2028 Rankings Update: Who Are The Top WRs In The State?

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>We're back with more on our new 2028 Rankings Update!</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Today, we're flipping to the offensive side of the ball and are watching some of the top WRs in the state!</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>You won't want to miss out on these prospects- they're seriously talented and have massive sophomore seasons ahead this fall!</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1624757"],"_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-687d3660a23a3"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">[player_tooltip player_id='1624757' first='Darryl' last='Blackmon Jr.'] is a dominant WR out of B.C. Rain who's now our #2 WR and #7 overall prospect in the class.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>“<em>At 6'2 200, Blackmon is a massive receiving threat who plays with a ton of speed and physicality out wide. Blackmon is a talented route runner who gains tons of separation downfield and does a great job using his hands and body control to secure some impressive receptions.</em></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><em>Blackmon is terrific at using his size to physically dominate DBs. He towers over them and has a great catch radius, strong hands, and great contact balance. I was left super impressed with Blackmon's freshman tape- he's a huge threat out wide who will only keep getting better over these next few years.</em>“</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Blackmon was incredibly productive last fall, ending his freshman year with 45 receptions for 638 yards and 7 touchdowns.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Throughout this offseason, Blackmon has picked up offers from Arkansas, Kennesaw State, Jacksonville State, and more.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Do yourself a favor and check out some of Blackmon's tape below:</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:acf/hudl {"name":"acf/hudl","data":{"embed_code":"u003ciframe src='https://www.hudl.com/embed/video/3/22615933/672b9328ea00f6f83ae24a87' width='640' height='360' frameborder='0' allowfullscreenu003eu003c/iframeu003e","_embed_code":"field_62daf7995fd8c"},"mode":"edit","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-687d3660a2670"} /--> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1649413"],"_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-687d3660a26f2"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">[player_tooltip player_id='1649413' first='Jamari' last='Nicks'] is a versatile WR/RB out of Winterboro that's coming in as our #3 WR and #11 overall prospect in the state.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>"<em>Nicks is highly athletic and can do so many things well with the ball in his hands- he is super fast, can easily make defenders miss, and can affect the game from multiple positions.</em></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><em>At WR, Nicks is a matchup nightmare for opposing DBs- he is a talented route runner who finds separation at every level of the field, has a great set of hands he uses to haul in tough-to-catch passes, and can create huge plays after the catch by using his speed and elusiveness.</em>"</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Nicks has already picked up offers from Tennessee and Arkansas this offseason; it won't be a surprise to see more end up his way. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Check out some of Nicks' tape below, you'll come away impressed:</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:acf/hudl {"name":"acf/hudl","data":{"embed_code":"u003ciframe src='https://www.hudl.com/embed/video/3/19318182/673f58e56536928fd4acb4c1' width='640' height='360' frameborder='0' allowfullscreenu003eu003c/iframeu003e","_embed_code":"field_62daf7995fd8c"},"mode":"edit","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-687d3660a2731"} /--> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1700182"],"_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-687d3660a27a8"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">[player_tooltip player_id='1700182' first='Rashad' last='Miles'] is a talented WR out of LeFlore who's coming in as our #4 WR and #22 overall prospect on our list.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>"<em>Miles played JV as a freshman but has the size, athleticism, and skill to move up and make an impact on Varsity this upcoming season. Miles plays both football and basketball as well, which will help him greatly over the next three years. It's clear he's an impressive athlete with a big career ahead at Leflore."</em></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Back in May, Miles picked up his first two offers from Troy and Memphis- it'll be exciting to see what other schools start sending them his way.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Keep an eye out for Miles this fall- I think he has a big year ahead.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1670696"],"_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-687d3660a2826"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">[player_tooltip player_id='1670696' first='Octavius' last='Staton Jr.'] is a highly talented WR out of Central who's now our #6 WR and #46 overall prospect in the state.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>"<em>At 6'0 170, Staton already has the size and speed to dominate out wide. He's quick on his feet, runs great routes, and can attack multiple levels of the field. On top of that, he has a great set of hands and consistently makes impressive catches through coverage and contact.</em></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><em>It really shows up in the red zone- he's terrific in contested situations and frequently high points the ball over the tops of defenders for some highlight reel grabs. With the talent he's already shown, Staton will absolutely be a player to watch for the next few years.</em>"</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Take a look at some of Staton's tape below, you'll come away impressed:</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:acf/hudl {"name":"acf/hudl","data":{"embed_code":"u003ciframe src='https://www.hudl.com/embed/video/3/25196057/67743d578a6b6c88d11c6607' width='640' height='360' frameborder='0' allowfullscreenu003eu003c/iframeu003e","_embed_code":"field_62daf7995fd8c"},"mode":"edit","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-687d3660a2865"} /--> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1643087"],"_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-687d3660a28d2"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">[player_tooltip player_id='1643087' first='Treiy' last='Crenshaw'] is a talented WR out of Douglas who's now ranked as our #7 WR and #52 overall prospect in the state. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>"<em>Crenshaw is already 6'4 175, has a great catch radius, and plays with a ton of speed out wide. I'm really impressed with how Crenshaw uses his size to haul in difficult catches- he consistently mosses DBs by high-pointing the ball and hauling it in over the top of them.</em></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><em>Crenshaw is also extremely impressive in the open field and can create huge plays after the catch- he's really fast, can change his direction and make defenders miss, and has the contact balance to step out of tackles and keep running.</em>"</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Go ahead and check out some of Crenshaw's film below; he has a huge season ahead this fall:</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:acf/hudl {"name":"acf/hudl","data":{"embed_code":"u003ciframe src='https://www.hudl.com/embed/video/3/20035209/681257907e501bc488673695' width='640' height='360' frameborder='0' allowfullscreenu003eu003c/iframeu003e","_embed_code":"field_62daf7995fd8c"},"mode":"edit","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-687d3660a290c"} /--> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/position-ranking-table {"name":"acf/position-ranking-table","data":{"class":"2028","_class":"field_65cfb7374abb9","position":"2410","_position":"field_65cfbfcb19ad6","national_rankings":"0","_national_rankings":"field_660c1d73c0e49","state":"2446","_state":"field_65cfb88a603fe"},"mode":"edit","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-687d3660a335c"} /--> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph -->