2026 Watchlist | Wide Receivers Pt. 1

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Last week we released the initial 2026 watchlist featuring 125 freshmen from across the state.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Here I am breaking down the WR position with 5 receivers that are sure to make headlines in their prep careers!</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>To check out the full 2026 watchlist click <a href="https://prepredzone.com/next/players-to-watch/2026-watch-list/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">HERE</a></strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:separator {"className":"is-style-wide"} --> <hr class="wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity is-style-wide"/> <!-- /wp:separator --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"id":"block_63603d6f07743","name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["487794"],"_player_evaluations_0_player":"field_62ab9d62ecf2c","player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":["override_image"],"_player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"override-player-profile-image","player_evaluations_0_player_featured_image":497060,"_player_evaluations_0_player_featured_image":"field_62f141137ead9","player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"","_player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations_0_evaluation":"How impressive was Omaha North's Khalil (Champ) Davis this season? Good enough to haul in his first Division 1 Power 5 offer from hometown team, Nebraska. Champ played on both sides of the ball at WR and DB, but from what I've seen he's a natural at receiver. In year 1, Davis had 12 receptions for 218 yards and 4 receiving touchdowns along with 12 tackles on defense. What makes Champ such a standout player are his clamp-like hands and toughness through the catch. He's also a sharp route runner and sticky in coverage when he's on the defensive side of the ball. Although Omaha North's season didn't end how they would've liked, Champ still gave Viking Nation a lot to look forward to in the next few years.","_player_evaluations_0_evaluation":"field_62aba51aecf34","player_evaluations":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"align":"","mode":"preview","anchor":"acf-block-649a01354e2a4"} /--> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><a href="https://www.hudl.com/profile/17723625/Khalil-Davis" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Hudl</a> | <a href="https://twitter.com/iamchampdavis" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Twitter</a></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:embed {"url":"https://twitter.com/elliefrenchTV/status/1573163308856885249?s=20u0026t=QbmqllnXzjPns7JpDUAxmQ","type":"rich","providerNameSlug":"twitter","responsive":true} --> <figure class="wp-block-embed is-type-rich is-provider-twitter wp-block-embed-twitter"><div class="wp-block-embed__wrapper"> https://twitter.com/elliefrenchTV/status/1573163308856885249?s=20u0026t=QbmqllnXzjPns7JpDUAxmQ </div></figure> <!-- /wp:embed --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"id":"block_63603a6507741","name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["487795"],"_player_evaluations_0_player":"field_62ab9d62ecf2c","player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":["override_image"],"_player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"override-player-profile-image","player_evaluations_0_player_featured_image":497269,"_player_evaluations_0_player_featured_image":"field_62f141137ead9","player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"","_player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations_0_evaluation":"Avry had a statement season during his freshman campaign. Although, I don't have official stats I do know that the Benson freshman scored double-digit touchdowns. Harris was a scoring threat whenever he touched the ball, whether he was at receiver or returning kicks. One thing that I noted about Avry was that he is very good in the open field and has the speed to burn defenses. His vision and hands are also at a high-level. Along with fellow freshman [player_tooltip player_id='212372' first='DaShawn' last='Prince'], the Bunnies have one of the most explosive receiver duos in the 2026 class.","_player_evaluations_0_evaluation":"field_62aba51aecf34","player_evaluations":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"align":"","mode":"preview","anchor":"acf-block-649a01354e2dd"} /--> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><a href="https://www.hudl.com/profile/17650483/Avry-Harris" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Hudl</a> | <a href="https://twitter.com/Avry3Harris" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Twitter</a></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:embed {"url":"https://twitter.com/OmahaStarSports/status/1581059875391492096?s=20u0026t=Txap7z5ob4b7ZaQU6pUm1w","type":"rich","providerNameSlug":"twitter","responsive":true} --> <figure class="wp-block-embed is-type-rich is-provider-twitter wp-block-embed-twitter"><div class="wp-block-embed__wrapper"> https://twitter.com/OmahaStarSports/status/1581059875391492096?s=20u0026t=Txap7z5ob4b7ZaQU6pUm1w </div></figure> <!-- /wp:embed --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"id":"block_63603f2207746","name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["487568"],"_player_evaluations_0_player":"field_62ab9d62ecf2c","player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":["override_image"],"_player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"override-player-profile-image","player_evaluations_0_player_featured_image":497073,"_player_evaluations_0_player_featured_image":"field_62f141137ead9","player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"","_player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations_0_evaluation":"The Millard South Patriots have a young star in the making in their receiver room. Freshman [player_tooltip player_id='487568' first='Amarion' last='Jackson'] has been having an outstanding season stepping up in the MS offense. In seven games played this year, Amarion has already racked up 331 receiving yards on 23 receptions with 4 touchdown catches with a chance to add more as the Patriots continue their playoff run. Jackson has already displayed a solid route-running ability and a diverse route tree. Amarion is also very strong at the point of the catch and can fight through contact to tack on yardage after the catch. Very promising young wideout!","_player_evaluations_0_evaluation":"field_62aba51aecf34","player_evaluations":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"align":"","mode":"preview","anchor":"acf-block-649a01354e30b"} /--> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><a href="https://www.hudl.com/profile/10034410/Amarion-Jackson" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Hudl</a> | <a href="https://twitter.com/AjJackson_21" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Twitter</a></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:acf/hudl {"id":"block_636040cb07747","name":"acf/hudl","data":{"embed_code":"u003ciframe src='https://www.hudl.com/embed/video/3/10034410/6337375f02b1b40528c9bf10' width='640' height='360' frameborder='0' allowfullscreenu003eu003c/iframeu003e","_embed_code":"field_62daf7995fd8c"},"align":"","mode":"preview","anchor":"acf-block-649a01354e31c"} /--> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"id":"block_6360422d0774a","name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["487621"],"_player_evaluations_0_player":"field_62ab9d62ecf2c","player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"","_player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"override-player-profile-image","player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"","_player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations_0_evaluation":"Another player making big contributions on varsity this season was North Bend Central's [player_tooltip player_id='487621' first='Braxton' last='Chvatal']. On a young Tigers squad, freshman Chvatal stepped up big time and quickly became QB [player_tooltip player_id='408689' first='Kyler' last='Hellbusch'] favorite target. Braxton hauled in 36 receptions for 464 receiving yards (couldn't find TD total) and also added 42 tackles and 2 tackles for loss on defense. I really like Braxton's route running, he's very intentional with his movements and does a great job coming back for the ball to secure the catch. He has great open-field twitch and can usually make a defender, or two, miss before being brought down. This is going to be a player to keep a close eye on.","_player_evaluations_0_evaluation":"field_62aba51aecf34","player_evaluations":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"align":"","mode":"preview","anchor":"acf-block-649a01354e33f"} /--> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><a rel="noreferrer noopener" href="https://www.hudl.com/profile/16743028/Braxton-Chvatal" target="_blank">Hudl</a> | <a href="https://twitter.com/Bchvatal12" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Twitter</a></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:acf/hudl {"id":"block_636043070774b","name":"acf/hudl","data":{"embed_code":"u003ciframe src='https://www.hudl.com/embed/video/3/16743028/634adcd36e8c1606b8ad4ff1' width='640' height='360' frameborder='0' allowfullscreenu003eu003c/iframeu003e","_embed_code":"field_62daf7995fd8c"},"align":"","mode":"preview","anchor":"acf-block-649a01354e350"} /--> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"id":"block_6360417707748","name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["487556"],"_player_evaluations_0_player":"field_62ab9d62ecf2c","player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":["override_image"],"_player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"override-player-profile-image","player_evaluations_0_player_featured_image":497115,"_player_evaluations_0_player_featured_image":"field_62f141137ead9","player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"","_player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations_0_evaluation":"Omaha Westside's [player_tooltip player_id='487556' first='Wyatt' last='Perry'] is a lesser-known freshman WR, but already looks like he's ready for his time to shine on varsity. Perry didn't get to see varsity reps, but he did manage to catch quite a few eyes during camp season. What I really liked about Wyatt's game was his hustle in general. He's a very smart, hardworking player that didn't take a play off. When you watch his tape, you see a young receiver with crisp routes, the ability to create separation, and excellent hands. He's very good at making his way back to the ball and securing the ball on tough catches. With 3 more seasons to develop, Wyatt is sure to be an elite receiver when senior year comes.","_player_evaluations_0_evaluation":"field_62aba51aecf34","player_evaluations":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"align":"","mode":"preview","anchor":"acf-block-649a01354e373"} /--> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><a rel="noreferrer noopener" href="https://www.hudl.com/profile/16492834/Wyatt-Perry" target="_blank">Hudl</a> | <a href="https://twitter.com/wyattjperry" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Twitter</a></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:acf/hudl {"id":"block_6360421a07749","name":"acf/hudl","data":{"embed_code":"u003ciframe src='https://www.hudl.com/embed/video/3/16492834/63504ead2aa7ce105856e8f4' width='640' height='360' frameborder='0' allowfullscreenu003eu003c/iframeu003e","_embed_code":"field_62daf7995fd8c"},"align":"","mode":"preview","anchor":"acf-block-649a01354e385"} /--> <!-- wp:separator {"className":"is-style-wide"} --> <hr class="wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity is-style-wide"/> <!-- /wp:separator --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><em>Make sure to follow @PrepRedzoneNE on Twitter and Instagram to stay up to date with all your Nebraska prep recruiting news.</em></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph -->