With the 2028 class heading into its sophomore season, the recruiting process is already in full swing for last year’s freshmen. Most people don’t yet know these future superstars, so over the coming weeks, we’ll introduce the state to 100 names to know. This is the second part of this series, part one was released last week. The link to last week’s article is at the bottom of the article.
Wide Receivers
Ethan Adside, Warner Robins 5-foot-10 160 pounds
An elite deep threat at the high school level, Ethan Adside is one of the most dangerous Y and slot receiver prospects in the class of 2028. He shows elite speed and agility getting off the line of scrimmage, and many DBs underestimate his burst. He must grow in his route running over the coming years, but as of now, he’s already an elite recruit.
Andrew Cochran, Blessed Trinity 6-1 165
Speed kills, and no 2028 wide receiver exemplifies that more than Blessed Trinity’s Andrew Cochran. While still raw as a prospect, he already showed value on the varsity roster as a punt returner and, in limited time, as a wide receiver. He has the ability to take the top off defenses as a deep threat and be dangerous on sweeps. He still needs to work on the skill-based aspects of the position but will likely grow in those areas over the coming years.
Iago Guimarães, North Cobb 6-2 175
A key piece of North Cobb’s high-end class of 2028, Guimarães is a versatile weapon who should thrive with new quarterback Teddy Jarrard. Even with limited playing time last season, he showed run-after-catch ability, quick feet, and good body control. Moving into a bigger role with more stability at quarterback, he should be able to showcase his full skill set.
Kevin Hughes Jr., Buford 6-0 170
Hughes is part of a growing group of true wide receivers at Buford High School. For Hughes, route running is the name of the game. While most young receivers rely on speed to get open, Hughes shows a deep route tree and crisp routes that are rare for any high school receiver, let alone a freshman.
Kruz Marion, Stockbridge 5-10 150
Marion is a speedy weapon in an elite Stockbridge offense. He’s already impressive when improvising and has shown the ability to be a key weapon in the short-to-intermediate passing game and on screens. Like most young receivers, he needs to refine his route running, but his speed gives him a clear edge over most high school DBs. If he continues to grow, he’ll become a well-known name in Georgia football.
John Matthews, Newnan 6-0 175
Newnan’s John Matthews is the modern slot receiver. He’s quick, a good route runner, and has the physicality to be elite after the catch. Last year, he showed the ability to wear many hats. He caught the majority of jump balls thrown his way, took the top off defenses, caught screens, and ran jet sweeps as an extension of the run game. Altogether, it paints the picture of a player who is versatile and will be a sought-after college prospect.
Keaires Miller, Carrollton 6-2 200
Miller is an intriguing prospect, viewed in different ways by various colleges. He blends the tight end and wide receiver roles well. He shows elite run-after-catch ability, something impressive for a player who will likely play at 220–230 pounds in college. He’s a dangerous weapon out of the slot, being more physical than most DBs and faster than most linebackers, making big safeties the only realistic option to contain him.
Seven Rashad, Buford 6-5 185
Rashad is the next in a line of jumbo X wide receivers from the state of Georgia. He joins the likes of CJ Wiley and Travis Smith as players with large catch radiuses, high-end speed, and refined route running. While he still needs to fill out his frame, he shows the versatility that college scouts expect from X receivers. His recruitment has already taken off, and he will likely be a 4-star or better recruit when it’s all said and done.
Zyon Robinson, Stockbridge 6-1 175
Robinson shows nearly everything you could want in a wide receiver. He displays great speed and agility, along with vision that makes him very dangerous after the catch. He still relies on simpler routes to get open and needs to work on his footwork at the top of his routes, but he shows flashes of crisp route running, using his agility to separate.
Jackie Rowe, Lowndes 6-1 170
Rowe is the other half of the elite freshman receiving duo that Lowndes will have in the coming years. While he doesn’t yet have as much film as other prospects, he has the potential to be a high-end player. He has the skill set of a modern wide receiver, able to play out of the slot, X, or Y. He has the speed to play Y and slot receiver and the size to play X.
Makhi Scott-Adkinson, Warner Robins 5-11 175
Makhi Scott-Adkinson is the prototypical slot wide receiver. Standing 5-11, he fits the mold of a traditional slot receiver. He has elite speed and route running, which allow him to quickly get open and be dangerous with the ball in his hands. He shows the ability to accelerate and decelerate quickly. As he grows and becomes even faster, he’ll become an even more dangerous weapon.
Kaevone Thomas, Lowndes 6-2 185
A crazy athlete, Thomas has the prototypical X wide receiver frame. Like many receivers on this list, he needs to improve as a route runner, but he already excels as a jump-ball receiver. Thomas has a massive vertical and amazing body control. If he can continue to grow in other areas of the position, he could become one of the top WRs in the country.
See the previous posts of the ’100-player package’ below
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