5 wide receiver prospects for the Ravens to watch at 2025 East-West Shrine Bowl
The Baltimore Ravens have started their off-season plans, and as the organization looks to regroup and keep their Super Bowl window open, they’ll need to retool through the draft and could have 11 picks in April’s selection process.
The East-West Shrine Bowl will kick off later this week, and we’re previewing prospects that could become future Ravens.
We’re moving to the wide receiver position. Baltimore has Zay Flowers and Rashod Bateman, who are all under contract for next season.
Jacolby George, WR, Miami
Dec 28, 2024; Orlando, FL, USA; Miami Hurricanes wide receiver Jacolby George (3) catches a pass for a touchdown against the Iowa State Cyclones during the first half at Camping World Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Jasen Vinlove-Imagn Images
An elite route runner, George finished the last two seasons with a combined 110 receptions, 16 touchdowns, and 1616 yards.
Traeshon Holden, WR, Oregon
Oregon wide receiver Traeshon Holden catches a touchdown pass as the Oregon Ducks face the Ohio State Buckeyes Wednesday, Jan. 1, 2025, in the quarterfinal of the College Football Playoff at the Rose Bowl in Pasadena, Calif.
Holden declared for the NFL Draft after spending two seasons at Oregon under coach Dan Lanning. Holden has 19 career touchdowns and played the first two seasons of his collegiate career with the Alabama Crimson Tide, where he posted 46 catches for 570 yards and seven touchdowns. He arrived in Eugene in 2023 and became an immediate contributor in the passing game for Bo Nix, finishing the Fiesta Bowl-winning season with 37 grabs for 452 yards, six touchdowns, and one rushing score.
Jimmy Horn Jr., WR, Colorado
Oct 26, 2024; Boulder, Colorado, USA; Colorado Buffaloes wide receiver Jimmy Horn Jr. (5) signals a peace sign to Cincinnati Bearcats defensive back Josh Minkins (0) and is called for taunting penalty in the first quarter at Folsom Field. Mandatory Credit: Ron Chenoy-Imagn Images
Despite being only 5-foot-8 and 171 pounds, Horn consistently got separation and showed an ability to defeat man coverage. After he caught 37 passes for 441 yards this season, Horn Jr. was invited to the NFL Scouting Combine.
LaJohntay Wester, WR, Colorado
Nov 16, 2024; Boulder, Colorado, USA; Colorado Buffaloes wide receiver LaJohntay Wester (10) returns a punt for a touchdown the first quarter against the Utah Utes at Folsom Field. Mandatory Credit: Ron Chenoy-Imagn Images
Wester is another of the Colorado speedsters. In his lone season at Colorado after transferring from Florida Atlantic, the smooth and dynamic receiver recorded 74 receptions for 934 yards and 10 touchdowns. His punt return touchdown against Utah further showcased his versatility and playmaking ability.
Dont’e Thornton, WR, Tennessee
Tennessee wide receiver Dont’e Thornton Jr. (1) runs in a touchdown during the second quarter at FirstBank Stadium in Nashville, Tenn., Saturday, Nov. 30, 2024.
The most targets Thornton received during his four years of college (two at Oregon, then two at Tennessee) was 38 this past season. Mostly a deep-ball receiver who led the FBS with an average of 25.4 yards per reception as a senior, Thorton is raw and has to prove that he can win quickly on comeback routes and get inside on slants with quickness off the line.