First 3 Weeks Receiver Stock Risers

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong><em>Use Code PRZWV30 at checkout for 30% off your subscription!</em></strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>We're through the first three weeks of the high school football season in West Virginia and prospects are beginning to post their First 3 games highlight videos that colleges will be searching for and evaluating for who moves up, down, and added to their recruiting board. Here are the receivers who have been performing strongly through the first three weeks of the season and should be seeing an uptick in their college interest.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:heading --> <h2 class="wp-block-heading"><strong>TRENDING UP</strong></h2> <!-- /wp:heading --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1293973"],"_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-66eae92cafa10"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">2025 Martinsburg WR [player_tooltip player_id='1293973' first='Kyree' last='Bunny'] is having a strong start to the season for the Bulldogs and is seeing his stock rise through the first three weeks of the season. He had the breakout performance of his career and season against one of the top teams in the state Huntington in week two where he hauled in 4 touchdowns and nearly 150 yards. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Bunny has great length and an athletic background doubling as a quality basketball player for the Bulldogs and that is translating to the football field this season with a bigger role as a senior. He has the speed to stretch the field and will continue to learn how to utilize his size and athleticism to its full potential as he gets more reps this season. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:acf/hudl {"name":"acf/hudl","data":{"embed_code":"u003ciframe src='https://www.hudl.com/embed/video/3/16729165/66dcf9fc25111981e75fcb21' width='640' height='360' frameborder='0' allowfullscreenu003eu003c/iframeu003e","_embed_code":"field_62daf7995fd8c"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-66eaed0eb6051"} /--> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["883592"],"_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-66eae92cafab4"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">2025 Grafton WR [player_tooltip player_id='883592' first='Dillan' last='America'] has been one of the better under-the-radar receivers in the state the past couple of seasons and is continuing that during his senior year. His college interest has picked up as he earned his first offer from Glenville State back in July. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">America is a big play threat for the Bearcats but will also do the dirty work to move the sticks. He's another receiver with good size and athletic ability but also has natural ball skills that should make him a sought-after D2 prospect this season. America is a developed route runner and knows how to use his larger frame and athleticism to his advantage. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:acf/hudl {"name":"acf/hudl","data":{"embed_code":"u003ciframe src='https://www.hudl.com/embed/video/3/16350585/66e58a78c26f20d224ca6d2a' width='640' height='360' frameborder='0' allowfullscreenu003eu003c/iframeu003e","_embed_code":"field_62daf7995fd8c"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-66eaed0eb60a9"} /--> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1126315"],"_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-66ec3e8a948dc"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">2025 Parkersburg South WR [player_tooltip player_id='1126315' first='Devon' last='Forshey'] is beginning to heat up as the season goes on and as the passing offense improves under a new quarterback this season. He's improved his average yards per catch in each of the first three games and is resorting back to being a big play threat that he showed as a junior. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Forshey is proving to be a good contested catch receiver this season and providing more evidence that he can high-point the pass and come down with 50/50 balls consistently. He's still dangerous in the open field and after the catch as well and is developing his short and intermediate routes. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:acf/hudl {"name":"acf/hudl","data":{"embed_code":"u003ciframe src='https://www.hudl.com/embed/video/3/16776156/66e5d6599777963d541132b9' width='640' height='360' frameborder='0' allowfullscreenu003eu003c/iframeu003e","_embed_code":"field_62daf7995fd8c"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-66ec3e8a94b8a"} /--> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["894667"],"_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-66eae92cafb9b"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">[player_tooltip player_id='894667' first='Ja'lei' last='Burnette'] has waited patiently for his time to shine on the Hurricane varsity team and the time spent developing at the JV level the past two years has paid off for the 2026 receiver. He's been a nice 1-2 punch with highly regarded teammate [player_tooltip player_id='450987' first='Tyshawn' last='Dues'] and has settled in nicely as the Redskins' slot receiver. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Burnette has done a nice job working the sidelines, middle of the field, and getting involved in the screen game while also complementing that with vertical ability causing defenses to have to defend the entire field when he's in the game. He's shown a quick release off the line and has been a reliable and versatile receiver out of the slot for the Redskins this season. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:acf/hudl {"name":"acf/hudl","data":{"embed_code":"u003ciframe src='https://www.hudl.com/embed/video/3/17616717/66e5a4cb2e6b86b3cf212df7' width='640' height='360' frameborder='0' allowfullscreenu003eu003c/iframeu003e","_embed_code":"field_62daf7995fd8c"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-66eaed0eb60e8"} /--> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["866670"],"_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-66eae92cafc09"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">2026 Doddridge County WR [player_tooltip player_id='866670' first='Landon' last='Thomas'] has been the definition of consistency for the Bulldogs during his high school career thus far and has been making plays on varsity since he was a freshman. That's continuing in the early portion of his junior year as their passing offense has taken a step forward with another year of experience under their belts. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Thomas is leading the team in yards and touchdowns and continues to be a big play receiver averaging 26 yards per catch and a big target on the outside for his quarterback. He has a large catch radius with 6'2 195 size and ball skills to pair with it while being a natural pass catcher. Thomas has intriguing potential as a future TE prospect with the way his body is developing and has gotten reps there this season with a potentially high ceiling at that position as well.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:acf/hudl {"name":"acf/hudl","data":{"embed_code":"u003ciframe src='https://www.hudl.com/embed/video/3/17719507/66e579529b65932da48537ac' width='640' height='360' frameborder='0' allowfullscreenu003eu003c/iframeu003e","_embed_code":"field_62daf7995fd8c"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-66eaed0eb6123"} /--> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["894993"],"_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-66eae92cafc75"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">[player_tooltip player_id='894993' first='Javon' last='Jones'] has been the Washington Patriots' top receiving threat through the first three weeks of the season and is having a potential stock-rising junior season. Jones is a dangerous slot receiver who's been a big play threat averaging just under 20 yards per catch.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">He executes corner routes well and can also make plays after the catch as a natural playmaker with the ball in his hands. You can run some touch passes or sweeps with him as well and getting him in space will produce good results. Jones has even picked off two passes on defenses and his play on that side of the ball shouldn't be overlooked. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:acf/hudl {"name":"acf/hudl","data":{"embed_code":"u003ciframe src='https://www.hudl.com/embed/video/3/18058686/66ddcb0f6d64f68b3e671364' width='640' height='360' frameborder='0' allowfullscreenu003eu003c/iframeu003e","_embed_code":"field_62daf7995fd8c"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-66eaed0eb6158"} /--> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1137685"],"_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-66eae92cafd4c"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">2026 Independence WR [player_tooltip player_id='1137685' first='Christian' last='Linksweiler'] has had a good start to his junior season hauling in 10 passes for 259 yards and 2 touchdowns. He's a big play receiver for the Patriots averaging over 25 yards per catch and has quality size on the outside. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Linksweiler is the type of receiver that you can throw it up to and let him make a play which he showed in week three against Nicholas County with two long catches with defenders draped over him and coming down with the contested catch. He's also shown to be a willing blocker further utilizing his size to his advantage as an unselfish player when the ball isn't coming his way.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:acf/hudl {"name":"acf/hudl","data":{"embed_code":"u003ciframe src='https://www.hudl.com/embed/video/3/17760521/66eb09c74114ded35d851784' width='640' height='360' frameborder='0' allowfullscreenu003eu003c/iframeu003e","_embed_code":"field_62daf7995fd8c"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-66eaed0eb61c2"} /--> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1137480"],"_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-66eae92cafdb8"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">[player_tooltip player_id='1137480' first='Nathan' last='Suttle'] has been fun to watch this season as he transitions from running back to receiver for Greenbrier East. The 2026 athlete is coming off his best game yet this season in a wild game against Bluefield where he caught 8 passes for 145 yards and 2 touchdowns. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Slot receiver feels like a natural fit for Suttle who showed quality playmaking ability as a sophomore running back last season that has translated to success as a pass catcher. Suttle has the speed and quickness to develop into a dynamic receiver with explosive capabilities. He has legit 4.4-4.5 speed that you can see on film and that gives him versatility on how he can be used in the Spartans' offense. Suttle could be a big stock riser in our winter rankings update if he continues the trajectory that he's on. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:acf/hudl {"name":"acf/hudl","data":{"embed_code":"u003ciframe src='https://www.hudl.com/embed/video/3/17991660/66e8d8633072fd0066d76d18' width='640' height='360' frameborder='0' allowfullscreenu003eu003c/iframeu003e","_embed_code":"field_62daf7995fd8c"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-66eaed0eb61f6"} /--> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:heading --> <h2 class="wp-block-heading"><strong>UNRANKED MAKING NOISE</strong></h2> <!-- /wp:heading --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1126346"],"_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-66eaed0eb8a36"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">2025 Shady Spring WR [player_tooltip player_id='1126346' first='Nathan' last='Easley'] has had a nice start to the season on both sides of the ball for the Tigers and is an early stock riser through the first three weeks. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">He's a long and lanky wideout who does a nice job using his 6'1 size to his advantage. Easley can catch the ball over defenders and uses his wingspan to create a large catch radius. He's also shown he can make some moves after the catch and will create YAC yardage at times. Easley has been impressive as a defensive back too this season picking off several passes in the first three games. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:acf/hudl {"name":"acf/hudl","data":{"embed_code":"u003ciframe src='https://www.hudl.com/embed/video/3/18098281/66e23130bf29d049af5f7ada' width='640' height='360' frameborder='0' allowfullscreenu003eu003c/iframeu003e","_embed_code":"field_62daf7995fd8c"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-66eaed0eb8a70"} /--> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1130335"],"_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-66eae92cafe25"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">2026 WR [player_tooltip player_id='1130335' first='Luke' last='Shafer'] has been a nice #2 receiver for the Nitro Wildcats lining up next to [player_tooltip player_id='866254' first='Malachi' last='Thompson'] in the slot. He's pacing Thompson with 155 yards and a touchdown through three games this season and is an emerging name to know for the future as he gets his first real varsity action this year. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Shafer has quality size for a slot receiver and is a bigger target on the inside for the passing attack to utilize. He's shown good speed and does a nice job finding open field to sit down in by design and on his own. Shafer has also been a willing blocker from the slot whose size also benefits him in that regard. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:acf/hudl {"name":"acf/hudl","data":{"embed_code":"u003ciframe src='https://www.hudl.com/embed/video/3/17918569/66de5e36c151c2938de94dc1' width='640' height='360' frameborder='0' allowfullscreenu003eu003c/iframeu003e","_embed_code":"field_62daf7995fd8c"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-66eaed0eb8aaf"} /--> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1139036"],"_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-66eae92cafe8f"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Another under-the-radar 2026 receiver who is producing this season is Tucker County's [player_tooltip player_id='1139036' first='Reid' last='Kisamore']. Kisamore is a quick and shifty small school receiver to know and is showing early signs this year of developing into a noteworthy prospect by his senior year. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>His route running on film looks quality and he can stretch defenses vertically from the outside even as a smaller receiver. Kisamore can create consistent separation on short and intermediate routes as well and is tough to defend 1-on-1 at the Class A level. He has quick stop-and-start ability and can accelerate to top speed quickly as well. Kisamore is elusive in the open field and does a nice job as their return man on punts as well. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:acf/hudl {"name":"acf/hudl","data":{"embed_code":"u003ciframe src='https://www.hudl.com/embed/video/3/17717334/66d3bf217b281a7fd6ffa1b5' width='640' height='360' frameborder='0' allowfullscreenu003eu003c/iframeu003e","_embed_code":"field_62daf7995fd8c"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-66eaed0eb8ae6"} /--> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1466136"],"_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-66eae92cafefb"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">A new name on our radar that has had a strong first three weeks for the Clay County Panthers is 2026 WR Jakoby Nicholas. He's been a key piece to their explosive passing attack through the first three games and is an under-the-radar player that is beginning to emerge. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Nichols can be a vertical threat down the field or can work the intermediate routes as well. He has good ball skills and body control that allows him to make tough contested catches and make plays in traffic. Nichols is a gritty player who will put his body on the line to make the play and can get it done on the defensive side of the ball at DB as well. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:acf/hudl {"name":"acf/hudl","data":{"embed_code":"u003ciframe src='https://www.hudl.com/embed/video/3/17943908/66e7112695507ae1a99bd4a1' width='640' height='360' frameborder='0' allowfullscreenu003eu003c/iframeu003e","_embed_code":"field_62daf7995fd8c"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-66eaed0eb8b4a"} /--> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block -->