Jakoby Nichols
Jakoby Nichols
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Matthew Layton | Prep Redzone Scout
Clay County has several athletes on offense to spread the ball to, but keep an eye on 2026 WR Jakoby Nichols Jakoby Nichols 5'10" | 145 lbs | WR Clay County | 2026 WV in round one as our X-Factor pick. He’s leading the Panthers in receiving with over 750 yards and 9 touchdowns in the regular season. Nichols has been a very productive player during his career and will need a career night against Roane County if the Panthers hope to advance to the quarterfinals.
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Read EvaluationMatthew Layton | Prep Redzone Scout
A new name on our radar that has had a strong first three weeks for the Clay County Panthers is 2026 WR Jakoby Nicholas. He’s been a key piece to their explosive passing attack through the first three games and is an under-the-radar player that is beginning to emerge.
Nichols can be a vertical threat down the field or can work the intermediate routes as well. He has good ball skills and body control that allows him to make tough contested catches and make plays in traffic. Nichols is a gritty player who will put his body on the line to make the play and can get it done on the defensive side of the ball at DB as well.
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