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VarsityWA football positional breakouts: Ranking 20 wide receivers for 2026 season

State full of physical, fast-moving pass catchers ready to eclipse magical 1,000-yard receiving mark this fall

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Todd Milles
Jul 10, 2026
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When it’s all said and done, skyscraping Puyallup wide receiver and Boise State commit J’isaiah Mitchell could be the most dominant playmaker in the state this fall. (Lauren Smith / VarsityWA)

Over the next couple of weeks, VarsityWA will publish positional breakouts leading up to the 2026 season of Washington high school football.

Next up — wide receivers.

Much like the selection process for the VarsityWA Preseason 100, the criteria for the 20 wide receivers is largely based on what a player has accomplished at what is considered his primary position in his respective classification — individually and with team success.

Recruiting buzz played a factor as well. Only players with previous WIAA varsity experience were eligible for selection.

Input from coaches and media was also heavily considered:

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