Vote: Who is the best wide receiver in Southeast Texas high school football?
SBLive is examining the best high school football players in Texas, spanning each position group and region across the Lone Star State.
We started with quarterbacks and moved to running backs, examining the top 20 across six regions of Texas.
Now, we're taking a look at the top 20 receivers by region, starting with North Texas, South Texas, East Texas, Central Texas and most recently
Top Southeast Texas high school football players: Meet the 20 best wide receivers
Now, we want to hear from you.
Scroll down below and read up on the 20 nominees and cast a vote for your pick in the poll below. Voting is open until Thursday, October 16 at 11:59 p.m. Central time.
TOP 20 RECEIVERS IN SOUTHEAST TEXAS IN 2023
CHRISTOPHER BARNES, SR.
School: Galena Park North Shore
Measurables: 5-8, 195
A 3-star recruit, Barnes put up huge numbers in his junior year for the Mustangs, garnering 58 receptions for 1,167 yards and 14 touchdowns in 2022. He also played basketball as a point guard this past year. The wideout has committed to North Texas.
TRISTEN BROWN, SR.
School: Houston Lamar
Measurables: 5-9, 170
Ranked No. 20 overall at the wide receiver position, the 3-star recruit collected 988 receiving yards and 14 touchdowns on 35 receptions as a junior in 2022. Brown was a dynamic force on special teams who had three kick return touchdowns. The Texas District 18-6A first-team selection as a junior has committed to Vanderbilt.
ADAM BUFFINGTON, SR.
School: Friendswood
Measurables: 6-1, 175
A bright spot of Friendswood's offense, Buffington has caught a receiving touchdown at least one per game and gone for more than 100 yards four times. He has 33 catches for 660 yards and eight total touchdowns on the season for the Mustangs (3-3).
JABARI BUSH, SR.
School: Katy Paetow
Measurables: 6-4, 200
Bush only played in 5 games his junior year with 11 catches for 68 yards, but he was huge his sophomore year as the Panthers receiver had 38 receptions for 416 yards and 4 scores in 11 games. The 3-star recruit is an Arkansas State commit.
OWEN CARTER, SR.
School: Cypress Cy-Fair
Measurables: 6-1, 185
Ranked No. 26 in his position class, he had 51 receptions for 992 yards and nine touchdowns in 9 games as a junior in 2022 for the Bobcats, earning Texas District 17-6A first-team selection. He also competed in track and field. The 3-star recruit has committed to Rice.
DEION DEBLANC, JR.
School: Galena Park North Shore
Measurables: 5-10, 180
The 4-star recruit for the Mustangs is ranked No. 29 overall in the state. In 2021 he was the Texas District 14-6A Offensive Newcomer of the Year as a freshman. The speedy DeBlanc also runs track and currently has 9 offers, including Houston and Texas Tech. He will be a great asset to any team, with his elusive ability to get over the top, strong blocking skills, and usefulness on special teams in the return game.
MASON DOSSETT, SR.
School: Fort Bend Ridge Point
Measurables: 6-1, 180
Dossett racked up 46 catches for 660 yards and 4 touchdowns in 13 games for the Panthers. He also was great on special teams, with 15 kickoff returns and 1 touchdown. A multi-sport athlete, he competed in track hurdles. Ranked as No. 18 in his position, the 3-star recruit earned 2nd team all-district and has committed to Baylor. His father, Martin Dossett also played for Baylor, and eventually in the NFL for 2 years for the Packers.
QUANNEL X FARRAKHAN JR.
School: The Woodlands
Measurables: 6-0, 170
Ranked No. 31 at wideout and overall in the state of Texas, the 4-star recruit reeled in 38 receptions for 532 yards and 7 touchdowns as a sophomore, with his freshman year numbers actually a bit higher. Farrakhan also can run the ball, with 230 yards on 26 carries with 2 touchdowns. The 2022 Texas District 13-6A first-team selection as a sophomore has 18 offers including Georgia, TCU, Penn State, Tennessee, and Michigan.
ANDRE FEAST, JR.
School: Fort Bend Marshall
Measurables: 5-10, 165
Feast racked up 31 receptions for 482 yards and 6 touchdowns as a sophomore for the Buffaloes. A 3-star recruit, he has 4 offers, including UTSA.
