Scouting Notes: Evaluating Big Play WRs in GA

Each of these receivers are averaging over 25 yards per catch this fall. Some are averaging over 30. Get to know these guys who expand across a couple of different classes.    Standifer, a recent Georgia Tech commit, has improved each year and is one of the most productive receivers in Georgia this fall. Standifer has the athletic ability and top gear to separate before and after the catch. He plays with a patient pace in the open field with the football, locating cut-back opportunities well. He projects long-term as a gadget player, where he can be schemed up opportunities to make plays in space.     Green is one of the more explosive 2028 prospects in Georgia, regardless of position. He has a stout, RB-like frame, and still might project at that spot long-term with that body type. Regardless, he does most of his damage lined up at receiver. Green has elite explosiveness, quickly getting up to his top gear, allowing him to eliminate cushion and instantly send DBs into recover mode. He maintains his speed over longer distances, helping him lift off after the catch. Green is a TD threat from any spot on the field and should garner FBS recruiting attention down the line.     I ID'd [player_tooltip player_id='1940942' first='Derrick' last='Miller'] this offseason as one of my favorite 2026 receivers in Georgia. He ran 11.00/21.66 in the 100M/200M in 2025 for Newton. His breakaway speed is present, but he is fluid as well, skating around the field and changing direction without losing much speed. Miller is fast on a straight line, but his snappiness and smooth moves as an athlete give him access to the whole field.     Smith is a taller, long-limbed receiver who projects long-term as a deep threat. He is more of a build-up-to-speed player, but he has a natural stride to him and the top gear to split safeties and separate from the defense once he finds it. He is tough to match strides with and shows the ability to win above the rim. Smith is extremely underrated with D1 tools. He could give smaller schools access to rare traits at that level.     Palmieri is averaging over 30 yards a catch this year and consistently finds ways to beat DBs 1 on 1. He is forward-leaning as a runner, helping him cut through cushion and force DBs to recover early. He has good short-area quickness and does a good job of attacking leverage and creating hesitation in DBs, which gives him room to attack. He ties it together with natural hands. He plays with a good feel for the position and can be trusted to beat man coverage.     Searles is a breakout prospect in Georgia this fall who quickly jumped onto the FBS and P4 recruiting radar. He is an easy eval, offering a massive catch radius and is the frame prototype for an X receiver. He is tough after the catch, playing with decent speed, but he battles and squeezes the most out of opportunities with the ball in his hand. Searles is well-covered here at PRZ, and that should continue throughout his already prolific HS career.     [player_tooltip player_id='1635011' first='Kamarion' last='Johnson'] is a two-way player for Clinch County who doubles as a T/F athlete. He is a YAC projection, turning short gains into big ones and often TDs. He has 11.33 100M speed, but it's his short area quickness and yard creating ability that stand out the most to me. He will run away from you, but when needed, he can quickly break down would-be tacklers and keep the play alive.     Cam Yeldell is averaging close to 33 yards per catch, and is doing so while playing on both sides of the ball. He is extremely underrated, but the eye test is intriguing here. He is tall, long, and fluid as an athlete, helping him make plays at each level. As a DB, where he should also receive an evaluation, he isn't afraid to come downhill and strike. There is practically no recruiting buzz here, but he is capable of receiving attention with proper exposure.

Each of these receivers are averaging over 25 yards per catch this fall. Some are averaging over 30. Get to know these guys who expand across a couple of different classes.