Biggest IL Playmakers in the Class of 2026
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These 5 guys got next in the state of Illinois. Big time playmakers that will be raking in the offers for the next 3 years. Zachary Washington IL #6 WR #2 HEIGHT 6'2" WEIGHT 175 POS WR CLASS 2026 View…
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Continue ReadingThese 5 guys got next in the state of Illinois. Big time playmakers that will be raking in the offers for the next 3 years.
Zachary Washington Zachary Washington 6’2″ | 175 lbs | WR Wheaton St. Francis | 2026 State IL plays the outside receiver position – the “X” position reserved for your best WR. He has an ideal height and weight for the spot paired with break away speed. He runs crisp routes and can take the top off a defense. He is great in 3×1 formations were he has the ability to be the single WR because he will beat most corners. I love his ability to create with the ball in his hands after a catch as well.
Offers: Miami of Ohio
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JC Anderson JC Anderson 6’7″ | 230 lbs | TE Mt. Zion | 2026 State IL has elite size and athleticism at the TE position. Mt Zion has done a great job offensively moving him around with formations to showcase his true talents. He can play with his hand in the ground to block a defensive end but he can also split out in the slot the very next play. Anderson runs smooth for a big body which makes him such a threat as a receiver. At 6’7 he owns the red-zone, throw the ball up high and let Anderson go get it.
Offers: Marshall
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Mack Sutter Mack Sutter 6’6″ | 220 lbs | ATH Dunlap | 2026 State IL will be the most intriguing player in the class of 2026 for college coaches. It is hard to find an athlete at 6’6 210 that can project at: QB,WR,TE,EDGE. This year he has been playing mostly quarterback with snaps of him splitting out wide as wide receiver as well. He has nice touch as a passer with a strong arm as well as being mobile in the pocket. As a pass catcher he is a match up nightmare for teams with his size and speed.
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Kai Owens Kai Owens 6’2″ | 170 lbs | WR Carmel Catholic | 2026 State IL can play outside or inside receiver. His best attribute is his route running ability, he can get in and out of his breaks quickly creating separation from defenders. He is a natural pass catcher, catching balls away from his body with his strong hands. He is a guy that should be targeted all game long because he has the ability to break open a game if a defense can’t contain him.
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Mt. Zion is loaded at the receiver position. Jacob Harvey Jacob Harvey 6’1″ | 175 lbs | WR Mt. Zion | 2026 State IL is another guy on the list from MTZ and is an all around solid wide receiver. He has knack for finding soft spots in a defense and getting himself open. Harvey has great body control when going up to snatch balls out of the air as well. He is a solid playmaker that excels while running after the catch.