Fort Worth high school football: Top 15 area wide receivers, tight ends to watch
The Star-Telegram is releasing its list of Fort Worth-area players to watch by position groups. Check back for more players to watch as the high school football season approaches.
Introducing the top 15 wide receivers and tight ends to watch.
1. Brock Boyd, Senior, Southlake Carroll
Brock Boyd was a key player who powered the Dragons to the Class 6A Division II state championship game last season. Defenses threw the whole kitchen sink at him, including constant double teams, yet Boyd still found a way to tally 1,868 yards and 19 touchdowns on 112 receptions. In 2025, they’ll focus even harder on Boyd, who tends to find a way to be ultra productive.
Boyd, an Ohio State pledge, was named a Max Preps Junior All-American, the District 4-6 Offensive Player of the Year and earned a spot on the Star-Telegram All-Area First Team. As the main target in one of the best offenses in Texas high school football, expect him to have a monstrous season.
2. Damarion Mays, Sophomore, North Crowley
When it comes to sophomores to watch in Dallas-Fort Worth, North Crowley’s Damarion Mays sits at the top of the list. Within a Panther offense that will need rising stars after the graduation of Star-Telegram Player of the Year Quentin Gibson, Mays has a chance to shine and dominate.
As a freshman, he tallied 1,640 yards and 16 TDs at Dallas Life Oak Cliff. He has offers from elite programs such as Georgia, Ohio State, SMU, TCU, Texas, Texas A&M, Texas Tech and more.
3. Kaydon Finley, Senior, Aledo
Finley, who committed to Notre Dame in early July, is undoubtedly one of the best receivers in Dallas-Fort Worth, and will find a way to shine. He tallied 1,432 yards and 21 touchdowns on 81 receptions en route to Max Preps All-American and Star-Telegram All-Area First Team honors.
With a revamped offense, Aledo will look to Finley, 247Sports No. 33 Texas recruit in the class of 2026, to set the tone.
4. Antayvious Ellis, Junior, Crowley
Ellis is the top junior wide receiver in the Fort Worth-area and is ranked as the No. 33 receiver in the class of 2027 nationwide by 247Sports. According to Rivals, he is the No. 4 slot receiver in the nation. He posted over 800 yards and 11 touchdowns in a Crowley offense that has improved over the last few seasons.
In 2025, Ellis is set for more opportunity with the graduation of Derrick Tasby Jr. He has the talent, skill and football IQ to cement his status as one of the top junior wide receivers in the nation. Ellis has offers from Baylor, Ohio State, Oklahoma, TCU, SMU, Texas, Texas A&M, Texas Tech and more.
5. Zion Robinson, Senior, Mansfield
Robinson, a Michigan commit, put up 532 yards and eight touchdowns as a junior within a well-rounded offense. As a senior, his workload could skyrocket, considering standout WR Jacobe Hayes is now with the TCU Horned Frogs. Robinson is a highly respected recruit and is ranked as the No. 7 class of 2026 receiver in the nation by 247Sports.
Robinson, standing at 6-foot-3, won the UIL Class 6A high jump state championship as a sophomore.
6. Keidric Osunde-Brown, Senior, Arlington Bowie
Osunde-Brown, a three-star wide receiver, is a rising star within a Volunteer offense that will look for playmakers to take increased responsibility. In 2024, he tallied 439 yards and four TDs. As Bowie looks to defend its district title, Osunde-Brown is the type of talent that can keep the Vols on top.
Osunde-Brown has offers from Texas State, Texas Tech, Tulsa and more. He is 247Sports’ No. 246 class of 2026 player in Texas. As an uncommitted recruit, Osunde-Brown could command some attention late in the recruitment cycle.
7. Parker Almanza, Senior, Byron Nelson
Alamanza, one of the Bobcats’ senior leaders and a three-star Baylor pledge, finished with 758 yards and nine TDs last season. Throughout his high school career, he has demonstrated significant improvement and an ability to capitalize on opportunities.
8. Khamill Pruitt, Senior, Arlington Lamar
Pruitt was solid last year for the Vikings, tallying 385 yards and five touchdowns. College programs took notice, and he earned offers from Arizona, Arkansas State, Bowling Green, UTEP, Lamar and more. He has impressive speed; Pruitt, a Dave Campbell’s Texas Football three-star, competes in the 100 and 200-meter events.
9. Jeramie Cooper, Junior, North Crowley
With a 6-foot-4, 230-pound frame, Cooper helped power North Crowley to a state title. Elite college programs have started to take notice of his talents; Cooper has a four-star 247Sports composite rating with offers from Alabama, Baylor, TCU, Texas A&M, Texas Tech and many more. He is the No. 44-ranked class of 2027 player in Texas.
10. Hudson Reasor, Senior, FW All Saints
As the Saints look to defend their TAPPS Division II state title, they’ll rely on Reasor, a Dave Campbell’s Texas Football three-star with a 6-foot-3, 200-pound frame. In 2024, he put up some great numbers: 535 yards and five touchdowns.
Reasor, a Colgate pledge, could improve on those numbers with increased opportunity. He’ll catch passes from Gavin Beard, a transfer from Aledo who is a proven talent.
11. Aiden Mackey, Senior, Azle
In terms of production, Aiden Mackey is one of the best in the Fort Worth-area. He put up 672 receiving yards and 13 touchdowns, helping the Hornets make the playoffs.
Mackey will have some continuity with Derrick Vowell, a top 10 area quarterback to watch.
12. Colt Matlock, Senior, Brock
Matlock, a UTEP pledge, is an all-around beast for a Brock program that consistently finds a way to compete at the highest level. He put up 800 receiving yards and had 18 total touchdowns on offense. As a defensive back, he had six interceptions and 36 tackles.
As Brock eyes a deep run in Class 4A Division II, expect Matlock to be a driving force. Dave Campbell’s Texas Football named him the district’s preseason defensive MVP.
13. Aiden Whitmore, Senior, North Crowley
At North Crowley football, there is a constant question: Who is the next man up? As an all-around athlete who also plays basketball, Whitmore is a prime candidate for a more prominent role. He has a 6-foot-4 frame with offers from Grambling State, North Texas and UTSA.
14. Blake Gunter, Junior, Southlake Carroll
Gunter will be a key target in an extremely talented Dragon offense that also features wide receivers Brody Knowles and Luc Jacquemard alongside Boyd. All four are extremely capable of having a big night on any given day.
Gunter tallied 759 yards and eight TDs en route to Star-Telegram newcomer of the year honors as a sophomore.
15. Aaron Morales, Senior, FW Nolan Catholic
Fort Worth Nolan Catholic has struggled in recent years, but Morales could be one of the players who takes them out of their funk. As a junior, he put up 917 yards and 10 touchdowns.
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This story was originally published July 24, 2025 at 4:00 AM.
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