Mid-Season Monster: Pass Catchers

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>We are now at the half way mark of the regular season in the state of Illinois.&nbsp; Time to look at some of the prospects that are shining as we reviewed their mid-season film in <strong>Mid-Season Monsters: Pass Catchers</strong>!</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>WR [player_tooltip player_id='278886' first='Quinn' last='Morris'] (Naperville North – 2025)</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Morris is a super athletic wide out that has 322 yards on 15 catches for 6 scores through his first three games of the season.&nbsp; Flies down the field.&nbsp; He is excellent at adjusting to the long ball and using his athleticism scoring in the redzone.&nbsp; High points passes for scores.&nbsp; Vertical threat running the go route catching passes and making athletic catches.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>WR Matthew Osterman (DePaul Prep – 2026)</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Osterman is a redzone target with his size at 6'0” 175 pounds and ability to box out.&nbsp; He has smooth route running while being able to get downfield for deep passes.&nbsp; Good hands with a lot of upside!</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>WR Braden Peevy (DePaul Prep – 2025)</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Through the first four weeks Peevy has reeled in 483 yards on 25 receptions including 5 touchdowns.&nbsp; Smooth route runner that has long distance speed.&nbsp; Good frame at 6'0” 172 pounds with the ability to high point balls as well as adjusting to them in the air.&nbsp; Really good on skinny post routes.&nbsp; Like his overall ability to get in and out of cuts.&nbsp; Willing blocker downfield.&nbsp; YAC machine!</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>WR [player_tooltip player_id='1564091' first='Rmoni' last='Beals'] (Zion Benton – 2025)</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Smooth 6'1” 170 pound route runner that sets up the defensive back.&nbsp; Glides past DB's on deep routes for scores on go routes.&nbsp; Explosive after the catch ability that can take a short slant to the house.&nbsp; Wins in contested situations down the field.&nbsp; They love to send him deep and let him run under it for a score.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>WR [player_tooltip player_id='1585172' first='Raymond' last='Liggins'] (Simeon – 2025)</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Liggins is a 5'10” 155 pound speed burner at the wide receiver position.&nbsp; He catches passes on the move and flies past defenders.&nbsp; Can take gadget plays for long gains.&nbsp; Crisp route runner.&nbsp; Absolute home run hitter!&nbsp;</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>WR Bryce Carlson (Grayslake Central – 2026)</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Carlson is a 6'0” 170 pound junior wide receiver that makes the catch and can take a hit holding on to the ball.&nbsp; Solid blocker out of the slot.&nbsp; Crisp route runner on short routes getting in and out of cuts.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>WR [player_tooltip player_id='487556' first='Wyatt' last='Perry'] (Amundsen – 2026)</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Perry is a wide receiver that is a solid redzone threat that everything sticks to his hands.&nbsp; Works well out of the slot winning off the line.&nbsp; Shifty with the ball in his hands.&nbsp; In his first four games he has 19 catches for 225 yards and a pair of scores.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>WR [player_tooltip player_id='1564831' first='Conlon' last='Kane'] (Loyola – 2025)</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Good size for Kane at 6'4” 205 pounds.&nbsp; Fights through physical corners.&nbsp; Adjusts to ball in the air.&nbsp; Makes contested catches with good body control.&nbsp; Crisp route runner.&nbsp;</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>TE [player_tooltip player_id='1585186' first='Simon' last='Kodosky'] (York – 2026)</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>This 6'2” 175 pound pass catcher is a big bodied jumbo wide receiver that lines up in the slot so we can see him being a tight end the next level.&nbsp; Smooth route runner that loves the deep ball.&nbsp; Makes monster plays as he regularly catches go routes or takes short passes for long gains with his YAC.&nbsp; Long arms and good hands.&nbsp; Blocks well downfield.&nbsp; Adjusts well to his quarterback when he goes in scramble mode.&nbsp; Through four weeks he had 11 catches for 289 yards and 3 touchdowns.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>TE [player_tooltip player_id='1144841' first='Jack' last='Berger'] (Deerfield – 2025)</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>The 6'4” 235 pound tight end had a massive outing vs Fremd going for 12 catches for 132 yards and 2 scores.&nbsp; He has great size and the ability to get vertical.&nbsp; Runs well in space.&nbsp; Willing blocker.&nbsp; Catches passes with his hands out in front of his body.&nbsp;</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph -->