Quiet Separation: 27 IL WRs Doing the Subtle Things Right

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Wide receiver play isn't always defined by straight-line speed or eye-catching highlights. Route tempo, body control, and reliability still matter when projecting which players can consistently help an offense stay on schedule. These six Illinois wideouts bring a mix of size, skill, and functional traits that translate on Friday nights and project well moving forward.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Donovan Evans (Montini Catholic) – WR – 6'0, 165</strong><br>Evans is a smooth mover who looks comfortable working in space. He shows good body control and understands how to pace routes to create separation underneath. He's reliable at the top of routes and can turn routine catches into positive yardage, making him a steady chain-moving option.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1598846' first='Bennett' last='Konkey'] (Geneva) – WR – 6'1, 185</strong><br>Konkey brings a solid frame with functional strength. He profiles as a possession-style receiver who can win through contact and provide a dependable target on intermediate routes. His physicality shows up when traffic tightens.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Jayden Hart (Carmel Catholic) – WR – 6'1, 176</strong><br>Hart owns a clean build with room to continue adding strength. He flashes vertical ability and tracks the ball well downfield. As his frame matures, his ceiling rises as an outside receiver who can stretch coverage.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1275281' first='Duran' last='Sims'] (Mount Carmel) – WR – 5'10, 160</strong><br>A quick-twitch slot receiver who stresses defenses horizontally. Sims is dangerous in space and shows the short-area burst to separate underneath, making him a matchup piece in spread concepts.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1334139' first='Angeles' last='Coleman'] (Nazareth) – WR – 6'1, 175</strong><br>Coleman brings a balanced receiver profile with solid size and catch radius. He shows flashes of winning on the perimeter and can provide value as a boundary target who competes for the football.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Josh Skokna (Hinsdale Central) – WR – 6'0, 165</strong><br>A fluid athlete who runs routes with good tempo and consistency. Skokna may not be flashy, but he does the small things well and fits the mold of a reliable varsity contributor who quarterbacks trust.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph -->