2026 Wide Receivers Ready to Breakout

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>The class of 2026 has a number of talented wide receivers with the ability to take a game over. In this article, we will highlight several wide receivers from the class of 2026 who are to explode during the 2025 season. Here are several wide receivers to watch out for over the next few months.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1667295' first='KeyShawn' last='Glenn']-Wide Receiver-Jacksonville-5'7” 155-Pounds</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='1667295' first='KeyShawn' last='Glenn'] is off to a strong start to the summer. Glenn had an impressive performance at the Prep Redzone Arkansas camp in May and has kept the momentum going into summer camp. He is a difficult wide receiver to bring down in the open field. Glenn is a prospect to watch out for with Jacksonville this upcoming season. He has the potential to put up some big numbers this season.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='401196' first='Kamauri' last='Austin']-Wide Receiver-Bryant-6'4” 185-Pounds</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>The Bryant wide receiver has a knack for creating separation from opposing defenders. He has impressive body control and is aware of where is on the field. Austin hauls in tough receptions with ease. He is a threat to score in the red zone and will cause opposing defenders plenty of headaches this season. Earlier in the summer, Austin placed his commitment with the Appalachian State Mountaineers.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1283002' first='Austin' last='Riggs']-Wide Receiver-Van Buren-5'11” 190-Pounds</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='1283002' first='Austin' last='Riggs'] is off a to strong start to the summer practice session. Riggs uses a combination of speed and route running to escape opposing defensive backs. He has the speed to stretch the field vertically. Meanwhile, he does a great job of working the underneath routes effectively. He is a wide receiver who will cause plenty of problems for opposing defenders. Riggs has the potential to put up some big numbers this season for the Pointers.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='213495' first='Blair' last='Ken Irvin III']-Wide Receiver-Bentonville-6'1” 180-Pounds</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>The Bentonville Tigers always have talented prospects on both sides of the ball. Irvin III uses precise route running to create separation from opposing defenders. However, he has the speed to stretch the field from a vertical perspective. He is a prospect who makes plays in the passing game. Irvin III is tough to bring down in the open field. He is a player to watch out for over the summer.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1247771' first='Akin' last='Johnson']-Wide Receiver-Farmington-6'2” 165-Pounds</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='1247771' first='Akin' last='Johnson'] has flown under the radar over the past couple of seasons. However, he is a wide receiver who has no trouble carving up opposing secondaries. Johnson does a great job of using smooth routes to shake off coverage. He is tough to bring down in the open field and will fight for extra yardage. Johnson helps extend drives with big receptions on third down. He is a player to watch out for this season with the Cardinals.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph -->