8 Wide Receivers to Watch in 2025

<p>The 2025 season in the Natural State is a month away with Week Zero. There are hundreds of talented prospects in the class of 2026 and beyond. They can play at the next level, including FBS, FCS, DII, DIII, NAIA, or JUCO. Prep Redzone conducts thorough research and evaluation to uncover under-the-radar athletes poised to leave their mark on the upcoming season. Here are 8 wide receiver prospects for coaches and recruiters to add to the recruiting board.</p>    <p class="text-gray-700">[player_tooltip player_id='1730095' first='Max' last='Conine'] is a lengthy target with long strides, making him a full-field threat. He's dangerous in the red zone, scheming to be a primary target near the boundary or corner. Conine possesses very good catch radius and hand-eye coordination to adjust mid-route. He can also catch against contest with strong hands. </p>   <p>Note - Multi-Sport Athlete</p>   <figure class="wp-block-embed is-type-rich is-provider-twitter wp-block-embed-twitter"><div class="wp-block-embed__wrapper"> https://twitter.com/Maxconine/status/1931376012585050414 </div></figure>     <p class="text-gray-700">[player_tooltip player_id='1318916' first='Rayshun' last='Reed'] is a young athletic prospect to add to the recruiting board. Reed can stretch defenses vertically with his speed. He can create separation off his breaks due to solid COD, balance, and burst. His catch radius, hand-eye coordination, and body control enable him to high-point the football, adjust mid-route, or win vs contest.</p>   <p>Note - 3.0 GPA</p>   <figure class="wp-block-embed is-type-rich is-provider-twitter wp-block-embed-twitter"><div class="wp-block-embed__wrapper"> https://twitter.com/RayshunReed2028/status/1945918399818969485 </div></figure>     <p class="text-gray-700">[player_tooltip player_id='1730098' first='Jaiden' last='Hicks'] has been on the rise this offseason. Hicks is a solid route runner who can get to the stem quickly. He attacks the middle of the field effectively and can adjust mid-route with good body control and hand-eye coordination. He's a target you can get the ball out quick to. </p>   <p>Note - 3.2 GPA</p>   <figure class="wp-block-embed is-type-rich is-provider-twitter wp-block-embed-twitter"><div class="wp-block-embed__wrapper"> https://twitter.com/JHicks2027/status/1942397610515456335 </div></figure>     <p class="text-gray-700">[player_tooltip player_id='1678991' first='Atraio' last='McJoy'] is a potential breakout candidate in 2025. He demonstrates a quick release against off-man coverage due to his good acceleration and foot quickness to eat up space. His ability to contort himself while maintaining strong ball-tracking skills sets him apart. Keep an eye on him.</p>   <p class="text-gray-700">Note – Multi-Sport Athlete</p>   <figure class="wp-block-embed is-type-rich is-provider-twitter wp-block-embed-twitter"><div class="wp-block-embed__wrapper"> https://twitter.com/AtraioAM/status/1947020842426384438 </div></figure>     <p class="text-gray-700">[player_tooltip player_id='1206557' first='Jaiden' last='Todd'] is a fluid and quick target. He showcases good concentration when going up for the football. His solid change of direction, balance, control, and burst allow him to create separation on out and comeback routes. Todd demonstrates good hand-eye coordination, a wide catch radius, and strong hands at the catch point. </p>   <p class="text-gray-700">Note – 3.5 GPA</p>   <figure class="wp-block-embed is-type-rich is-provider-twitter wp-block-embed-twitter"><div class="wp-block-embed__wrapper"> https://twitter.com/Jaidentoddc2027/status/1934364774717907044 </div></figure>     <p class="text-gray-700">[player_tooltip player_id='1704309' first='Chandler' last='Kemp'] is a prospect to watch throughout 2025. He's a smooth and fluent route runner who can attack all levels. His quickness is effective and can make defenders miss in space. Kemp is a big-time baseball player, and his athleticism translates to football. </p>   <p>Note - 4.5 40</p>   <figure class="wp-block-embed is-type-rich is-provider-twitter wp-block-embed-twitter"><div class="wp-block-embed__wrapper"> https://twitter.com/ChandlerKemp07 </div></figure>     <p class="text-gray-700">[player_tooltip player_id='1649913' first='Christian' last='Jackson'] has the chance to break out with more reps incoming this season. Jackson is a solid route runner. He can create separation off his breaks due to his solid change of direction. His balance and burst are also solid. He possesses the speed and quickness to become a vertical threat and effectively stretch the field. </p>   <p class="text-gray-700">Note – Multi-Position Athlete</p>   <figure class="wp-block-embed is-type-rich is-provider-twitter wp-block-embed-twitter"><div class="wp-block-embed__wrapper"> https://twitter.com/iiam_cjj/status/1943916866948284897 </div></figure>     <p class="text-gray-700">[player_tooltip player_id='1543688' first='Alex' last='McCray'] is another prospect to add to the recruiting board. He's an underrated target in the state of Arkansas. McCray is a smooth route runner with no wasted motion during his routes. He can create separation efficiently. He possesses solid hand-eye coordination, body control, and strong hands, as he can adjust mid-route and catch against the contest. </p>   <p class="text-gray-700">Note – 3.4 GPA</p>   <figure class="wp-block-embed is-type-rich is-provider-twitter wp-block-embed-twitter"><div class="wp-block-embed__wrapper"> https://twitter.com/alexmccray33/status/1942380149573566844 </div></figure>

The 2025 season in the Natural State is a month away with Week Zero. There are hundreds of talented prospects in the class of 2026 and beyond. They can play at the next level, including FBS, FCS, DII, DIII, NAIA, or JUCO. Prep Redzone conducts thorough research and evaluation to uncover under-the-radar athletes poised to leave their mark on the upcoming season. Here are 8 wide receiver prospects for coaches and recruiters to add to the recruiting board.