Top 10 wide receivers in the final 2024 On300 rankings

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On3 has released its final recruiting ranking for the 2024 class. This final update comes after the end of the high school playoffs and postseason All-American games, where top prospects across the country faced off in a week of practices and ended with nationally televised games.

These are the top 10 wide receivers in the final 2024 On300 rankings.

1. Jeremiah Smith — Ohio State signee

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School: Hollywood (Fla.) Chaminade-Madonna
On300 Ranking: No. 1
On3 NIL Valuation: $555K

Scouting Summary: “One of the more talented and well-rounded receiver prospects in recent cycles. The highest-rated wide receiver prospect from Florida in well over a decade. A big, skilled receiver with fluidity and savvy for the position. Measured in at 6-foot-3 and around 200 pounds with a 32.5-inch arm prior to his senior season. Had a breakout junior season, catching 58 passes for 1,073 yards and 20 touchdowns while leading Chaminade-Madonna to a state title. A very polished route-runner at this stage with rare ability to change directions at his size. Smooth mover with technical refinement that allows for separation. Regularly stacks cornerbacks off the line.

…Pairs his route-running ability with advanced ball skills. Has strong hands and comes down with catches in traffic. A high-level ball tracker with the ability to locate the football over his shoulder. Capable of making fantastic one-handed grabs. Also flashes ability after the catch. Has the size to run through contact and a long stride to pull away in the open field. Also a strong track athlete winning state titles in the 110 meter and 400 meter hurdles as a junior. An extremely well-rounded prospect with a high floor and ceiling. Looks like a prototypical X wide receiver prospect with considerable traits and skills that point to an upside as a high draft pick.”

2. Cam Coleman – Auburn signee

WR Cam Coleman Auburn
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School: Phenix City (Ala.) Central
On300 Ranking: No. 3
On3 NIL Valuation: $557K

Scouting Summary: “Twitched-up receiver with projectable size and length who is arguably the most physically-gifted pass catcher in the 2024 cycle. Projects as a dynamic X wide receiver. Measured in at 6-foot-3.5, 185 pounds with a 33.5-inch arm in the spring prior to his senior season. Tested as a rare athlete during the spring camp cycle. Pairs his athleticism and length to result in a large catch radius. Shows the ability to make eye-popping acrobatic grabs in contested situations. Adjusts to low and wide throws. Frames the ball at the catch point, using good technique. Flashed a relatively advanced release package off the line of scrimmage in the camp setting along with the burst and long-speed to separate on Friday nights. Has the long speed to separate downfield against top corners.

…Runs with toughness after the catch. Has a shorter stride length for a taller wide receiver. Doubles as an electric above-the-rim athlete on the basketball court. Young for the cycle, not turning 18 years-old until his freshman season of college. Does not have the same level of gaudy production as some other top-ranked 2024 wide receivers as he split targets with Michigan signee Karmello English as a junior.”

3. Ryan Williams — Alabama commit

School: Saraland (Ala.)
On300 Ranking: No. 8
On3 NIL Valuation: $496K

Scouting Summary: “The most productive and athletic wide receiver in high school football as a sophomore. Turned in an utterly dominant season in 2022. Measured around 6-foot, 160 pounds in the spring following his sophomore season. One of the fastest wideouts in the nation, regardless of class. Posted a scintillating 10.49 second 100-meter time early on in his sophomore track season. A legitimate state title contender in four track events – the 100, 200, 400 meters and high jump. Shows the ability to harness his elite speed on the football field. A big-time deep threat who easily runs past defensive backs. Has high-end change of direction and breaks off cornerbacks with agility within his routes.

…Caught 88 passes for 1,641 yards and 24 touchdowns, ran for 700 yards and 15 touchdowns on 57 rushes (12.3 yards per carry), returned two punts for touchdowns and passed for a score while leading his high school to a state title as a sophomore. Was named Alabama’s Gatorade Player of the Year following the historic season. Was the On3 MVP at Under Armour’s Atlanta camp prior to his junior season. Looks like one of the top pass-catchers in high school football regardless of class and is the top wide receiver prospect from Alabama since Henry Ruggs III. Will need to continue adding strength and mass to his slender frame.”

4. TJ Moore – Clemson signee

TJ Moore
(Chad Simmons/On3)

School: Tampa Catholic
On300 Ranking: No. 13
On3 NIL Valuation: $252K

Scouting Summary: “Savvy receiver with translatable technical skills and functional athleticism. Measured in at over 6-foot-2, 180 pounds as a junior. Showed improved athleticism as a junior, posting a 11.13 second mark in the 100 meters along with a 6-3 foot high jump. Turned in a strong junior campaign, catching 42 passes for 1,021 yards and 13 touchdowns. Averaged over 24 yards per catch. Technically advanced. A natural hands catcher who frames catches with good form. Has high end ball skills with the ability to come down with acrobatic grabs. Makes impressive one-handed catches. Easily tracks the ball over his shoulder. A bouncy and light footed mover. Drops his weight and uses lateral agility to break off defensive backs as a route-runner. Shows the ability to maximize yardage after the catch. May not have a truly overwhelming facet to his game but is skilled in about every facet. Younger for the cycle with an April birthday. Projects as a high floor outside receiver prospect.”

5. Micah Hudson — Texas Tech signee

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Five-Star Plus+ WR Micah Hudson (Sam Spiegelman, On3)

School: Temple (Texas) Lake Belton
On300 Ranking: No. 20
On3 NIL Valuation: $320K

Scouting Summary: “Playmaking receiver who wins in every phase. Arguably the best wide receiver after the catch in the 2024 cycle. Measured at around 5-11.5, 195 pounds prior to his senior season. Has good length, with a 32.5-inch arm. A high volume target on the high school level who makes plays in a variety of ways. Finished his junior season with 1,198 receiving yards and 14 touchdowns on 65 catches. Also carried the ball 32 times for 243 yards and two scores. An above-the-rim athlete who is capable of skying to come down with spectacular acrobatic grabs. A shifty route-runner. Uses his lateral agility and coordination to shake defenders mid-route. A menace in the open field, taking short passes to the house. Uses his change of direction and balance to force missed tackles. Uses his stout build to become a running back after the catch. Capable of lining up anywhere within the formation, even in the backfield. Highly competitive on Friday nights. Also participates in basketball and track. While his long speed in the open field is good, he can continue improving the top gear and stride length.”

6. Gatlin Bair — Uncommitted

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Gatlin Bair (Sam Spiegelman/On3)

School: Burley (Idaho) Senior
On300 Ranking: No. 36
On3 NIL Valuation: $191K

Scouting Summary: “One of the top overall athletes in the 2024 cycle who is the nation’s fastest football prospect on the track. Has unverified size, listed at around 6-foot-2, 180 pounds. Looks like the nation’s fastest football prospect during his junior track season. Consistently ran scintillating times. Won the state title in the 100 and 200 meters with remarkable 10.15 second and 20.56 second marks. Transfers that top end speed to the gridiron. Shows the ability to blow by corners as a deep threat on vertical routes. Also flashes speed after the catch with the ball in his hands. Eliminates angles and beats defenders to the edge. Also a dangerous return man. Works on the outside and over the middle of the field. Can track the ball over his shoulder.

…Finished his junior season with 73 catches for 1,073 yards and 18 touchdowns. Shows the considerable twitch and bounce on the basketball court where his above-the-rim athleticism shows on alley oops and dunks in transition.Can improve his fluidity and polish as a route-runner as well as his comfort as a pass catcher. Averaged 14.7 yards per catch, which is on the low end among blue-chip receivers and top draft picks, especially considering his weaker than average competition. Reportedly plans to take an LDS mission following high school, postponing his college enrollment for two years.”

7. Mike Matthews — Tennessee signee

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School: Lilburn (Ga.) Parkview
On300 Ranking: No. 38
On3 NIL Valuation: $502K

Scouting Summary: “Two-way playmaker with high-end athleticism, length and coordination who has blossomed into one of the better receiver prospects in the 2024 cycle. Measured at 6-foot-0.5, and close to 190 pounds prior to his senior season. Has a big frame and very good length for the position with a 32.75-inch arm and 9.75-inch hand. Lines up at both receiver and safety for Parkview High. Pairs that length with advanced coordination to result in a considerable catch radius. Has shown the ability to win in contested situations on Friday nights and in 7-on-7 settings. Makes difficult catches and adjusts to poorly thrown balls. Has the burst and speed to separate on vertical routes. A bouncy athlete who doubles as a standout basketball player in high school and on the AAU circuit.

