Wide Receivers Putting in the Work

Tom Tabler February 25, 2025 @ 12:02 PM

Over the years, I have become increasingly impressed with the talent the state of Arkansas is producing at the wide receiver position. In this article, we will highlight several wide receivers that impressed in camps as well as in 7-on-7 tournaments. The future of the wide receiver position is in good hands.   [player_tooltip player_id='854260' first='Braxton' last='Canada']-Wide Receiver-Greenwood-6'0” 165-Pounds-2028   The Greenwood Bulldogs have an impressive collection of talent on both sides of the ball. [player_tooltip player_id='854260' first='Braxton' last='Canada'] is a wide receiver who knows how to create separation and turn a short gain into an explosive one with ease. Canada had another expressive showing in Little Rock over the weekend. He has the ability to stretch the field vertically as well as work the underneath routes. Canada is a player to watch this offseason.   [player_tooltip player_id='1629518' first='Blake' last='Johnson']-Wide Receiver-Fayetteville-5'9” 160-Pounds-2027   [player_tooltip player_id='1629518' first='Blake' last='Johnson'] is a wide receiver who does not shy away from perfecting his work. At the Arkansas Elite Passing camp on Sunday, Johnson had a strong showing. He is able to consistently run impressive routes and catch everything thrown in his direction. Johnson has the speed to stretch the field from a vertical perspective and has the hands to haul in each throw that is thrown his way. Johnson is a player to watch out for the next few seasons.   [player_tooltip player_id='673915' first='Will' last='Davis']-Wide Receiver-Bentonville West-6'1” 170-Pounds-2026   The Bentonville West wide receivers had an impressive day on Sunday at the Arkansas Elite Passing camp. [player_tooltip player_id='673915' first='Will' last='Davis'] displayed the ability to go up and snag the football on several passes that were thrown in his direction. Meanwhile, his route running is consistent, and he will cause problems for opposing defensive backs this upcoming season with his ability to create separation. Davis is one Bentonville West target who will cause headaches for opposing defenses this season.   [player_tooltip player_id='1621198' first='Keyontae' last='Barnett']-Wide Receiver-North Little Rock-5'6” 134-Pounds-2028   North Little Rock has a versatile prospect coming up through the ranks in the form of [player_tooltip player_id='1621198' first='Keyontae' last='Barnett']. Barnett has impressive speed and can stretch the field vertically. Meanwhile, he does an impressive job of mixing sharp routes with the speed to stretch the field on deep throws. Barnett is an athlete who can see playing time on both sides of the ball over the next few years. He is a player who has the work ethic to continue to improve and is a player to watch out for on the field.   [player_tooltip player_id='374932' first='Jackson' last='Lane']-Wide Receiver-Bentonville West-5'11” 160-Pounds-2026   [player_tooltip player_id='374932' first='Jackson' last='Lane'] is another talented wide receiver from Bentonville West who can slice up an opposing defensive secondary with his route running. Lane had an impressive outing at the Arkansas Elite Passing camp. He is a crisp route runner who gets in and out of the breaks well. He does an impressive job of catching the football with good consistency. Lane is a prospect at the wide receiver spot to watch out for this spring.

Over the years, I have become increasingly impressed with the talent the state of Arkansas is producing at the wide receiver position. In this article, we will highlight several wide receivers that impressed in camps as well as in 7-on-7 tournaments. The future of the wide receiver position is in good hands.