June Rankings Update: 2026 Wide Receivers

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>We have officially released another rankings update in the state of Arkansas for the class of 2026. In this article, we will showcase the 2026 wide receivers with analysis. Over the next month, I will breakdown these rankings by position in each class with other segments included.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:acf/position-ranking-table {"name":"acf/position-ranking-table","data":{"class":"2026","_class":"field_65cfb7374abb9","position":"2410","_position":"field_65cfbfcb19ad6","national_rankings":"0","_national_rankings":"field_660c1d73c0e49","state":"2456","_state":"field_65cfb88a603fe"},"mode":"edit","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-666a7d19dd98e"} /--> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["401196"],"_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":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-666a7d19df0bb"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">[player_tooltip player_id='401196' first='Kamauri' last='Austin'] showcases speed and athleticism with the ability to stretch the field consistently. Austin is the 6th rated overall player and 1st overall at his position in the state of Arkansas (via Prep Redzone) for the class of 2026. Displays a quick release off the line of scrimmage due to good acceleration and footwork to eat up space quickly, becoming a vertical threat quickly. Does a great job of creating separation from opposing defensive backs on breaks due to good change of direction and burst. Good body movements and lateral agility to help himself through routes. He has the ability to work the underneath routes and turn a short gain into an explosive one with his YAC ability. Good body control to switch his hips along with impressive hand-eye coordination to make a catch on the sideline. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><em>Offer List: Arkansas Baptist &amp; Marshall</em></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Note – 3.5 GPA</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><a href="https://x.com/WhynotKam">[player_tooltip player_id='401196' first='Kamauri' last='Austin'] (@WhynotKam) / X</a></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["401183"],"_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":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-666a7d19df10f"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">[player_tooltip player_id='401183' first='Catavion' last='Taylor'] brings good athleticism outside along with his playmaking ability, turning himself into a YAC threat. Taylor is the 11th rated overall player and 2nd overall at his position in the state of Arkansas (via Prep Redzone) for the class of 2026. Taylor displayed an impressive combination of speed and smooth route running ability to create separation from opposing defensive backs at breaks due to his burst, balance and change of direction (COD) ability. After the catch is where he becomes dangerous due to his good COD, body control and acceleration to get up field quickly after contact. Showcases good ball tracking skills to catch over the shoulder throws consistently along with good hand-eye coordination. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><em>Offer List: Central Arkansas, Missouri State, Texas A&amp;M Commerce &amp; UNLV</em></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Note – 3.3 GPA</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><a href="https://x.com/CatavionTaylor">(2) [player_tooltip player_id='401183' first='Catavion' last='Taylor'] (@CatavionTaylor) / X</a></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["213495"],"_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":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-666a7d19df155"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">[player_tooltip player_id='213495' first='Blair' last='Ken Irvin III'] is a field stretcher that can attack the full route tree. Irvin is the 17th rated overall player and 3rd overall at his position in the state of Arkansas (via Prep Redzone) for the class of 2026. Irvin is able to attack any level of the field while creating separation at breaks due to good change of direction, stop/go ability, balance and burst. Impressive speed with good foot quickness and fluidness. Good vs contest with the ability to high point the football due to good body control, hand-eye coordination and strong hands to make the catch. Along with those traits, he's a YAC threat as well with his speed and elusiveness. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><em>Offer List: Kansas State, Minnesota &amp; UNLV</em></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Note – Multi-Position Athlete</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><a href="https://x.com/BlairIrvinIII">(1) Blair "Tre" Irvin III (@BlairIrvinIII) / X</a></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["401207"],"_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":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-666a7d19df197"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">[player_tooltip player_id='401207' first='Roderic' last='Chaten Jr.'] showcases all the tools needed to be a dominate wideout with good speed, athleticism, elusiveness and length. Chaten is the 20th rated overall player and 4th overall at his position in the state of Arkansas (via Prep Redzone) for the class of 2026. Chaten displays a quick release off the line of scrimmage due to good acceleration and foot quickness to eat up space quickly with no wasted motion throughout his routes. Able to create separation over the top quickly or at his breaks due to good COD, balance and burst. Good hand-eye coordination, impressive catch radius and body control to adjust mid-route and catch the ball away from his frame or high point the football with strong hands. After the catch, he becomes a threat to get up field quickly with the ability to break tackles. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><em>Offer List: None ATM</em></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Note - Multi Sport Athlete</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><a href="https://x.com/JrChaten">(3) Roderic Chaten Jr (@JrChaten) / X</a></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1010800"],"_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":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-666a7d19df1d8"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">[player_tooltip player_id='1010800' first='Jeff' last='Regan'] is a vertical threat due to his explosiveness and ability to eat up space quickly. Regan is the 24th rated overall player and 5th overall at his position in the state of Arkansas (via Prep Redzone) for the class of 2026. His vertical ability is due to good acceleration, burst, footwork and foot quickness along with good UOH to throw off defenders. He's able to create separation at breaks or over the top consistently while catching everything thrown his way due to good hand-eye coordination and ball tracking skills. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><em>Offer List: None ATM</em></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Note - Multi Position Athlete</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:heading --> <h2 class="wp-block-heading">OTHER TOP 100 WIDE RECEIVERS IN THE CLASS OF 2026:</h2> <!-- /wp:heading --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>6. [player_tooltip player_id='312358' first='RL' last='Johnson'] (Marion)</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>7. [player_tooltip player_id='1152942' first='Kyron' last='Marshall'] (Little Rock Parkview)</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>8. [player_tooltip player_id='212211' first='Will' last='Carter'] (Benton)</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>9. [player_tooltip player_id='466187' first='Kyndrick' last='Williams'] (Bentonville)</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>10. [player_tooltip player_id='646464' first='Caleb' last='Tucker'] (Bryant)</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>11. [player_tooltip player_id='1206783' first='Jordan' last='Harris'] (Maumelle)</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>12. [player_tooltip player_id='283397' first='William' last='Svoboda'] (Pulaski Academy)</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>13. [player_tooltip player_id='629807' first='Van' last='Thomas III'] (Bryant)</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>14. [player_tooltip player_id='233735' first='JaMarcus' last='Cranford'] (Fordyce)</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>15. [player_tooltip player_id='261849' first='Barrett' last='Mehrabi'] (Little Rock Christian) </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>16. [player_tooltip player_id='673915' first='Will' last='Davis'] (Bentonville West)</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>17. [player_tooltip player_id='1158063' first='Josiah' last='Warrior-Benson'] (Maumelle)</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>18. [player_tooltip player_id='322829' first='Jackson' last='Hampton'] (Maumelle)</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>19. [player_tooltip player_id='495397' first='Jermal' last='Nalls Jr'] (Crossett)</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>20. [player_tooltip player_id='384054' first='Cole' last='Witherington'] (Bauxite) </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph -->