Where the top 15 wide receiver prospects for 2023 signed

Signed: Texas

247Sports national player ranking: 46

Scouting report:  “Lean, sinewy build with height in the 6-foot range that accompanies versatile play style outside or in the slot. Will need to add mass and strength to combat bigger, stronger corners in press and in cluttered contested situations. Elite feel for the position with ahead-of-his-age technical acumen. Great ball-tracking ability. Adjusts to the ball in the air as well as just about any receiver in his class. Displays outstanding body control and mid-air adjustment skill. Acrobat in single coverage or traffic. Dangerous run-after-catch threat with very good functional athleticism and field speed. Shows top-tier foot quickness with virtually limitless potential as a route runner. Highly productive across three varsity seasons with almost 2,900 receiving yards and nearly 50 TD catches. Possesses a strong athletic profile that includes encouraging track and field data in the long jump and triple jump categories. Also a member of a Texas 6A regional-qualifying 4×200 relay team.”

Signed: Ohio State

247Sports national player ranking: 45

Scouting report:  “Verified size with verified sub 4.5 speed and plus length. Also competes in track. Productive big-play receiver averaged 20.5 yards and had 22 touchdowns on 70 catches. Smooth route runner. Gets off line and into routes well. Gets out of breaks and accelerates to gain separation. Adjusts well to off-target throws and shows excellent ball skills. His sure-handed and willing to make plays in traffic. Exhibits body control and makes acrobatic catches look easy. Knows how to use size to shield defensive back. High-points ball well and excels on 50-50 balls. Shows ability to pierce defense and make big play after catch. Demonstrates some elusiveness after the catch but is at best when securing catch and getting up field. Consistently gets behind defense despite facing very little press coverage. Knows how to sit in holes against zone. Willing blocker. Has strength throughout frame but will need to continue to develop strength. Fine-tuning route running and being a bit sharper into breaks will help. High level receiver at Top 10 college program. Early round NFL draft potential.”

Signed: Ohio State

247Sports national player ranking: 31

Scouting report:  “Arguably the most established prospect in the class of 2023. Burst onto the scene making plays as an eighth grader down in South Florida and never left racking up accolade after accolade. Listed as a wide receiver and will likely get paid one day to catch passes, but could also be labeled as just a straight up alpha as he’s someone that absolutely hates to lose and will do whatever it takes to win. Has evolved as a wide receiver over the years and seems to be settling in as a game-changing inside receiver that can work all the different numbers of the route tree. Fires out of his stance with a purpose and can create separation with his quick feet, sharp cuts and head fakes. Sure-handed and likes to attack the football by snagging it out of the air. Has progressed immensely as a ball carrier and could turn into a YAC machine at the next level as he isn’t afraid to lower his shoulder pad and power his way through defenders. That newfound physicality could be a byproduct of an unconventional junior season in which he was forced into action at quarterback due to injury and ended up rushing for over 300 yards. Likely never going to be a guy that breaks 4.4 on the lasers in the 40-yard dash, but has tested well in other departments (4.26 in the short shuttle to go along with a 31-inch vert) and should only continue to improve long speed. Seems to always rise to the occasion and has played some of his best games to date against national powerhouses like St. Thomas Aquinas and IMG Academy. One of the more college-ready wideouts to come out of the high school ranks in recent memory given his build (looks to be close to 195 pounds) and competitive temperament. Likely won’t need too long to find his bearings and should push for playing time his first year on campus if he can stay healthy. Has all-conference type of potential and Day 1 or Day 2 upside when it comes to the NFL Draft as most modern spread attacks covet guys with the ability to turn a slant or swing pass into a big gain.”

Signed: Ohio State

247Sports national player ranking: 25

Scouting report:  “One of those prospects that just seems to be good at pretty much everything. First emerged on the scene as a youngster up in Chicago before making his way down to IMG Academy the winter before his junior season. Quickly found success at the national powerhouse and established himself as a go-to target in what has traditionally been a low-volume passing offense. Owns a slender frame (measured roughly 6-foot-2, 175 pounds in February of 2022), but plays much bigger than the numbers suggest as he uses elite body control and natural bounce to elevate and make contested grabs on the perimeter. Savvy route runner that does a nice job of sinking his hips and exploding in and out of his breaks. Tracks the football well over his shoulder and isn’t afraid to get the jersey dirty in order to move the chains. Shouldn’t be considered a burner, and laser-timed testing data back that up, but can build up plenty of momentum if given a runway, and has proven to be a pretty effective return man having flipped the field multiple times against top-flight competition. Played arguably one of his best games to date against a talented St. Frances Academy squad, catching six passes for 130 yards and two touchdowns in cold weather as a senior. A year or two in a college weight room is only going to be beneficial as it will improve play strength, but he has shown in the past that he’s a willing, effort-driven blocker that will get down the field and work for his teammates. Should be viewed as one of the top wide receiver prospects in the class of 2023 given resume and ability to consistently get open. Must keep progressing and avoid setbacks, but has the skill set to blossom into an impact player for a College Football Playoff contender and eventually an early-round NFL Draft pick. Could line up on the inside or outside depending on the scheme or what’s needed.”

Signed: USC

247Sports national player ranking: 21

Scouting report: “Requisite size for receiver or defensive back with a lean, athletic build that can add some more mass. Dynamic playmaker at the high school level with outstanding junior year production at receiver and cornerback. Also provides a dangerous return game option. Excels in the short area with terrific lateral twitch and explosion, which fosters separation, whether at the line of scrimmage or the top of the route. For the same reasons is dangerous as a run-after-catch threat. Also uses suddenness to close on the catch point as a defender. Elite body control in his routes and when the ball is in the air. Football IQ combines with functional athleticism to provide great feel for tempo as a route runner. Smoothly accelerates and decelerates with unique combination of fluidity and twitch. Shows advanced nuance in route subtleties and after-the-catch creativity. Ball production on defense reflects ball skills enhanced by extensive offensive snaps. Layered on-field context provides a good athletic foundation along with some encouraging testing numbers. However, no track and field or multi-sport context. Can probably squeeze some more juice out of the top end of what is good field speed. Signs point to playing receiver in the long run, but could his ceiling be higher at corner? Regardless, one of the nation’s top two-way prospects in the 2023 class with long-term NFL Draft early-round potential on either side of the ball.”

Signed: Florida State

247Sports national player ranking: 15

Scouting report:  “A freaky athlete. Grew up playing basketball and actually swam a little bit in high school before finding the game of football. Believed to be hovering right around 6-foot-3, 205 pounds at the start of his senior season. Owns a thick, muscular build and looks almost like a tight end or even a linebacker in street clothes. Explosive –and more importantly– coordinated in almost everything he does, which likely stems from his hoops background. Hasn’t had the best of quarterback situations over the years, but has still found ways to take over games as he’s uber competitive after the catch and can take a quick screen or swing pass and turn it into a monster gain. Understands how to win at the line of scrimmage with little jabs of his feet before getting vertical. Uses plenty of tempo as a route runner and does a nice job of shaking defensive backs by sinking his hips and exploding in and out of his breaks. Tracks the ball well once it’s airborne and tends to always put himself in position to make a play at the catchpoint, which isn’t surprising seeing as how he’s a double-double machine on the hardwood. Top-end speed has raised some questions inside the scouting community without much verified data available, but does own one of the fastest verified max speed marks in the class of 2023 according to one advanced metric. Has improved significantly as a blocker since he was a skinny freshman and shouldn’t have many issues holding his own out on the perimeter on Saturdays. Will need to master his craft and take to coaching once he arrives at the college of his choice, but has what it takes to emerge as an impact player at the Power Five level with his agility and frame. Likely to settle in as a big outside receiver in a pro-style attack, but could patrol the slot one day and maybe even be utilized as an h-back or “F” tight end of sorts depending on how his body fills out over the next few years. Day 1 and Day 2 of the NFL Draft potential.

Signed: Oregon

247Sports national player ranking: 13

Scouting report: “Checking in at a verified 6-foot-2 and 206 pounds, this multi-sport athlete who also plays basketball and competes in track and field has excellent overall athleticism. He has more than ample length with a 78 inch wingspan and 33 inch arms. With a muscular chiseled frame he does not have any bad weight on him. Possesses very good explosiveness and speed having a 37-inch vertical and 4.58 forty time that are both verified. Good change of direction as well as the ability to get in and out of his cuts easily. Does a good job of sticking his foot in the ground and pivoting on his routes when he is dropping his weight to make his move. He has soft hands and doesn’t fight the ball, very natural in catching the ball and making a football move. Uses excellent body control when going up for 50/50 balls. He wins these contested catches the majority of the time where he is able to outjump most defenders. Nice job using his size,quick feet and power to get off the ball when he is pressed by the defensive back and keep the timing on his routes. Does a good job using his speed to stretch the field as well as showcasing rac ability after catches. More than a willing blocker who is aggressive when blocking and can stay on his feet to control the defender. Dickey is a talented player that has 3-phase ability playing on special teams as a returner, safety where he had 4 interceptions and receiver posting 1,304 yards receiving along with 19 touchdowns last year. He brings a lot of ability, skill and intangibles to the game. He looks to be a multi-year starter and all-conference performer.”

Signed: USC

247Sports national player ranking: 7

Scouting report:  “Smaller, compact build with well-defined muscle tone. Strong lower half. Electric pass catcher with elite speed. Game-breaker in space with potential to score from anywhere. Not just a burner; displays amazing concentration and hand-eye coordination. Flashes ability to sneak through traffic and separate early in his routes. Constant nuisance on vertical routes. Flashes tremendous body control and short-area burst. Special teams ace. Could continue to add bulk and improve durability. Potential multi-year starter at elite Power Five level with Day 1 NFL Draft upside.”