Top wide receivers in the 2026 Rivals Industry Ranking

With the high school football season nearly halfway over in most states and National Signing Day only two months away, Rivals is breaking down the top wide receivers in the 2026 class.

This comes after an update to the Rivals300 rankings last month, which saw some big movement among the nation’s best pass-catchers. And while newly minted Tennessee commit Tristen Keys still tops the list, he has some competition for the spot.

The top 10 wideouts in the class can be found below, and click here for the full positional rankings:

1. Tristen Keys – Tennessee

School: Hattiesburg (Miss.)
Rivals Industry Ranking: No. 7

Scouting Summary: “Contested catch maven who looks like the top wide receiver prospect early in the 2026 cycle. Has good size, measuring at ver 6-foot-2, 185 pounds with good length as a junior. Turned in a strong junior campaign, catching 58 passes for 1,275 yards and 14 touchdowns while leading his team to a deep playoff run. Excels in contested catch situations, elevating to come down with acrobatic grabs. Hangs in the air and is able to contort his body into favorable positions. Displays a huge catch radius, high-pointing the football and coming down with one-handed grabs. High-level ball tracker with the ability to locate and corral the ball over his shoulder. Shows some route-running nuance. Has some shake off the line of scrimmage and is able to stack corners with his releases. Runs hard after the catch. Able to attack all areas of the field with his well-rounded skill set. Made some huge plays in big contests as a junior. Also a star on the 7-on-7 circuit before his junior season. Good marks in track and field in the high jump (6-0 feet) and triple jump (43-2 feet). Also plays basketball. Can continue improving his top-end speed.”

2. Chris Henry Jr. – Ohio State

School: Mater Dei (Calif.)
Rivals Industry Ranking: No. 19

Scouting Summary: “Jumbo receiver with a rare combination of size, athleticism, and coordination as a young prospect. Continued growing and adding size throughout his high school career, checking in at around 6-foot-5 and over 200 pounds going into his senior season. Has good length, with arms around 34 inches. Tests as a strong athlete with good speed at his size in the combine setting. Flashes functional movement skills at his size, showing the ability to sink his hips and change direction with ease. Touts good ball skills and catch radius. Tracks the ball over his shoulder and can win in jump ball situations. Sustained a season-ending knee injury as a junior, missing most of the year. Heading into his senior season, his production is below average for a top wide receiver prospect. Has a strong pedigree as the son of the late NFL wide receiver Chris Henry. Will need to capitalize on more extensive reps and continue developing, but has a very high physical upside.”

3. Cederian Morgan – Alabama

School: Benjamin Russell (Ala.)
Rivals Industry Ranking: No. 6

Scouting Summary: “One of the freakier jumbo athletes at wide receiver in the 2026 cycle. Has a large, well-built frame, standing at around 6-foot-3.5 and weighing 220 pounds. Has elite length with arms that measure over 34 inches. Has the body of an NFL player as a high school prospect. Tests as a very good athlete in the combine setting and runs well at his size on the track with an 11.19-second time in the 100 meters. Uses his big body, long arms, and coordination to impose his will on defenders at the high school level. Plays like a bully in contested catch situations and shows the ability to high-point and track the football. Dangerous when he can box out defensive backs. Shows good ability after the catch, especially when he has a runway to get to top speed. Finished his junior season with 70 catches for 1,162 yards and 14 touchdowns. Standout multi-sport athlete who rocks the rim with powerful dunks on the basketball court. A state silver medalist in the high jump with a leap of 6-8 feet. Can continue improving his quickness and initial burst to better separate within his routes. Did much of his damage as a junior working as a big slot wide receiver, taking advantage of free releases. Has considerable upside given his physical gifts and coordination.”

4. Calvin Russell – Syracuse

School: Northwestern (Fla.)
Rivals Industry Ranking: No. 36

Russell on his commitment: “I’m not going to lie, I made [my decision] a couple of days ago. Michigan came close, but Coach Fran, the individual he is, how he was raised, I feel it. How he carries himself, the men I was raised around are similar to him, that’s why I want to be there.” – to Rivals’ Marcus Benjamin

5. Boobie Feaster – USC

School: DeSoto (Texas)
Rivals Industry Ranking: No. 53

High School Recap: Playing for state traditional state powerhouse DeSoto, Feaster was a breakout star as a sophomore. He caught 57 passes for 824 yards (14.5 YPC) and 13 touchdowns while helping the Eagles reach quarterfinals of the 6A D-II state playoffs. He also opted to move from the Class of 2027 to 2026 in hopes of getting a jump-start on his college career. The Trojans are getting one of the nation’s most dynamic players with the ball in his hands with Feaster.

