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2027 Film Room: West Suburbs Wide Receivers

2027 Film Room: West Suburbs Wide Receivers
Scott Burgess
Scott Burgess July 21, 2025 @ 09:00 AM
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Malachi Miller
Malachi Miller 5'10" | 165 lbs | WR | 2027
IL
Mar’quai Mcgee
Mar’quai Mcgee 5'7" | 160 lbs | WR | 2027
IL
Bennett Konkey
Bennett Konkey 6'1" | 165 lbs | WR | 2027
IL
James Skokna
James Skokna 6'0" | 165 lbs | WR | 2027
IL
Darin Ashiru
Darin Ashiru 5'11" | 165 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: West Suburbs Wide Receivers</strong>!</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1120450"],"_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-686ed4d88a085"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Ashiru is a 5'11" slick wide receiver that has quickness at the top of his routes. Good going over the middle.  Works mostly out of the slot.  Effective on bubble screens and quick comebacks.  Solid route runner especially on short and intermediate routes.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1598846"],"_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-686ed4d88a0e1"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Nice size and frame for Konkey.  He is a vertical threat that makes contested catches in traffic.  Tracks the deep ball and is adept at double moves.  High points balls in the air. Positions himself vs defensive backs. Impact player in the return game.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1296220"],"_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-686ed4d88a12e"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Skokna is a 6'0" 165 pound guy with a strong frame.  He has good hands and is adept at double moves on deep routes.  High points the ball in the redzone.  Solid body control.  Mostly works out of the slot.  When on the outside he is effective at out routes.  Impact return man as well.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1682508"],"_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-686ed4d88a17b"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">McGee is a smaller wide out at 5'7" that is best working out of the slot where he can create separation.  Can be a wildcat QB as a runner and throw a little.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1688182"],"_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-686ed4d88a1ca"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Miller has a knack for finding the weak spot in the defense.  Makes contested catches downfield.  Shows up for his QB coming back when he is scrambling.  Solid hands and is a chain mover.</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: West Suburbs Wide Receivers!

Darin Ashiru

Darin Ashiru

IL
WR
HEIGHT 5'11"
WEIGHT 165
POS WR
CLASS 2027
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Darin
Ashiru WR
Class
2027
Height
5'11"
Weight
165
HS
Batavia
|
IL
2027 Film Room: West Suburbs Wide Receivers
Ashiru is a 5’11” slick wide receiver that has quickness at the top of his routes. Good going...
Written by Scott Burgess
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School: Batavia
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Bennett Konkey

Bennett Konkey

IL
WR
HEIGHT 6'1"
WEIGHT 165
POS WR
CLASS 2027
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Bennett
Konkey WR
Class
2027
Height
6'1"
Weight
165
HS
Geneva
|
IL
2027 Film Room: West Suburbs Wide Receivers
Nice size and frame for Konkey.  He is a vertical threat that makes contested catches in traffic.  Tracks...
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Bennett Konkey

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School: Geneva
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James Skokna

James Skokna

IL
WR
HEIGHT 6'0"
WEIGHT 165
POS WR
CLASS 2027
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James
Skokna WR
Class
2027
Height
6'0"
Weight
165
HS
Hinsdale Central
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IL
2027 Film Room: West Suburbs Wide Receivers
Skokna is a 6’0″ 165 pound guy with a strong frame.  He has good hands and is adept...
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Mar’quai Mcgee

Mar’quai Mcgee

IL
WR
HEIGHT 5'7"
WEIGHT 160
POS WR
CLASS 2027
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Mar’quai
Mcgee WR
Class
2027
Height
5'7"
Weight
160
HS
IC Catholic
|
IL
2027 Film Room: West Suburbs Wide Receivers
McGee is a smaller wide out at 5’7″ that is best working out of the slot where he...
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Mar’quai Mcgee

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School: IC Catholic
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Malachi Miller

Malachi Miller

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WR
HEIGHT 5'10"
WEIGHT 165
POS WR
CLASS 2027
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Malachi
Miller WR
Class
2027
Height
5'10"
Weight
165
HS
Glenbard East
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IL
2027 Film Room: West Suburbs Wide Receivers
Miller has a knack for finding the weak spot in the defense.  Makes contested catches downfield.  Shows up...
Written by Scott Burgess
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