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Top Wide Receivers to Look Out for in The SWAC
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1.Nate Rembert (Jackson State), a transfer from Mississippi Valley State, played in 12 games and had 70 receptions for 1,038 yards (14.8 yards per catch) with 4 touchdowns while averaging 86.5 yards per game. He earned 2024 All-SWAC First Team, 2024 Phil Steele All-SWAC, 2024 Second Team HBCU All-American, and 2025 Preseason First Team All-SWAC honors the following season. Rembert's speed and route-running make him a threat in Jackson State's offense.

2. Jonas Fortilien (Jackson State) had a phenomenal 2024 season with 41 receptions, averaging 15.3 yards per catch for 627 receiving yards. He led the conference and set a team record with 11 receiving touchdowns. Jonas helped the Tigers win their 20th SWAC Championship against Southern, where he had 2 receptions for 23 receiving yards with one touchdown, and claimed their fourth National HBCU Championship against South Carolina State. He was named 2024 Phil Steele All-SWAC and 2025 Preseason First Team All-SWAC. Jonas's red zone efficiency stands out in 2025.

3. Maleek Huggins (Bethune-Cookman), a redshirt senior, had 37 receptions for an average of 14.7 yards per catch with 3 touchdowns last season. He was named to the All-SWAC Preseason Second Team. Huggins has reliable hands and versatility in Bethune's passing game. In the Florida Classic game against Florida A&M, he had 7 receptions for 177 yards and one touchdown in a 38-41 loss.

4.Shemar Savage(Jackson State) transfer from Prairie View A&M had a solid 2024 season he had 27 receptions with 465 yards while averaging 17.2 yards per reception with 4 touchdowns. Shemar will make great additions to the Jackson State offense alongside Jonas Fortilien and Nate Rembert and make a run for another SWAC Championship.

5.Treanton Leary(Texas Southern) had 41 receptions for 417 yards while averaging 10.2 yards per receptions with 4 touchdowns last season. A couple weeks later he earned the 2025 Preseason All SWAC-Second Team. Leary consistency and route-running make huge contributions in Texas passing games.

6.Keenan Hambrick(Alabama A&M) had 52 receptions for 774 yards(averaging 14.9 yards per receptions) with 5 touchdowns he ranked third receiving yards and fourth in receiving touchdown. In the game against Alabama State he had 5 receptions,139 yards,and two touchdown in 19-27 lost Keenan had a highlight in that game when he caught a 65 -yard touchdown and 31-yard touchdown pass.Hambrick consistency and big play ability including two 100 yard games make him a key offensive player for this season.