Elite wide receivers possess the speed to outrun defenders as well as the route-running precision to consistently make plays. Securing such promising playmakers on the outside can transform an offense overnight.
The 2026 recruiting class features several highly-touted prospects, and some of them have already announced their commitments to college programs. Let's see three elite wideouts who are yet to announce their pledge.
Top 3 uncommitted wide receivers of 2026 class
3. Naeem Burroughs
Naeem Burroughs is a four-star uncommitted wide receiver, who attends The Bolles School in Florida. In-state Florida Gators and Florida State Seminoles are two frontrunners in securing his commitment, holding 38.6% and 20.5%, respectively, according to On3 Recruiting Prediction Machine.
Burroughs has recorded 119 receiving yards and two touchdowns this season so far. In his sophomore season in 2023, he recorded 1,019 receiving yards, 47 receptions and 15 touchdowns.
Burroughs is rated by the On3 Industry Ranking as the No. 91 overall prospect in the nation, the No. 13 wide receiver in the 2026 class and the No. 14 recruit in Florida.
2. Jordon Gidron
Four-star wide receiver Jordon Gidron is a top target of in-state South Carolina, and the Gamecocks have a 40.4% chance of securing his commitment, according to On3 Recruiting Prediction Machine.
Ridge View High School opened the 2024 season with a 42-18 victory over Fairfield Central, with Gidron contributing 181 all-purpose yards and two touchdowns.
As a sophomore in 2023, he recorded 731 receiving yards and 10 touchdowns. He is also a standout track athlete, having run multiple 10.7-second times in the 100-meter dash and a 22.09-second 200-meter time in the spring.
Gidron is the No. 64 overall prospect in the nation, the No. 10 wide receiver in the 2026 class and the No. 1 recruit in South Carolina, per On3 Industry Ranking.
1. Jabari Brady
Four-star wide receiver Jabari Brady received more than 30 offers, including Akron, NC State, Alabama, Florida State, Auburn, Arkansas and South Carolina.
Ohio State is leading the race for Brady's recruitment with a 33.0% chance of securing his commitment, according to On3 Recruiting Prediction Machine. He made a game-day visit on Florida's Saturday match, and the Gators have a 7.3% chance of landing his commitment.
Brady attends Chaminade-Madonna Prep High School in Florida. In the 2024 season so far, he played two games and recorded 130 receiving yards. He is also a multi-sport athlete, competing in basketball and track and field.
Brady is rated by On3 Industry Ranking as the No. 32 overall prospect in the nation, the No. 5 wide receiver in the 2026 class and the No. 4 recruit in Florida.