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<p>The state of Washington is loaded with prospects in the classes of 2027-2031, and also have a ton of players who are currently flying in under the radar.</p>
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<p>Here's a look at the top wide receivers in the class of 2028, along with some players who could pop in the coming months:</p>
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<p>[player_tooltip player_id='985348' first='Jayce' last='Halasz'], Graham-Kapowsin — The athletic 6-foot-3, 180-pound pass-catcher is still only 15 years old and recently ran a laser-timed 4.54 40.</p>
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<p>That's absolutely flying given his age and size.</p>
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<p>Halasz caught 64 balls for 1,019 yards and eight touchdowns last season, and is already one of the state's most productive pass-catchers.</p>
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<p>He holds offers from Nevada, Sacramento State and San Diego State.</p>
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<p>But he's a future double-digit offer guy and should be a four-star prospect sooner rather than later.</p>
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<p>Prep Redzone is sky-high on the emerging star. </p>
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<p>[player_tooltip player_id='984711' first='Maxten' last='Cook'], Lake Stevens — The Lake Stevens sophomore had an exceptional sophomore campaign, hauling in 34 receptions for 555 yards and 11 touchdowns, averaging 16.3 yards per catch.</p>
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<p>That performance came after averaging 19.2 yards per snag as a freshman.</p>
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<p>Cook, who runs a 4.5 40, is a big play waiting to happen, and the 6-foot-2, 175-pound playmaker should emerge as one of the state's leading receivers soon.</p>
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<p>[player_tooltip player_id='991884' first='Scottie' last='Dinwiddie Jr.'], Decatur — The multi-sport athlete made his presence felt in the big way as a sophomore. </p>
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<p>The 6-foot-1, 185-pound playmaker racked up 1,234 all-purpose yards with 901 receiving.</p>
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<p>Dinwiddie had 10 total touchdowns, averaged 112 receiving yards per contest and had an 86 percent catch efficiency rating on targets.</p>
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<p>He's rising fast and is a clear-cut player to watch going forward.</p>
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<p>Big things are on the horizon.</p>
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<p>[player_tooltip player_id='1335368' first='Josiah' last='Laurence'], Cascade Christian — The 6-foot-3, 195-pound pass-catcher is one of the fastest-risers in the entire state.</p>
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<p>The 6-foot-3, 195-pound receiver was wildly productive as a sophomore, racking up 37 receptions for 745 yards and nine touchdowns in seven games.</p>
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<p>That performance earned him first-team all-state honors, league MVP and, of course, first-team all-league honors on both sides of the ball,. </p>
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<p>So far, Laurence holds a lone offer from Portland State, but it feels like only a matter of time until he's a double-digit offer guy.</p>
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<p>Grant Peterson, University — A fast-riser in the rankings, the 6-foot-2, 185-pound athlete had a big sophomore season that was impossible to ignore.</p>
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<p>Peterson hauled in 55 receptions (school record) for 649 yards and five touchdowns.</p>
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<p>His emergence should lead to even bigger things going forward, but he's already in the school record books.</p>
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<p>[player_tooltip player_id='1807588' first='Kyran' last='Sessoms'], Lakes — Sessoms was a second-team all-league selection as an outside linebacker/defensive end, but is also a great offensive weapon.</p>
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<p>He's been impressive on the camp circuit and was a breakout star last fall.</p>
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<p>It will be fascinating to see how he develops as he adds size and gains further exposure. </p>
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<p>[player_tooltip player_id='986727' first='Treylon' last='McGraw'], Heritage — An explosive 5-foot-9, 162-pound athlete, McGraw made our midseason all-state team as a sophomore.</p>
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<p>For the year, he hauled in 38 catches for 658 yards and and 10 scores while adding dynamism on special teams.</p>
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<p>McGraw isn't the biggest guy on the list, but he's a special playmaker who will continue to be among the best prospects in Vancouver. </p>
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<p>[player_tooltip player_id='1570251' first='Draven' last='Butler'], Mt. Spokane — [player_tooltip player_id='1570251' first='Draven' last='Butler'] is back in the state of Washington after a stint at Huntington Beach High School (California).</p>
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<p>He has early interest from Oregon State, Sacramento State, TCU and others.</p>
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<p>Butler should emerge as one of the top playmakers in Washington this fall. </p>
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<p>[player_tooltip player_id='2112968' first='Luke' last='Shaw'], Bellarmine Prep — Shaw hauled in 51 receptions for 835 yards and eight scores as a sophomore last season.</p>
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<p>The 6-foot, 170-pound two-way standout could break the 1,000-yard mark this fall. </p>
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<p>[player_tooltip player_id='1743630' first='Stockton' last='Parrish'], Southridge —Parrish was a do-everything athlete for Southridge last season, playing wide receiver, defensive back and elsewhere.</p>
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<p>The 6-foot, 170-pounder was more productive on defense as a sophomore - with 56 tackles and three interceptions - but he's got a chance to really shine as an offensive weapon as a junior. </p>
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<p>[player_tooltip player_id='1615888' first='Brody' last='Buxton'], Prosser — A highly-productive sophomore, Buxton was a first-team all-league wide receiver and return man, as well as a second-team all-league defensive back. </p>
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<p>The 5-foot-11, 165-pound Swiss Army knife plays much stronger than his measurements suggest, and that could be because of his status as a workout warrior (245-pound bench, 375-pound squat).</p>
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<p>[player_tooltip player_id='985368' first='Madden' last='Carr'], Sumner — The football/track athlete played both JV and varsity ball for a loaded Sumner squad last year.</p>
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<p>He compiled 23 receptions for 420 yards and seven touchdowns, and was a willing/developing blocker. </p>
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<p>Big things should be on the horizon.</p>
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<p>[player_tooltip player_id='986441' first='Raziah' last='Patterson'], Lakes — The multi-sport athlete could really pop this year at Lakes, and is a player to watch.</p>
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<p>[player_tooltip player_id='1083083' first='Jace' last='Bailey-Otis'], Woodinville — The 5-foot-11, 160-pound wide receiver/defensive back is still growing and adding weight, which should serve him well as he continues to develop.</p>
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<p>Bailey-Otis suffered a knee injury but is re-gaining his form with WipeMeDownBoyz and has definitely landed on our radar. </p>
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<p>A fully healthy season will be noteworthy. </p>
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<p>[player_tooltip player_id='1815805' first='Cruz' last='Asay'], Prairie — An intriguing 6-foot-4, 170-pound wide receiver/defensive back with some upside, Asay is a player who could really pop in the coming season.</p>
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<p>[player_tooltip player_id='1678422' first='Max' last='Gibson'], Camas — The sophomore is a three-sport athlete at one of the state's best programs.</p>
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<p>That alone is intriguing.</p>
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<p>But the 6-foot-3 playmaker uses his frame well as a jump-ball threat and is an true redzone threat.</p>
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<p>As Gibson becomes a more complete receiver, he should continue to flourish. </p>
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<p>De'Kaylin Palea'ae, Spanaway Lake — The 6-foot-1, 165-pound pass-catcher is playing for Washington Air Raid and has flashed significant playmaking ability this offseason.</p>
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<p>He will continue to be a player to watch, and competes on both sides of the football. </p>
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<p>[player_tooltip player_id='1337930' first='Quentin' last='Carroll'], Mt. Spokane — Carroll started as a freshman on both sides of the ball and continues to land on our radar.</p>
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<p>The 6-foot, 180-pound athlete is an emerging playmaker worth keeping an eye on.</p>
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<p>[player_tooltip player_id='1574913' first='Kaleb' last='Kruse'], Union — A 6-foot-3 wide receiver/tight end/linebacker, Kruse made some big plays for Union this year and has the potential to grow into a variety of roles as his body continues to add mass.</p>
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<p>[player_tooltip player_id='1655881' first='Heath' last='Voegtlin'], Bainbridge Island — A physical 6-foot-2, 190-pound two-way playmaker, Voegtlin was weapon both downfield and as a gadget player, taking short screens and end arounds for big plays this fall.</p>
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<p>As his role continues to expand and evolve, he has upside. </p>
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<p>[player_tooltip player_id='1339177' first='Waylon' last='Abercrombie'], Tahoma — The FSP pass-catcher made several big downfield plays for Tahoma last fall, and could see an expanded role next season.</p>
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<p>The 6-foot-1, 190-pound athlete hauled in 31 catches for 592 yards and eight touchdowns, averaging 18.8 yards per grab. </p>
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<p>[player_tooltip player_id='1358257' first='Booth' last='Bradley'], Rogers-Puyallup — The 5-foot-11, 160-pound playmaker is dedicated to his craft and getting better as he progresses.</p>
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<p>The speed and strength metrics need to progress, but he's a playmaker worthy of some attention. </p>
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<p>[player_tooltip player_id='898734' first='Pierson' last='Bryant'], Richland — A two-sport athlete who plays wide receiver and free safety on Friday nights, Bryant started on both sides of the ball and laid an excellent foundation for a big junior campaign next year. </p>
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<p>[player_tooltip player_id='1638973' first='Lucas' last='Burd'], Kasiak — The two-sport athlete hauled in 25 receptions and delivered 554 all-purpose yards as a sophomore and emerged as a starter and key contributor. </p>
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<p>He boasts a 3.95 GPA and has put in significant offseason work as a route-runner, which could lead to a big jump this offseason,</p>
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<p>[player_tooltip player_id='985363' first='Jayden' last='Hollenbeck'], Lake Stevens — The 6-foot-1, 165-pound Lake Stevens playmaker is a quality route-runner and playmaker who should see a significant jump in production.</p>
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<p>[player_tooltip player_id='1003665' first='Dauve' last='Hunter'], Lindbergh — Still growing, the 5-foot-9, 155-pound wide receiver/strong safety played in six games as a freshman. </p>
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<p>[player_tooltip player_id='1081473' first='Isaac' last='Ili-Like'], Spanaway Lake; [player_tooltip player_id='1335068' first='Isaiah' last='Mason'], Spanaway Lake — The Spanaway Lake duo has an opportunity to pop this upcoming season and are fully on our radar as players to watch for a jump in production. </p>
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<p>[player_tooltip player_id='1336638' first='Llewellyn' last='Williams III'], Lynden — Tre is a 6-foot-3, 195-pound unique athlete who plays wide receiver and defensive end.</p>
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<p>With that profile, he's a physical offensive weapon to watch. </p>
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The state of Washington is loaded with prospects in the classes of 2027-2031, and also have a ton of players who are currently flying in under the radar.
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