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STOCK RISERS: Major 2025 WRs See Big Final Rankings Boost

STOCK RISERS: Major 2025 WRs See Big Final Rankings Boost
Prep Redzone scouts feature athletes who rose up the recent rankings.
Matt DeBary
Matt DeBary March 19, 2025 @ 08:46 AM
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Tristen Payne
Tristen Payne 6'0" | 165 lbs | WR | 2025
GA
Jaylin Carter
Jaylin Carter 5'11" | 185 lbs | WR | 2025
GA
Jaylen Elder
Jaylen Elder 6'0" | 175 lbs | WR/ATH | 2025
GA
Landon Roldan
Landon Roldan 6'1" | 180 lbs | WR | 2025
GA
Cal Faulkner
Cal Faulkner 5'10" | 170 lbs | WR | 2025
GA
DJ Avery
DJ Avery 6'0" | 175 lbs | WR | 2025
GA
Jamauri Brice
Jamauri Brice 5'10" | 175 lbs | WR | 2025
GA
Isaiah Mitchell
Isaiah Mitchell 5'11" | 170 lbs | WR | 2025
GA
<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>These senior wide receivers saw a big rankings boost in the final 2025 rankings update...</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:acf/position-ranking-table {"name":"acf/position-ranking-table","data":{"class":"2025","_class":"field_65cfb7374abb9","position":"2410","_position":"field_65cfbfcb19ad6","national_rankings":"0","_national_rankings":"field_660c1d73c0e49","state":"2435","_state":"field_65cfb88a603fe"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-67d9a181e968b"} /--> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1302930"],"_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-67d9a181eaccf"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">An Athens-area wideout who made a massive jump in the final rankings, Roldan is a two-way player who excelled at wide receiver and defensive back thanks to his elite speed and outstanding ball skills. Roldan helped lead North Oconee to a big state championship and will play his college ball for the Georgia Bulldogs. Roldan is now ranked as the No. 3 WR and the No. 25 overall prospect in Georgia for the 2025 class.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["670311"],"_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-67d9a181ead20"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">One of the best overall athletes in Georgia, Faulkner played quarterback, running back, caught passes at wide receiver, and even played defense for Lumpkin County last fall. He's an outstanding pass-catcher who can line up anywhere for the Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets and find a way to make an impact. He was consistently one of the best athletes on the field at all times last season as a senior and is ranked as the No. 6 WR and the No. 54 overall prospect in Georgia for the final 2025 rankings update.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1551839"],"_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-67d9a181ead66"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">One of the most productive wide receivers across the state last fall as a senior, Elder dominated on a weekly basis and ended his final season with 94 catches for 1,713 yards and 22 touchdowns. He absolutely earned the right to see a giant boost in his Prep Redzone ranking and now the future UAB Blazers wideout is ranked as the No. 11 WR and the No. 81 overall prospect in Georgia for his class.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["667554"],"_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-67d9a181eada9"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">A big-time North Georgia wideout for a powerful Cartersville program, Brice led the Purple Hurricanes in receptions last fall with 59, and taking them 732 yards with five touchdowns. Over his career, this future Georgia Tech Yellow Jacket pass-catcher hauled in 146 passes for 2,136 yards and 16 touchdowns. He's one of the more consistent receivers in the area and ends up as the No. 13-ranked WR and the No. 90 overall prospect in the state.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["667555"],"_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-67d9a181eadeb"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">One of the better 2025 wide receivers in Fulton County over the last several years, Avery is a lean, athletic, sure-handed pass-catcher who caught an impressive 78 passes for 1,259 yards and 16 touchdowns. At the end of his high school career, Avery hauled in 203 passes for 3,084 yards and 33 touchdowns. Now the Georgia State signee is ranked as the No. 14 WR and the No. 104 overall prospect in Georgia for the 2025 class.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["339694"],"_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-67d9a181eae2d"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">An outstanding Middle Georgia wideout who was as consistent and productive as any in the area over the last several years, this playmaking receiver and now Mississippi State Bulldog is coming off a giant senior season where he caught 91 passes for 1,662 yards and 19 touchdowns. He was a go-to weapon all season long with the ability to score any time he had the ball. He saw his ranking increase in the final update and is now ranked as the No. 17 WR and the No. 121 overall prospect in Georgia for the 2025 class.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1572559"],"_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-67d9a181eae6f"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Still one of the more slept-on receivers in Georgia for the 2025 class, Payne deserved to see his ranking rise after an outstanding senior season where he hauled in 56 passes for 932 yards and 10 touchdowns. More importantly, he was a key contributor for the state-champion Milton Eagles. The sure-handed playmaker is now ranked as the No. 29 WR and the No. 188 overall prospect in Georgia for the 2025 class.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1561382"],"_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-67d9a181eaeb1"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">The leading receiver last year for the mighty Lowndes Vikings, Carter is a Southern Miss signee who saw his ranking rise in the latest update, coming in as the No. 37 WR and the No. 279 overall prospect in Georgia for the final 2025 rankings. Carter was outstanding as a senior, catching 50 passes last season for 836 yards and six touchdowns. He ended his career with 108 catches for 1,601 yards and 12 touchdowns. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block -->

These senior wide receivers saw a big rankings boost in the final 2025 rankings update...

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Landon Roldan

Landon Roldan

GA
WR
HEIGHT 6'1"
WEIGHT 180
POS WR
CLASS 2025
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Landon
Roldan WR
Class
2025
Height
6'1"
Weight
180
HS
North Oconee
|
GA
STOCK RISERS: Major 2025 WRs See Big Final Rankings Boost
An Athens-area wideout who made a massive jump in the final rankings, Roldan is a two-way player who...
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Georgia
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Landon Roldan

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School: North Oconee
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Georgia Tech
Cal Faulkner

Cal Faulkner

GA
WR
HEIGHT 5'10"
WEIGHT 170
POS WR
CLASS 2025
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Cal
Faulkner WR
Class
2025
Height
5'10"
Weight
170
HS
Lumpkin County
|
GA
STOCK RISERS: Major 2025 WRs See Big Final Rankings Boost
One of the best overall athletes in Georgia, Faulkner played quarterback, running back, caught passes at wide receiver,...
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Georgia Tech
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Cal Faulkner

State: Georgia
School: Lumpkin County
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Alabama-Birmingham (UAB)
Jaylen Elder

Jaylen Elder

GA
WR/ATH
HEIGHT 6'0"
WEIGHT 175
POS WR/ATH
CLASS 2025
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Jaylen
Elder WR/ATH
Class
2025
Height
6'0"
Weight
175
HS
Morgan County
|
GA
STOCK RISERS: Major 2025 WRs See Big Final Rankings Boost
One of the most productive wide receivers across the state last fall as a senior, Elder dominated on...
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Alabama-Birmingham (UAB)
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Jaylen Elder

State: Georgia
School: Morgan County
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Georgia Tech
Jamauri Brice

Jamauri Brice

GA
WR
HEIGHT 5'10"
WEIGHT 175
POS WR
CLASS 2025
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Jamauri
Brice WR
Class
2025
Height
5'10"
Weight
175
HS
Cartersville
|
GA
STOCK RISERS: Major 2025 WRs See Big Final Rankings Boost
A big-time North Georgia wideout for a powerful Cartersville program, Brice led the Purple Hurricanes in receptions last...
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Georgia Tech
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Jamauri Brice

State: Georgia
School: Cartersville
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Georgia State
DJ Avery

DJ Avery

GA
WR
HEIGHT 6'0"
WEIGHT 175
POS WR
CLASS 2025
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DJ
Avery WR
Class
2025
Height
6'0"
Weight
175
HS
Chattahoochee
|
GA
STOCK RISERS: Major 2025 WRs See Big Final Rankings Boost
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Georgia State
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DJ Avery

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School: Chattahoochee
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Mississippi State
Isaiah Mitchell

Isaiah Mitchell

GA
WR
HEIGHT 5'11"
WEIGHT 170
POS WR
CLASS 2025
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Isaiah
Mitchell WR
Class
2025
Height
5'11"
Weight
170
HS
Peach County
|
GA
STOCK RISERS: Major 2025 WRs See Big Final Rankings Boost
An outstanding Middle Georgia wideout who was as consistent and productive as any in the area over the...
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Mississippi State
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Isaiah Mitchell

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State: Georgia
School: Peach County
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Tristen Payne

Tristen Payne

GA
WR
HEIGHT 6'0"
WEIGHT 165
POS WR
CLASS 2025
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Tristen
Payne WR
Class
2025
Height
6'0"
Weight
165
HS
Milton
|
GA
STOCK RISERS: Major 2025 WRs See Big Final Rankings Boost
Still one of the more slept-on receivers in Georgia for the 2025 class, Payne deserved to see his...
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Tristen Payne

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School: Milton
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Jaylin Carter

Jaylin Carter

GA
WR
HEIGHT 5'11"
WEIGHT 185
POS WR
CLASS 2025
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Jaylin
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Class
2025
Height
5'11"
Weight
185
HS
Lowndes
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GA
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