Elite 2028 Wide Receivers Top Class

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><em>***Use Code “ScottyB30” for 30% off your subscription***</em></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Prep Redzone Illinois has released the latest edition of the 2028 Rankings.  Here is the best of the best at the Wide Receiver position in the Illinois 2028 class!</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1659180"],"_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-69a339a1e68ab"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Thornton is coming off another massive season.  The sophomore had 48 catches, 881 yards, and 16 touchdown passes.  Remember that is with three other big time pass catching options as well.  The 6'2" wide receiver is an explosive downfield threat that can out jump just about anyone. Type of guy you let run the go or deep post and he will run and go get it.  Tracks the ball extremely well downfield and has excellent body control. More than just a downfield threat he also brings physicality on short and intermediate routes along with crisp route running.  Gets off press coverage with ease. One of the truly elite receivers in the country.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["974585"],"_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-69a339a1e694e"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">McKinley is a massive dude at 6'3" and 225 pounds.  This past season he had 667 receiving yards and 10 total touchdowns.  Reminds me a lot of a taller AJ Brown. Big, strong, and athletic pass catcher that is the power forward type guy.  He is a legit downfield threat that can run deep and beat just about anyone in a one on one in a go route.  Also is an elite redzone target with his massive catch radius. Such strong hands snatching passes in traffic.  Powerful route runner on short routes using his size and leverage against corners. One of his biggest strengths this past season was his ability as a wildcat QB running them in around the goal line.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["974884"],"_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-69a339a1e69ec"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Bess-Henning had a breakout season recording 37 catches for 746 yards and 11 touchdowns for Carmel.  Silky smooth route runner that is money on the skinny and deep post routes.  Runs it about as well as anyone in the state.  Tracks the ball super well downfield and adjusts to it.  Has a knack for finding the weak spot deep on scramble plays. Slippery with the ball after the catch on shorter routes. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1688392"],"_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-69a339a1e6a6e"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Coates has great size at 6'3" and 175 pounds along with go go gadget arms and long strides.  Can get vertical tracking it over his shoulder.  Uses his frame to box out defensive backs on slant routes and is willing to go over the middle.  High points the ball in the air in jump ball situations and has a big catch radius!</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["2140189"],"_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-69a339a1e6aef"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Explosive pass catcher that is emerging in the 2028 class.  He had a big game against East St. Louis going for 115 yards in the playoffs.  Has landed offers from Akron, Arizona State, and Kentucky since the end of the season</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1146723"],"_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-69a339a1e6b77"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Wells is a 6'1" pass catcher that was injured as a sophomore, but we were able to go back and dive into his freshman tape where he shined on the varsity level.  Great size and has some shake for how big he is. Can get vertical making plays on go routes tracking well. Solid route runner for a young receiver. Has a feel for sitting down in the weak spot of the defense. Works well both out of the slot and out wide.  Gadget play ability.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1136696"],"_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-69a339a1e6c04"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">This is one of the more productive sophomore receivers out there who impressed us multiple times during the year. Crisp getting in and out of his cuts as a smooth route runner. Sure hands over the middle. One of the most sure handed guys in the class.  Really like him as a redzone and possession guy.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1682068"],"_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-69a339a1e6caf"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Farlow runs insanely well for being 6'3".  That is shown with his work in the return game just blowing past the coverage units. Long limbed wide receiver that excels on slant routes along with running go routes down field.  Slick with the ball in his hands on gadget plays.  Takes pride in his blocking as well opening up holes for others.  On the defensive side he is effective playing on the edge as a rusher, in coverage, and against the run.  Could he add on strength and go to the defensive side?</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1624418"],"_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-69a339a1e6d69"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Tall and lanky 6'3” receiver that is adept at running shorter and intermediate routes to move the chains. Gets leverage against the DB on a consistent basis and shields them from the ball when making the catch. Snatches it out of his hands.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block -->