. It appears his most recent offer was from Old Dominion which is nothing to be frowned upon, my money says that before Week 1, his offer list will expand exponentially.rnrnu003ca href=u0022https://www.hudl.com/video/3/19536639/64df6549bd75820a0c9a46a6u0022u003e[player_tooltip player_id='1230171' first='Gunnar' last='Reger'] HUDLu003c/au003e","_player_evaluations_3_evaluation":"field_62aba51aecf34","player_evaluations_4_player":["1230176"],"_player_evaluations_4_player":"field_62ab9d62ecf2c","player_evaluations_4_override_profile_image":"","_player_evaluations_4_override_profile_image":"override-player-profile-image","player_evaluations_4_not_in_database":"","_player_evaluations_4_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations_4_evaluation":"I knew once Vic and Cole got a hold of Austin's tape they would be just as impressed as I was and now it it starting to pay off. Picking up his first offer just last week from William u0026amp; Mary, Lake Braddock's star receiver [player_tooltip player_id='1230176' first='Kai' last='Austin'] is starting to gain major buzz. I hate to say I told you so, but with this young man I did, here is what I wrote about him last fall:rnrnu003cemu003eJunior receiver [player_tooltip player_id='1230176' first='Kai' last='Austin'] had a big hand in the Bruins victory, hauling in 8 receptions for 133 yards and 1 touchdown, this kid continues to impress. This young man needs to be on your radar board the way he stretches the field on offense and makes plays after the catch. A fresh reminder to any coach he also has a 3.97 GPA!u003c/emu003e","_player_evaluations_4_evaluation":"field_62aba51aecf34","player_evaluations":5,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"edit","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-6620378e81089"} /-->