SMALL-Town Prospects: 2025 WRs On The Rise

Matt DeBary November 1, 2022 @ 06:05 PM

With plenty of small-towns across the peach state, it's easy to miss some high-level D1 prospects if you aren't looking hard. Still, there are plenty of receivers in the 2025 class who play in small towns and are making big waves in the state this year.   Who are they? Prep Redzone has the latest...   <a href="https://www.maxpreps.com/athlete/zeke-whittington/aoknEdIdEeuAzqREozo6lw/football/stats.htm">[player_tooltip player_id='339693' first='Zeke' last='Whittington']</a> - <a href="https://www.maxpreps.com/ga/mt-airy/habersham-central-raiders/football/">Habersham Centra</a>l   An explosive receiver with great hands, there's a lot to like about what the North Georgia native brings to the table. Not only does he lead the state in receiving in the 2025 class, but he makes it look easy at times on Friday nights. He may not be the biggest receiver, but he's quick, explosive, and dangerous with the ball in his hands. He gets to his top speed quickly and can blow by defenders if they don't take the correct angle on him. He's as productive as it gets in the 2023 class, averaging over 90 yards per game this season. He's always a reliable option in the passing game, catching 72 passes this year for 722 yards for a cool 10 yards per catch. He can make defenders miss, he's elusive down the field, and a very reliable option in the screen game. He's an impressive receiver to know in Mt. Airy for the next several seasons.   <a href="https://www.maxpreps.com/athlete/d%E2%80%99ontae-fulton/uFUZBa6yEeuAzqREozo6lw/football/stats.htm">D'ontae Fulton</a> - Worth County   In the small town of Sylvester is where you'll find one of the top receivers in the Albany area. Worth County is off to a very strong season and has their sight sets on a major playoff run later this month, and a big reason why is because of their playmaking receiver, D'ontae Fulton. A shift receiver with length and strong hands, Fulton has been a reliable option all year for impressive quarterback, [player_tooltip player_id='400144' first='chip' last='cooper']. Fulton is consistent, durable, and has played better and better as the season goes along. He's caught 46 passes on the season for 667 yards and 8 touchdowns. He's averaging over 74 yards a game and 14.5 yards per carry. His biggest game of the season came against Dodge County where he caught five passes for 150 yards and three touchdowns. Look for him to have a major impact for the rest of the season.   Cal Faulkner - Lumpkin County   One of the top receivers in North Georgia, Faulkner is a natural playmaker who can get on and make plays down the field. He's great in the open field, shows burst, and maybe most importantly, shows dependable hands. One of the most productive receivers in the area, Faulkner is having a very impressive sophomore season, catching 37 passes so far this season for 573 yards and 7 touchdowns. He's averaging a respectable 15.5 yards per catch and just under 64 yards per game. His biggest game of the season came against Pickens County where he caught 10 passes for 209 yards and three touchdowns. He's a 2025 playmaking wideout to keep an eye on for the next few seasons.   <a href="https://www.maxpreps.com/athlete/jamauri-brice/S09DXfMNEeuAz5TgcHt2rg/football/stats.htm">Jamauri Brice</a> - Cartersville   A dynamic wideout with the ability to create separation, Brice has made a big impact for a really impressive Cartersville program as a sophomore. He's a quick, twitchy receiver with strong hands and the ability to make a play play after the catch. He's a smooth runner, shows big-play ability, and has become one of the the top young receivers in North Georgia. He's already become a dependable option for the Purple Hurricanes and should see more and more passes come his way as his career progresses. He's caught 32 passes this season for 533 yards and five touchdowns, proving to be a possible D1 talent down the road. His best game of the season came against Columbia where he caught five passes for 138 yards and one touchdown. Look for him to have an excellent career at Cartersville over the next few seasons.

With plenty of small-towns across the peach state, it's easy to miss some high-level D1 prospects if you aren't looking hard. Still, there are plenty of receivers in the 2025 class who play in small towns and are making big waves in the state this year.