Previewing the 2023 high school football season: Jeremiah Smith, Ryan Williams headline top 10 wide receivers

We kicked off our position-by-position breakdown of the 2023 high school football season starting with the quarterbacks and running backs.

Wide receivers are next, led by Jeremiah Smith of Chaminade-Madonna (Hollywood, Fla.). The five-star Ohio State pledge was a 2022 MaxPreps Junior All-America first-team selection and is the second-rated overall player, according to 247Sports.

Texas leads the way with three players featured, led by Micah Hudson of Lake Belton (Temple), Dakorien Moore of Duncanville and Drelon Miller of Silsbee.

Alabama and Georgia were the only other states that had multiple selections. Ryan Williams of Saraland and Cam Coleman of Central (Phenix City) represent the Yellowhammer State. Mike Matthews of Parkview (Lilburn) and Caleb Odom of Carrollton were both selected from the Peach State.

Moore and Williams were the only non-seniors selected. They are both five-star prospects from the Class of 2025.

1. Jeremiah Smith, Chaminade-Madonna (Hollywood, Fla.)

Height: 6-3 | Weight: 200

Status: Committed to Ohio State | Class: Senior (2024)

Finished junior season with over 1,000 yards receiving and 20 touchdowns. Led the Lions to a 13-1 record and a 1M state title. They finished the year No. 10 in the MaxPreps Top 25.

Height: 6-0 | Weight: 170

Status: Committed to Alabama | Class: Junior (2025)

Put up video game numbers as a sophomore, hauling in 88 receptions for 1,641 yards and 24 touchdowns to go with 700 yards rushing and 15 more scores. Added two punt return touchdowns and threw a TD while leading the Spartans to their first state title.

Height: 6-0 | Weight: 190

Status: Uncommitted | Class: Senior (2024)

Named the Texas District 4-5A D-1 MVP after posting 65 receptions for 1,198 yards and 14 touchdowns. Added 32 carries for 243 yards and a score. The five-star receiver was a MaxPreps Junior All-America second-team pick.

Height: 6-2 | Weight: 205

Status: Uncommitted | Class: Senior (2024)

The five-star wide receiver is one of the most dynamic playmakers in the country. He is also a standout performer on defense and special teams. Wingo has over 40 FBS offers and he's trending toward Texas, according to the 247Sports crystal ball.

Height: 6-1 | Weight: 180

Status: Uncommitted | Class: Senior (2024)

Selected as an all-purpose player on the first team of the MaxPreps Junior All-America squad because of his dominance on both sides of the ball. The five-star wideout had over 1,000 yards receiving and was a big-time playmaker on defense.

Height: 6-0 | Weight: 180

Status: Uncommitted | Class: Junior (2025)

Helped the Panthers win the 6A Division 1 state title in 2022, the first championship in 24 years. He hauled in 44 receptions for 764 yards and six touchdowns. Expect an even bigger junior campaign for the fifth-rated player overall in the Class of 2025, according to 247Sports.

Height: 6-0 | Weight: 190

Status: Committed to Texas A&M | Class: Senior (2024)

Posted 59 receptions for 1,399 yards and 21 touchdowns to go with 361 yards rushing and three more scores. The recent Aggies pledge was a MaxPreps Junior All-America first-team selection.

Height: 6-3 | Weight: 180

Status: Committed to Texas A&M | Class: Senior (2024)

The complete package, he has the size, speed, agility and catch radius to make him one of the toughest covers in the country. The five-star prospect checks in as the 17th-rated player overall on 247Sports.

Height: 6-1 | Weight: 170

Status: Committed to Ohio State | Class: Senior (2024)

The top-rated prospect in Indiana had 48 receptions for 1,149 yards and 13 touchdowns last season. The five-star wideout is the 18th-rated player, according to 247Sports.

Height: 6-5 | Weight: 215

Status: Committed to Alabama | Class: Senior (2024)

He was Julian Lewis' favorite target last season, leading the team in receptions (64), receiving yards (1,121) and receiving touchdowns (13). The recent Alabama pledge was a first-team selection on the MaxPreps Junior All-America squad.