Derrick Avery Jr. brings slot-speed juice and freshman upside to Georgia State
In the 2025 season, Derrick Avery Jr. flashed in limited action for Georgia State, finishing with 4 catches for 46 yards and 1 touchdown, and he entered 2026 listed as a sophomore wide receiver at 6-foot-0, 195 pounds.[10][13][15] The selling point is his burst: recruiting coverage described him as a game-breaker with electric track speed, and he was viewed as a multi-phase playmaker who could contribute beyond routine receiver snaps.[9] If a team wants upside, return ability, and a player with some juice after the catch, Avery is worth a look; if it wants a proven high-volume target right now, he is still more projection than product.[9][10]
