2026 WR Spotlight: Breakout Players To Know

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1251736' first='David' last='Aboya'] | WR | 2026 | Milton | @DavidAboya</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Aboya is becoming a matchup nightmare with his size and leaping ability, thriving in one-on-one situations. After a standout offseason, he's emerging as one of the more dominant prospects in the 2026 class. Keep an eye on Aboya this spring and summer as his stock continues to rise.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Davitt Doherty | WR | 2026 | Ponte Vedra | @ddoherty_07</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Stats: 396 yards, 5 TD</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Doherty put together a strong year, showing the tools to become a go-to receiver. He pairs height and length with great short-area quickness, while his football IQ allows him to find gaps in coverage. With his junior season ahead, Doherty is trending toward being a key playmaker for Ponte Vedra.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Jordan Williams | WR | 2026 | Middleburg | @_JordanWilliams</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Stats: 583 yards, 3 TD</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Williams led his team in receiving yards and earned All-County Second Team honors this year. He's proving himself as a reliable playmaker and will look to build on his breakout season during the offseason to gain college interest.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Daionte Hicks | ATH | 2026 | Buchholz | @DJ_Hicks2</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Hicks is elite and can dominate the 1v1 situation because of his twitchy athleticism and sure hands which make him one of the more intriguing athletes in the 2026 class, with a skillset that'll be hard to ignore heading into spring.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Deshun Green | WR | 2026 | Middleburg | @7_deshun</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Stats: 415 yards, 4 TD</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Green used his speed and production to attract offers from D1 programs this season. He's one of the fastest risers in the area and will continue to turn heads as his game develops further.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Anthony Gay | WR | 2026 | Seminole | @AnthonyGayIII1</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Stats: 434 yards, 5 TD</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>A dynamic slot receiver, Gay stands out with his electric playstyle. At 5-6, 160 pounds, his stout build and quickness make him dangerous as a gadget player who consistently outpaces defenders.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1209091' first='Kemari' last='Walcott'] | WR | 2026 | Atlantic | @KemariWalcott2</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Stats: 438 yards, 2 TD</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Walcott was an instrumental part of a high-powered Atlantic offense. His versatility as a slot weapon gives him plenty of upside heading into the offseason.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1581772' first='Cayden' last='Clark'] | WR | 2026 | Fort Meade | @caydenclark24</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Stats: 438 yards</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Clark shined on the biggest stage, helping Fort Meade secure a state title and earning Player of the Game honors. He's shown burst, balance, and a tireless work ethic that makes him one to watch.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='326558' first='Auvion' last='Thomas'] | WR | 2026 | Wakulla | @2keepAvi</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Stats: 384 yards, 5 TD</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Thomas is a speedster who made the most of his opportunities this year. With his junior season ahead, there's plenty of intrigue around how he'll train and elevate his game in the offseason.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Mark Wolowitz | WR | 2026 | @MarkWolowitz1</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>A productive slot receiver who's been key to his team's offensive success. Wolowitz has flown under the radar but deserves recognition for his consistent production and ability to make tough plays.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph -->