RETURNING STANDOUT

East Fairmont has one of the better returning playmakers in the 2028 class with WR/DB Jaxson Heskett. Heskett earned All-Conference honors after a strong sophomore season and gives the Bees a reliable target who can impact the game at every level of the passing game. Whether working underneath to move the chains or stretching the field vertically, he consistently found ways to get open and make plays with the football in his hands. Heskett is just as valuable on the defensive side, giving East Fairmont a proven two-way contributor as the Bees look to climb back into the playoff picture.

2028 East Fairmont WR Jaxson Heskett is a player who deserves more attention heading into his junior season. Playing on a team that has struggled to find consistent success can sometimes make quality prospects easier to overlook, but Heskett’s film showed enough to earn a spot in the rankings. He was one of the Bees’ top playmakers and found ways to contribute in multiple phases of the game. Heskett’s value extends beyond offense, as he also showed the ability to make plays at defensive back. Heskett has quietly put together a resume that warrants more recognition moving forward.

2028 East Fairmont WR/DB Jaxson Heskett Jaxson Heskett 5'11" | 170 lbs | WR/DB East Fairmont | 2028 State WV emerged as a top playmaker for the Bees as a sophomore, earning All-Conference honors. After another offseason, we expect Heskett to take a step forward and build on the early success he had in 2025. Heskett does a nice job of finding space and gaps in defenses for easy throws from his quarterback as a reliable short and intermediate option at receiver. He can also take the top off the defense and be used in the vertical passing game when the defense lulls to sleep. Heskett has reliable hands and showed early upside as a route runner as a sophomore, with all the makings of a breakout junior year as a two-way player.