Rising Prospects: Class of 2025 Wide Receivers in Illinois

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Heading into their junior season campaigns, here are some of the top Class of 2025 wide receivers who impressed as sophomores and are flying up recruiting boards across the country.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["278883"],"_player_evaluations_0_player":"field_62ab9d62ecf2c","player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"","_player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"override-player-profile-image","player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"","_player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations_0_evaluation":"Taylor is one of the top wide receivers in the state, and he has yet to play his junior season. As far as the class of 2025 goes, Taylor should be considered a top wide receiver in the country. The Geneva stand out is built in the mold of the modern day wide receiver. With a similar build and playing style to guys like Jamar Chase or Chris Olave, there really isn't anything that Taylor can't do. He is as smooth a route runner as you'll find. He has soft hands and elite speed that makes him a vertical threat at all times. With the ball in his hands, Taylor is shifty and showcases elite vision. Heading into his junior year, Taylor holds offers from Alabama, USC, and Georgia, with many more to come.","_player_evaluations_0_evaluation":"field_62aba51aecf34","player_evaluations_1_player":["830243"],"_player_evaluations_1_player":"field_62ab9d62ecf2c","player_evaluations_1_override_profile_image":"","_player_evaluations_1_override_profile_image":"override-player-profile-image","player_evaluations_1_not_in_database":"","_player_evaluations_1_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations_1_evaluation":"Miller is a 6'3, 190 lbs wide receiver from one of Illinois' top programs in East St. Louis. Miller's size sticks out immediately, and the film confirms his talent. He showcases the impressive ability to make contested catches. This skill, combined with Miller's height, make him nearly a guarantee to score a touchdown every time he's in the red zone. However, Miller isn't just a tall wide receiver with good hands. He has a quick release off the line of scrimmage, and shows off fancy footwork and speed to beat defensive backs in one-on-one coverage in a variety of ways. Miller already holds multiple Power 5 offers after finishing up his sophomore year. Heading into his junior season, Miller is flying up recruiting boards across the country.","_player_evaluations_1_evaluation":"field_62aba51aecf34","player_evaluations_2_player":["278895"],"_player_evaluations_2_player":"field_62ab9d62ecf2c","player_evaluations_2_override_profile_image":"","_player_evaluations_2_override_profile_image":"override-player-profile-image","player_evaluations_2_not_in_database":"","_player_evaluations_2_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations_2_evaluation":"The Sycamore product impressed in a variety of ways during his sophomore campaign. Gautcher stands at 6'2 and weighs 200 lbs. He has the size that puts Division 1 coaches on notice, but his skills at wide receiver are what will earn him several offers over the next few years. Gautcher is an incredibly smooth route runner. He cuts in and out of breaks with ease and showcases the impressive ability to accelerate, decelerate, and accelerate again with effortlessness. Gautcher's ability to stack defensive backs is next level, as he moves in and out of breaks gracefully. And as for his hands, they're just as smooth as his route running. Gautcher's stock is on the rise heading into his junior season.","_player_evaluations_2_evaluation":"field_62aba51aecf34","player_evaluations_3_player":["278886"],"_player_evaluations_3_player":"field_62ab9d62ecf2c","player_evaluations_3_override_profile_image":"","_player_evaluations_3_override_profile_image":"override-player-profile-image","player_evaluations_3_not_in_database":"","_player_evaluations_3_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations_3_evaluation":"Morris did it all for Plainfield East's offense in his sophomore campaign. The 6'0, 170 lbs wide receiver showcased elite speed and shiftiness last year. Morris is a true vertical threat. He can outrun nearly any defender trying to cover or tackle him. On deep balls, he glides underneath throws with ease and makes difficult catches look not so difficult. On screens, he can put a move on a defender to shake lose and beat the next one down the sideline for a house call. And on jet sweeps, good luck catching Morris once he hits the edge. With spectacular hands and impressive body control, Morris will be a do-it-all wide receiver for the Bengals in his junior season.","_player_evaluations_3_evaluation":"field_62aba51aecf34","player_evaluations_4_player":["278901"],"_player_evaluations_4_player":"field_62ab9d62ecf2c","player_evaluations_4_override_profile_image":"","_player_evaluations_4_override_profile_image":"override-player-profile-image","player_evaluations_4_not_in_database":"","_player_evaluations_4_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations_4_evaluation":"The Mt. Zion wide receiver was a gamechanger in every way his sophomore season. Trimble measures in at 6'0, 170 lbs and possesses a variety of skills that make him a rising prospect going into next season. Trimble accounted for 15 touchdowns and over 1,100 yards last year. He makes some outstanding catches, almost to the point where it doesn't matter how many defenders are guarding him. Additionally, Trimble shows off elite speed and shiftiness in the open field. Whether at wide receiver or as a returner, Trimble is incredibly hard to tackle. This playmaker is sure to build off his sophomore season, as Trimble is flying up recruiting boards across the country.","_player_evaluations_4_evaluation":"field_62aba51aecf34","player_evaluations":5,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-64af5a17ead66"} /-->