5 Wide Receiver Prospects Who Impressed in the 2026 Class

<!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1091194"],"_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-67ad5c13e917b"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">[player_tooltip player_id='1091194' first='Daimear' last='Coad'] is an explosive athlete who has excellent ability as a wide receiver. His ability to catch the ball in traffic is excellent. He is also good at out-jumping players on 50/50 balls. Coad also shows an ability to catch the ball in traffic and make defenders miss in space. Coad also has great body control. His ability to adjust and catch the ball well in space is excellent as well. Coad has the potential to play College Football in the future, and with a strong Senior year, he should be able to put in a good spot to do that.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:html --> <blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">Unbelievable catch by <a href="https://twitter.com/statehighfball?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@statehighfball</a> [player_tooltip player_id='1091194' first='Daimear' last='Coad'] in traffic near the end line. the Little Lions lead Williamsport 28-0.<br><br>5:14 left Q1 <a href="https://twitter.com/PaFootballNews?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@PaFootballNews</a> <a href="https://t.co/tbOQNLB2bv">pic.twitter.com/tbOQNLB2bv</a></p>&mdash; Circle W Sports (@circlewsports) <a href="https://twitter.com/circlewsports/status/1857581230172024897?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">November 16, 2024</a></blockquote> <!-- /wp:html --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["402480"],"_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-67ad5c13e91e3"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">[player_tooltip player_id='402480' first='Zi'khere' last='Leaks'] film screams speed kills. He has legit speed and can run by defenders with ease. His ability to run deep routes and run by defensive backs is impressive. He also shows good ability to catch the ball between defenders. On one play he was running a seam route over the middle of the field, and in between defenders, he made a great catch. Leaks ability to make difficult catches look like regular plays is impressive. Leaks has a ton of potential and should only improve next year.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:html --> <blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">I will be at Liberty University Tommorow! thank you for the Junior Day Invite! <a href="https://twitter.com/CoachJDon?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@CoachJDon</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/Tony_TDUB?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@Tony_TDUB</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/LUFBRecruiting?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@LUFBRecruiting</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/5KeepitR_E_A_L?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@5KeepitR_E_A_L</a> <a href="https://t.co/7SuUcOD3pU">pic.twitter.com/7SuUcOD3pU</a></p>&mdash; Zikhere “Zikk” Leaks (@LeaksZikhere_) <a href="https://twitter.com/LeaksZikhere_/status/1885313701399461971?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">January 31, 2025</a></blockquote> <!-- /wp:html --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["281176"],"_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-67ad5c13e924c"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">[player_tooltip player_id='281176' first='Jayden' last='Ware'] is a talented wide receiver. His ability to run routes and get open is impressive. He has good skills and understands how to get open. He is also a good athlete that moves well. He has excellent speed and can run by defenders as well. Ware also shows off good hands as he can catch the ball well, even if it is not a great throw by the quarterback. Ware has good skills and also is a talented defensive back.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:html --> <blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">Here's my updated highlights and stats from my full Junior Season.<br>6'0 WR/DB<br>-17 Rec. <br>-394 Yds<br>-7 TDs<br>-16 Solo Tackles<br>-3 INTs (1 Pick 6)<br>- 1x Defensive POTW<br>📞: (484) 650-6057<a href="https://t.co/NJHNM9FTkP">https://t.co/NJHNM9FTkP</a><a href="https://twitter.com/ExeterTwpFB?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@ExeterTwpFB</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/EdOBrienCFB?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@EdOBrienCFB</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/PaulRobertsCuse?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@PaulRobertsCuse</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/lladam?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@lladam</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/NickBeisker?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@NickBeisker</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/SWAG7v7?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@SWAG7v7</a></p>&mdash; Jayden “Weez” Ware (@JaydenWare_1) <a href="https://twitter.com/JaydenWare_1/status/1861086579625713745?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">November 25, 2024</a></blockquote> <!-- /wp:html --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["647400"],"_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-67ad5c13e9292"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">[player_tooltip player_id='647400' first='Gabe' last='Hein'] is a good athlete who can score anytime he touches the ball. Mars uses him as a wide receiver and as a quarterback on designed run plays. At wide receiver, he is a good slot receiver. He does a good job getting open, especially on go balls from the slot receiver position. He also shows a good ability to catch the ball in traffic in between defenders. Then on designed quarterback run plays he can use his speed and elusiveness to make defenders miss, especially in the open field. Hein is a home threat who can score anytime he touches the ball.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:html --> <blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">Check out my highlight - <a href="https://t.co/0YEQf0IDDZ">https://t.co/0YEQf0IDDZ</a> Graduate of 2026. 3-time first team all conference WR. ⁦<a href="https://twitter.com/ToddJochem?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@ToddJochem</a>⁩ ⁦<a href="https://twitter.com/CoachKasper?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@CoachKasper</a>⁩ ⁦<a href="https://twitter.com/MarsHSFootball?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@MarsHSFootball</a>⁩ <a href="https://twitter.com/wpialsportsnews?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@wpialsportsnews</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/WPIAL_Insider?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@WPIAL_Insider</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/PA_TodaySports?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@PA_TodaySports</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/SportsByBLinder?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@SportsByBLinder</a></p>&mdash; [player_tooltip player_id='647400' first='Gabe' last='Hein'] (@GabeHein8) <a href="https://twitter.com/GabeHein8/status/1857039924781887654?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">November 14, 2024</a></blockquote> <!-- /wp:html --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1085981"],"_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-67ad5c13e92f2"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">[player_tooltip player_id='1085981' first='Joshua' last='Louk'] is a talented playmaker who can score anytime he touches the ball. He played as a slot receiver and his ability to run by defenders is special. He has elite track speed, and either by running a deep route or catching a short pass and turning it upfield, he can score. His versatility is impressive as well. He is able to run most routes at a high level. Louk is a good athlete who has a great skill set. The sky's the limit for him going forward. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:html --> <blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">Junior Season Highlights‼️‼️<br><br>55 Carries<br>433 Yards<br>4 TD<br><br>49 Receptions <br>675 Yards<br>9 TD<br><br>85 Tackles<br>2 INT<br>5 PD<br>2 FF<br>2 FR<br>4 TFL<br><br>14 Kick Returns<br>300 Yards<a href="https://t.co/gVu6SHXRFx">https://t.co/gVu6SHXRFx</a></p>&mdash; Josh Louk (@louk__06) <a href="https://twitter.com/louk__06/status/1854279539049845115?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">November 6, 2024</a></blockquote> <!-- /wp:html --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph -->