Opponent Rankings Week: The storylines for the highest WRs and TEs in 2025
The Rivals250 for the 2025 class has been up to date, and now it is time to break down every place. We flip to huge receivers and tight ends by 4 main storylines going ahead.
New Place Rankings for 2025: Professional-Type QB | Twin-Risk QB | Operating Again | Versatile Again | Extensive Receiver | Tight Finish
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Rival Rating Week
Sunday: Who ought to be No.1?
on Monday: 5-star countdown | Meet the brand new five-stars
Tuesday: New Rivals250 unveiled | Gorney place by place | Largest riser
Wednesday: New offensive place rankings launched | QB rating breakdown | RB rating breakdown | WR/TE Rating Breakdown | OL rating distribution
Thursday: New defensive place rankings launched | DL rating particulars | LB rating particulars | DB rating particulars | ATH rating breakdown
Friday: New state rankings launched | Who’s primary in every state?
Saturday: New Rivals250 Rating Roundtable
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JAIME FFRENCH wins fifth star
It is stunning how lengthy it took Jaime French to earn 5 stars. Each time we have seen him, beginning final yr’s season, he is been excellent. On this summer season’s OT7 competitors, he confirmed all his abilities and confirmed full dominance. His efficiency as a route runner and dependable palms make him a plug-and-play prospect.
All eyes now flip to his Aug. 30 dedication, when he chooses between Miami, Texas, Tennessee and LSU.
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Who would be the subsequent five-star receiver?
Regardless of the addition of French, we nonetheless could not have sufficient five-star receivers. NFL draft tendencies inform us we should always have round 5 gamers, however who can be within the 2025 draft?
There are a number of potential prospects with circumstances. Alabama’s Caleb Cunningham, Oregon’s Dallas Wilson, Florida’s Vernell Brown and Georgia’s Talyn Taylor ) are throughout the scope of five-star consideration. Can anybody pressure us to assist them after a robust senior season? This can be one thing we’re watching intently.
This can be a serious storyline all through the season as each participant doubtlessly faces a monster season.
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THE RISE OF DASAAHN BRAME
After a gentle and spectacular climb, DaSaahn Brame has jumped to fiftieth general within the Rivals250 rankings. Seeing Tennessee commit a number of occasions in individual this offseason, it is easy to see why.
Brehm is a formidable athlete however runs and cuts like a a lot smaller participant. He has a formidable wingspan and palms, making him a straightforward goal for quarterbacks.
Regardless of Brehm’s efficiency, he nonetheless ranks third amongst tight ends, which reveals how loaded the place is.
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The tight finish group will come collectively in 2025
I discussed how loaded the tight finish is, nevertheless it’s price digging into. The highest 4 prospects — Ellis Williams, Lincoln Kuhl, Dasahn Brahm and Keotie Armstrong — all fall into the class of “athletic weirdos.” It is rather troublesome for anybody to interrupt into this group.
That doesn’t imply it’s not a deep group. It is the yr of the tight finish, with Iowa’s (Thomas Meyer) and Notre Dame’s (James Flanigan) preventing to make the Rivals 250. Others like Nick Townsend, Brock Schott and Tae’Shaun Gelsey are dedicated to huge initiatives and have vibrant futures.
Going ahead, it is going to be fascinating to see if anybody within the high 15 can stand out with a robust senior efficiency.
