2026 slot receiver Peyton Zachary has Indiana among Top 6 final schools

Indiana among finalists for three-star wide receiver and return specialist Peyton Zachary
Oct 20, 2023; Carrollton, GA, USA; Carrollton Trojans quarterback Julian Lewis (10) enters the field against the Westlake Lions at Grisham Stadium. The 15-year-old Carrollton High student has already committed to playing for the University of Southern California Trojans and has been considered one of the top high school quarterback prospects. Mandatory Credit: John David Mercer-Imagn Images
Oct 20, 2023; Carrollton, GA, USA; Carrollton Trojans quarterback Julian Lewis (10) enters the field against the Westlake Lions at Grisham Stadium. The 15-year-old Carrollton High student has already committed to playing for the University of Southern California Trojans and has been considered one of the top high school quarterback prospects. Mandatory Credit: John David Mercer-Imagn Images | John David Mercer-Imagn Images

Peyton Zachary is a 5-foot-8, 165-pound slot receiver out of Carrollton High School in Carroltton, Georgia. Zachary announced his top six schools on Wednesday, narrowing his list of 30 Division I offers to Indiana, Pittsburgh, Georgia, Tennessee, Ole Miss and UNLV.

Indiana offered Peyton Zachary back in the fall and got to see him up close and personal a ton when they were also vying for Zachary's former teammate and quarterback Julian "Juju" Lewis who is now committed to Colorado.

During his junior season at Carrollton, Zachary had 77 receptions for 969 yards and 10 touchdowns, while also having 178 punt return yards for 1,176 all-purpose yards. Carrollton finished 14-1 on the season after losing in the 6A state title game at the Mercedes Benz Dome in Atlanta, Georgia.

Over his three seasons as a varsity starter Zachary, has been more than impressive as they speedster put up 172 receptions, 2,577 receiving yards and 26 touchdowns over that span.

According to 247Sports, Zachary is an 85 overall three-star prospect. He ranks as the No. 167 wide receiver in the 2026 class and 85th player in the state of Georgia.

On3 ranks him at No. 155 overall at his position and No. 109 in the state, while ESPN has him as a three-star recruit oveall in the class of 2026.

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