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’26 West Virginia Wide Receivers to Watch
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To maximize the number of players featured, some individuals have been moved to the linebacker or other positional watch lists, which will be released separately.
Tony Allen
5’10” 185 lbs | Jefferson HS | 2026
“Plays longer than his listed height, with excellent catch radius and long, efficient strides. A state champion sprinter whose speed clearly translates—he’s a true home-run threat every time he touches the ball.”
Glenn Brown
6’1″ 155 lbs | University HS | 2026
“Runs with great shiftiness and has a knack for finding soft spots in coverage. Should be a true headache for defenses from the slot as a senior, with plenty of designed touches coming his way.”
Ja’Lei Burnette
5’10” 160 lbs | Nitro HS | 2026
“Few players were hit in stride 30–40 yards downfield as often as he was last season. Shows great acceleration, hand technique, and the ability to stack defenders—paired with the athleticism to finish plays all the way.”
Wyatt Cline
6’0″ 160 lbs | Princeton HS | 2026
“Holds the all-time Showcase shuttle record with a sub-4.1 time. Even more impressive—his top trait on film is ball skills, consistently outpositioning and leveraging defenders to make tough catches.”
Taj Joyce
6’4″ 185 lbs | Parkersburg South HS | 2026
“A true mismatch in motion. Moves exceptionally well for his height and uses his long arms to create a massive catch radius. His basketball background shows up in how precisely he times jump balls.”
Reid Kisamore
5’9″ 160 lbs | Tucker County HS | 2026
“Stole the show at the Showcase with top times in all three testing categories. His athleticism jumps off the film—consistently creating separation and shifting into a different gear that defenders struggle to match.”
Christian Linksweiler
6’1″ 175 lbs | Independence HS | 2026
“Plays with a great feel for defensive coverages—consistently finds himself behind defenders and wide open. Combines that awareness with strong athleticism and speed to make plays on the ball.”
Brad Mossor
5’11” 175 lbs | Princeton HS | 2026
“The best post-catch athlete in the state. His ability to make defenders miss and use his field vision to create explosive plays is unmatched this year. He shines in any role he’s given and on every play that’s called.”
Deuce Olden
5’11” 175 lbs | Huntington HS | 2026
“A fast-twitch athlete who’s shown the ability to run the full route tree. His sharp change of direction and refined technique make his film stand out—full of diverse ways he creates separation and makes plays against top competition.”
Landon Thomas
6’2″ 190 lbs | Doddridge County HS | 2026
“A real headache for anyone trying to cover him. Moves well and plays much bigger than his size. Has reliable hands and makes plays after the catch. With his frame and skill set, he could project to multiple positions at the next level.”
Malachi Thompson
6’4″ 190 lbs | Nitro HS | 2026
“A rare blend of size, speed, and skill—a truly complete wide receiver. Can run crisp routes to pick up key first downs or blow past the secondary on the opening play. Adds highlight-worthy catches on top of it all.”
Tayveon Wilson
6’3″ 205 lbs | Huntington HS | 2026
“The best overall athlete this season. No one matches his combination of movement, strength, size, and football ability. He can line up anywhere on the field, command double coverage, and still make big plays.”