…Had a number of big games against top competition as a junior. Caught 48 passes for 1,030 yards and 9 touchdowns in 2022. Throws down impressive dunks on the hardwood. Still developing as a route-runner, given he was more of an athlete and safety prospect early on in his high school career. Had some concentration drops as a junior. Upside for the position is high given his overall skill package and room for continued development.”

8. Mylan Graham — Ohio State signee

Mylan Graham - Ohio State
(On3)

School: New Haven (Ind.)
On300 Ranking: No. 47
On3 NIL Valuation: $258K

Scouting Summary: “The definition of a technician at the wide receiver position. Has a case as the best route-runner in the 2024 cycle. Measured in at 6-foot-0.5, 185 pounds with a 32.5-inch arm prior to his senior season. Has the ability to separate from defenders in a phone booth off the snap. Capable of winning off the line of scrimmage without being touched. Explosive and twitchy when coming off the line and out of his breaks. Loose hips who can sink at the top of his routes with ease. Rarely touched when has the ball in his hands in open space, extremely tough to bring down in the open field. Comfortable catching the football away from his frame, natural ball tracker downfield. Has the ability to high point and win 50-50 balls.

…Terrific in the return game as well. Has a leaner, athletic build, but has added weight prior to his senior season. Shows the position-specific skills traits to become a top receiver. Turned in a productive junior season, catching 48 passes for 1,149 yards and 13 scores, racking up 23.9 yards per catch. One of the most technically sound prospects at the position to come out in the last few recruiting cycles. Projects as a Z-type or X-receiver at the next level and beyond.”

9. Terrell Anderson — NC State signee

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Class of 2024 wide receiver Terrell Anderson.

School: Greensboro (N.C.) Grimsley
On300 Ranking: No. 51
On3 NIL Valuation: $127K

Scouting Summary: “Skilled outside receiver with the ability to make plays in contested catch situations and with the ball in his hands. Has unverified size, but is listed in the 6-foot-2 to 6-foot-3 range and around 185 pounds. Turned in a big junior season, catching 64 passes for 1,254 yards and 11 touchdowns, making plays in a variety of ways. Elevates to make acrobatic catches in traffic. Has the coordination and athleticism to track and high-point jump balls. Catches the ball away from his body. A smooth mover with solid routes for this stage. Excels after the catch, making defenders miss at a high rate. Showcases his ability with the ball in his hands as a dangerous return man. Helped his team to a state championship appearance as a junior, returning a kick for a touchdown and scoring another long touchdown on a vertical route in the title game. Looks to be quicker than fast. Does not have some of the verified athletic markers of other top receivers. Plays alongside another Power 5 receiver prospect, Alex Taylor.”

10. Cam Williams — Notre Dame signee

Notre Dame wide receiver Cam Williams at the All-American Bowl
Notre Dame wide receiver Cam Williams at the All-American Bowl (Sam Spiegelman/On3)

School: Glen Ellyn (Ill.) Glenbard South
On300 Ranking: No. 64
On3 NIL Valuation: $159K

Scouting Summary: “Athletic receiver who creates big plays in a variety of ways. Has good size, measuring around 6-foot-1, 185 pounds as a junior. Owns plus length at the position, with arms over 33 inches. Has clocked 40-yard dash times in the 4.4’s at college camps. An easy, twitchy mover who shows the ability to separate vertically and take the top off of opposing defenses. Shows the ability to change gears on vertical routes. Also proves to be dangerous after the catch. Runs with tempo and pace as a ball-carrier. Looks to be a strong YAC receiver with the ability to maximize yardage with the ball in his hands. Turned in a productive junior season with 882 yards and 13 touchdowns on 44 catches. Has a very strong multi-sport background as a standout in basketball and track.

…Shows some above-the-rim bounce on the hardwood. A very strong athlete in track, running a 10.86 second 100 meter mark as a junior and posting a 6-foot-5 high jump as a sophomore. Can continue refining some of the technical aspects of his game like route-running and consistently high-pointing the football, though he has shown some flashes with the latter. Looks to have high physical upside as a multi-dimensional receiver pending further skill development.”