A Top 5 WR sitting just outside the Top 50 in the final 2026 PRZMN Rankings Update, Jay Sanders Jay Sanders 5'9" | 175 lbs | WR Minneapolis North | 2026 State MN goes down as easily one of the most electric players in Minnesota’s 2026 class. Additionally, the Sanders’ brothers will also have their names etched in the Minnesota history books as one of the more athletic pair of brothers to grace Minnesota gridirons and hardwood of the 21st century. Just like his older brother, Jay Sanders Jay Sanders 5'9" | 175 lbs | WR Minneapolis North | 2026 State MN has been hampered by his perceived lack of height, but it hasn’t stopped him from gaining major instate offers from Minnesota-Duluth and St. Thomas, as well as dazzling PRZMN each and every time we’ve seen Sanders live, which now goes into the double-digits combining padded and non-padded settings. Sanders‘ combination of athleticism, ball skills, body control, and 50/50 ability, not to mention “he’s got that dawg in him” mentality in competitive settings made for a straight-up ridiculous displays of playmaking ability every time we see him, a trait that also showed up in the last game of his prep career, a state semifinal loss to Annandale, the eventual champion, posting 6 catches for 112 yards and a TD. We’ve also seen Sanders run as fast as a low 4.6 in the 40 and jump 10″+ in the broad, so wherever he ends up, he’s got the juice to keep the playmaking streak going.

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PRZMN was stoked to see Sanders in attendance at the NYE 7v7 Open Run playing his 7v7 ball with MN Elite, and as always, Sanders alone was worth the price of admission. The most athletic player in attendance, Sanders pulled off some flat-out unreal reps and personal efforts throughout the two games I saw him play in. First off, Sanders had the in-person crowd gasping with “ohhs” and “ahhs” after he threw out a perfectly-timed and wickedly-twitchy spin move at full speed after the catch, spiraling an attempted defender past him while grasping at air. A few plays later, Sanders took flight for maybe the single-most impressive rep of the day, seemingly floating through the air to high-point and “Moss” the football over two defender’s outstretched and waiting arms. Sanders seemed to hover he was in the air for so long, and both reps were excellent examples of Sanders‘ elite athleticism, body control, and explosiveness that he brings to the position. Still uncommitted as well! Someone is going to get a straight-up stud.

After an explosive offseason, Jay Sanders Jay Sanders 5'9" | 175 lbs | WR Minneapolis North | 2026 State MN returned to full form in his return onto the field in 2025, finishing as one of the biggest playmakers in the conference. Sanders finished with 630 receiving yards on just 30 receptions (21 YPC) while leading Class 3A with 10 receiving TDs. Sanders had no problems running following his injury, and resuming with his sharp, violent cuts, Sanders was able to win his reps with his footwork and follow by outracing everyone to the endzone. Sanders will look to extend his TD total through the postseason.

Our 3rd prospect from Minneapolis North on this list, we covered J’Marion Sanders at the Combine Series in April as he ended up winning MVP honors at the showcase. Despite being limited to just 3 games due to a knee injury Sanders, posted a whopping 360 yards and 6 touchdowns on just 16 receptions in that span. So far this offseason, Sanders has quickly regained his groove, and his knee doesn’t seem to be bothering him as he’s regained his groove in full form and at full speed. Sanders has sharp and impressively precise route-running ability, and he’s so dangerous with the ball in his hands, as he was able to turn on the jets and burn the defense on multiple occasions in short-route situations last season. Sanders should be on the watchlist toward having a monstrous comeback year, and despite his smaller size, he is absolutely worth the high ranking at his position right now.

Named as one of the MVPs of the showcase, I don’t think anyone came even close to how spectacular Jay Sanders Jay Sanders 5'9" | 175 lbs | WR Minneapolis North | 2026 State MN played on Sunday. Coming off knee surgery from last season, Sanders posted impressive testing times, including a 4.65 40 yard time, a 4.4 shuttle, and a 9’1″ broad jump. Sanders is quick off the release and I was surprised with just how aggressive he was with his footwork on his cuts, and it seems that knee isn’t affecting his play. Sanders had several highlight-reel catches, including an effortless one-handed reception in front of the scouts. I’m really excited to see how Sanders rebounds in his senior year, and he could easily contend to be one of the most explosive receivers in the state in 2025.