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Building a dominant offense on EA Sports College Football 25 starts with having speed on the outside at receiver. The game moves at a quick pace, so having wideouts who can take the cover off the secondary or burst past potential tacklers after making a catch are crucial.
The game was released on July 19, and players have had the chance to view the roster ratings for members of all 134 teams and try out different players and playbooks.
Here are the 10 fastest wide receivers in College Football 25's initial release roster.
Ten fastest wide receivers in College Football 25
#10 CJ Smith, Purdue (98)
Purdue's CJ Smith is a transfer from Georgia who earned a 98 speed rating in College Football 25.
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Smith played the previous two seasons at Georgia and has six career catches for 116 yards, averaging 19.3 yards per reception. He earned a 76 overall rating in this year's game and will be a weapon deep down the field.
#9 Anthony Evans III, Georgia (98)
Georgia sophomore Anthony Evans III appeared in eight games last season, showing his elite speed on both offense and special teams. He has a 98 speed rating in College Football 25 and an overall rating of 73.
He's the eighth-highest-rated receiver on the Bulldogs roster, but the speed threat he possesses will make him a dangerous weapon in the passing game.
#8 Che Nwabuko, Pitt (98)
Pitt Panthers receiver Che Nwabuko also has a 98 speed rating in this year's game, along with a 71 overall rating. He's the 52nd highest-rated player on the Pitt roster and returned two kicks for 22 yards last season as a redshirt freshman.
#7 JeyQuan Smith, USF (98)
JeyQuan Smith appeared in just one game for USF last season after recovering from an early injury. Smith expects to be one of the quickest receivers in college football and received a 98 speed rating in College Football 25.
He's the seventh-highest-rated receiver on the USF roster, with a 70 overall. But his 98 speed and 91 agility rating make him a speedy weapon on the outside.
#6 Jelani Watkins, LSU (98)
Four-star recruit Jelani Watkins earned a 98 speed rating in this year's game before playing a single college football game. It wouldn't be surprising if he eventually gets bumped up to a 99 speed rating once he gets to showcase his quickness at the college level.
Watkins also ran track in high school and is the fastest player on the LSU Tigers roster in the game.
#5 Barion Brown, Kentucky (98)
Kentucky's Barion Brown was electric last season with the ball in his hands. The speedy receiver was lethal on special teams, returning 16 kicks for 576 yards, and led the nation with three kickoff returns for touchdowns.
Brown has a 98 speed rating with 99 acceleration and is the second-highest-rated receiver on the Wildcats roster behind Dane Key.
#4 Jordan Anthony, Arkansas (98)
Jordan Anthony transferred to Arkansas this season after playing his freshman season at Kentucky and sophomore season at Texas A&M.
He has just three career receptions for 14 yards but is an accomplished track runner. Anthony broke Kentucky's freshman record in the 60 and 100-meter dash in 2022.
Anthony has a 98 speed rating in College Football 25 and is the fourth-highest-rated WR on the Razorbacks' roster at 75 overall.
#3 Monaray Baldwin, Baylor (98)
Baylor has an elite speed threat at receiver in Monaray Baldwin. He has 98 speed, 96 agility, and 97 acceleration, making him one of the most difficult receivers to stop in this year's game.
Baldwin has the highest overall rating of any Baylor wide receiver, with an 83 overall.
#2 Arian Smith, Georgia (98)
Georgia Bulldogs receiver Arian Smith has a 98 overall speed with 97 acceleration and 93 agility.
At 77 overall, he ranks as the sixth-highest-rated wideout on the loaded Georgia. Smith sits behind Dominic Lovett (86), Dillon Bell (85), Colbie Young (84), Rara Thomas (84), and London Humphreys (83).
#1 Nyck Harbor, South Carolina (99)
South Carolina's Nyck Harbor's breakaway speed earned him the highest speed rating in College Football 25. Habor is tied with Oregon CB Rodrick Pleasant as the fastest player in the game.
Harbor has 99 speed with 99 acceleration, making him a game-changer for players. Harbor also has three abilities assigned to him -- Lay Out, Double Dip, and Takeoff.
That also gives him an advantage in diving catch ability, double move ability, and an even quicker first step.
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