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Part 1: 2027 Wide Receivers to Watch

Part 1: 2027 Wide Receivers to Watch
Eric Bergman
Eric Bergman August 10, 2025 @ 04:54 PM
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Karion Young
Karion Young 2027
IL
Giovanni Zepeda
Giovanni Zepeda 5'10" | 150 lbs | WR/DB | 2027
IL
<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Illinois' class of 2027 is showing plenty of young talent at wide receiver. From height and length to explosive speed, these players are starting to make their mark early.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":["not_in_db"],"_player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations_0_player_details_selected_featured_image":"","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_selected_featured_image":"field_62cca28ffa4e7","player_evaluations_0_player_details_player_name":"Khairi Sias ","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_player_name":"field_62aba4c9ecf2f","player_evaluations_0_player_details_graduating_class":"2027","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_graduating_class":"field_62aba4ddecf30","player_evaluations_0_player_details_height":"6'2u0022","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_height":"field_62aba4e8ecf31","player_evaluations_0_player_details_weight":"170","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_weight":"field_65b288425ecf6","player_evaluations_0_player_details_position":"2410","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_position":"field_62aba4f0ecf32","player_evaluations_0_player_details_school":"Lockport ","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_school":"field_62aba4fdecf33","player_evaluations_0_player_details_club_team":"","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_club_team":"field_62d20e723441a","player_evaluations_0_player_details":"","_player_evaluations_0_player_details":"field_62aba4afecf2e","player_evaluations":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-6899153348132"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Sias brings a big frame at 6'2, 170 pounds and uses it well to win in contested situations. He runs clean routes for his age and has the ability to high-point the football over defenders. With his size and catch radius, he's a tough cover for smaller defensive backs.</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-68991533481ea"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Zepeda is a smaller receiver at 5'10 150 pounds, but he makes up for it with burst and quickness. He can create separation in the short game and turn small gains into big plays with his acceleration. His elusiveness makes him a dangerous option in space.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1647412"],"_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-6899153348246"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Young is a speed threat who can stretch the field vertically for Crete. At 5'7, 142 pounds, he uses his quickness to get open and his vision to find extra yards after the catch. His ability to take the top off a defense makes him a valuable deep-ball target.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":["not_in_db"],"_player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations_0_player_details_selected_featured_image":"","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_selected_featured_image":"field_62cca28ffa4e7","player_evaluations_0_player_details_player_name":"Jack Zitko","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_player_name":"field_62aba4c9ecf2f","player_evaluations_0_player_details_graduating_class":"2027","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_graduating_class":"field_62aba4ddecf30","player_evaluations_0_player_details_height":"6'0u0022","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_height":"field_62aba4e8ecf31","player_evaluations_0_player_details_weight":"175","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_weight":"field_65b288425ecf6","player_evaluations_0_player_details_position":"2411","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_position":"field_62aba4f0ecf32","player_evaluations_0_player_details_school":"Naperville North","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_school":"field_62aba4fdecf33","player_evaluations_0_player_details_club_team":"","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_club_team":"field_62d20e723441a","player_evaluations_0_player_details":"","_player_evaluations_0_player_details":"field_62aba4afecf2e","player_evaluations":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-68991533482ed"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Zitko brings a balanced skill set to the position. At 6'0, 170 pounds, he has the size to shield defenders and the hands to make tough grabs in traffic. His crisp route running makes him a reliable target in all areas of the field. He is a true athlete for the Huskies. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":["not_in_db"],"_player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations_0_player_details_selected_featured_image":"","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_selected_featured_image":"field_62cca28ffa4e7","player_evaluations_0_player_details_player_name":"Lawrence Carr ","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_player_name":"field_62aba4c9ecf2f","player_evaluations_0_player_details_graduating_class":"2027","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_graduating_class":"field_62aba4ddecf30","player_evaluations_0_player_details_height":"5'11u0022","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_height":"field_62aba4e8ecf31","player_evaluations_0_player_details_weight":"170","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_weight":"field_65b288425ecf6","player_evaluations_0_player_details_position":"2410","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_position":"field_62aba4f0ecf32","player_evaluations_0_player_details_school":"Kenwood Academy","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_school":"field_62aba4fdecf33","player_evaluations_0_player_details_club_team":"","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_club_team":"field_62d20e723441a","player_evaluations_0_player_details":"","_player_evaluations_0_player_details":"field_62aba4afecf2e","player_evaluations":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-689915334838d"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Carr is a physical receiver at 5'11, 170 pounds who already holds FBS offers — a sign of just how much potential college programs see in him. He isn't afraid to go over the middle, using strong hands to secure catches through contact, and his body control allows him to adjust to off-target throws. His combination of toughness, production, and recruiting buzz makes him one of the more notable young wideouts in Illinois.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block -->

Illinois' class of 2027 is showing plenty of young talent at wide receiver. From height and length to explosive speed, these players are starting to make their mark early.

Khairi Sias

Khairi Sias

HEIGHT 6'2"
WEIGHT 170
POS WR
CLASS 2027

Khairi Sias

School: Lockport
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Giovanni Zepeda

Giovanni Zepeda

HEIGHT 5'10"
WEIGHT 150
POS WR/DB
CLASS 2027
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Giovanni
Zepeda WR/DB
Class
2027
Height
5'10"
Weight
150
HS
Hononegah
|
IL
Part 1: 2027 Wide Receivers to Watch
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Karion Young

Karion Young

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CLASS 2027
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Karion
Young
Class
2027
IL
Part 1: 2027 Wide Receivers to Watch
Young is a speed threat who can stretch the field vertically for Crete. At 5’7, 142 pounds, he...
Written by Eric Bergman
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Karion Young

State: Illinois
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Jack Zitko

Jack Zitko

HEIGHT 6'0"
WEIGHT 175
POS ATH
CLASS 2027

Jack Zitko

School: Naperville North
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Lawrence Carr

Lawrence Carr

HEIGHT 5'11"
WEIGHT 170
POS WR
CLASS 2027

Lawrence Carr

School: Kenwood Academy
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