2025 Pre-Season Wide Receiver Position Rankings
WIDE RECEIVERS
1. Grant Roberts š- Best overall WR in the ICFL when heās healthy. His 540 yards last year were good for 1st. He also hauled in 6 tuddies. Itāll be interesting to see the new Dors pass game with a new QB (we all know Jared is secretly going to play). They were extremely pass heavy last year. Maybe not quite so much this year, but Grant is a safety net that can make bad QB play look great on a stat sheet. He can do it all. Height, hops, hands, routes, etc. Great dude too. Heās the man.Ā
2. James Hull šŗ- The head scratching, how does he do it guy. He snatches everything. Prob the best overall hands in the league, and heās faster than he looks. Heās a big boy, but heās still always open. The 1 guy in the ICFL where everyone knows where itās going, Colt takes the snap and eyes go right to him, stares at him the entire route, still slings it into fouble coverage, and Hull rewards him for it, and uses his Power Forward size to pluck the rebound. Itās kinda baffling. But canāt hate on it. He is coming off a wrist surgery, and wonāt have Colon to take some pressure away from him this year. But Iāll bet he still finds his way to the top of the stat sheet. 356 yards, and a league best, 8 TDs last year.Ā
3. Brig Johnson š - Brig is a baller. Theres a significant drop off from the Top 2 though. Brig has the size and athleticism, but struggles with drops at times. I think heās actually going to have a really good season with Emmitt Johnson. His only holdback will be other mouths to feed. Which really could help take away coverage as much as it haunts him. But he will most likely be their #1. Brig was good for 280 and 4 last year.
4. Milo Betty š - Back 2 Back Sabers in the Top 5⦠I keep warning you guys these guys are gonna be good. Milo is the ultimate slot guy. Heās small, but quick and elusive. Heās experienced enough to know where the holes in the zones are, and his hands are very reliable. Milo had 21 catches, 228 yards, but just 2 scores a year ago. I expect those numbers to go up a bit.Ā
5. Gabe Hughes š- This one is wild. Gabe is ultra talented, and never gets used. He was the Dors 10th leading pass catcher⦠WHAT?!?! 7 catches, 133 yards, 2 TDs. (Less than 1 catch, and less than 17 yards per game). Pretty much the same the year before. Somehow, they keep convincing him heās going to be a huge part of the offense next season. š Even though they added more WRās and lost the QB this offseason. I know, because we recruited him hard this offseason. Tried to remind him that he had 19 catches, 274 yards, and 6 TDs playing with Isaac (behind Zach & Taylor) on BT. Still by far his best year. Some call it sales, I call it deceit. But he bought it, again, so we will see!Ā
6. Tone Epps š- I admit I was wrong about him last year. I thought he was just ok on the Duckz. Last year he broke out for 21 catches, 276 yards, and 4 TD. He was clearly the guy when Grant wasnāt available, and was really impressive on film. Heās legit, I wonāt underrate him again. Itās all going to depend who ends up under center this year. Taco? Blaze? Kadun? (We all know itās going to be Jared).Ā
7. Tyson Summers š±- Breakout candidate for most improved player. Heās spent the last 2 years running around wide open with nobody to get him the ball⦠(5 catches for 125 yards). Thatās a crime for how good he can be. Well, now he has someone to get him the ball. And adding new big WRās allows him to move into the slot where he belongs. I fully expect Tyson to lead the ICFL in catches this year. Yes Blake, heās much much better than you.Ā
8. Kapena Ho š- Another Matador. The most experienced, and Swiss Army knife. Heās so good that being here, still Top 10, is an insult. His talent is higher, heās just cool with letting other dudes eat, and doesnāt have to be the guy. But on 3rd down and sticks, guess who gets the target. Pena is one of the more decorated guys on this list. (203 & 3)
9. Emilio Polanco āļø- The most dangerous and elusive player listed to this point. Not quite as consistent as some others, but this guy is a straight weapon. Hasnāt been in the league for a while, so I was happy to see his name pop up on their roster. There will be a few highlights this year by him that make you go ādayummmnnn.ā Ultra athletic.Ā
10. Scott Wells š±- My other candidate for most improved. Scott went from a backup last year who had a hard time grasping the offense (only 4 catches for 58 yards), to our #1 WR. Took zero time off this offseason, dedicated himself to his craft, and is now a leader on the offense, answering questions for everyone else. Scott has his injury battles, we keep him on a pitch count, thats why heās down here. But IF he can keep himself healthy, he will be an All-Star. Mark my words. So excited about him.Ā
11. Taylor Ross š- Once the face of youth in the ICFL, now the experienced vet. He will be an ICFL Hall of Famer for sure, but heās been on a downward trajectory for a couple years now. Went there to get more touches, and saw significantly less. Last year he was the Dors 6th top pass catcher at 9 rec. 197 yards and 3 TD. I still think heās more talented than some others with higher production. Heās struggled with drops the last couple years, but man he can be such a playmaker. Maybe the toughest to tackle of guys listed so far. Miss ya old friend.Ā
12. Robert Jackio š - Another mouth (literally & figuratively) to feed in the Sabers offense. Jack is a really good athlete. Is he willing to run around out there as the Sabers 3rd or 4th option, while also playing defense? Ehhh, maybe. If theyāre winning. No doubt he makes the Sabers a better football team on both sides. One of the catalysts that make me think the Sabers will be the leagues most improved teams. One more guy you gotta account for, leaving Brig and Betty more open.Ā
13. Eric Bassett š±- Commissioner Bassett finally gets to move out of TE back to where he belongs in the slot. Such a selfless teammate that he was willing to spend the last few years blocking, and though undersized, was tough enough to do it. Now with Isaac back, and a more pass heavy approach, I expect his numbers to go way up from 6 catches for 52 yards. Waiting on a knee to cooperate, but things are looking on the up n up. Prob my favorite player in the league. Will you be my Valentine? š
14. Chance Hudson š - Really good athlete, plays both ways like Jackio, and also like Jackio has a strong personality and wants to be fed. Brig and Milo are the tops. So hopefully, itās a role heās willing to accept as a package guy. āBoth ways/tops/package guyā all in the same paragraph. Sorry, that wasnāt intentional. I really like him as a football guy, not specifically as a WR. Heās a tough fkn dude, that is fun as hell to watch on ST.Ā
15. Jameke Barber āļø- Tired of being the Aztecs step child (10 catches, 93 yds, 3 TD). Heads over to the Warhawks to be the star of the passing game. A huge drop off at QB, but at least he will now be the primary target. Jameke has made some huge clutch catches in his career, and Iām excited to watch him take center stage this year. Whether he moves up or down will depend entirely on play calling and QB play.
16. Hayden Thacker āļø- Was always ole reliable for AJ Hunter. They all retired together, they all came back together. Thack Attack might not run like he used to, but he produces and has solid hands. I expect him to be the safety valve in the Digger offense.
17. Angelo Zavala š- Yet another Dors WR⦠Was a bit of a pleasant surprise for them last season. I remember his as a drop machine on the Duckz. But for the Dors he put up 151 yards and 3 TD. I think some others on that team are more talented than him, but he outproduces them. Facts are facts, so what do I know⦠Heās doing it while Iām talking about guys who donāt. Maybe theyāll let the Dors start 2 QBs and throw 2 footballs every play? Ā
18. Roy Hull šŗ- Kinda been saving this one. This guy legit could be Rookie of the Year. Heās James Hullās younger brother, and some say even better. Back when I thought Hull was retiring, I had this guy way up there as the Tecs #1 target. But with him back, letās see baby bro earn his stripes. He was at Eagle High last year, right? Love to see James pass the crown at the end of the year. šĀ
19. Efrain Lopez š±- Lightning in a bottle. Our new quick weapon. Think Milo in his prime. Probably a lilā faster. He just moved here from Texas. His brother plays RB for us. Heās so elusive he has me creating plays just to get him the rock. I love the aspect he brings to our system. Weāve been missing this speed at WR for a lilā bit.Ā
20. Gabe Briggs šŗ- The Alphas said this was the new guy they really wanted to highlight. They say heās emerged as the #1 WR. They say heās clutch as hell and grinds is out with Blancas (the leagues #1 corner) every week, and wins his fair share. WR was the Alphas biggest hole last year, so this is a huge pickup for them.Ā
20B. Cris Quintero š±- I was going back nā forth in my head about whether or not to include him. I decided at the last second I might as well. Some had been very skeptical about the reality of him playing this season, including myself. Odds are higher yes than no, even if it is just for 4 games + playoffs. If you know who he is, you know heās a Top 3 talent. Wonāt lead the league due to availability. But the ones he does play in⦠you absolutely have to gameplan around him or he will take the top off. He says he canāt wait to play against his old team Week 1!
WR: 21-39. Finally a fun position with players who actually matter. Offensive skills! š most teams start 3, so itās gonna be a long fkn list⦠In fact, once I wrote it all out, Iām going (my phone keeps changing āgoingā to āhoeingā š¤Ø) to break it into 2 diff lists:
21. Jojo Seward šŖ- A hige pickup for the Griffins. We actually tried to recruit this new player as well, but he š» me. š Anyway, I think heās going to be really good. Griffins, find a way to get him the rock or youāll see him on an upper team next season. You donāt wanna be a farm club.Ā
22. Porter Grow šŗ- What am I thinking with him way down here? He should prob be higher. Heās better than some above him. I just think heās going to be competing for touches. 3rd or 4th WR on a team that loves to run the ball, and throw to RBs. Maybe he fills the āMACā role, but not as well. With Mac, Jameke, and Drennon gone, thereās more opportunity. Heās a good small player, but he talks much bigger. 4 rec, 81 yds, 2 TD.Ā
23. Allen Armendariz š±- Transfer from the Savage. Heās going to start for us this year. Maybe not the most elusive, but big, very reliable hands, good routes, and very smart. 4 rec. 46 yds in spot duty. Focused at DE for Savage.Ā
24. Kai Kovic šŗ- Man, why? Why are you down here Kovic? I know you donāt agree with it. And you pass the eye test. But you only put up 176 yds and 1 TD. And thatās one if your better seasons. Youāre too talented for those numbers. But theyāre consistent over several years, and they speak for themselves. š¤·š¼āāļø
25. Teddy Leyba š- The Dors starting kicker, maybe the best in the league. Thatās 90% of his value. Heās a good lilā reciever, they just donāt need him yo do it. 11 catches for 115 yds. 7 Matador pass catchers had more than him.Ā
26. Logan Miller šŖ- Another good new pick up for Griffins. They say he might even be better than Jojo. Either way, they might be their best 2 players, and the best duo of new WRās on any team!
27. Brandon Park š- The Dors claim they got the Savage āBest Playerā and maybe so. 156 yards and 2 scores as their Top Target. But now you have like 5-6 guys ahead of you on the depth chart. I have no doubt heās talented. Heās just buried on the depth chart.Ā
28. Nico Jamie š±- Another one of those new Mt. View Champ winning pedigree dudes BT grabbed this year. Nico is solid, has obviously played in a good system coming up. Heās only down here because he joined a lilā late, and might play more defense. We havenāt decided yet. But when heās in at WR, heās a Top 20 talent.Ā
29. Bobby Bonds šŗ- Bobby is a deep threat, thatās really all he did for the DBacks the last couple years. Now he joins a better team with a better QB. Sky is the cieling for him. Letās see how it pans out. Prob with a lotta 9 balls. No team had more drops last year than Alphas.
30. RJ Williams š - āJeff really hates meā¦ā Nah man, your coaches do. I think youāre a Top 20 talent. But you consistently put up under 150 yards and a score in every season⦠in 8 games⦠like bro, you gotta break tackles. Last year you led the Savage in receptions at least (at 11). Now youāll be behind 4 other Sabers WR options. I donāt see this being the break out year you think it will be.Ā
31. Blake Wingert šŖ- Speedy Gonzalez puts up huge numbers against bottom teams, and 0 stats against upper teams. Seriously, I think he has 1 total catch for 1 total yard against BT in 3 years. But then goes and puts up 3 scores on the Guardians and that gets him a spot on the āOlympic All-America Team.ā Dude⦠think about it. If it was really an All USA team, donāt you think they might want some D1 guys? Whatev. Blake is only going to play in 2 games this year. As long as one of them is a bottom team, he will score twice.Ā
32. Cayden Hill āļø- Heās new. They referred to him as ādynamic.ā I donāt know much about him. But regardless of his talent, I know whoās throwing to him, and how rarely theyāre going to throw this year⦠yikes.Ā
33. Zach Lowen šŗ- Already posted in the LB group cuz heās gonna do both. Iāll remind you how Joe just gushed about this guy⦠āathletic/motivated/coachableā cool man.šš»Ā
34. Ethan Johnson š - I assumed this guy was going to be a real difference maker. Especially being related to the starting QB. Maybe the Sabers are just hiding him, and I donāt wanna rat out sources. But letās just say, heās down here because thatās what someone told me to expect.Ā
35. Kenney Drennon ? - Are you on a team? Was a baller for Aztecs 2 years ago, completely fell off last year (36 total yards). Spent all off-season telling me how bad he wanted to join BT. But weāve moved on, and I havenāt seen anyone else submit him. Too talented to not play. Griffins would be a solid fit! Do it!
36. Jake Tolman šŖ½- Big, athletic. Guardians do everything guy. Last year he only had 3 catches for 27 yards. That was the worst offensive season in hos career, cuz he played mostly defense. I expect better this year.Ā
37. Zion Perrault āļø- Returning WR for Warhawks. 5 catches, 68 yards. Jameke and Cayden will get the lions share, and he will get whatever scraps are left for a 3rd WR on a team that doesnāt throw the ball. Prob a great guy, just not a great situation.Ā
38. Laurant Mkubaya š- Again, never really got confirmation. At DB I said āyou flirted with a bunch of teams, I heard you ended up on the Dorsā and all you said was that you should be ranked higher⦠ok⦠if youāre on the Dors, youāll be their 10th WR⦠and Iām not exaggerating.
39. Emmitt Warren šŖ½- Was pretty solid for Guardians a few years back. Sounds like heās back from retirement. Good on ya, they could use the help!