6. Davian Groce – Florida

School: Lone Star (Texas)
Rivals Industry Ranking: No. 58

High School Recap: Groce is a Swiss army knife at the prep level. He finished his junior campaign with 687 rushing yards and 7 touchdowns. As a receiver, Groce was just as impressive, catching 43 passes for 702 yards and another scores touchdowns. He also added another three touchdowns on special teams (1 on punt return, 2 on kick return). A starter since his freshman year, Groce has amassed more than 3,800 all-purpose yards and 40 touchdowns in his career. 

7. Jase Mathews – Auburn

School: Greene County (Miss.)
Rivals Industry Ranking: No. 64

Scouting Summary: “Skilled wide receiver who could push as the top pass-catcher in the 2026 cycle. Has a big frame that belies the eye test, measuring in at around 6-foot-1.5, 195 pounds with 33-inch arms and 10-inch hands. Registers as a plus athlete in the combine setting. Operates with a high level of skill on Friday nights and in the camp setting. Shows the ability to create separation at every level. Stacks defenders off the line of scrimmage and has considerable shake within his routes. Flashes a large catch radius, leaving his feet to extend for remarkable grabs. A ball-winner in contested catch situations, showing body control and strong hands. Finished his junior season with 68 catches for 1,138 yards and 15 touchdowns in 10 games. Also plays basketball. Did much of his damage out of the slot as a junior, but showed the ability to win on the outside in the camp setting. The high level of skill and well-rounded nature to his game makes him one of the top pass-catchers in the cycle and one who could project as an early-round draft pick.”

8. Naeem Burroughs – Clemson

School: The Bolles School (Fla.)
Rivals Industry Ranking: No. 73

Scouting Summary: “Ultra-dynamic pass catcher that is a three-level receiver who separates from defenders in his route running and after the catch due to his hyper-athleticism. Verified 5-foot-10.5, 185 pounds with over 10-inch hands. Ridiculous top-end speed running 10.64 in the 100m and 22.41 in the 100m during his junior track season. Dominant in space with the ball in his hands, extremely difficult to bring down in the open field due to his elusiveness. Strong hands, able to attack the football and pluck the football away from his frame confidently. Caught 33 passes for 829 yards for an impressive 25 yards per catch as a junior. Also scored 12 receiving touchdowns. Needs to continue to get stronger and add mass while maintaining his top-tier athletic ability. Has the ability to be a dynamic number one receiver at the next level despite being on the shorter end of wide receiver prospects due to his tremendous ball skills and movement skills.”

9. Jabari Mack – LSU

School: Destrehan (La.)
Rivals Industry Ranking: No. 75

About Mack: A star since his freshman year at Destrehan, the LSU-bound Mack has been one of the state’s top playmakers and an elite national recruit. In March, he committed to the Tigers over more than 20 offers including Oregon, Ohio State and Texas. He finished the 2024 season with 58 catches for 818 yards and nine touchdowns — all team highs on a squad that reached the state semifinals. He also rushed 32 times for 317 yards and four touchdowns. 

10. Aaron Gregory – Texas A&M

School: Douglas County (Ga.)
Rivals Industry Ranking: No. 86

Scouting Summary: “Smooth receiver who has flashed encouraging fluidity along with exceptional ball skills early on as a high school prospect. Measured in at over 6-foot-2, 170 pounds with plus length for the position prior to his sophomore season. Tested as a good athlete at Under Armour’s Orlando camp. Played both ways as a freshman, working as a receiver and defensive back. Has arguably the best ball skills at this early stage in the 2026 cycle. An effortless catcher of the football, using strong technique to frame passes. Utilizes his plus length and coordination to come down with acrobatic grabs. Extends to pluck the ball at its highest point. Also makes diving catches. A fluid mover who should continue adding speed and strength as he develops physically. Was the On3 MVP at Under Armour’s Orlando camp.”