Early Signing Period: Where are top 2026 wide receivers headed?
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When it comes to incoming talent making an immediate impact, no position group has seen the kind of success in recent years like wide receivers.
Names like Jeremiah Smith and Ryan Williams are prime examples of how elite talent can make the jump from high school stars to college standouts.
Which 2026 receivers have the potential to continue the trend?
We’ve already taken a look at the top quarterbacks and running backs in the 2026 class. Ahead of the Early Signing Period rush, here’s a look at the top 10 wide receivers in the 2026 cycle.
1. Tristen Keys – Hattiesburg (Miss.)
Height: 6-2.5
Weight: 180
Commitment Status: Committed to Tennessee
Summary: Injuries have plagued Keys this year, but his flip from LSU to Tennessee was one of the biggest and most important we’ve seen this cycle.
2. Chris Henry Jr. – Mater Dei (Calif.)
Height: 6-5
Weight: 205
Commitment Status: Committed to Ohio State
Summary: Ohio State always gets one of the best receivers in every cycle. Henry Jr. made it clear from the jump that he wanted to be a Buckeye, committing to the program in July 2023. Against a national schedule, he’s been one of the best and is an ALL-USA Football nominee.
3. Cederian Morgan – Benjamin Russell (Ala.)
Height: 6-4
Weight: 210
Commitment Status: Committed to Alabama
Summary: Alabama’s been great at recruiting great wide receiver talent, but many of the Crimson Tide standouts haven’t been quite as big as Morgan.
4. Davian Groce – Lone Star (Frisco, Texas)
Height: 6-1
Weight: 190
Commitment Status: Committed to Florida
Summary: Groce has been a threat in the tough Texas high school football landscape, totaling 38 catches for 890 yards and 12 touchdowns.
5. Calvin Russell – Northwestern (Miami, Fla.)
Height: 6-5
Weight: 195
Commitment Status: Committed to Syracuse
Summary: Syracuse is not only getting one of the best receivers in the country, but a legit four-star talent on the hardcourt as well. Much like he did last year, Russell played a pivotal role in Northwestern’s unbeaten run and remains a major factor in why they’re favored to repeat as state champions.
6. Boobie Feaster – DeSoto (Texas)
Height: 6-1
Weight: 180
Commitment Status: Committed to USC
Summary: Lincoln Riley has a habit of pulling speedy receivers out of Texas, and Feaster is just the latest big-name guy he’s gotten out of the Lone Star State. DeSoto’s put up plenty of points this year thanks to Feaster, who’s caught 69 passes for 1,264 yards and 15 touchdowns.
7. Naeem Burroughs – The Bolles School (Jacksonville, Fla.)
Height: 5-11.5
Weight: 175
Commitment Status: Committed to Clemson
Summary: Clemson has found some success in recent years in their freshmen receivers, and Burroughs looks to be on track to be the next man up. On a talented Bolles roster, he leads the team in receiving with 47 receptions for 1,107 yards and 15 touchdowns.
8. Jase Mathews – Greene County (Leakesville, Miss.)
Height: 6-1.5
Weight: 193
Commitment Status: Committed to Auburn
Summary: Auburn has taken hits on and off the field this year, but keeping Mathews in their class is a must.
9. Jabari Mack – Destrehan (New Orleans, La.)
Height: 6-0
Weight: 200
Commitment Status: Committed to LSU
Summary: Mack has remained steadfast in his commitment to the Tigers. That’s good news for the LSU faithful, as the in-state product has shown glimpses of being an exceptional talent the moment he gets on campus
10. Somourian Wingo – St. Augustine (Fla.)
Height: 6-2
Weight: 180
Commitment Status: Committed to Miami
Summary: Miami fans have already seen an explosive freshman receiver this year, and they’re hoping Wingo can replicate what Malachi Toney has done when he gets to Coral Gables. He’s shown glimpses of that greatness this season, catching 46 passes for 827 yards and 13 touchdowns.
This article originally appeared on USA TODAY High School Sports Wire: Early Signing Period: 10 highest-rated WRs in 2026 class
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