Great receivers make football more entertaining at all levels. From crispy route running, to blazing speed, or out-jumping a defender high pointing the ball with a one-handed grab, highlight reels await a given player when the ball is in the air. The players that do it really well can bring a stadium to their feet and carry a team to state titles. In Florida, there are 1,000-yard plus weapons at the skill position returning ready to showcase their dominance again.
While Trace Johnson was slinging it, Justin Williams was a willing recipient of the pigskin throughout the 2024 season. Buchholz (Gainesville) had a feared offense in part to the pairing of the Class of 2026 talents seeing Williams lead the Bobcats with 85 receptions for 1,473 yards and 13 touchdowns through 14 games played. Topping off the junior season, Williams also had a 95-yard kickoff return for a touchdown. Williams is in the double digits with offers catching the eye of Ole Miss, Wake Forest, USF, and Tulane among others.
Also on the list of feared dynamic receivers is Johnson and Williams’ teammate DJ Hicks . If teams shaded too far Williams’ way, Hicks made ‘em pay snagging 69 passes for 1,019 yards with eight scores in 13 games. Western Kentucky was the first program to offer this 2026 talent…