With a shakeup under Center, the Panthers’ offense had up-and-down results in 2025, though through their inconsistencies came an impressive breakout star in the passing game in Crosby Yoder Crosby Yoder 5'6" | 130 lbs | WR/DB Logan-Magnolia | 2027 IA . After catching just 3 passes as a sophomore, Yoder led the team with 655 receiving yards on 53 receptions and 6 TDs. He also added 189 rushing yards (6.3 YPC) and a rushing TD. Despite his smaller size, Yoder makes up his smaller size with his versatility, quickness, and reliability hands to get an upper hand against his opponents. There may be a QB controversy arising in 2026 for the Panthers, though Yoder should remain to be a top target in the passing game for whoever ends up leading the offense.

No, I wouldn’t have guessed that there would be a player smaller than Abbas on this list, let alone a player 5-foot-6 and 130-pounds that I’d ever write about.

Thanks to Crosby Yoder Crosby Yoder 5'6" | 130 lbs | WR/DB Logan-Magnolia | 2027 IA of Logan-Magnolia, here we are.

In 2024, Yoder — a year younger and ten pounds lighter at 120 — caught three passes for 53 yards and a score. He also put together 30 tackles and two picks.

In year three, Yoder exploded as a receiver. Increasing his production by 13 times in the way of receptions, the junior has caught 39 passes for 513 yards and six touchdowns. Throw in 20 carries for 156 yards and a score, a 64-yard pass for a touchdown, 22.5 tackles and three fumbles recovered, and the Panthers have a 130-pound star on their hands — er, paws.