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Size Mismatches Out Wide to Target

Size Mismatches Out Wide to Target
Mark Johnson
Mark Johnson January 30, 2024 @ 05:58 PM
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Liam Martin
Liam Martin 6'4" | 200 lbs | WR | 2026
IL
Colton Hess
Colton Hess 6'5" | 190 lbs | WR | 2024
IL
Terrence Smith
Terrence Smith 6'4" | 180 lbs | WR | 2025
IL
JC Anderson
JC Anderson 6'7" | 230 lbs | TE | 2026
IL
<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong><em>Use code Johnson30 for 30% off a new subscription</em></strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Illinois is a state that has a dominant athlete in every mold and every position. One of those categories of athletes is massive targets at WR/TE. Athletes that are well over 6' tall with a wide catch radius to match. Those big catch radiuses are the focus of today's article. We are going to identify some of the biggest WRs/TEs that are ranked in the PRZ IL database. Let's get started!</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["537221"],"_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":"Colton was used to stretch the field to perfection. The 6'5u0022 and now 210 lbs WR has enough speed to get deep, and he dominates when asked to high point the ball. He times his jump well, has soft hands to maximize his radius. Hess is at his best attacking vertically up the field. Flys, posts, and even hook u0026amp; gos allow him to track the ball and catch it over his DB. Check out the film of the uncommitted senior.","_player_evaluations_0_evaluation":"field_62aba51aecf34","player_evaluations":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-65b98d20342e8"} /--> <!-- wp:acf/hudl {"name":"acf/hudl","data":{"embed_code":"u003ciframe src='https://www.hudl.com/embed/video/3/15760644/65385d2aab9c9c0440b735dc' width='640' height='360' frameborder='0' allowfullscreenu003eu003c/iframeu003e","_embed_code":"field_62daf7995fd8c"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-65b98d20343ab"} /--> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["331441"],"_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":"You get every bit of reach out of Smith. Just watch him make that one handed snag to start his junior highlights. Then watch him high point the fade in the end zone on the next play. Terrence excels at being aggressive at the catch point. With his length and strong hands, Smith is one of the biggest targets you will find in the state of Illinois. The junior also has enough speed, and uses his long strides to eat up ground as he stacks DBs. Check him out, and get him on campus this offseason.","_player_evaluations_0_evaluation":"field_62aba51aecf34","player_evaluations":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-65b98d203440b"} /--> <!-- wp:acf/hudl {"name":"acf/hudl","data":{"embed_code":"u003ciframe src='https://www.hudl.com/embed/video/3/16908285/6557b58f2ab0be05547ec276' width='640' height='360' frameborder='0' allowfullscreenu003eu003c/iframeu003e","_embed_code":"field_62daf7995fd8c"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-65b98d203443d"} /--> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["212319"],"_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":"The next big time TE prospect coming out of IL is [player_tooltip player_id='212319' first='JC' last='Anderson'] of Mt. Zion. The sophomore has elite size with long arms, and huge mitts for hands that easily pluck the ball out of the air. JC stands out because he isn't just a raw athletic and size mismatch. The underclassmen is also a smooth route runner, has the body control to make difficult catches at awkward body angles. That balance also makes him hard to bring down after the catch. The sky is the limit for the special TE prospect. Give the film a watch.","_player_evaluations_0_evaluation":"field_62aba51aecf34","player_evaluations":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-65b98d2034498"} /--> <!-- wp:acf/hudl {"name":"acf/hudl","data":{"embed_code":"u003ciframe src='https://www.hudl.com/embed/video/3/15646126/653072518cdefb0a54090007' width='640' height='360' frameborder='0' allowfullscreenu003eu003c/iframeu003e","_embed_code":"field_62daf7995fd8c"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-65b98d20344b6"} /--> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["801703"],"_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":"We wrap things up with a more raw prospect in the Class of 2026. Liam is a long striding runner who eats up ground with those strides as he works to get behind DBs. He doesn't quite have the body control to make the sudden breaks to be an effective route runner, yet. That will come with time. Right now, Liam is a redzone monster and an after the catch problem to contain. He relies on his physical superior to win, and the works most of the time. Check out the raw, high upside prospect.","_player_evaluations_0_evaluation":"field_62aba51aecf34","player_evaluations":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-65b98d2034502"} /--> <!-- wp:acf/hudl {"name":"acf/hudl","data":{"embed_code":"u003ciframe src='https://www.hudl.com/embed/video/3/18207293/64ea0052da50b90238001388' width='640' height='360' frameborder='0' allowfullscreenu003eu003c/iframeu003e","_embed_code":"field_62daf7995fd8c"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-65b98d203451f"} /-->

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Colton Hess

Colton Hess

IL
WR
HEIGHT 6'5"
WEIGHT 190
POS WR
CLASS 2024
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Colton
Hess WR
Class
2024
Height
6'5"
Weight
190
HS
Crystal Lake South
|
IL
Size Mismatches Out Wide to Target
Colton was used to stretch the field to perfection. The 6’5″ and now 210 lbs WR has enough...
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Terrence Smith

Terrence Smith

IL
WR
HEIGHT 6'4"
WEIGHT 180
POS WR
CLASS 2025
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Terrence
Smith WR
Class
2025
Height
6'4"
Weight
180
HS
West Aurora
|
IL
Size Mismatches Out Wide to Target
You get every bit of reach out of Smith. Just watch him make that one handed snag to...
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School: West Aurora
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Mississippi
JC Anderson

JC Anderson

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TE
HEIGHT 6'7"
WEIGHT 230
POS TE
CLASS 2026
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JC
Anderson TE
Class
2026
Height
6'7"
Weight
230
HS
Mt. Zion
|
IL
Size Mismatches Out Wide to Target
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Liam Martin

Liam Martin

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WR
HEIGHT 6'4"
WEIGHT 200
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CLASS 2026
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Liam
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Class
2026
Height
6'4"
Weight
200
HS
Bradley-Bourbonnais
|
IL
Size Mismatches Out Wide to Target
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