JAKAYDEN FERGUSEN, JR.
School: Fort Bend Marshall
Measurables: 6-2, 175
One of the top wide receiver names in the 2025 class, Ferguson is ranked No. 13 overall in the state and No. 4 in his position. The 4-star recruit for the Buffaloes had 25 receptions for 411 yds and 6 touchdowns his sophomore year. Ferguson also runs track. He currently has 19 offers including Arkansas, Texas Tech, OU, Auburn, and Tennessee. His uncle Robert Ferguson played at Texas A&M and was in the NFL for 8 years.
ASHTON JONES, JR.
School: Pearland Shadow Creek
Measurables: 6-5, 185
As the No. 71 prospect in Texas, he has 11 offers including Baylor and Houston. The 3- star recruit for the Sharks had 12 catches for 86 yards and 2 touchdowns in 7 games. He also competed in the high jump as a multi-sport athlete.
ZION KEARNEY, SR.
School: Fort Bend Hightower
Measurables: 6-3, 195
Kearney is one of the top wide receivers in the upcoming 2024 class, ranked No. 4 at his position and No. 22 overall in the state. The 4-star recruit put up huge numbers of 39 receptions for 765 yards and eight touchdowns to earn unanimous first-team all-district honors in 13 games for the Hurricanes. He also runs track. The Texas District 20-6A unanimous first-team selection as a junior has committed to Oklahoma.
ANDREW MARSH, JR.
School: Katy Jordan
Measurables: 6-0, 170
Marsh is the big name at the top of the 2025 recruits list, ranked 2nd overall at his position and No. 5 in Texas as a whole. As the Texas District 19-6A Newcomer of the Year as a sophomore, he racked up 53 receptions for 845 yards and 11 touchdowns for the Warriors. The 4-star recruit also competes in track and field. He has a whopping 30 offers, including Alabama, Georgia, Ohio State, and LSU.
ASHTON BELTHEL-ROMAN, SR.
School: Fort Bend Ridge Point
Measurables: 6-2, 170
As a first-team all-district in his junior year, Roman reeled in 37 receptions for 892 yards and 8 touchdowns in 13 games for the Panthers. Ranked No. 9 at the position, he has big play athleticism with sneaky speed, helped by his accomplishments in track and field. His father Mark Roman was a 2nd round pick in 2000 and made 100 NFL starts in 10 seasons. The 3-star recruit has committed to Arkansas.
BRITAIN SIMMONS, SR.
School: Jasper
Measurables: 5-11, 170
As a multi-sport athlete, Simmons is also playing basketball this season as a shooting guard/small forward. The 3-star recruit had 49 receptions for 768 yards and 9 touchdowns for the Bulldogs in 9 games. He has received 8 offers, including from Texas Tech and Vanderbilt.
ANDRE THOMPSON, SR.
School: Manvel
Measurables: 5-8, 150
The wideout for the Mavericks collected 48 receptions for 592 yards and 2 touchdowns in 10 games as a junior. Additionally, he had over 100 rushing yds on 11 carries. The 3-star recruit has received nine offers, including from Texas A&M, Miami and Arkansas.
JELANI WATKINS, SR.
School: Humble Atascocita
Measurables: 5-9, 160
He is one of the top recruits at the wide receiver position ranked No. 4, and No. 28 in the state overall. Watkins earned 1st team all-district as a junior, piling up 12 receptions for 221 yards and 2 touchdowns in only 3 games. He averaged 74 yards per game for the Eagles with 63 yards as his longest catch. A talented multi-sport athlete, Watkins won the 200-meter Texas 6A state championship in track. The 4-star recruit has committed to LSU.
JACOREY WATSON, JR.
School: Pearland Shadow Creek
Measurables: 5-11, 175
Watson is a complete package heading into his junior year as a true do it all at QB, RB, WR, and kick returning. However, his specialty is wideout as he is ranked No. 6 in that position and No. 20 overall in Texas. He had 24 receptions for 323 yards and eight touchdowns for the Sharks. Watson also had an impressive stat line as a quarterback, with 63% completion, for 952 yards and 13 touchdown passes. Don’t forget about his rushing with 50 carries for 158 yards and four touchdowns. By the way, he also runs track. The 4-star recruit has 14 offers, including Michigan, Texas, and LSU.
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