#wide-receivers

#wide-receivers

With the 2025 New York high school football season underway, we're featuring some of the best players in the state, position by position. One of our recent lists featured the best wide receivers in New York. Now we're turning to readers to decide which pass catcher is the best of the best in NY in 2025. High School Sports Director

When Brock Purdy returns to the field after a two-week absence Sunday, it will be with a wide receiver crew that's pretty close to full strength. Wide receivers Ricky Pearsall Jr. and Jauan Jennings listed as questionable during the week, are both active and will face the Jacksonville Jaguars at Levi's Stadium (1:05 p.m., Fox). So will Demarcus Robinson, who missed the first three games on suspension for being in violation of the NFL's personal conduct policy.

Keenan Allen, a former franchise star, rejoins the Chargers to strengthen their receivers unit after his productive season with the Bears despite not being re-signed.

[Ja'Corey] Brooks is a long way from earning a spot on the 53-man roster, but he certainly helped his cause during the first two days of camp. Brooks isn't getting too excited about his start to camp, which is smart, because there are several more tests for him to take on. He'll have to maintain his production in the preseason as well as joint practices with the New England Patriots and Baltimore Ravens. Still, he should have his coaches' attention after what he did earlier in the week.

"The Nittany Lions addressed the wide receiver spot in the portal with Syracuse's Trebor Pena and others, but until they actually elevate their production, questions will linger."

During a conversation with cornerback Marlon Humphrey and a strength coach this offseason, wide receiver DeAndre Hopkins revealed that he sees a missing piece in the Ravens, and he believes he could be that addition, depending on Lamar Jackson's trust in him. His success largely hinges on how much faith Jackson places in him during tight window throws, where Hopkins excels.

Bo Melton, facing a crowded WR corps with the Packers, is impressively transitioning to CB, showcasing his versatility in a critical roster reshuffle.