2026 Film Room: South Suburbs Wide Receivers

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>The class of 2026 in the state of Illinois is deep with talent at the wide receiver position!&nbsp; Ton of scholarship level prospects from power 4 to FCS.&nbsp; We dive into the class here in <strong>2026 Film Room: South Suburbs Wide Receivers</strong>!</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1399944' first='Stephen' last='Brown'] (Marist – 6'6” 200)</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Brown is the top power forward in hoops for the 2026 class, but also has a world of potential as a football prospect as well.&nbsp; At 6'6" 200 pounds with an elite frame and big time athleticism he can be an impact player at the wide reciever or potentially tight end position.&nbsp; Long strides and smooth route runner.&nbsp; Easy acceleration on his routes and is willing to go over the middle.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='283928' first='Myles' last='Ellis'] (Homewood Flossmoor – 5'10” 155)<br></strong><br>As a sophomore Ellis racked up 30 catches for 697 yards and 10 scores.&nbsp; Really liked the tape we saw from Ellis.&nbsp; He is quick in and out of cuts. Smooth accelleration downfield. Shifty after the catch shaking defenders and getting YAC downfield.&nbsp; Adjust well to the ball in the air downfield.&nbsp; Can play inside at the slot or out of the perimeter.&nbsp; Blows past DBs on deep routes and overall is a fluid route runner that gets off the line with ease.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='401603' first='Devin' last='Hamilton'] (Marist – 6'3” 180)</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Hamilton is a good sized 6'3" perimeter pass catcher.&nbsp; Explosive route runner that is strong running with it after the catch.&nbsp; More of a possession guy at this stage getting first downs.&nbsp; Good on out routes and is a physical blocker downfield in the run game.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='801703' first='Liam' last='Martin'] (Bradley Bourbonnais – 6'4” 200)</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Massive wide out at 6'4" that could transition into being more of a flex TE down the line.&nbsp; Pretty good speed for his size, but is best as a redzone threat especially on the edges on fades and corner routes.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='319342' first='Chase' last='Markowicz'] (Lincoln Way West – 6'3” 175)</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Markowicz is a good sized receiver that is a positive route runner.&nbsp; Likes the wheel route and can score TDs on the edges of the endzone.&nbsp; Gets leverage on DBs and uses it to make catches.&nbsp; Nice speed after the catch in the open field and is a threat as a kick returner.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='801879' first='Maurice' last='Garrett'] (Hillcrest – 6'1” 195)</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Garrett is a big wide out that can even play some H-back.&nbsp; Catches it with his hands and is physical after the catch being hard to bring down.&nbsp; More of a physical and power guy than burner.&nbsp; Good redzone threat that wins 50/50 balls.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='537232' first='Derrick' last='Streeter Jr'] (Hillcrest – 5'6” 120)</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Streeter is a 5'6" wide out that is shifty with the ball in his hands. Weaves through the defense for home run plays.&nbsp; Smooth route runner and plus athlete.&nbsp; Gets off the line well and adjusts to the ball in the air.&nbsp; Slippery getting past DBs downfield and is a YAC machine!</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='802346' first='Colton' last='Spychalski'] (Yorkville – 6'0” 165)</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Spychalski is a 6'0" wide out that is a very precise route runner.&nbsp; Gets in and out of cuts well and has strong hands catching the ball.&nbsp; Right now he is more of a possession guy with quickness.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1345963' first='Jordan' last='Bennett'] (Joliet West – 6'1” 183)<br></strong><br>Bennett is a good sized wide out that excels at bubble screens.&nbsp; Catches short passes and turns them into super long gains!&nbsp; Shifty with the ball in his hands and has long speed.&nbsp; High points ball in endzone.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1400878' first='Braxton' last='Henry'] (Marian Catholic – 6'0” 160)</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Henry is a receiver that has a good build.&nbsp; Excels at taking short passes and turning them into long gains.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='829490' first='Jaiden' last='Henry'] (Richards – 6'1” 170)</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>This past season Henry had 786 all purpose yards and 8 touchdowns.&nbsp; He is a slot WR that is very effective as a gadget guy on reverse runs where he often takes it to the house.&nbsp; Burst with the ball in his hands and shows flashes as a vertical threat.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph -->