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2027 Film Room: North Suburbs Wide Receivers

2027 Film Room: North Suburbs Wide Receivers
Scott Burgess
Scott Burgess July 17, 2025 @ 09:00 AM
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Ryan Fritsch
Ryan Fritsch 5'11" | 156 lbs | WR | 2027
IL
Giovanni Zepeda
Giovanni Zepeda 5'10" | 150 lbs | WR | 2027
IL
Jack Burger
Jack Burger 6'1" | 160 lbs | WR | 2027
IL
Justin Johnson
Justin Johnson 6'2" | 170 lbs | WR | 2027
IL
Nick Miro
Nick Miro 6'0" | 160 lbs | WR | 2027
IL
Ryan Franze
Ryan Franze 5'10" | 185 lbs | WR | 2027
IL
<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Our focus now is on the class of 2027!  We are breaking down tons of film on rising junior prospects ahead of their upcoming seasons.  Each position group will get a breakdown leading up to the release of our massive 2027 rankings update in August.  Here is <strong>2027 Film Room: North Suburbs Wide Receivers</strong>!</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1119247"],"_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":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-686ed223d8375"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Franze is a 5'10" 185 pound slot that has good hands.  Likes in breaking routes over the middle.  Can also do damage with bubble screens.  Finds seams going up field and has solid speed.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1537438"],"_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":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-686ed223d83db"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">In 12 games as a sophomore Burger recorded 31 catches for 615 yards and 7 touchdowns.  He has nice size and excellent hands.  Good route runner that tracks it well downfield making contested catches.  Comes back to the ball for scrambling QB. Damage on bubble screens.  Safety blanket for his quarterback.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1351662"],"_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":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-686ed223d8425"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Johnson is a smooth route runner that catches the ball in stride and explodes downfield.  The 6'2" pass catcher has good speed as a vertical threat.  Also knows how to use his size to box out and be effective on short comeback routes.  Excellent hands.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1262328"],"_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":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-686ed223d846b"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Miro is a 6'0" vertical threat with long strides that can be impactful making acrobatic catches on go routes.  Also uses his size and quickness getting in and out of cuts on comeback routes for first downs snatching the ball with his hands.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1654075"],"_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":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-686ed223d84b0"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Fritsch is a 5'11" wide out that is good on wheel routes and makes acrobatic catches.  Like how slippery he is with the ball after the catch.  Tough to bring down.  Also has some value in the return game.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1570763"],"_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":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-686ed223d8515"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Zepeda is a 5'10" possession wide out with long arms.  He has a knack for finding openings and moving the chains.  Will come back to QB in scramble drill.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block -->

Our focus now is on the class of 2027!  We are breaking down tons of film on rising junior prospects ahead of their upcoming seasons.  Each position group will get a breakdown leading up to the release of our massive 2027 rankings update in August.  Here is 2027 Film Room: North Suburbs Wide Receivers!

Ryan Franze

Ryan Franze

IL
WR
HEIGHT 5'10"
WEIGHT 185
POS WR
CLASS 2027
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Ryan
Franze WR
Class
2027
Height
5'10"
Weight
185
HS
Johnsburg
|
IL
2027 Film Room: North Suburbs Wide Receivers
Franze is a 5’10” 185 pound slot that has good hands.  Likes in breaking routes over the middle. ...
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Jack Burger

Jack Burger

HEIGHT 6'1"
WEIGHT 160
POS WR
CLASS 2027
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Jack
Burger WR
Class
2027
Height
6'1"
Weight
160
HS
Lake Forest
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IL
2027 Film Room: North Suburbs Wide Receivers
In 12 games as a sophomore Burger recorded 31 catches for 615 yards and 7 touchdowns.  He has...
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Jack Burger

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State: Illinois
School: Lake Forest
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Justin Johnson

Justin Johnson

HEIGHT 6'2"
WEIGHT 170
POS WR
CLASS 2027
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Justin
Johnson WR
Class
2027
Height
6'2"
Weight
170
HS
Evanston
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IL
2027 Film Room: North Suburbs Wide Receivers
Johnson is a smooth route runner that catches the ball in stride and explodes downfield.  The 6’2″ pass...
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Justin Johnson

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School: Evanston
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Nick Miro

Nick Miro

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WR
HEIGHT 6'0"
WEIGHT 160
POS WR
CLASS 2027
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Nick
Miro WR
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2027
Height
6'0"
Weight
160
HS
Niles Notre Dame
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2027 Film Room: North Suburbs Wide Receivers
Miro is a 6’0″ vertical threat with long strides that can be impactful making acrobatic catches on go...
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Ryan Fritsch

Ryan Fritsch

HEIGHT 5'11"
WEIGHT 156
POS WR
CLASS 2027
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Ryan
Fritsch WR
Class
2027
Height
5'11"
Weight
156
HS
Hononegah
|
IL
2027 Film Room: North Suburbs Wide Receivers
Fritsch is a 5’11” wide out that is good on wheel routes and makes acrobatic catches.  Like how...
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School: Hononegah
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Giovanni Zepeda

Giovanni Zepeda

HEIGHT 5'10"
WEIGHT 150
POS WR
CLASS 2027
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Giovanni
Zepeda WR
Class
2027
Height
5'10"
Weight
150
HS
Hononegah
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IL
2027 Film Room: North Suburbs Wide Receivers
Zepeda is a 5’10” possession wide out with long arms.  He has a knack for finding openings and...
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