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Wide Receivers That Boosted Stock in 2027 Rankings Update

Wide Receivers That Boosted Stock in 2027 Rankings Update
Scott Burgess
Scott Burgess January 23, 2026 @ 09:00 AM
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Malachi Lee
Malachi Lee 5'7" | 160 lbs | WR/RB | 2027
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Damacio Ortegon
Damacio Ortegon 5'9" | 155 lbs | WR | 2027
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Kaden Wedig
Kaden Wedig 6'2" | 200 lbs | WR | 2027
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Ryan Franze
Ryan Franze 5'10" | 185 lbs | WR | 2027
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<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><a><em>***Use Code “ScottyB30” for 30% off your annual subscription***</em></a></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>What wide receivers that were previously ranked made the biggest moves in our latest 2027 rankings update?</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1274195' first='Damacio' last='Ortegon'] (Montini)</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Previous Ranking: #155<br>Current Ranking: #115</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>The 5'10” pass catcher emerged as the go to weapon for Abrams as a junior.&nbsp; He reeled in 1,212 yards and 12 touchdowns on 58 catches this past season.&nbsp; Also had a monster showing in the state title game with 7 grabs for 167 yards and a touchdown.&nbsp; Snatches it out of the air and is also a vertical threat.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1119247' first='Ryan' last='Franze'] (Johnsburg)</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Previous Ranking: #154<br>Current Ranking: #116</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Super productive year for Franze who was a regular in our weekly standout stories.&nbsp; He had 62 catches for 931 yards and 10 touchdowns.&nbsp; Creates separation at the top of the route and is a crafty route runner that can get open with double moves.&nbsp; Really like how well he tracks it in the air downfield.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1163337' first='Kaden' last='Wedig'] (St. Joseph Ogden)</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Previous Ranking: #139<br>Current Ranking: #117</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>In 10 games the junior pass catcher went for 1,051 yards in the air.&nbsp; This is another receiver that was consistently in the top performers all season!&nbsp; Outside receiver that has the size and easy acceleration to win on down the field routes while adjusting to the ball in the air.&nbsp; He tracks it well seeing it go into his hands.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1639460' first='Malachi' last='Lee'] (Bishop McNamara)</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Previous Ranking: #189<br>Current Ranking: #153</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Lee got a bump in his ranking coming off a strong season where he reeled in 16 touchdowns while racking up 1,061 all purpose yards.&nbsp; Lee is just an electric athlete with the ball in his hands whether it is on gadget plays, in the air, or return game.&nbsp; Elite threat in the punt return game that makes guys look silly trying to bring him down.&nbsp; The 4.4 speed is REAL!</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph -->

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