As part of our 2021 high school football preview series, we zone in on the top wide receivers. We've looked at the
biggest games,
best quarterbacks and
running backs, and will tackle tight ends and offensive linemen to close out this week.
Ohio State has done a great job landing big-time receivers as there are two Buckeye commits featured, while others selected have interest in joining the four-time defending Big Ten champs. Six of the 10 receivers selected are still uncommitted.
Jaden Greathouse of Westlake (Austin, Texas) and Brandon Inniss of American Heritage (Plantation, Fla.) are the only non-seniors selected while the other eight players featured are from the Class of 2022.
The wideout class is headed by a Trinity League standout and the MaxPreps National Junior of the Year. Tetairoa McMillan of Servite (Anaheim, Calif.) has been making plays against some of the nation's best competition, while Travis Hunter of Collins Hill (Suwanee, Ga.) is a five-star talent who makes an impact not only at receiver but on the defensive end as well.
Jaden Greathouse, Austin Westlake
File photo by Sean Roach
Height: 6-2 | Weight: 190
Status: Uncommitted | Class: Senior (2022)
The four-star should have a huge season as the No. 1 option for sophomore quarterback
Elijah Brown.
Height: 6-1 | Weight: 170
Status: Committed to Ohio State | Class: Senior (2022)
As good as any receiver when it comes to route running and has some of the best hands in the country. The future Buckeye will make a impact as he tries to help the Wolves win their sixth consecutive state title.
Height: 6-0 | Weight: 175
Status: Uncommitted | Class: Senior (2022)
The first of three Lone Star State wideouts is a big-time playmaker and checks in as the 35th-rated prospect in the Class of 2022, according to 247Sports composite rankings.
Height: 6-0 | Weight: 165
Status: Committed to Ohio State | Class: Senior (2022)
After being limited to one game during his junior season, the five-star is poised for a monster senior year. He transferred in April and will make a huge impact for the Cavaliers.
Height: 6-2 | Weight: 205
Status: Uncommitted | Class: Junior (2023)
The first player in school history to start as a freshman in 2019 and has played a major role for the back-to-back state champs. He has 116 receptions for 1,860 yards and 23 touchdowns over the last two years as the Chaparrals begin the season at No. 4 in the MaxPreps Top 25.
Height: 5-11 | Weight: 170
Status: Uncommitted | Class: Senior (2022)
Accounted for 12 total touchdowns in five games last year. The five-star recruit checks in as the second-rated wide receiver in the Class of 2022 on 247Sports composite rankings.
Height: 6-1 | Weight: 190
Status: Uncommitted | Class: Junior (2023)
The top-rated wide receiver from the Class of 2023 transferred in April and will make an instant impact for coach Patrick Surtain and the No. 9 Patriots.
Height: 6-2 | Weight: 195
Status: Committed to Oklahoma | Class: Senior (2022)
One of the rare players who played during the fall and spring last season. He was named to the MaxPreps Junior All-America first team after racking up nearly 1,000 yards receiving and 13 touchdowns for Cardinal Ritter College Prep (St. Louis) in the fall. He transferred to East St. Louis in January and posted 35 receptions for 747 yards and seven touchdowns in five games during the spring.
Height: 6-3 | Weight: 185
Status: Uncommitted | Class: Senior (2022)
The second Trinity League receiver is a matchup nightmare for opposing defenses. He's been lining up against the best defensive backs in Southern California the last two years and has dominated.
Height: 6-1 | Weight: 165
Status: Committed to Florida State | Class: Senior (2022)
The MaxPreps National Junior Player of the Year led the Eagles to theirs first state championship game appearance. The five-star athlete had 137 receptions for 1,746 yards and 24 touchdowns while racking up 51 tackles and eight interceptions on defense.
