The 2024 recruiting cycle has been a banner year for wide receivers, particularly within the Southeastern Conference. It is known for its unparalleled success in attracting top high school talent. This year's group containing elite pass-catchers and versatile tight ends promises several potential superstars.
Top five high school wide receivers who have committed to SEC schools in 2024:
#5 Carson Lawrence – Vanderbilt Commodores
Carson Lawrence from McCallie School in Chattanooga, Tennessee, is 6'3" and weighs 192 pounds. He recorded a 40-yard dash time of 4.53 seconds and a vertical jump of 37.1 inches. Lawrence had offers from Georgia and UConn, but he ultimately chose Vanderbilt.
#4 Jakaleb Faulk – Auburn Tigers
Although primarily a defensive end prospect, Jakaleb Faulk from Highland Home, Alabama, has shown significant promise as a wide receiver. Standing at 6’3” and weighing 225 pounds, Faulk had 58 tackles, 13 of which he lost yards for the opponents, and three sacks as a junior. On offense, he caught 13 balls, gaining 246 yards.
His entry into Auburn’s class of 2025 brings much excitement due to his speed and the size of his body
#3 Perry Thompson – Auburn Tigers
Perry Thompson from Foley High School in Foley, Alabama, is another stellar addition to Auburn's 2024 class. At 6'3" and 205 pounds, Thompson possesses prototypical size and length for a wide receiver.
His junior year saw him amass 1,059 receiving yards and nine touchdowns, with an average of 12.2 yards per catch. As a sophomore track athlete in high school, Thompson recorded a wind-aided 100-meter dash time of 10.94 seconds.
#2 Kamare Williams – Arkansas Razorbacks
Kamare Williams from Palm Beach Central High School in Wellington, Florida, stands at 6'2" and weighs 185 pounds. Williams' exceptional speed (4.36-second 40-yard dash) and impressive vertical jump (42 inches) have earned him a spot in Arkansas' 2025 class.
In junior year, Williams caught 49 passes yards for 695 total scores 6. He has decided to play at Arkansas University. Per On3, he is ranked as number seventy-one wideout in the 2005 recruit class.
#1 Ryan Williams – Alabama Crimson Tide
Ryan Williams from Saraland, Alabama, was reclassified from the 2025 class to join Alabama's 2024 recruits. According to ESPN, Williams has been rated as high as #3 overall in the country and is a Consensus Five-Star Recruit at 6'1" and 165 pounds.
He was named Mr. Football in Alabama for the second year after making 72 catches for 1,324 yards with 19 touchdowns during his junior season. He also became Gatorade Player of the Year for the second consecutive time.
Joining rivals like Auburn, Florida State, Georgia and Texas had been an option for Williams. In his sophomore year, he had made 88 receptions for 1,641 yards with 24 TDs among other earlier performances.