wide receiver

NOUN

football position

Synonyms

WEAK

pass receiver primary receiver receiver wide out

Example Sentences

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Ah’Mari, a whip-fast sophomore wide receiver with two state championships under his belt, peered out the window as various high-school campuses passed below.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 10, 2026

University of Texas quarterback Arch Manning has an NIL valuation of $5.4 million, for example, and Ohio State wide receiver Jeremiah Smith has an NIL value of $4.2 million, according to database On3.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 23, 2026

Branch was ranked as the nation’s No. 1 wide receiver out of Las Vegas Bishop Gorman High and considered a landmark recruiting win for USC coach Lincoln Riley.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 20, 2026

USC wide receiver Makai Lemon drew scrutiny for how he handled questions from the media, but Rams general manager Les Snead didn’t see anything unusual.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 13, 2026

Sir is our starting small forward and our number one wide receiver.

From "Boy21" by Matthew Quick