2025 Rankings Preview: New Addition WRs

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Over the next month, I'll be working hard to update each class of rankings. I'm about halfway done with New Additions for the Class of 2025, and with that, we have a ton of new additions in every position. This article will feature five of the most prominent New Addition receivers, with plenty more to be added before the official update. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:heading --> <h2 class="wp-block-heading">[player_tooltip player_id='1290507' first='Jaiden' last='Leonard'] | Saline | <a href="https://x.com/JaidenLeonard2">@JaidenLeonard2</a></h2> <!-- /wp:heading --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>I'm absolutely dumbfounded that [player_tooltip player_id='1290507' first='Jaiden' last='Leonard'] hasn't received more college attention. A few months ago, I watched as Jaiden blew the roof off of the Legacy center. I saw unparalleled effort, route-running, and RAC. He was making play after play in the 7on7 setting, and his film backs up his in-person performance. I understand that the WR market is the most saturated market out there, and he may be considered small, but there's no reason, in my opinion, why the entire MIAA isn't after him. Jaiden has earned a ranking, and although I don't know where I'll place him yet, I just know he's impressed me a ton this offseason. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:heading --> <h2 class="wp-block-heading">[player_tooltip player_id='1290702' first='Jaelyn' last='Martin'] | Cass Tech | <a href="https://x.com/JaelynMartin25">@JaelynMartin25</a></h2> <!-- /wp:heading --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>It seems that Jaelyn has gotten buried in that elite Cass Tech roster, but that isn't stopping him from receiving college offers. He's a track athlete with decent times, his film makes it apparent that he's fundamentally polished. Everything from his route-running, release, and blocking is well above average. I know that Jaelyn has legit college talent even if he doesn't crack the starting lineup. So, expect a bottom-half ranking for Jaelyn, but a ranking nonetheless.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:heading --> <h2 class="wp-block-heading">[player_tooltip player_id='1290904' first='Jaeger' last='Johnson'] | Mona Shores | <a href="https://x.com/jaeger11johnson">@jaeger11johnson</a></h2> <!-- /wp:heading --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Jaeger will undoubtedly be ranked. I first discovered him about a month ago in a <a href="https://prepredzone.com/2024/05/hudl-discoveries-32-ok-green-pt-3/">Hudl Discoveries</a> article. Then, I had a chance to watch Jaeger in person at the MHSAA Evaluation camp in Jenison. There, he flashed his explosive release and impressive route running. He honestly should have been ranked at the end of last season, and I'm very glad I've discovered him this offseason. I'm fully expecting a great Fall season from Jaeger and I'm honestly shocked he hasn't received any college offers. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:heading --> <h2 class="wp-block-heading">[player_tooltip player_id='1290848' first='Alexander' last='Dixon'] | Forest Hills Central | <a href="https://x.com/_Dixon_Dixon">@_Dixon_Dixon</a></h2> <!-- /wp:heading --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Alexander will be an optimistic addition to the Watch List. Although he won't have a number to his ranking, there's a lot of reason to think Alexander could be ranked by midseason. To start, he's a track star. An 11.35 100M time is nothing to scoff at, and that will 100% translate to the football field. The second reason why Dixon could be ranked sometime in the fall is because of the graduating talent at FHC. The 2024 football class at FHC is massive, and a lot of young players are going to need to step up next season. I truly think that Alexander can earn a full-time starting role and do very well in the slot. We'll see what happens, but I'm happy to Watch List [player_tooltip player_id='1290848' first='Alexander' last='Dixon']. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:heading --> <h2 class="wp-block-heading">[player_tooltip player_id='1291373' first='Quinn' last='Poll'] | Hudsonville | <a href="https://x.com/quinn_poll">@quinn_poll</a></h2> <!-- /wp:heading --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Quinn will be another addition to the Watch List, but I am optimistic that he'll have a larger workload next season. Last fall, he only caught 10 passes for 45 yards, though his routes looked pretty polished. He needs to work on explosiveness, but I could see him earning a ton more targets while doing more work in the open field. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph -->