Stat Monsters: Breaking Down Ohio’s Top Receiving Leaders

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Football season in Ohio kicks off this week, and we take a look today at the top players in total receiving yards from last season in Ohio as we head into the 2026 season. These four players are must-know names as they enter the fall season, and big things are expected of them.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Note: all statistics are courtesy of MaxPreps. Prospects who have social media and Hudl film are eligible.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1200571"],"_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-6a845c9b0733d"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Anderson wide receiver [player_tooltip player_id='1200571' first='Tysin' last='Weaver'] leads all returning receivers in the Buckeye State. Weaver is a legitimate home-run threat after the catch who can make defenders miss in the open field. He is a very good inside receiver who quickly catches and gets vertical, and is very good after the catch. Also a kick returner. had 1,375 yards and 15 touchdowns last season. Does not hold any offers at this time.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["768102"],"_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-6a845c9b07388"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">[player_tooltip player_id='768102' first='Tristin' last='Hughes'] is a very good receiver with outstanding ball skills. The 6-foot-0, 198-pound two-way player is a dynamic threat with the ball in his hands, with ankle-breaking route running ability who can work on his own over the MOF. Hughes' college fit is likely on defense as a safety, where he is a ballhawk with ability to flip the field after interceptions. He racked up 1,332 receiving yards and 17 touchdowns in 2025.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["2337718"],"_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-6a845c9b073b0"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">[player_tooltip player_id='2337718' first='Griffin' last='Richards'], a Class of 2027 recruit for Tri-Village, is a very good linear threat in the passing game for Tri-Village. I love Richards' ball skills; he displays great body adjustment, can make acrobatic catches, and is a high-point catcher, aggressively winning one-on-one battles. Richards backed up his sophomore year with a better season in 2025, recording 1,340 receiving yards and 23 touchdowns.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["2201095"],"_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-6a845c9b073d3"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Nick Reese is very good. He reminds me of Richards: a strong wideout who can quickly get open, press the field vertically after the catch. He is very good at taking screens and having good vision and top-end speed to take it to the house. Very under-the-radar player recruiting wise. He had 1,354 receiving yards last season, breaking a school record, and had 15 total touchdowns. He added two interceptions on defense.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block -->