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Top Flight Pass Catchers – Week Five

Top Flight Pass Catchers – Week Five
Marcus Henry
Marcus Henry September 30, 2025 @ 10:25 PM
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Davian Peters
Davian Peters 5'11" | 165 lbs | WR | 2026
TX
Jabarie Thornton
Jabarie Thornton 5'11" | 175 lbs | WR | 2026
TX
Finn Smith
Finn Smith 5'9" | 160 lbs | WR | 2026
TX
Ryan Taylor Jr
Ryan Taylor Jr 5'10" | 160 lbs | ATH | 2027
TX
London Smith
London Smith 6'2" | 185 lbs | WR | 2026
TX
Jeremiah Douglas
Jeremiah Douglas 6'1" | 175 lbs | ATH | 2027
TX
Davian Groce
Davian Groce 6'2" | 190 lbs | ATH/WR | 2026
TX
<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Week Five showcased some of the most dynamic wide receiver performances of the season, as playmakers across the state put up eye-popping numbers. From high-volume possession targets to explosive deep threats, these athletes proved they can take over a game and change the momentum with every touch.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1265294"],"_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-68dc9876debd2"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">19 catches | 363 yards | 5 touchdowns</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Taylor delivered a performance that will be remembered for a long time. Hauling in 19 receptions, he shredded the defense for more than 360 yards while finding the end zone five separate times. This type of production is rare at any level, and Taylor showed why he is one of the most dangerous offensive weapons in the state.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1561298"],"_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-68dc9876dec26"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">6 catches | 219 yards | 2 touchdowns</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Smith made the most of his opportunities, turning just six receptions into more than 200 yards. Averaging over 36 yards per catch, he stretched the field every time the ball came his way. Defenses had no answer for his speed and ability to turn routine plays into explosive gains.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1648633"],"_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-68dc9876dec6d"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">13 catches | 219 yards | 2 touchdowns</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Thornton combined high volume with big-play ability, catching 13 passes while still topping the 200-yard mark. His reliable hands and ability to move the chains kept drives alive, while his explosiveness helped him find the end zone twice. Thornton proved he can dominate a game both as a steady target and as a home run threat.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["284157"],"_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-68dc9876decb0"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">9 catches | 215 yards | 2 touchdowns</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Groce had a strong balance of efficiency and productivity. With just nine receptions, he piled up 215 yards and scored twice, flashing the ability to create separation and take over in critical moments. He was a constant problem for defenders who struggled to contain him all night.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1923655"],"_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-68dc9876decf2"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">6 catches | 157 yards | 2 touchdowns</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">As a future Baylor Bear, Peters showed exactly why he is considered one of the premier recruits in the state. He turned six catches into 157 yards, averaging more than 26 yards per reception. His two touchdowns further cemented his status as a difference-maker capable of changing the course of a game in just a handful of plays.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["958334"],"_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-68dc9f1e9fdbf"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">9 catches | 197 yards | 3 touchdowns</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Smith came up big when his team needed it most, finishing with nearly 200 yards while showcasing his knack for finding the end zone. His three-touchdown performance highlighted his ability to win one-on-one matchups, particularly inside the red zone, where he was nearly unstoppable.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["514480"],"_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-68dc9f1e9fe20"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">5 catches | 118 yards | 1 touchdown + 88 kick return yards</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Douglas proved he is more than just a receiver, impacting the game in multiple phases. He hauled in five passes for 118 yards and a touchdown, while also contributing 88 yards on kick returns. His ability to flip the field on special teams and stretch defenses as a receiver made him one of the most versatile playmakers of the week.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block -->

Week Five showcased some of the most dynamic wide receiver performances of the season, as playmakers across the state put up eye-popping numbers. From high-volume possession targets to explosive deep threats, these athletes proved they can take over a game and change the momentum with every touch.

Ryan Taylor Jr

Ryan Taylor Jr

TX
ATH
HEIGHT 5'10"
WEIGHT 160
POS ATH
CLASS 2027
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Ryan
Taylor Jr ATH
Class
2027
Height
5'10"
Weight
160
HS
Harker Heights
|
TX
Top Flight Pass Catchers – Week Five
19 catches | 363 yards | 5 touchdowns Taylor delivered a performance that will be remembered for a...
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Ryan Taylor Jr

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School: Harker Heights
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Finn Smith

Finn Smith

TX
WR
HEIGHT 5'9"
WEIGHT 160
POS WR
CLASS 2026
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Finn
Smith WR
Class
2026
Height
5'9"
Weight
160
HS
Fairfield
|
TX
Top Flight Pass Catchers – Week Five
6 catches | 219 yards | 2 touchdowns Smith made the most of his opportunities, turning just six...
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Finn Smith

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State: Texas
School: Fairfield
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North Texas
Jabarie Thornton

Jabarie Thornton

TX
WR
HEIGHT 5'11"
WEIGHT 175
POS WR
CLASS 2026
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Jabarie
Thornton WR
Class
2026
Height
5'11"
Weight
175
HS
La Vega
|
TX
Top Flight Pass Catchers – Week Five
13 catches | 219 yards | 2 touchdowns Thornton combined high volume with big-play ability, catching 13 passes...
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North Texas
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Jabarie Thornton

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State: Texas
School: La Vega
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Florida
Davian Groce

Davian Groce

TX
ATH/WR
HEIGHT 6'2"
WEIGHT 190
POS ATH/WR
CLASS 2026
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Davian
Groce ATH/WR
Class
2026
Height
6'2"
Weight
190
HS
Frisco Lone Star
|
TX
Top Flight Pass Catchers – Week Five
9 catches | 215 yards | 2 touchdowns Groce had a strong balance of efficiency and productivity. With...
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Florida
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Davian Groce

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School: Frisco Lone Star
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Baylor
Davian Peters

Davian Peters

TX
WR
HEIGHT 5'11"
WEIGHT 165
POS WR
CLASS 2026
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Davian
Peters WR
Class
2026
Height
5'11"
Weight
165
HS
Lake Belton (Temple Tx)
|
TX
Top Flight Pass Catchers – Week Five
6 catches | 157 yards | 2 touchdowns As a future Baylor Bear, Peters showed exactly why he...
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Davian Peters

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State: Texas
School: Lake Belton (Temple Tx)
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Baylor
London Smith

London Smith

TX
WR
HEIGHT 6'2"
WEIGHT 185
POS WR
CLASS 2026
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London
Smith WR
Class
2026
Height
6'2"
Weight
185
HS
University
|
TX
Top Flight Pass Catchers – Week Five
9 catches | 197 yards | 3 touchdowns Smith came up big when his team needed it most,...
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London Smith

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State: Texas
School: University
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Vanderbilt
Jeremiah Douglas

Jeremiah Douglas

TX
ATH
HEIGHT 6'1"
WEIGHT 175
POS ATH
CLASS 2027
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Jeremiah
Douglas ATH
Class
2027
Height
6'1"
Weight
175
HS
Crandall
|
TX
Top Flight Pass Catchers – Week Five
5 catches | 118 yards | 1 touchdown + 88 kick return yards Douglas proved he is more...
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Vanderbilt
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