2029 Rankings: Top 2029 Wide Receivers

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><em>***Use Code “ScottyB30” for 30% off your subscription***</em></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>We recently dropped our first edition of the 2029 Prep Redzone Illinois Rankings!  Now we are diving into each position group.  Today we look at the Top 2029 Wide Receivers in the state!</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["2173722"],"_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-69e41087dff16"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Big pass catcher that can adjust to the ball in the air.  Long strides running down field. Finds the weak spot in the defense and can break away in the open field.  Explosive athlete that can also line up as a wildcat QB to do damage.  On the defensive side he is a ball hawk with his ability to pursue with speed taking good angles to the ball.  Also a big time hoops prospect.  The athleticism is shown there as he is an above the rim player flying all over the floor with elite physical tools.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["2174765"],"_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-69e41087dff90"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">The 6'4” 160 pound tall and lanky receiver has a super bright future with his fluidity as a route runner getting in and out of his breaks with ease.  Seemed to glide past defensive backs down the field.  Really like his hands plucking the ball out of the air.  Super high upside as one of the best 2029 pass catchers in Illinois.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1926177"],"_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-69e41087dffe1"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Kozuszek had a massive sophomore campaign where the 6'2" 195 pound wide receiver had 44 catches for 677 yards and an insane 16 touchdowns on the varsity level.  Super impressive on tape as he has quality size and can really make acrobatic catches.  High points the ball in the air in jump ball situations.  Smooth route runner that understands angles and how to get open.  Rock solid hands in traffic.  Wide catch radius being able to adjust to it.  Good athlete who is tough to bring down in open space.  Brings value as a return man as well.  Big time offensive threat that can line up all over the field to create mismatches including running out of the wildcat. Super productive and his best football is ahead of him.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["2005663"],"_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-69e41087e002b"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">The 5'11" Brother Rice athlete has easy acceleration getting past the corner back then making the catch adjusting to the ball in the air.  Smooth route runner that has a feel for getting open.  Excellent speed when he gets it in the open field turning on the speed to another level. Snatches the ball with his hands out in front of his body.  Willing to go over the middle making catches in traffic then splitting the defense after the grab.  Also impactful on jet sweeps and bubble screens.  Just get the ball in his hands!</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["2129717"],"_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-69e41087e0072"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">For his freshman team Echols had 400 receiving yards and 8 touchdowns. Also 173 rushing yards and 3 TD on the ground. Slot receiver is smooth with his route running on both short and long routes.  Good on double routes getting vertical. Willing to go over the middle and make things happen after the catch. Slick with the ball in his hands and a guy you can run gadget plays for.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1920655"],"_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-69e41087e00b7"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Adams is a 5'11" 170 pound receiver that is coming off a season where he had 10 touchdowns and 1100 yards at the JV level.  Vertical threat that can take the top off a defense blowing past the DB or on double moves.  Smooth route runner that gets in and out of his cuts.  Can take short routes running after the catch.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block -->