Star 2028 WR Bess-Henning Talks Transfer, Recruiting, Skill Set

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><em>***Use Code “ScottyB30” for 30% off your subscription***</em></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Class of 2028 wide receiver [player_tooltip player_id='974884' first='Gregory' last='Bess-Henning II'] had a breakout season recording 37 catches for 746 yards and 11 touchdowns for Carmel.&nbsp; This upcoming season he will be making the move over to Wheaton St. Francis for his junior campaign.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Silky smooth route runner that is money on the skinny and deep post routes.&nbsp; Runs it about as well as anyone in the state.&nbsp; Tracks the ball super well downfield and adjusts to it.&nbsp; 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:paragraph --> <p>We spoke about where he feels he improved the most this past season as a sophomore.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>“Getting out of my breaks, learning more defenses, and learning where to sit in my routes for my quarterback to find me being an easier target for my QB.”</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>How would he describe his game for those that have not seen him play?</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>“Fast, good route runner, great hands.&nbsp; Can go up and catch the ball.”</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Bess-Henning is making the move to Wheaton St. Francis for his junior campaign.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>“Coming off a state championship I have always had a connection with their coach.&nbsp; It was easy to go their because their program is bigger than football.&nbsp; It is about developing people as men.&nbsp; Being a mentor to young kids and he has done a great job of that.”</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>What schools has he been out to for visits?</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>“North Dakota State, Northwestern, Northern Illinois, Iowa State, Iowa, Eastern Michigan.”</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>He spoke about the aspects of a program that are important to him.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>“Developing the relationship with the coach and someone that is going to push me every day.&nbsp; They are not going to settle.”</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Bess-Henning checks in as the #3 wide receiver and #14 overall prospect in the Prep Redzone Illinois 2028 Class Rankings.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph -->