Sleeper 2026 Receivers On The Rise

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Who are some top 2026 receivers on the rise?</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1042322' first='Braxton' last='Goolsby'] - East Jackson</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>An electric receiver who can stretch the field with ease, this small-town pass-catcher on the rise may not be the biggest receiver in the 2026 class, but he showed last year that he's one of the best in the surrounding Athens area. He claims a 4.38 in the 40-yard dash and it certainly shows up on film. He creates separation, shows consistent hands, and can score anytime he has the ball. He hauled in 38 passes last season as a sophomore for 631 yards and four touchdowns. He was also a weapon as a runner out of the backfield and as a returner on special teams. He sees the field well, is one of the fastest players in the area, and is bound for a giant 2024 junior season if he continues to develop and possibly adds more weight. He's a peach-state receiver on the rise and one of the best in the area for the 2026 class. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Da'Khovin “D.K” Winn - Elbert County</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>A small-town pass-catcher with quickness, burst, and big-play ability, this Elbert County wideout is a versatile receiver who can make defenders miss in the open field while testing defensive backs vertically deep down the field. The 6-foot-2 170-pounder shows strong hands and the ability to pick up yards after the catch. He can change directions well and can break tackles after initial contact. He's coming off a strong sophomore season where he reeled in 36 passes for 592 yards and five touchdowns, proving to be one of the better 2026 receivers in the area. He's still flying under the radar, but his 2023 tape, along with his production and overall talent says he can absolutely play somewhere at the next level. He's one of the more underrated receivers in Northeast Georgia and bound for an even bigger 2024 season as a junior. Look for his stock to rise more and more over the next 12 months. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong><a href="https://www.maxpreps.com/ga/kennesaw/north-cobb-christian-eagles/athletes/coker-ormsby/football/stats/?careerid=eifn3vhnis3bb">[player_tooltip player_id='1323186' first='Coker' last='Ormsby']</a> - North Cobb Christian</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>A shifty, sure-handed wideout with breakaway speed, Ormsby is a reliable weapon who can line up either in the slot or on the outside. Either way, he showed he's one of the top receivers in the North Cobb area for the 2026 class. He brings decent size but his burst, acceleration, versatility, and dependable ball skills are why he's a true breakout receiver candidate during the 2024 season this fall. He's a crisp route-runner who is coming off a productive sophomore season where he caught 35 passes for 552 yards and five touchdowns. He secures the ball tightly and does a great job or getting upfield quickly. He's a sneaky fast wideout who can out-run defenders down the field, making him a solid option both in the vertical and short passing game. He'll be an easy option in the passing game next year and could see some serious D1 interest come his way down the road. He's due for a new ranking in the next 2026 Prep Redzone update and is bound for a giant junior season.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph -->